Undergraduate Resources, FAQ, Forms

How do I prepare? How do I apply?

Students enter the BS degree program in Botany in three different ways. Choose the one that applies to you for information on preparation and applying.

  1. Admission Planner for High School Students
  2. Admission Planner for Community College Students
  3. Admission Planner for Post-baccalaureate Students (have a college degree)

You are always welcome to contact our Botany Advising team with any questions at botany.advising@oregonstate.edu.

What can I do with a degree in Botany?

A botany degree is applicable to many types of careers. Some plant biologists work primarily outdoors, in forests, parklands, or fields. Others work in laboratories, museums, in botanical gardens, or in industry. Graduates go into fields as diverse as biotechnology, environmental monitoring and protection, and agriculture. More than half of Botany students go on to graduate studies in natural science, agriculture, environmental sciences, and education.

Learn More About Botany Careers

Where can I find Class registration/Override information?

There are several different options on how to register for classes depending on if someone is a new student, continuing student, and also for those interested in changing majors. Additionally, for those looking for course registration overrides, there is help. For all questions on registering for classes regardless of if you are a Botany and Plant Pathology major or not look here and reach out for help at the resources that match your needs.

Class Registration Info and Overrides