Sustainability at OSU

EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup

Starting March 9, OSU is competing in the EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup, a six-week movement challenge leading up to Earth Day (April 22) against 46 schools across the U.S. and Canada. Every minute of activity counts (walking to class, biking, lifting, running, and more). Sponsored by Protect Where We Play, the challenge removes ½ pound of ocean plastic for every participant who signs up, plus an additional pound for every 10 hours logged. Anyone can join(students, community members, family, and friends across the country)! Download the Climategames app, create a free account, select “Collegiate Cup 2026 with Protect Where We Play” from the list of climate events, and join Oregon State University. Go Beavs!

Beyond Earth Day 2026!

2026 Beyond Earth Day will run from April 13 to April 30. Each year, BED highlights programs that explore the interconnected health of our environment, economy, and society. Events focus on topics like ecosystems, climate justice, health and wellness, equitable economies, and community care, all grounded in the belief that justice for people, animals, and the planet is deeply connected.

Visit the Community Fair to meet on and off-campus groups on April 21 in the SEC Plaza, from 11:30 am - 3 pm.

Find more information on the events calendar here!

Sustainability at OSU earns STARS Gold rating!

The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a set of peer-reviewed, standardized indicators that measure and help manage sustainability efforts. In FY25, OSU has once again earned a gold rating with a score of 66.53! View the full breakdown of OSU's score here!

The Ecologue!

Stay up to date with the Sustainability Office on our Ecologue. This blog features recent news on OSU's sustainability efforts, upcoming opportunities and events! Recent stories include: EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup, Hatfield Marine Science Center Community Repair Fair Recap and Agrivoltaics Project Update. If you have a story idea, please let us know!

Awards

Image	OSU has several times attained a Gold rating in STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System. As a STARS Charter Participant, OSU was the first school in Oregon to submit its report.
Image	In the 2024 and 2025 Sustainability Campus Index, OSU was recognized as a Top Performer, ranking third for Coordination and Planning, with a score of 93.9%.
Image	OSU is one of twelve universities in the United States to be awarded Gold-Level designation by the League of American Bicyclists under the Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) Program.
Image	Every year since 2011 OSU has been recognized in the annual Guide to Green Colleges for sustainability practices such as food sourcing, transportation, green building, opportunities to focus on the environment and sustainability in curriculum.