Since its inception in 1964, the POSSE (Providing Opportunities for Scholastic and Sports Excellence) has been the home of Oklahoma State University’s most loyal and devoted fans. Entirely self-supporting, the OSU Athletic Department receives no state funds. As the cost of higher education and maintaining a successful athletic program continues to escalate, sustained private contributions are critical. Funds raised by the POSSE support over 450 Cowboy and Cowgirl student-athletes through scholarships (including tuition, fees, room, board and books) on an annual basis. Donations to the POSSE also supplement general operating costs, maintenance and upkeep of facilities and budget support for individual sports. With OSU Athletics relying primarily on revenue from donations, donor seating and ticket sales to meet budget needs, the POSSE is the lifeblood of the program. Members have a choice of varying donation levels (beginning with $150 annually) and may qualify for multiple benefits such as gameday parking, premium seating and eligibility for post-season tickets.

OSU Athletics Mission
It is the mission  of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Oklahoma State University to provide student-athletes with excellent opportunities to compete and win at the highest of levels of college sports; to prepare student-athletics for lifelong contributions to society; to embrace equality, educational opportunity and diversity; to operate with fiscal integrity and compliance with NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and University guidelines; and to be a positive influence on the reputation and purposes of Oklahoma State University.