Oregon State 2022

[katashark]

I hope all your interviews went well!

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[ziggyandjazzy]

Holy crap!
OSU lands $50 million commitment from dermatologist for veterinary medicine program

 

[katashark]

Holy crap!
OSU lands $50 million commitment from dermatologist for veterinary medicine program

Yeah they are renaming the college Carlson College of Vet Med and we got a nice free lunch today during the announcement.

 

[cowgirl92]

Yeah they are renaming the college Carlson College of Vet Med and we got a nice free lunch today during the announcement.

It was super yummy!!! Best part about yesterday.

 

[clinicalscience808]

I was wondering when this thread would get started up! I'm class of 2019 at OSU right now. They did just increase to 72 starting with Class of 2021. 40 IS and 32 OOS from now on! People are excited about it. If you have any questions, let me know! Good luck applying!!

Hey! Super late in the party but I was accepted to OSU OOS WICHE for 2022. I had some questions about OSU and Corvallis in general if anyone can answer . As far as the DVM program, from what I've read online it seems more large animal based. Does anyone going there think that's true or is it whatever you want to get interested in? Also, does OSU have a track program that you have to track SA or LA or does everyone just get trained in mixed and then you pick your electives? Every vet school is super different with that and it's hard to keep it all straight! As far as Corvallis, is there a lot to do around meaning shopping or just getting out for the day? I know Portland is about 2 hours away but where do most people go for groceries and general shopping? Also, do most people live in Corvallis or further out? Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance!

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

I have a question! Are there opportunities for people interested in neuro?

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

Hey! Super late in the party but I was accepted to OSU OOS WICHE for 2022. I had some questions about OSU and Corvallis in general if anyone can answer . As far as the DVM program, from what I've read online it seems more large animal based. Does anyone going there think that's true or is it whatever you want to get interested in? Also, does OSU have a track program that you have to track SA or LA or does everyone just get trained in mixed and then you pick your electives? Every vet school is super different with that and it's hard to keep it all straight! As far as Corvallis, is there a lot to do around meaning shopping or just getting out for the day? I know Portland is about 2 hours away but where do most people go for groceries and general shopping? Also, do most people live in Corvallis or further out? Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance!

I'm sure a current student will be able to answer this but when I asked them about SA for LA, there is a significantly higher SA focus among students. I'm not sure if they call it tracking but they have "focus pathways" that you can look at here: Year 4 Curriculum

 

[cowgirl92]

Hey! Super late in the party but I was accepted to OSU OOS WICHE for 2022. I had some questions about OSU and Corvallis in general if anyone can answer . As far as the DVM program, from what I've read online it seems more large animal based. Does anyone going there think that's true or is it whatever you want to get interested in? Also, does OSU have a track program that you have to track SA or LA or does everyone just get trained in mixed and then you pick your electives? Every vet school is super different with that and it's hard to keep it all straight! As far as Corvallis, is there a lot to do around meaning shopping or just getting out for the day? I know Portland is about 2 hours away but where do most people go for groceries and general shopping? Also, do most people live in Corvallis or further out? Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance!

Hi! Congratulations on your acceptance!!!

It is not any more large animal based than it is anything else, I'd say it's pretty even as far as what the program emphasizes. You can track in your fourth year. You can choose LA, SA, mixed, or make your own track if you want to emphasize something like exotic or wildlife.

As far as things to do and shopping, in all honestly that kind of depends on what your looking for. There is tons of outdoor stuff to do close by, and Eugene which is about an hour south, and Portland have lots of cultural type stuff. As far as shopping, again depends on your perspective. I'm from a tiny town in Eastern Oregon and to me there is everything you need. Several Safeways, Fred Meyer, Trader Joe's, Market of Choice, and probably some I'm missing. There is a Target and Walmart about 1/2 hour away.

I'd say most people live in Corvallis. I live about 17 miles away, and some people live as far away as Eugene and Salem, but most are in Corvallis. There is plenty of housing available, lots of people from school room together, but there are tons of places not vet school related as well.

I have a question! Are there opportunities for people interested in neuro?

Sorry, I don't really know. It probably depends a little on what you mean by opportunities.

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

Hi! Congratulations on your acceptance!!!

It is not any more large animal based than it is anything else, I'd say it's pretty even as far as what the program emphasizes. You can track in your fourth year. You can choose LA, SA, mixed, or make your own track if you want to emphasize something like exotic or wildlife.

As far as things to do and shopping, in all honestly that kind of depends on what your looking for. There is tons of outdoor stuff to do close by, and Eugene which is about an hour south, and Portland have lots of cultural type stuff. As far as shopping, again depends on your perspective. I'm from a tiny town in Eastern Oregon and to me there is everything you need. Several Safeways, Fred Meyer, Trader Joe's, Market of Choice, and probably some I'm missing. There is a Target and Walmart about 1/2 hour away.

I'd say most people live in Corvallis. I live about 17 miles away, and some people live as far away as Eugene and Salem, but most are in Corvallis. There is plenty of housing available, lots of people from school room together, but there are tons of places not vet school related as well.

Sorry, I don't really know. It probably depends a little on what you mean by opportunities.

I just noticed that there is no clinical rotation in neurology and so I am wondering if there are neurologists at OSU. I guess I'm wondering what the opportunities are in terms of caseload, etc if someone is interested in pursuing that

 

[clinicalscience808]

I just noticed that there is no clinical rotation in neurology and so I am wondering if there are neurologists at OSU. I guess I'm wondering what the opportunities are in terms of caseload, etc if someone is interested in pursuing that

Sorry to tag along to your post but I have a similar question for dentistry/radiology or other specialties. I know OSU doesn't have a board certified doctor on campus in those fields but I was wondering if its hard to get some experience like that in the area. Thanks!

 

[caddisfly]

@ziggyandjazzy There is no rotation in neurology, you are right. And the school does not currently employ anyone specializing in clinical neurology, I don't think. You will take a neurology course in your first year. And in your third year, you will spend about a week or so learning more in depth, clinical neurology. They call in an outside neurologist to come and give you and 8am-5pm week long crash course. I have heard rumors that they are planning on adding a neurologist to the faculty with the expansion, but that is unconfirmed. If you are really interested in neurology and want more experience, you have the option to complete a neurology rotation at another institution for credit.

@clinicalscience808 I'm not sure where you heard that we do not have boarded doctors in radiology. We have 3 boarded radiologists on campus and 3 residents in radiology as will. You will get plenty of clinical imaging experience at OSU, for sure. As far as dentistry is concerned, you're right we do not have a lot going in that area right now. You will learn bits and pieces about dentistry in various classes including surgery courses and there are dentistry electives you can take in your fourth year. Does that answer your question? Are there other specialties you are interested about?

 

[buggymanatee]

Hey! Super late in the party but I was accepted to OSU OOS WICHE for 2022. I had some questions about OSU and Corvallis in general if anyone can answer . As far as the DVM program, from what I've read online it seems more large animal based. Does anyone going there think that's true or is it whatever you want to get interested in? Also, does OSU have a track program that you have to track SA or LA or does everyone just get trained in mixed and then you pick your electives? Every vet school is super different with that and it's hard to keep it all straight! As far as Corvallis, is there a lot to do around meaning shopping or just getting out for the day? I know Portland is about 2 hours away but where do most people go for groceries and general shopping? Also, do most people live in Corvallis or further out? Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance!

Although I am not as knowledgeable as I wish I were on some of these things, I can provide some input!

1. OSU CVM does offer tracts (SA, LA, MA, and Non-traditional). The non-traditional tract allows you to cut down on the number of weeks that you are practicing small and large animal medicine in order to make room for electives and opportunities of your choice! Making your own schedule is a lot of work, but the people that work in scheduling will try to help you as much as they can. Basically, if you are interested in non-traditional like I am, you should just start thinking about elective credits early. As for the distribution of students on different tracts, it varies from class to class, I would say that each tract is well represented!

2. Downtown Corvallis is super cute and only a few minutes from campus. Many restaurants and shops are small businesses, so it is always fun to head downtown and try new spots! I am OOS from a big city. Corvallis is so much different than what I am used to, but I am loving it out here. There are many nature parks and little hiking trips that you can do in your spare time. But be warned... the mud is relentless! Wear the right shoes, and you'll be fine. Bald hill has a couple different trails and it's also only a few minutes from campus. There is a movie theater in town as well and a couple places to go if you like to shop. Kings Blvd has some pretty good stores, but if you want a mall, you need to travel to Albany. It is only a 20-30 minute drive from Corvallis, so not bad at all. Additionally, if you like grou exercise, the Dixon gym offers Fitpass classes if you purchase a fitpass. I love going to classes in my free time and have definitely made time to get my moneys worth. Not to mention, the food in Corvallis is amazing. Those small businesses are doing something right!

3. The nearest grocery stores are Safeway, Fred Meyer, Bimart, Winco, neighborhood Walmart, and Trader Joe's. I mostly use Safeway and Fred Meyer. Fred Meyer is essentially a cross between a walmart and a target if you've never been to one.

4. I live in an apartment complex less than 3 minutes to campus. It is on the border of Corvallis and Philomath, so very close. A couple of my friends live in some of the houses that are in the same area (near Spring Creek and Creekside, just behind the Safeway plaza). It really depends on how far you want to be from the school and the cost. When I chose housing, I knew I wanted to be close to campus, but some people have much longer commutes.

 

[hdmz_hulagirl]

This may be a dumb question, but if I didn't take any additional courses since I applied, I don't have to send them transcripts right?

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

Although I am not as knowledgeable as I wish I were on some of these things, I can provide some input!

1. OSU CVM does offer tracts (SA, LA, MA, and Non-traditional). The non-traditional tract allows you to cut down on the number of weeks that you are practicing small and large animal medicine in order to make room for electives and opportunities of your choice! Making your own schedule is a lot of work, but the people that work in scheduling will try to help you as much as they can. Basically, if you are interested in non-traditional like I am, you should just start thinking about elective credits early. As for the distribution of students on different tracts, it varies from class to class, I would say that each tract is well represented!

2. Downtown Corvallis is super cute and only a few minutes from campus. Many restaurants and shops are small businesses, so it is always fun to head downtown and try new spots! I am OOS from a big city. Corvallis is so much different than what I am used to, but I am loving it out here. There are many nature parks and little hiking trips that you can do in your spare time. But be warned... the mud is relentless! Wear the right shoes, and you'll be fine. Bald hill has a couple different trails and it's also only a few minutes from campus. There is a movie theater in town as well and a couple places to go if you like to shop. Kings Blvd has some pretty good stores, but if you want a mall, you need to travel to Albany. It is only a 20-30 minute drive from Corvallis, so not bad at all. Additionally, if you like grou exercise, the Dixon gym offers Fitpass classes if you purchase a fitpass. I love going to classes in my free time and have definitely made time to get my moneys worth. Not to mention, the food in Corvallis is amazing. Those small businesses are doing something right!

3. The nearest grocery stores are Safeway, Fred Meyer, Bimart, Winco, neighborhood Walmart, and Trader Joe's. I mostly use Safeway and Fred Meyer. Fred Meyer is essentially a cross between a walmart and a target if you've never been to one.

4. I live in an apartment complex less than 3 minutes to campus. It is on the border of Corvallis and Philomath, so very close. A couple of my friends live in some of the houses that are in the same area (near Spring Creek and Creekside, just behind the Safeway plaza). It really depends on how far you want to be from the school and the cost. When I chose housing, I knew I wanted to be close to campus, but some people have much longer commutes.

If this matters to anyone, I also did see an Ulta next to the TJ. It was a nice surprise lol

 

[caddisfly]

This may be a dumb question, but if I didn't take any additional courses since I applied, I don't have to send them transcripts right?

I dont think that you would need to. If the transcript you submitted at application was your final, complete transcript, you shouldn't have to submit another one. But I would talk to Tess Collins just to be safe. Just shoot her an email, she knows ALL.

 

[ChoopLoops]

When I toured the school in August, my tour guide was telling me which -ologies the school was a little deficient (I remember one being no boarded dermatologist I think?) - can someone remind me what those are, the missing ones? And which ones they're planning on adding/hiring with the expansion? BTW when does the expansion get completed? Have they broken ground?

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

When I toured the school in August, my tour guide was telling me which -ologies the school was a little deficient (I remember one being no boarded dermatologist I think?) - can someone remind me what those are, the missing ones? And which ones they're planning on adding/hiring with the expansion? BTW when does the expansion get completed? Have they broken ground?

Tess said they were breaking ground in May and that it should be done in 12 months up to 18. So essentially beginning or mid-way through our second year.

Is the grocery outlet in Corvallis any good?

Also, the food co-op is amazing if you have dietary restrictions or you are a health nut. I really liked it there.

 

[clinicalscience808]

@clinicalscience808 I'm not sure where you heard that we do not have boarded doctors in radiology. We have 3 boarded radiologists on campus and 3 residents in radiology as will. You will get plenty of clinical imaging experience at OSU, for sure. As far as dentistry is concerned, you're right we do not have a lot going in that area right now. You will learn bits and pieces about dentistry in various classes including surgery courses and there are dentistry electives you can take in your fourth year. Does that answer your question? Are there other specialties you are interested about?

Hi again! Thanks for the info! I was reading through OSU's list of specialists online and radiology/imaging wasn't mentioned that I saw, but it's nice to know about those things. I really don't have a set idea of what I might want to specialize in, I just wanted to look into what specialists different schools have so that I might be able to learn about the field better. Right now my interests range from dentistry, radiology, ophthalmology, critical care, SA surgery, etc. Basically I have no idea what I might actually want to do but I'm interested in a ton of SA fields. For those fields that OSU doesn't have a ton going on with, do you think it's easy to find externships in the area? Thanks again!!

 

[caddisfly]

Hi again! Thanks for the info! I was reading through OSU's list of specialists online and radiology/imaging wasn't mentioned that I saw, but it's nice to know about those things. I really don't have a set idea of what I might want to specialize in, I just wanted to look into what specialists different schools have so that I might be able to learn about the field better. Right now my interests range from dentistry, radiology, ophthalmology, critical care, SA surgery, etc. Basically I have no idea what I might actually want to do but I'm interested in a ton of SA fields. For those fields that OSU doesn't have a ton going on with, do you think it's easy to find externships in the area? Thanks again!!

There are not many specialists in the area. So if you want to do externships with specialty clinics, you will likely need to leave Corvallis to find them. They are relatively easy to find, but you need to be willing to go a considerable distance to get to the good ones. There are always options to expand your experiences if you are willing to make some sacrifices! And by the time you move through the first couple years, you will likely have narrowed it down a bit.

 

[caddisfly]

When I toured the school in August, my tour guide was telling me which -ologies the school was a little deficient (I remember one being no boarded dermatologist I think?) - can someone remind me what those are, the missing ones? And which ones they're planning on adding/hiring with the expansion? BTW when does the expansion get completed? Have they broken ground?

They have not officially announced the official plans for faculty changes with the coming expansion. So it is impossible to say what will and won't be added to the program in the coming years. I can tell you that right now we do not have the following specialties under full time employment: Clinical neurology, Animal Behavior, Dentistry, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Exotics, or Critical Care/Emergency (but I think they confirmed bringing this in with the expansion). I know that list seems extensive, but many schools are missing a similar number of specialties on campus. It isn't really possible to have all of them in one place, especially in such a small school at OSU. In the areas we are lacking, they usually bring in a guest lecturer who is boarded in that field to teach those subjects to the students. So you learn it, but there won't be a specific rotation targeted at those specialties in your fourth year unless you find them on your own as electives.

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

They have not officially announced the official plans for faculty changes with the coming expansion. So it is impossible to say what will and won't be added to the program in the coming years. I can tell you that right now we do not have the following specialties under full time employment: Clinical neurology, Animal Behavior, Dentistry, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Exotics, or Critical Care/Emergency (but I think they confirmed bringing this in with the expansion). I know that list seems extensive, but many schools are missing a similar number of specialties on campus. It isn't really possible to have all of them in one place, especially in such a small school at OSU. In the areas we are lacking, they usually bring in a guest lecturer who is boarded in that field to teach those subjects to the students. So you learn it, but there won't be a specific rotation targeted at those specialties in your fourth year unless you find them on your own as electives.

Is there a lab animal vet employed?

 

[caddisfly]

Is there a lab animal vet employed?

Ummm.. I don't think we have a specialty in that field. But there are some people interested in that and a great club on campus that helps provide many different opportunities in the field.

 

[ChoopLoops]

They have not officially announced the official plans for faculty changes with the coming expansion. So it is impossible to say what will and won't be added to the program in the coming years. I can tell you that right now we do not have the following specialties under full time employment: Clinical neurology, Animal Behavior, Dentistry, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Exotics, or Critical Care/Emergency (but I think they confirmed bringing this in with the expansion). I know that list seems extensive, but many schools are missing a similar number of specialties on campus. It isn't really possible to have all of them in one place, especially in such a small school at OSU. In the areas we are lacking, they usually bring in a guest lecturer who is boarded in that field to teach those subjects to the students. So you learn it, but there won't be a specific rotation targeted at those specialties in your fourth year unless you find them on your own as electives.

Thanks @caddisfly ! So is it typically that if you see an in-house rotation of whatever discipline at a school, they have a specialist for that discipline? So looking at rotations would be a good way to get a sense of what the schools offer?

 

[caddisfly]

Thanks @caddisfly ! So is it typically that if you see an in-house rotation of whatever discipline at a school, they have a specialist for that discipline? So looking at rotations would be a good way to get a sense of what the schools offer?

Honestly, I do not know if that is the case. That is certainly the case at OSU, but I cannot say for sure if that is the way it works at other institutions. I think that would make sense though?

 

[clinicalscience808]

Honestly, I do not know if that is the case. That is certainly the case at OSU, but I cannot say for sure if that is the way it works at other institutions. I think that would make sense though?

I actually came up with a few more questions. Sorry that there's so many!! What year do you start getting hands on surgical/more in depth work with animals? Also, how easy is it to shadow in the VTH? Also, I know we talked about it a little before but what are the actual rotations for SA at OSU? Also, do you know what the case load is like for 3rd/4th year students? Thanks again!!

 

[katashark]

I actually came up with a few more questions. Sorry that there's so many!! What year do you start getting hands on surgical/more in depth work with animals? Also, how easy is it to shadow in the VTH? Also, I know we talked about it a little before but what are the actual rotations for SA at OSU? Also, do you know what the case load is like for 3rd/4th year students? Thanks again!!

You start anesthetic work and medicine labs in 2nd year spring. You do animal care, handling and neuro exams on animals 1st year. There is more in depth work through clubs and pathology if you are interested in necropsies, workshops, labs, etc. Surgery begins in the fall of 3rd year. It's pretty easy to shadow. Surgery Club sets up shadowing for students, AAEP goes to rounds every week for large animals. For SA rotations, you have diagnostic clin path, diagnostic services, cardiology, oncology, theriogenology, medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, primary care, clinical imaging, critical care, and you are still required to do some LA things as well. There's also ornamental fish, pocket pets, etc. Optional lab animal/primate elective, wildlife, advanced histopath, dentistry, feline medicine, advanced surgery, sheep/goat med and surgery, LA GI surgery, camelid medicine and surgery, cattle production, equine sports, advanced analgesia, and SA ultrasound.

There is also more than I listed, but this is a good start. I'll keep looking around.

LA: large animal
SA: small animal

 

[katashark]

Is there a lab animal vet employed?

There is a lab animal elective and multiple faculty involved with lab animals. You can also do a preceptorship if you want to elsewhere in lab animal medicine.

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

ACCEPTED OMG OMG!!!!

 

[hulabalm]

I was also accepted!

 

[caddisfly]

@clinicalscience808 Here is a table with the comparison of the different focuses, outlining which rotations are required of you. This does not include the available electives however, I will see if I can track down a table of those! Hope this is helpful

 

[Lab Vet]

Is there a lab animal vet employed?

Yes. Here is a listing of Oregon State's laboratory animal faculty/staff: Contacts
If animal research is conducted at a facility (and that facility receives federal funds), a lab animal vet MUST be employed on site or contracted as a freelance hire. Just so you know, Oregon State also participates in a lab animal residency consortium along with OHSU (the medical school as well as the Oregon National Primate Research Center). Plenty of lab animal stuff going on over there in Oregon

 

[katashark]

Congratulations to those accepted! I hope those waitlisted hear good news. If not accepted, try again next year! PM me if you need anything.

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

Yes. Here is a listing of Oregon State's laboratory animal faculty/staff: Contacts
If animal research is conducted at a facility (and that facility receives federal funds), a lab animal vet MUST be employed on site or contracted as a freelance hire. Just so you know, Oregon State also participates in a lab animal residency consortium along with OHSU (the medical school as well as the Oregon National Primate Research Center). Plenty of lab animal stuff going on over there in Oregon

I know about the consortium! Let's just say I've spent a looooooot of time at OHSU. My dad worked there for 15+ years including all of my childhood. He worked in clinical research so not with animal research but he has let me know about a lot of the rodent research going on (predominantly at the VA I think) as well as the Primate Center. It's good to know there are a lot of opportunities through OSU as well. I would imagine that partnership is very helpful also. How did you like your externship at OHSU?

I've been doing my research at a small LAC and so we don't have a lab animal vet but use a vet in the community. It makes sense to me that all vet schools would have a lab animal vet employed.

 

[ChoopLoops]

@ziggyandjazzy YAY!! Also, of course you were

 

[katashark]

I know about the consortium! Let's just say I've spent a looooooot of time at OHSU. My dad worked there for 15+ years including all of my childhood. He worked in clinical research so not with animal research but he has let me know about a lot of the rodent research going on (predominantly at the VA I think) as well as the Primate Center. It's good to know there are a lot of opportunities through OSU as well. I would imagine that partnership is very helpful also. How did you like your externship at OHSU?

I've been doing my research at a small LAC and so we don't have a lab animal vet but use a vet in the community. It makes sense to me that all vet schools would have a lab animal vet employed.

There is also a lot of zebrafish stuff going on if you are interested in that at all.

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

There is also a lot of zebrafish stuff going on if you are interested in that at all.

I've heard about that as well. I would definitely like to know more but don't have much/any experience. I did meet the OSU fish prof this summer by total random chance when I stumbled upon a koi festival. I also kind of remember telling my SO I would take a class about fish. He loves fish lol.

 

[cowgirl92]

Congratulations everyone who was accepted! If you weren’t or were waitlisted, good luck for the future-whatever it holds.

 

[Lab Vet]

There is also a lot of zebrafish stuff going on if you are interested in that at all.

Yup. ZIRC is up there- one of the major repositories for Zebrafish lines here in the US. I completed a clinical externship in LAM at OHSU, and would have loved to see ZIRC while I was in the state. Unfortunately, I didn't have the means to rent a car (given all the other expenses associated with travel fourth year), and couldn't make it over there. Hoping to see it at some stage in the future. Zebrafish are a major interest of mine. I'm hoping to develop a strength in this area throughout my residency. I predict that they will outpace mice as the major experimental model in the next 25 years.

 

[katashark]

Yup. ZIRC is up there- one of the major repositories for Zebrafish lines here in the US. I completed a clinical externship in LAM at OHSU, and would have loved to see ZIRC while I was in the state. Unfortunately, I didn't have the means to rent a car (given all the other expenses associated with travel fourth year), and couldn't make it over there. Hoping to see it at some stage in the future. Zebrafish are a major interest of mine. I'm hoping to develop a strength in this area throughout my residency. I predict that they will outpace mice as the major experimental model in the next 25 years.

Yup! I definitely agree. ZIRC is at U of O, but I took our WAVMA student chapter to visit last spring. It was amazing. and the vet there is super nice.

 

[hulabalm]

I am a resident with an undergraduate degree from Oregon State. However, I haven't explored the veterinary college much other than a small tour during interviews. Is it beneficial to attend the open day in March?

 

[caddisfly]

I am a resident with an undergraduate degree from Oregon State. However, I haven't explored the veterinary college much other than a small tour during interviews. Is it beneficial to attend the open day in March?

If you are still questioning which school you are going to pick, then Open Days is very helpful to allow you to get a better perspective on the school and city. If you are already sure you'll pick Oregon, then Open Days are really necessary. That being said, I went to Open Days and I really loved it. I thought it was a lot of fun and it was an excellent way for me to get to know a couple of the people who might be in my class ahead of the game. I really enjoyed it.

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

If you are still questioning which school you are going to pick, then Open Days is very helpful to allow you to get a better perspective on the school and city. If you are already sure you'll pick Oregon, then Open Days are really necessary. That being said, I went to Open Days and I really loved it. I thought it was a lot of fun and it was an excellent way for me to get to know a couple of the people who might be in my class ahead of the game. I really enjoyed it.

Do you mean aren't really necessary? I'm just trying to be sure because I wasn't planning to go due to finances and research commitment.

 

[caddisfly]

Do you mean aren't really necessary? I'm just trying to be sure because I wasn't planning to go due to finances and research commitment.

No they are not required. It is basically OSU's change to step up and try to convince OSS to choose to attend OSU. You can still accept your OSS offer without attending one of the Open Days.

 

[katashark]

I am OOS and didn't go to Open Days. I visited later when the flights were cheaper though to get a tour by myself. I didn't find that missing Open Days was a big deal at all.

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

Is there a current student I could PM with questions?

 

[caddisfly]

Is there a current student I could PM with questions?

You're welcome to PM me any time. Congrats on your acceptance!

 

[buggymanatee]

Is there a current student I could PM with questions?

Same! I'm sure any of the current students on here would be happy to talk to you.

 

[katashark]

Is there a current student I could PM with questions?

Me too! Happy to help!

 

[cowgirl92]

Is there a current student I could PM with questions?

Count me in too, sorry I’m so late.

 

[hdmz_hulagirl]

Oregon doesn't have a mandatory dress code, such as what to wear to lecture right? I heard some schools require students to always be in business casual whenever they are in class. Also do they record each lecture so that students can review outside of class?