OSU Center for Sovereign Nations

You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out. Counseling can be a proactive way of managing stress or navigating challenges. If something’s on your mind, big or small, a counselor can help you work through it.

Types of Counseling:
Student Counseling Center
University Health Services
TimelyCare
BetterHelp
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center
Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Psychological Services Center
Counseling and Counseling Psychology Clinic

This is made possible by our amazing Student Leaders, campus and tribal nation partners, OSU Leadership, and family/friends. Thank you for all you do in support of OSU Students!

Chickasaw Senior says, “The CSN has impacted me during my time at OSU by allowing me the opportunity to stay connected with cultural activities, while also having the chance to meet fellow students and be involved.”

Tribal citizen students: Check out these upcoming tribal scholarships with a deadline in June!

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Fall Higher Education Scholarship: 6/15/2026
Choctaw Nation Summer Higher Education Funding: 6/15/2026
Citizen Potawatomi Summer Higher Education Scholarship: 6/15/2026
Cherokee Nation Higher Education Scholarship: 6/15/2026
Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship: 6/15/2026
Muscogee Nation Foundation Fall Scholarship: 6/19/2026

*Tribal Nations and scholarship organizations have final authority on all dates, deadlines, and requirements. Make sure to double-check direct websites for updated deadlines and more information. This list was updated in February 2026, and dates/deadlines are subject to change.*

We are throwin' it back to OSU First Nations Day at Up Close! Thanks to our fabulous Be An OSU Cowboy partners for hosting this meaningful event, where prospective students and families learned about tribal nation student success and how to get involved at OSU!

This is made possible by our amazing Student Leaders, campus and tribal nation partners, OSU Leadership, and family/friends. Thank you for all you do in support of OSU Students!

Muscogee Junior says, “The Center has become one of my second homes here on campus and in Stillwater in general. It has allowed me to meet some of the best people I know and connect closely with my culture and heritage. Working here also gives me an opportunity to help teach others about Native issues and culture as well.”

Looking for an elective for Fall 2026? Check out this short course: Intro to American Indian Studies (AMIS 2013) taught by Pawnee Nation Business Council member, Dawna Riding In Hare. After taking the class, you might even decide to declare the Minor in American Indian Studies!

We are throwin' it back to the amazing year shared by the OSU Native American Student Association! NASA hosted many incredible events for students and the community, so thank you to all who participated and supported these students this semester!

This is made possible by our amazing Student Leaders, campus and tribal nation partners, OSU Leadership, and family/friends. Thank you for all you do in support of OSU Students!

Eastern Shawnee Sophomore says, “The CSN has helped me understand Tribal Sovereignty better. It’s also helped me learn more about my culture and my tribe. The CSN has brought me closer to culture than I've ever been.”

As the number of Chickasaws completing college and other professional training programs continues to rise, we are excited to welcome graduates to join the Chickasaw Alumni Association.

The Chickasaw Alumni Association provides opportunities, including cultural resources and mentoring, for Chickasaw citizens who have completed an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree, or a professional certification or license program.

In addition to offering the many benefits of an extended network of support for graduates and aspiring young professionals, the Chickasaw Alumni Association is a great way to foster cultural connections and develop relationships that strengthen our tribe as a whole.

For more information, please visit Chickasaw.net/Alumni.