Future Students

At OSU-Cascades, small class sizes means you'll get the benefit of personal connections with faculty and classmates, as well as the opportunity to receive an affordable and high-quality education. Best of all, you'll have access to the thriving Bend community and Central Oregon's vast wilderness as you get your degree.
First-Year Students
Learn more about what OSU-Cascades offers you - from small class sizes, to the opportunity to put your learning to work in your community and in the natural laboratory around Bend.
Transfer Students
Multiple financial aid packages are available to you, and flexible schedules mean you can keep working while getting your degree.
Central Oregon Community College Students
Our Success by Degrees (2+2) program means you can earn an affordable four-year degree from OSU in Central Oregon.
PostBacc Students
Have a Bachelor's degree, but want an additional undergraduate degree, minor or certificate? OSU-Cascades has options for you.
Graduate Students
You can earn a Counseling or MAT degree and stay in Central Oregon. Our programs give you a flexible timeline as well as real-world experience.
Non-Degree Students
OSU-Cascades offers our non-degree seeking students many options to continue their education. Make sure your non-degree studies will help you meet your educational goals.
Where is Bend?

By the Numbers
935
enrolled students, including 764 upper division and graduate students, and 171 attending classes at COCC
274
students engaged in internships, practicums and study abroad programs with businesses, organizations and agencies in Central Oregon and around the world in 2011
15
students on average in upper-division courses
50%
of graduates are first in their family to attend college (2010)
81%
of students are from Central Oregon. 14% are from other Oregon communities. 5% are from out of state
45%
of students transfer from COCC
50%
of students plan to live and work in Central Oregon after graduating (2010)
1,700
degrees awarded since founding in 2001
$1.7m
awarded in scholarships since 2001 through the OSU Foundation
1,200
community members attended lectures in Central Oregon presented by OSU faculty researchers from Bend and Corvallis
- About OSU-Cascades
- Academics
- Undergraduate Programs
- American Studies (BA/BS)
- Applied Visual Arts (BFA)
- Art (BA/BS or Minor)
- Biology (BS or Minor)
- Business (BA/BS or Minor)
- Energy Engineering Management (BS)
- English (Minor)
- Exercise and Sport Science
- General Science (BS)
- Human Development and Family Sciences (BS or Minor)
- Liberal Studies (BA/BS)
- Military Science (Minor)
- Natural Resources (BS or Minor)
- Political Science (Minor)
- Psychology (BA/BS or Minor)
- Speech Communication (Minor)
- Sustainability (Double Degree)
- Tourism and Outdoor Leadership (BS or Minor)
- Graduate Programs
- Undergraduate Programs
- International Programs
- Cornell University Courses
- Library
- Student Success Center
- Student Resources
- Student Online Services
- Foundation



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