Beaver Points and Total Investment measure your support for Oregon State University Athletics. These metrics help determine priority for tickets, seating, and other benefits.
How It Works
- Beaver Points are earned through your contributions, season ticket purchases, and engagement with OSU Athletics.
- Total Investment reflects your cumulative giving toward athletic programs and events.
Philanthropic Donations
- Types: Annual Fund, Capital/Facilities Gifts, Endowment, Sport-Specific Gifts (except basketball courtside seats).
- Benefits:
- May accept Beaver Points.
- Potential tax benefits if Beaver Points are declined.
- May give from an IRA or Donor-Advised Fund if points and benefits declined.
Required Seating/Parking Donations
- Purpose: Required to purchase certain season tickets; goes toward student-athlete scholarship support.
- Sports: Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Baseball starting in 2027 (Omaha Room in 2026)
- Benefits:
- Earn Beaver Points.
- Not tax deductible, regardless of payment method.
Check Your Status
Log in to your OSU Athletics ticket account HERE to view your Beaver Points and Total Investment.
Need assistance or have more questions?
Our team is here to help:
Ticket Sales: Call 541-737-4455 or (800)-GO-BEAVS, or email beaver.ticket@oregonstate.edu
Beaver Nation Support: Call 541-737-2370 or email ourbeavernation@osufoundation.org
Priority Point Options
Gifts to the Athletics Seating and Parking Fund that provide access to season ticket locations are not tax-deductible per the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. For this reason, all season ticket contributions default to accepting Beaver Points.
Philanthropic Donations
Philanthropic donations are gifts not tied to the purchase of season tickets or parking, and directly support student-athletes and athletic programs. Examples include:
Beaver Points are used for:
- Annual donations
- Capital gifts
- Endowment gifts
- Sport-specific donations
Tax deductibility and Beaver Point eligibility vary by gift type. All guidelines remain unchanged.
| Required Seat Donations for Season Ticket Purchases | Annual Philanthropic Gifts | Capital Gifts | Endowment Gifts | Sport‑Specific Gifts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for potential tax benefits? | NO | YES* | YES* | YES* | YES* |
*If Beaver Points are declined when making the gift.