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My time at Oregon State University went beyond my initial expectations. The classes were diverse in topic and the professors were all professionals in the career they were teaching about, which gave them the ability to provide us with not only knowledge about field data and experiences. All of my professors were available when I needed them and offered encouragement when I was struggling. My advisor was especially great, ensuring that I took the right classes and graduated on time. The internship... Read More my school provided me with eventually led to my current job, which is in my field of study (natural resources) and has given me opportunities to work first hand with endangered species in the field, lead educational talks and hikes, and assist in the overall operations of a park with its managers. My lab-based courses gave me experience and knowledge that I have been able to put into play within my job while researching and working in the field, and has allowed me to contribute to state and nation-wide studies on bat populations in Minnesota. I go to work each day carrying the knowledge that OSU gave me, and am able to pass it on to visitors, family, and friends.

This school will not properly articulate transcripts leading to never ending registration issues. Advising is a waste of time, because they will not follow through with tasks that need to be accomplished for a student to determine exactly what course work is required of them. If you ask any status update questions, no one at the university will even respond to your emails. If you file a complaint, the resolution you receive is only a "status" update on the original problems and never an actual resolution.... Read More As a distance educational institution, the university has an obligation to respond to students in a timely manner, which they could care less about. Not even the Vice Provost would offer any assistance. Four business days have gone by since I should have been able to register for classes I need to graduate, and still nothing. PLEASE do not give this institution any of your time or money, seek a legitimate institution that is in the business of providing education, not deceiving distance students out of their money.