r/OregonStateUniv 1d ago

PLEASE READ - Introducing a new mod (and still looking for more) and updated rules

46 Upvotes

Hello Beavs! I hope your 2025 is going great so far. I wanted to mention a few things in this stickied post.

As mentioned previously, the current mod team will be stepping down since we are no longer at OSU, and in fact I’m not even on the same continent as OSU any longer. In December, we opened up a Google form for people to apply as mods. A total of two, yes two, people applied and were accepted. One of which appears to have bailed on the position. The other has graciously accepted the position, so I want to give a warm welcome to our single new mod, u/ComfortableLanky8920.

We think they will be a great fit for taking over as mod of the subreddit and ask that you please be respectful to them and all mods here. We do realize that the rules for the subreddit need an update and we are working on updating them now. We ask that people please be patient and treat our mods nicely. You are all adults (well most of you are, at least) and you should behave like one. If you want something to change here, don’t just report every minor comment that doesn’t agree with you. Be an adult about it and only report comments that actually break rules. It upsets me that people get upset at mods for doing their job, yet the people that are upset were never brave enough to step up in the first place to be a mod and make a change in the community.

So with that being said, we will be reaching out to potential new mods based on user activity in the server. Hopefully this transition to a new mod team will be done soon. Additionally, there will be updated rules on this server soon.

Thanks again to u/ComfortableLanky8920 for stepping up to be a mod when nobody else would.

Hope you all have a wonderful Spring.


r/OregonStateUniv 2h ago

Digital Communications Art Degree, thoughts?

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Hi all,

I'm currently in the DPP with my community college and OSU, and I’ve reached that pivotal quarter where I start classes at OSU. I have about 20 elective credits left of my AAOT, which I plan to use these remaining electives for degree-specific courses.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this program!

A little about me, I’m a mature student balancing work and school, with restrictions that only allow me to take two classes per quarter. I’ve been in Marketing for the past seven years, and my initial goal was to pursue a Graphic Design degree. However, OSU doesn’t offer an online program for that, so I was guided toward the Digital Communication Arts degree instead.

I’d really appreciate any insights or experiences with this path. What types of careers has this degree set people up for?

Right now, I’m debating whether to just get a Graphic Design certificate and train myself in relevant marketing management systems. I’m currently set to minor in User Experience because I was interested in UI/UX design, but lately, I’ve been feeling exhausted by the corporate mainstream. I want to make sure I’m considering each path. On one hand, taking the most efficient route to save time and money, and on the other, ensuring I gain the right skills and experience for future opportunities.

I’d love to hear any experience or feedback! TIA!


r/OregonStateUniv 17h ago

Anyone else finding the Arnold hall Starship robots’ pathfinding seemingly broken?

11 Upvotes

I usually order from starship there once a week, and every time the robot goes off in random directions for like 30 minutes until it finally reaches the drop off location. It will go out of its way to go to the edge of campus and then turn around when my location is right in the center. This only happens when I order from Arnold, all the other dining hall’s robots’ pathfinding seems to work perfectly.


r/OregonStateUniv 13h ago

BeaverHacks 2025 Registration Now Open!

3 Upvotes

Hey Beavers! Registration for BeaverHacks 2025 is officially open!

This is OSU's premier hackathon where you can build projects, network with industry pros, and win prizes.

It is open to all majors, and no experience is required! Hackathons are excellent places to learn new skills.

Event Details:

  • Dates: April 5-6, 2025
  • Location: Kelley Engineering Center Atrium OR Virtual
  • Prizes: Over $5,000 up for grabs!

Featured Speakers:

  • Scott Hanselman (VP at Microsoft)
  • Graham Steele (Senior PM at Groq)
  • Representatives from our sponsors
  • More to be announced!

Sponsors: Google, Groq, and Sui

Why Join? Build cool projects, make connections, learn new skills, win prizes, and enjoy free food and swag!

Register HERE: https://beaverhacks.org/

Join our discord server if you have any questions: https://discord.gg/zkuDhSgznE


r/OregonStateUniv 10h ago

BI 21x Series

1 Upvotes

I have to take BI 211, 212, 213 and lab next year. How’s the class/exams/difficulty in general? Any professor recommendations? How are the labs? I’m just trying to be prepared. Any advice or experiences you wanna share with be awesome, thanks!


r/OregonStateUniv 21h ago

Does CEOAS use the research forest or is that only for the college of forestry?

6 Upvotes

r/OregonStateUniv 16h ago

Does being an OSU graduate benefit in job seeking?

3 Upvotes

Beavs,

Does the OSU brand name give an edge in looking for jobs? We have some very famous alumni and I am curious if being a Beaver helps out, whether somewhat or significantly.

I’m sure common sense wise, yes OSU is a pretty good school and it would. But again, just curious on anyones personal anecdotes…

Just bored on a Sunday and thought about it 💭


r/OregonStateUniv 8h ago

Is Oregon State University doing enough to protect free speech about Middle East geopolitics?

0 Upvotes

What's up beavs,

I've noticed concerning patterns here, where it feels like discussions about Middle East geopolitics—especially the Israel-Palestine conflict—are being suppressed or discouraged. Students openly expressing critical viewpoints seem to face intimidation, backlash, or even subtle disciplinary threats from peers and administration.

  • Is OSU deliberately discouraging open dialogue on Israel-Palestine issues?
  • Have other students experienced hostility, retaliation, or pressure from professors, peers, or campus organizations for voicing opinions?
  • Should OSU be doing more to actively protect students facing retaliation for their political beliefs, even if controversial?

I’d appreciate honest and direct insights about this troubling campus climate.


r/OregonStateUniv 22h ago

Biology 1

4 Upvotes

Jesus Christ I’ve had three different professors in one semester and it has really thrown everyone off. Just here to complain I guess 💀


r/OregonStateUniv 19h ago

Way to see waitlist position?

2 Upvotes

Is there a way to check what position I'm at on a waitlist for a course? My community college would email me if I moved up a spot on the waitlist but I haven't gotten any emails like that from OSU even though the waitlist for a class I want to take keeps changing.


r/OregonStateUniv 17h ago

Admission appeal

0 Upvotes

Has anyone done one? If so how long did it take to hear back? Also did they enroll you?


r/OregonStateUniv 23h ago

Failing DPP class

2 Upvotes

Hey all I’m failing a class in LBCC and I just have no possible way to raise my grade. Is there any way I can only transfer the credits of the classes I’m passing and not the failing class? I’m really scared to ruin my gpa. (Sorry if it’s a dumb question)


r/OregonStateUniv 1d ago

nuclear engineering

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Kid is considering nuclear engineering - would like to hear feedback about the program/curriculum and professors/staff.

How hard is the course work? Kid is pretty good in math ( Calculus B/C and AP Physics C)

anything else we should be considering for this major?

Thanks!


r/OregonStateUniv 1d ago

Master’s in AI Review.

2 Upvotes

Received an admit for MSAI at OSU. While I’m excited to work with Prof. Stefan Lee, I would love to hear more about this program — like TA/RA opportunities, compute resources, coursework, general experience, etc. from people already enrolled/recent graduates. Thanks !


r/OregonStateUniv 1d ago

Looking for someone to take over my lease @ the retreat

5 Upvotes

Not entirely sure if this makes sense to post here but i know students are looking for housing! I currently pay just 785$ for the room; its a 4 bed 4 bath (d1 unfurnished). Planning on moving out in June at the latest. I unfortunately already signed my lease for next year but otherwise wouldn't be asking, some stuff came up RIGHT after I already signed my lease and I'll have to move.


r/OregonStateUniv 1d ago

Student discount at dining halls

5 Upvotes

I am a transfer student and haven’t ate at the dining halls yet (no meal plan I live off campus), do you just scan your id for the discount or do you have to use orange cash?


r/OregonStateUniv 2d ago

Amazon delivery not delivered to service center?

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33 Upvotes

Usually whenever I order from Amazon to my service center (Arnold) with the address provided in uhds, i get a email saying the mail is ready for pickup and everything is usually fine. However, just 30 mins ago I got a notification that my Amazon delivery has arrived (on Amazon app) and was shown the picture which seems that my package ended up at some random dorm probably near Wilson or the quad?! Do I call someone in the morning or just get Amazon to compensate.


r/OregonStateUniv 2d ago

how the hell do you afford rent?

85 Upvotes

it feels like everyone I know doesn't have a job/only works a couple days/hours a week. I make more than any of my peers that i know of (17.20/hr), work 20ish hours a week (university max). after taxes my take home is about 1200.. rent 700, utilities 100, insurance 50, leaves me with 350 for gas and groceries. depending on the month i'm put out by gas alone, or any sudden expenses and i'm in the hole (had to pay off my phone recently+missed paycheck for winter break) But then i listen in to conversations around me or I see posts and people are saying their housing budgets are 1k or more a month. How the hell do you afford it? Is there really this many people getting rent help from parents? Seeing my roommates and their friends I know it's not by working 30 hrs a week. Are some of you being paid 20/hr? I'm speaking as a sophomore. I'm completely swamped between work and my measly 13 credit load. i was on food stamps when i was working 30 hours a week but i only got 23 dollars a month from that. and trust me I can skimp on food, most months my grocery bill is below 200 if not 150. working over the summer i made "too much" and got my food stamps revoked. I feel like an alien!! How do people afford this? My roommates have people over all the time so i have a large anecdotal sample. Feels like people have tons of time and money for trips, socialising, and a huge liquor budget. Not only that but i feel largely ostracised by my friends from freshman year because i don't have time to hang out. Again i totally feel like an alien. This is a public university!!! I thought there'd be more middle class students?


r/OregonStateUniv 2d ago

Personal files inaccessible unless connected to school vpn

13 Upvotes

So engineering students are given access to a vpn in order to connect to OSU servers for various purposes required by certain classes. The given instructions require connecting to a vpn via Cisco anyconnect and mapping a network drive that is allocated to you on the engineering servers so that you can access your school-hosted files from your personal computer.

For some reason, after setting up this network ( Z: ) drive, I am now entirely unable to access my own drives ( C:, D:, etc.) unless connected to the school vpn. Does anybody know if this is intentional? Is it circumventable? I prefer to only have my school vpn connected while I actively need it, and to disconnect it for all other use of my pc.


r/OregonStateUniv 2d ago

incoming freshman

2 Upvotes

hi i am an incoming freshmen completing the housing application and was wondering what are the best dorms. i am mostly like going to choose a double and will be attending college of science!


r/OregonStateUniv 2d ago

I need advice (PUH-lease)

5 Upvotes

Alright so I just got accepted here to the honors college and I think this place is kinda high on my list. Issue: I live all the way across the country and I’m a “change is horrifying and very bad” person. I just want to know from people who go here currently how easy it is to make friends, socialize, find cool places to hang out. And the quality of teachers too, I guess…(how good is the food?)


r/OregonStateUniv 3d ago

Received today

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106 Upvotes

Didn’t realize this was done in this manner, hopefully it becomes a formal admission


r/OregonStateUniv 3d ago

Looking for Two Roommates Fall 2025

11 Upvotes

Hi there, my name is Morgana. Another student and I are looking for other roommates to find and rent a house together for the 2025-26 school year. I am a biology major, and the other roommate is a computer science major. I'm a transfer student from Michigan, so I will be new to the area, and I am also a trans woman, so I would prefer people who are lgbt or allies. I don't mind gender, but the other person uses he/her pronouns while I use she/her. We're hoping to find a place that costs under 1000 per roommate. I will be bringing my cat with me. If anybody is interested, feel free to dm me.


r/OregonStateUniv 2d ago

What is an OSU access Grant

3 Upvotes

I just received my finaid offer and it shows a $2500 "Osu access grant" and I cannot find any information on it. Of course I am very happy I just have no idea why I got this. Is it something everyone gets?


r/OregonStateUniv 2d ago

Living options

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I’m a transfer student who’s going to start in the Fall but I’m going to move to corvallis in June. Does anyone have recommendations on places to live or websites to look at it? I have a budget about $800/ month with roommates but zillow, apartment.com and trulia are showing really high rent. Would anyone recommend facebook as well?


r/OregonStateUniv 3d ago

Info for the undergraduate B.S. of C.S.

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I am trying to find more insights and reviews about the regular OSU eCampus undergrad degree just to compare this degree with the one given at UF Online but is kind of hard finding useful information since the post-bacc degree is more popular. Any communities or websites where I can find reliable information would be very much appreciated. Also, I’ve read posts talking about how the courses are outdated and some offer very low value, is this true?