Oregon State University is one of only five universities that have Bachelor Degree programs for viticulture and enology in the nation! There are multiple options for undergraduate students wanting to specialize in grape and wine science and production. Degree programs are split into two main options within the program, based upon the greater interests of the student. The program at OSU has top ranked faculty teaching vine physiology, enology, and various areas of viticulture and enology disciplines. The benefit of a degree from OSU are many, including education from faculty with  expertise in  cool and warm climate viticulture and wine production. Of course, students have the opportunity to learn about Pinot noir production in one of the top Pinot noir production areas in the world!

If you are more interested in wine science and production, you may wish to persue a BS degree in the Department of Food Science & Technology with an option in Enology and Viticulture. For more nformation on the courses in the curriculum, click: Enology and Viticulture Option for Food Science and Technology Majors.

If you are interested in vineyard production and vine growth and development, you may wish to persue a BS degree in the Department of Horticulture with an option in Viticulture and Enology. For more information on the courses in the curriculum, click: Viticulture and Enology Option for Horticulture Majors.

Students with interest in fermentation specifically may be interested in a BS degree in Food Science & Technology wiht an option for fermentation science. For more information on the courses in the curriculum, click: Fermentation Science Option for Food Science and Technology Majors.

Learning More...

Click here to view a slide presentation about the program, produced by students in the program.

Scholarship Opportunities

Would you like to apply for an undergraduate scholarship? If you are an incoming student click here. If you are already an OSU student click here.

Specific scholarships are available for Viticulture/Enology Program students, and are outlined below:

• Washington Wine Industry Foundation John Farmer Scholarship - See Kelly Donegan in 4155 ALS for the application. Other opportunities available can be found online at http://www.washingtonwinefoundation.org/index.php?page_id=6

Students learn how to prune grapevines and take pruning weights, a critical vineyard management practice, during Viticulture Courses.

The multi-disciplinary program exposes studetns to courses such as Integrated Pest Management. Here Dr. Amy Dreves, entomologist, is teaching a student lab worker about vineyard pests.