Student Life

Housing

Graduate students may live in any of the on-campus residence halls or cooperatives. Qualified graduate students may also apply for positions as Head Residents in campus housing facilities. The University maintains apartments and other rental properties for students with families. To apply for on-campus housing or family student housing, contact the University Housing and Dining Services.

Looking for a place to live off-campus? The best place to start is the classified section of the city's newspaper, the Corvallis Gazette-Times. There are plenty of rental properties within walking and biking distance of the university, including furnished and unfurnished apartments, studios, and houses. Before moving, it is a good idea to contact a current student in your department. He or she might be able to give you some tips on the neighborhoods around town or information about rooms opening up from students who have just completed their degrees.

Child Care

Oregon State University recognizes the importance of quality childcare services for university families. This link contains information on the two childcare centers operating at OSU, preschool and kindergarten programs, and other local childcare resources.

Outdoor Recreation

Located between the Cascade Mountains and the Oregon Coast Range, OSU enjoys a temperate climate perfect for outdoor recreation. This listing explores Corvallis and beyond, including intramural sports, hiking, bicycling, swimming, snow sports, golfing, whale watching, hot springs, rock climbing, surfing, and more.

Corvallis Slide Show

Take a virtual tour of Corvallis and the surrounding area, and learn more about life in "the heart of the valley." Slide show created by the OSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Health Insurance

As a condition of appointment to a graduate assistant position, you are required to have health insurance. The University has established a graduate health insurance plan and will contribute 75% per term towards the “graduate assistant only” premium and administrative fees. You should plan to authorize a deduction from your stipend for any additional premium and administrative fee costs that may result from this agreement. You may also enroll family members or a domestic partner on a self-pay basis through a deduction from your stipend. Information regarding the health insurance plan can be found here.