Office of the Registrar

From: Financial Readiness & Success

Financial Readiness & Success Fall Webinars 

What: Webinars related to Oregon State University’s Financial Readiness & Success program. 

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. PDT 

Where: Zoom - Attend from anywhere! 

OR 

When: Friday, October 13, 2023: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT 

Where: Zoom - Attend from anywhere! 

 These webinars will overview the initiative and provide more details about payment plan options, resources on campus to support students, and will include a live Q&A. You are welcome to invite family members and those in your life providing support to also participate in the call. 

There will also be details provided about the Financial Readiness & Success Grant and extended repayment applications.  The grant application opens Friday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. PDT! When live, the application can be accessed here. 

The Financial Readiness & Success program includes:  

• Increased financial wellness support for all students through the Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE). 

• Integration of financial wellness support and education in orientation programs for new students. 

• Earlier awareness of tuition owed along with financial aid that may apply toward your bill. 

• Expanded payment plans that start earlier, allow more time to pay each term, and secure registration eligibility. 

• A lower balance threshold of $500. 

Learn more 

To learn more about the program, connect to campus resources, and view FAQs, please visit, https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/financial-readiness-success.  

 We hope to see you on one of these dates!  

Sincerely,  

Center for Advancing Financial Education 
Controller’s Unit, Student Account Services 
Office of Admissions 
Office of Financial Aid 
Office of the Registrar

From: Office of the President

INVITATION

Ice Cream Social with President Murthy

September 27 | 3-4 p.m.
SEC Plaza

Please join President Jayathi Y. Murthy for a welcome back to campus ice cream social today! Come meet the president, network with other students and enjoy FREE ice cream sundaes on the first day of classes.

Questions may be directed to the [email protected].

From: Office of the Associate Vice President for Public Safety

Safety reminders and resources for the new academic year

OSU Community Members,

Welcome to the new academic year. We are excited to see so much activity and energy on Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus.

The safety of the OSU community is a top priority of the university and the Department of Public Safety. At OSU, public safety is a shared responsibility, and we ask for your collaboration.

Students, faculty and staff can contribute to their own and others’ safety by being aware of their surroundings and reporting suspicious behavior or the presence of unusual or suspicious items.

The Department of Public Safety is always available to help and respond to your needs. For non-emergency help, please call 541-737-3010. If it’s an emergency, call 541-737-7000 or 911. You may also visit the Department of Public Safety web page to learn more about the Department of Public Safety, and to find information about safety-related topics.

If you do report a matter of concern, please focus on describing the behavior when identifying the suspicious activity. Be prepared to describe “Who, what, when, where and why.” For example: Share who you saw. (And also share who else saw the incident you are reporting.) What did you see? When did you see it? Where did you see it? Why did it appear suspicious or unusual to you?

To help in reporting an item considered suspicious, evaluate if the item is hidden, obviously suspicious and something not typically seen or used within a location. If you see or discover a suspicious item, do not touch it, tamper with it or move it. Call 911 and report the item immediately.

Here are some additional free resources to help you this year:

·         OSU Assist provides mobile crisis response for mental health matters and other forms of distress. It can be reached via Public Safety at 541-737-3010.

·         Counseling and Psychological Services offers students mental health support.

·         ASOSU SafeRide is a service providing OSU students alternative transportation services around campus and within Corvallis and the surrounding area.

·         Guardian App, is a service that provides one-button emergency calling and the ability to create a Virtual Escort from your contacts.

·         Beyond Benefits Employee Assistance Program provides resources for OSU employees, including mental health support.

These and more resources can be found at our OSU Experience Student Resources web page.

To contribute to your safety and awareness, please verify your mobile number to receive text messages from OSU Alert, the university’s text and email alert service that provides time-sensitive information.  Students may verify their mobile phone number by logging in to Beaver Hub, https://beaverhub.oregonstate.edu/login, and under Resources clicking on 'View/Update Address and Phone'.  OSU only sends emergency text messages when an incident needs your immediate response so you can ensure you protect yourself from what is occurring.  Other than an annual test, we will not send routine messages via text.

Thank you for your help in contributing to safety within the OSU community.

Sincerely,

Shanon Anderson

Associate Vice President for Public Safety/Chief of Police

Kevin A. Dougherty, Ed.D.

Senior Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

From: OSU Leadership

Welcome Students! 

Fall 2023 classes begin Wednesday, September 27, and here is what’s new:  

• The student university email has moved from Google to Microsoft 365 (Outlook). 

• Beaver Hub has replaced MyOregonState as your one-stop for tools and resources and connecting with your Success Team. 

• OSU’s homepage has a new look. You can find links to Beaver Hub, Canvas, and Office 365 in the top drop-down menu. 
• OSU has rolled out the Financial Readiness & Success initiative that has expanded payment plan options, reduced the account threshold to $500, and increased financial resources on campus. 

Check out more details:  

Microsoft 365 

Your email address has remained the same, but you will now access it through Microsoft 365Access, the same place you can access the full Microsoft productivity suite. You can view FAQs and more information beav.es/email. If you have any questions or require assistance accessing your email, please contact the Service Desk at beav.es/help or by calling 541-737-8787.  

Beaver Hub 

Utilize the links at the top of the screen to find your Success Team, schedule appointments, view your tasks, and review the available resources.  

Financial Readiness & Success 

Check out the Financial Readiness & Success page to view the details of the initiative, and access campus support resources and FAQs. 

We encourage you to prepare for winter term registration by checking your Financial Aid, familiarizing yourself with payment options, and reviewing your myBill portal. 

To remain eligible to register your account status must follow one of these two options:  

Option A: Your outstanding balance must be at or below $500.00 and unpaid balance from current academic term only.  

 OR   

Option B: Be enrolled in an OSU payment plan and current on your payments.  

We hope you have a wonderful and successful term! 

Sincerely, Oregon State University Leadership 

Oregon State University 

From: Office of the Dean of Students

Welcome back soon for another exciting and busy academic year at Oregon State University. I am writing to share a reminder regarding religious holidays and observances and to confirm that the university is committed to providing support for students whose religious observance may have an impact on classes, schedules and dietary needs. 

We request that faculty work with all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of learning modality, as outlined in OSU’s Religious Accommodation of Students Policy. It is incumbent on the student making the request to notify their faculty member or supervisor as soon as possible prior to the need for accommodation, although we recognize that holidays closely aligned with the start of a term may make that difficult. Students should work directly with their faculty member on these requests, and we ask that faculty provide reasonable accommodations to allow for the completion of any missed course deliverables. Faculty and staff are able to approve requests for religious accommodations without consultation, but must first contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access before denying a request.

Below we provide information regarding dining and food options available on the Corvallis campus and at OSU-Cascades.

If you have any questions, concerns or recommendations, please do not hesitate to directly contact the Office of the Dean of Students or the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.

We wish you all a great start to fall term.

Kevin A. Dougherty, Ed.D., Senior Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Dean of Students, [email protected]

Corvallis Campus Resources

Quiet Spaces:

Quiet spaces are offered on the third floor of the Student Experience Center (hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until September 22 and after September 25 until 8 p.m.) and in the International Living Learning Center (ILLC) Multi-Faith Room, located on the fourth floor. Foot-washing stations are located in the restrooms on the fourth floor of the ILLC. Residence Hall lounges are available to serve as quiet spaces for on-campus residents as well. No reservations are required and these spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dining and Food Options:

Residential students in Corvallis practicing a faith-based diet who need to develop a plan that will meet dietary needs for upcoming holidays and beyond should visit the housing portal and fill out a dietary needs request for assistance. Students can also use the housing portal to submit suggestions about specific foods that could be added to campus convenience stores and dining centers or access to spaces for meal preparations, etc.

Food in all UHDS dining centers is labeled for dietary preferences and allergen needs. UHDS carries many Halal-Friendly and Kosher-certified packaged goods, as well as a variety of whole foods (fruits, vegetables, dairy and grains) at Cascadia Market in the International Living Learning Center building. For more information about all available food options, restaurants and menus, please visit the University Housing & Dining Services website: https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/menus/nutrition-info-and-special-dietary-needs

OSU-Cascades Resources

Any residential student at OSU-Cascades practicing a faith-based diet and who needs to develop a plan that will meet dietary needs for upcoming holidays and beyond, should email [email protected] for assistance with special food needs or dietary concerns.

Andy Frei and Madi Mather also can help students living in residence who need access to meal preparation space and students can submit requests to [email protected].

To request this information in an alternative format please contact [email protected].

From: Office of Information Security

Dear OSU Community,

Between 10pm and midnight this evening, Wednesday, September 20, the campus telephone system will be updated, causing a brief phone outage at the Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

While the outage will be brief, expected to be less than 10 minutes, certain systems on campus will not function during the outage, including the Blue Light emergency phones and elevator emergency phones. During the outage, OSU Community members can call 9-1-1 using mobile devices.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 541-737-3010 before 10pm this evening, or 541-737-7000 between 10pm and midnight.

Respectfully,

Shannon Anderson, Associate Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police
David McMorries, Assistant Vice Provost and Chief Information Security Officer

From: Office of the President

Dear OSU Community Members,

As I shared on Friday, Oregon State University and Washington State University initiated legal action to confirm the governance structure of the Pac-12 Conference, gain access to business information and protect the conference’s assets. Part of this action was a request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Pac-12 commissioner and conference from permitting the departing institutions to take control of the conference.

Today the request for a temporary restraining order was granted in Whitman County Superior Court in Washington. The Court ordered the parties to confer on a schedule for the next hearing on the governance question. In the meantime, the conference must receive unanimous consent on any board matters.

I am pleased with today’s decision. As the two remaining Pac-12 members, Oregon State and Washington State must be able to chart a path forward for the Pac-12—not the members that have chosen to leave it. We are confident in the merits of our position and look forward to working in a collaborative manner with the conference and departing members on a productive path forward. OSU and WSU, along with Pac-12 staff, have important work to do to protect the 2023-2024 seasons for all 12 schools’ student-athletes and plan for our future. 

As I have stated previously, we did not create or seek these circumstances. We remain firmly committed to stabilizing the Pac-12 as the first step to secure a future for OSU Athletics that serves the holistic health and well-being of student-athletes and their ability to compete at the highest level possible.

I greatly value and appreciate the OSU community’s continued support of the university and OSU’s talented student-athletes, coaches and Athletics staff. We will continue to provide updates, which you also can find at https://beav.es/TBs.

Sincerely,

Jayathi Y. Murthy, President

From: Office of the President

Dear OSU Community Members:

Today, together with Washington State University, we are taking a critical step to continue our ability to explore ways to preserve the legacy and future viability of the Pac-12 Conference. Ten members of the Pac-12 have given notice that they are withdrawing from the Conference. As the two remaining members, Oregon State and Washington State are left to find ways to carry on the Pac-12’s 108-year legacy.

We intend to steward the Pac-12’s assets and resources in the best interests of student-athletes, fans, our universities and the Conference itself. The future of the Pac-12 must be determined by its remaining members, not those who are departing for competing conferences. 

This morning, Oregon State and Washington State initiated legal action to confirm the governance structure of the conference, gain access to business information, and protect the conference’s assets. The temporary restraining order we have requested seeks to prevent the Pac-12 Commissioner and Pac-12 Conference from permitting the departing institutions to take control. We must not be stopped or limited in our ability to continue explorations of continuing the Pac-12’s legacy. We intend to make reasonable business decisions in the interest of the conference going forward while continuing to seek collaboration and consultation with the departing universities on any ultimate financial decisions.

We did not create or seek these circumstances. As you know, we have been strong advocates for keeping the conference together and preserving the regional rivalries that have meant so much to so many people. Stabilizing the Pac-12 is the first step on our path as we secure a future for OSU Athletics that serves the holistic health and well-being of student-athletes and their ability to compete at the highest level possible. The road ahead will not be fast or easy. But we gain strength and determination with each step as we link arms with you and fight onward.

Thank you to all those who have contributed to the outpouring of support for the university and OSU student-athletes, coaches and staff in recent weeks. We will continue to provide you updates, which you can also find at https://beav.es/TBs.

Go Beavs!

Jayathi Y. Murthy, President

From: Office of the President

Dear OSU Community Members:

Today, together with Washington State University, we are taking a critical step to continue our ability to explore ways to preserve the legacy and future viability of the Pac-12 Conference. Ten members of the Pac-12 have given notice that they are withdrawing from the Conference. As the two remaining members, Oregon State and Washington State are left to find ways to carry on the Pac-12’s 108-year legacy.

We intend to steward the Pac-12’s assets and resources in the best interests of student-athletes, fans, our universities and the Conference itself. The future of the Pac-12 must be determined by its remaining members, not those who are departing for competing conferences. 

This morning, Oregon State and Washington State initiated legal action to confirm the governance structure of the conference, gain access to business information, and protect the conference’s assets. The temporary restraining order we have requested seeks to prevent the Pac-12 Commissioner and Pac-12 Conference from permitting the departing institutions to take control. We must not be stopped or limited in our ability to continue explorations of continuing the Pac-12’s legacy. We intend to make reasonable business decisions in the interest of the conference going forward while continuing to seek collaboration and consultation with the departing universities on any ultimate financial decisions.

We did not create or seek these circumstances. As you know, we have been strong advocates for keeping the conference together and preserving the regional rivalries that have meant so much to so many people. Stabilizing the Pac-12 is the first step on our path as we secure a future for OSU Athletics that serves the holistic health and well-being of student-athletes and their ability to compete at the highest level possible. The road ahead will not be fast or easy. But we gain strength and determination with each step as we link arms with you and fight onward.

Thank you to all those who have contributed to the outpouring of support for the university and OSU student-athletes, coaches and staff in recent weeks. We will continue to provide you updates, which you can also find at https://beav.es/TBs.

Go Beavs!

Jayathi Y. Murthy,President