Oregon State will continue as a member of the Pac-12 Conference through the 2025-26 academic year as part of an NCAA two-year grace period. Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, the Pac-12 Conference will add four Mountain West schools-Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and San Diego State-which will join Oregon State and Washington State in a rebuilt Pac-12 conference

. Additionally, Oregon State and Washington State have become affiliate members of the West Coast Conference (WCC) starting July 1, 2024, competing in 12 sports (excluding football) for a two-year term. This is a temporary arrangement while the Pac-12 rebuilds, with football scheduling agreements involving the Mountain West Conference

. In summary:

• Oregon State remains in the Pac-12 through 2025-26.
• From 2026-27 onward, Oregon State will be part of a revitalized Pac-12 that includes four new Mountain West schools.
• Currently, Oregon State is also an affiliate member of the West Coast Conference for several sports during this transitional period.