Office of the Registrar

From: Office of the Dean of Students

Dear OSU Students,

We are reaching out to remind all students, both newly admitted and continuing, of their responsibility to self-disclose any felony convictions or Registered Sex Offender Status (RSO) to the Office of the Dean of Students.

Building on Oregon State University’s unwavering commitment to supporting all students, including those rehabilitated from past crimes, OSU’s admission and attendance of students with criminal histories policy establishes that after a student has been accepted for admission to the university, they will be asked to self-disclose any prior felony convictions and current registered sex offender status. Students currently enrolled at the university also have an ongoing duty to disclose a felony conviction immediately upon conviction.

If you have any prior felony convictions or must register as a sex offender, please fulfill your obligation to self-disclose by completing OSU’s confidential self-disclosure form. Information provided through this form will be kept confidential and used to offer personalized support and guidance to help you succeed and progress through your OSU education toward graduation. Should you have any questions regarding this policy or are unsure about your disclosure obligations, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at [email protected].

This policy reaffirms the university’s commitment to student access and success, the safety of the OSU community, and to fostering a campus environment where all members can excel academically, professionally, and personally.

Let's continue to cultivate a campus community that embodies a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for all students, employees, and visitors.

Best regards,

Kevin A. Dougherty, Senior Associate Vice Provost & Dean of Students

Carol Millie, Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards