OSU Experience

InnovationX, the Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the College of Business, delivers programming for students to explore sustainable business practices and take part in entrepreneurship activities. Resources and programs are available to students of all majors.  

OSU's Career Development Center provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world. Take a look at the career resources that you can access no matter where you live.

The Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator/RAIN Corvallis assists innovators and entrepreneurs in high-growth companies from the mid-Willamette Valley and extended Oregon State University community. Student interns gain invaluable experience while working directly with these companies during all phases of the commercialization process to explore markets, develop products and obtain customers.

Oregon State University Summer Session supports current, prospective and visiting students taking classes during the summer. Not only does Summer Session deliver more than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate courses on campus, but it also offers six course sessions of various lengths and study abroad options. Taking summer courses at Oregon State can help you graduate early or on time, lighten your course load for the coming year and finish a year’s worth of courses — such as foreign language, biology and chemistry — in just one summer.

The OSU advisor for National and Global Scholarships Advising works with students to compete for national and international scholarships including Fulbright, Gilman and Rhodes. These awards are based on academic qualification, research, leadership, service and personal characteristics; they are available for undergraduate and postgraduate study and research from a broad list of academic programs. Oregon State encourages you to apply!

Student ambassadors from different areas of study serve as representatives of academic majors at college events. In their roles, they may support retention, act as peer advisors or attend conferences. Use this directory to connect with academic ambassador programs at Oregon State University.

Service learning integrates meaningful service with reflection to enrich the learning experience. A form of experiential learning, it provides a hands-on opportunity for students to make a difference while applying what they've learned in their classes. Check out some of the service-learning opportunities at Oregon State.

Download the Career Guide, provided by the Career Development Center, to discover how you can best develop and present yourself in the professional world.

The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects public and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities who seek summer or permanent jobs.

Handshake is your online tool for off-campus jobs, also available to Ecampus students. Access excellent resources and details on employers and industries from this modern, mobile-first platform that is networked with thousands of employers across the country. Register for an event, look for a job or internship, or connect with an employer using Handshake.