Oregon State University

Oregon State University offers a friendly, welcoming community where students can get involved in their favorite activities — and try new ones. Students can choose from more than 300 clubs and activities, including student government, sports, community service, social and environmental awareness, Greek life, theater and music. Oregon State also hosts a variety of events — many that are open to the community — such as lectures, concerts, festivals and other cultural programs.

There is a variety of housing options available to suit the needs of every student:

• On-campus housing is available to all international students in 15 different residence halls across campus. These halls offer a wide range of room types. The most popular room types for college students in the US are the Double Standard and Double Suite-Style rooms with shared restroom. 
• Homestay: OSU has a network of carefully selected homestay hosts who welcome international students into their homes. Students may have a private or shared room and can enjoy a daily meal with their host families. 
• Global Village: an on-campus housing community for undergraduate students who are passionate about cultural exchange and global experiences.
• Off-campus Graduate Housing: available to all students with Graduate Pathway in their study plan.

For students whose programs do not have an on-campus housing requirement, a variety of off-campus options, such as apartments, houses and rooms to rent can be found throughout the community.

OSU is a great place to prepare for a successful career. Oregon State University offers a variety of opportunity for the successful commencement of career:

• The Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program: an innovative internship program which places students in paid engineering and business-oriented internships with some of the world’s top companies including Boeing, Intel and Nike. 
• Austin Entrepreneurship Program: a unique living-learning environment forundergraduates offering entrepreneurship courses, hands-on experience and the opportunity to explore business ideas.
• Graduate Assistantships: Graduate students may be offered a teaching or research assistantship on campus. In exchange for their teaching or research service, students receive a monthly salary, tuition remission and an institutional contribution toward the health insurance program available only to graduate assistants. 
• Working After Graduation: OSU provides career support services from a variety of academic and administrative departments to help prepare you for your next steps after graduation. F-1 students who would like to gain practical work experience in their field of study may be authorized for Optional Practical Training. This authorization is usually to stay and work in the US for one year after graduation.
• Work While Studying: Degree-seeking international students on F-1 visas are eligible to work on campus for up to 20 hours per week while the term is in session and up to 40 hours per week between terms and summer vacations. F-1 international students in language training programs (including Pathway programs) are not eligible for employment or practical training.
• Leadership Experience: Employers hire students who have been involved in different activities on their campus or in their community.
• OSU Career Development Center: helps students develop résumé writing and interview skills and meet potential employers.