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Undergraduate Student Life

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Welcome to microbiology!

Students in our two undergraduate majors have wide-ranging interests throughout the biological sciences. Activities outside of class offer professional development, leadership opportunities and social interaction. We are proud of our many student clubs, as well as our students who participate in contests or outreach and engagement.

Find your place at Oregon State

OSU student experiences

Whether you’re looking for your next adventure or just looking to belong, we’re excited to welcome you to our big Beavs community. Oregon State has a huge variety of student experiences waiting for you, and the OSU Experience site will connect you to resources for achieving community, maintaining well-being and finding a future career:

Community

Connect with others and engage in what you’re passionate about: student clubs and organizations, Craft Center, diversity & cultural engagement, Living-Learning Communities, student government, Greek life, intramurals and sports clubs, Orange Media Network, Beavs Volunteer, Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL), Adventure Leadership Institute

Well-Being

Stay healthy, active and involved: 24/7 mental health support, physical activity guides, wellness coaching, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), the Learning Corner, financial education, ombuds office, Beavers Belong Support Network, Mind Spa, accessible transportation and safety

Career

Start making your dream career a reality: Career Development Center, undergraduate research information, internship opportunities, hands-on learning resources, one-on-one support, career fairs and events, online tools

Learn all about OSU experiences and resources

Student resources

Oregon State provides numerous student resources, covering student well-being to career development and academic support.

Finding life balance

The College of Science strives to promote a healthy student community, especially among first-year students who may be struggling to find their place on campus. OSU offers many resources to help build a healthy community for its students, including outreach programs for a variety of college health issues. Many of the programs target the most common concerns and interests facing college students.

Remember that you are not alone! There are many people here to help.