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Welcome Oregon State Parents and Family!

This site is dedicated to supporting you in fostering student success. Use the menu bar to explore everything we offer, including Family Weekends, where you can connect with your student and the campus community. And for the latest updates, be sure to sign up for our OSU Parent & Family Portal.

The Office of Student Orientation serves as your liaison, providing engaging programs and valuable resources. Have a question? Our web chat is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM PST. Click the icon in the bottom right corner to chat with us!

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Stay connected through our OSU Parent and Family Portal

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Thank you for attending Fall Family Weekend 2024!

Your presence made the event truly special. We hope you enjoyed the activities, connected with your student and other families, and created lasting memories.

We're excited to announce that Spring Family Weekend 2025 will be Friday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 4th. For more information, please visit our Parent & Family Weekend page. More details will be available soon. We hope to see you there!

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What will START look like for parents and families?

As students at START prepare to transition to OSU, we will offer programming and events for parents and families to learn about the campus and how to support their students. Event types may vary by START session, but all orientations will include informative programming about Oregon State. Click below to learn more, as well as view our Parent and Family Virtual START panels.

Parent and Family START

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Thoughtfully curated to support you throughout your student’s academic year

Discover our Parent and Family Resources
Here, you’ll find essential resources like the 2024-2025 OSU Parent & Family Calendar, Academic Calendar, and information on Academic Advising, the Office of the Registrar, and FERPA. Stay informed with details on housing and keep track of campus events with the OSU Event Calendar. This page is designed to help you stay connected and engaged in your student’s experience!