The annual Chilly Cowboy — affiliated with Special Olympics Oklahoma and its Polar Plunge event — is a fundraising event special to Oklahoma State University and its supporters.

group of special olympic athletes and Chilly Cowboy participants

Family, friends and fans of OSU are invited to give in support of Special Olympics Oklahoma for the chance to see their favorite OSU name become a Chilly Cowboy. At the end of the donation window, dependent on the amount of money raised, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and perhaps even major OSU names, may find themselves taking a dip in chilly water.

Chilly Cowboy Auction

February 15
OSU Men's Basketball vs. Texas Tech
Halftime at GIA

Chilly Cowboy Plunge

February 17
12:00 p.m.
Student Union Plaza

Shop and support with our t-shirt fundraiser

Help us reach our $50,000 goal by purchasing a Chilly Cowboy 2025 t-shirt from Stillwater Screenprinting!

Two Opportunities to Order:

Round 1: Now - Dec. 8th
Round 2: Jan. 13th - Feb. 17th

Together, we can make a big impact!

Donation Goals

OSU Parking Police $50,000

Finally, if we reach the overall goal of $50,000, the OSU Parking Police will take the plunge!

Coach Steve Lutz $40,000

If we reach the $40,000 goal, Men's basketball head coach, Steve Lutz, will join the excitement!

OSU Athletics Administration $30,000

Athletics admins are next on the plunge list. If the $30,000 goal is met, Athletic Director Chad Weiberg and staff will take part in the plunge.

OSU Athletics Coaches & Colleges and Divisions $20,000

When we exceed $20,000, coaches and college and division leaders will join the fun.

OSU Student Athletes $10,000

Once the $10,000 goal is met, players from your favorite OSU Athletic Teams will take a plunge into the chilly water.

Campaign Activity

See who supports your cause and what they have to say about it!

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Ariel Santos donated $835.00

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Kellie Raper donated $100.00

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Jordan Bishop donated $10.00 and generously covered the transaction fee

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Nicola Allison donated $10.00

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Daimon Alexander donated $130.00

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