Hatfield signs legislation changing Oregon State College's name to Oregon State University, March 6, 1961.
When was Oregon State University started?
October 27, 1868, is known as OSU Charter Day. The Oregon Legislative Assembly designated Corvallis College as the "agricultural college of the state of Oregon" and the recipient of the Land Grant.
When did Western Oregon State college become a university?
Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This means OSU has been evaluated by experts to ensure students receive high-quality learning experiences.
Is a degree from Oregon State University respected?
The oldest college is Willamette University, which was established 1842, and is the oldest university in the Western United States.