OSU Parent Handbook 2013

ParentHandbook

New Student Orientation & Enrollment

Oklahoma State University Overview 1

Making the Transition 4Advice for Common Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . .6The Parent and Family Support Role . . . . . . . . .8University Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Academic Success and Information Access 12Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Academic Colleges and Academic Advising . . . . . 14Career Development & Planning . . . . . . . . . . 16Academic Assistance Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Undergraduate Degree Programs 20General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Understanding the Academic Schedule . . . . . . . 23Purchasing Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Office of the Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 24Grades and Retention Standards . . . . . . . . . . 24Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Finances 27Office of the Bursar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid . . . . . . . 29

Campus Living, Safety and Transportation 30Housing & Residential Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Fraternity & Sorority Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . 31University Dining & Meal Plans . . . . . . . . . . 32Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Public Safety and the OSU Police Department . . . 34Parking and Transit Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 35University Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Department of Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Campus Involvement 38The Student Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Campus Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Athletic Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Making Connections 40Camp Cowboy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Welcome Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40First Generation College Students . . . . . . . . . . 41Veteran Benefit Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Office of Multicultural Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Stillwater Community 42Stillwater Area Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . . 42Bank Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Pete’s Primer-Glossary of Terms 44

Frequently Called Numbers 45

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1 Oklahoma State UniversityYour Future. Now.

Founded on Dec . 25, 1890 — a mere 20 months after

the Land Run of 1889 — Oklahoma State University

began as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical

College, the state’s land-grant institution . When the

first students assembled for class in 1891, no building,

books or curriculum existed . It took 2½ years after

classes began in local churches for the college’s 144

students to move into the first academic building, Old

Central . Oklahoma A&M’s first commencement, with

six male graduates, was in 1896 .

Land-grant institutions were created during Abraham

Lincoln’s presidency to provide all citizens with greater

access to a college education . Oklahoma State University

continues that land-grant tradition today . With 27,819

acres and 493 buildings, the large and comprehensive

Stillwater campus in no way minimizes the personal

attention given to each student . We are the Oklahoma

State University family .

Oklahoma State University Overview

Administrative Divisions of Oklahoma State UniversityOSU is divided into four distinct administrative areas: Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Manage-ment, and Administration and Finance . Each area provides very specific guidance for OSU’s campus .

Academic Affairs

Provost and Senior Vice President

101 Whitehurst

405-744-5627

academicaffairs.okstate.edu

Provides oversight for areas directly related to the academic endeavors of the university, including student records and academic instruction . Academic affairs includes offices related to academic success, including academic advis-ing, faculty support, Scholar Development, the Honors College, University Assessment and Testing, International Outreach, University Registrar, Academic Services for Student Athletes, and the Learning and Student Success Opportunities Center .

Student Affairs

Dr. Lee Bird, Vice President

201 Whitehurst

405-744-5328

studentaffairs.okstate.edu

Provides leadership for non-academic instruction areas essential to the university . All areas of Student Affairs come in contact with the academic endeavors of OSU students and support the primary academic mission of the university . Primary areas of oversight include Campus Life, Department of Wellness, Career Services, Residential Life, the Student Union, University Counseling Services and University Health Services .

Enrollment Management and Marketing

Kyle Wray, Vice President

218 Student Union

405-744-4366

emm.okstate.edu

Provides the “face” of OSU to incoming students, families, alumni, campus visitors and prospective student programs . Areas of leadership include Undergraduate Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, New Student Orientation and Enrollment, and University Marketing .

Administration and Finance

Joe Weaver, Vice President

206 Whitehurst

405-744-2690

vpaf.okstate.edu/

Oversees the planning, design and implementation of all financial and business service operations of the univer-sity . Administration and finance areas include the Office of the Bursar, Budget and Asset Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Parking and Transit Service, and Public Safety .

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OSU Facts and Figures Oklahoma State University is committed to making information about the university easily accessible . The Office of Institutional Research and Information Manage-ment provides comprehensive data and a thorough look at OSU's divisions, colleges, and departments helping students and parents make informed decisions . The following information is housed on the IRIM website at osuledgers.okstate.edu .

• Academic Ledgers: contain a five-year history of student, faculty, research and financial information, as well as tuition/mandatory fee rates . The academic ledgers are available for the entire university, as well as broken down by academic college, and within each college by department . In order to easily identify information reported for external rankings (e .g . U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges and Top American Research Universities) these categories are color-coded in red or blue in the university and college ledgers .

• Student Profile: in addition to data contained in the academic ledgers, this publication contains additional student information including the geographic origins of OSU students, enrollment trends, academic information and enrollment projections .

•Diversity Ledger: a five-year history that provides a more detailed breakdown of the students, faculty and staff of Oklahoma State University .

Fall 2012 By the NumbersThe Oklahoma State University system has an enrollment of more than 35,000 students on the OSU-Stillwater, OSU-Tulsa, OSU-OKC, OSU-IT, and the Center for Health Sciences campuses . In Fall 2012, approximately 73 .8 percent of the undergraduate students were Oklahoma residents, while 23 .5 percent came from other states . Within the undergraduate population, an additional 2 .7 percent originated from 114 foreign countries . Women make up 48 .2 percent of the undergraduate student body, and 51 .8 percent is male . Roughly 24 percent of under-graduates are considered minority students .

Academics

OSU offers 212 undergraduate majors, 102 minors and two undergraduate certificate programs as well as oppor-tunities for Honors College awards and degrees; pre-law, pre-medicine and pre-health professions programs; second majors, and second degree options .

Student Profile (Fall 2012)

23,370 Total students

15,758 Returning students

4,289 New freshmen

2,704 New transfer students

417 Readmission students

114 Non-degree-seeking students

88 Concurrent students

Faculty Profile (Fall 2012)

986 Total full-time instructional faculty

33% Female

11% Persons of color

87% Have the highest academic degree offered in their field of study

19:1 Student to faculty ratio (39% of classes have fewer than 20 students)

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Making the TransitionChoosing to attend college is a big decision, one that some students do not always make for themselves . For many, attending college is the next logical step . For others, the decision is completely life-changing, especially if the student is a first-generation college student . Still others may be entering or returning to college later because they went a different direction following high school and are now making the choice to complete their degrees while managing family, work or other obligations . The bottom line is that there is no “typical” college student, and no matter what background, there will be transitions ahead .

Supporting Your Student Through Transitional IssuesTransitions are not limited to the first few weeks of attend-ing a university . Additional transitions appear throughout the year . While no list is all-inclusive, the following are a few areas you may want to consider when talking with your student throughout the year:

August

Freshmen generally experience an overall excitement, along with feelings of homesickness, initial roommate worries, abuse of freedom, multiple calls or visits home, and other changes . Transfer students will be adjusting to a new academic system and may also be facing their first time away from home .

September

The first sets of tests generally come in the fourth or fifth weeks of each semester . Other concerns can be possible roommate challenges, finding ways to get involved with student groups and initial friendships .

October

Six-week grades for freshman- and sophomore-level courses are posted . Some may experience consequences of personal decision-making related to time spent on schoolwork versus with friends . There may be issues with fitting in and establishing identity .

November

Fall illnesses, tests and papers due, enrollment for the next semester, apprehension and excitement about going home for Thanksgiving (What type of questions will be asked? Will the family be proud? Am I heading in the right direction?), and family Thanksgiving traditions can all bring on anxiety .

December

Finals week, last projects, money issues, as well as continued mixed feelings about going home for winter break and family traditions for the holidays might be of concern .

January

It’s a new semester, and decisions regarding fall semester performance and any necessary adjustments will need to be made .

February

Some students may be upset about Valentine’s Day, some miss home again, some are relieved to be back at school, some just want winter to end . Initial decisions about a living situation for next year arise .

March

Spring break, making choices for the next school year such as deciding to keep current majors or consider new ones, midterms, summer employment or trying for an internship mean stress .

April

As spring weather returns, the end of the semester is coming fast . Questions of “Am I in the right place? Am I heading in the right direction?” become apparent .

May

Final exams, last-minute summer planning, choosing to stay or go home, upset about leaving friends, over-whelmed that the first year at OSU is over, wondering if they accomplished what was attempted as well as family and/or work activities throughout the summer can all become issues .

Some common concerns for all incoming students include:

• Separationissues

• Independence

•Degreechoice

•Careerquestions

• Studyskills

• Timemanagement

•Beingaccepted

•Understandingthe

OSU system

• Stayinghealthy

We believe the best way you can help your students is to:

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Differences Between High School and CollegeFor most students, the idea of college being much differ-ent from high school does not sink in until they have been on a college campus for a while and experienced the differences themselves . What may seem like obvious differences to you may take a while for your student to realize . For example:

In high school:

• Attendanceisrequired.

• Teacherskeepclosetabsonindividualstudentperformance on everything from homework to test scores and see students beyond their specific classes .

• Studyingmaybelight—anhourortwoanight.

• Students’livesarefilledwithhighlystructuredactivities.

• Teachersprovidegradeanddeadlinereminders.

• Classexpectationsarediscussedindetailandrevisited.

• Theschoolisopenandstaffedduringsettimes.

• Parentsareoftenthecheckandbalance,reminding students to study or encouraging behavioral adjustments .

In college:

• Professorsmaynotrequireattendanceaspartofthe grading scale .

• Instructorsexpectstudentstoacceptresponsibility and produce more independent work .

• Studyingiskey–twohoursforeveryhourinclass.

• Involvementopportunitiescanbeoverwhelming.

• Studentskeepupwiththeirowngrades,asprofessors see grade monitoring as the student’s responsibility .

• Thecoursesyllabusisacontractualagreement.

• Instructorspostspecificofficehoursandexpectstudents to adjust to them .

• Student-initiatedactionsregardingschoolwork assistance is expected .

Differences Between Community College and a Comprehensive UniversityThe transitional issues of a transfer student depend heav-ily on the previous environment . Most transfer students enter OSU with anywhere from a semester of credit to two or more years from previous institutions . Often, transfer students have been living at home to save money and have had the present support of family and many high school friends . If this describes your student, their transition to OSU will most likely be similar to that of an incoming freshman, minus the basic concerns about what college courses are like .

At a two-year school:

• Livingclosetofamilyandfriendsoftenprovides built-in support .

• Attendancemayhavebeenrequired.

• Communityorjuniorcollegecoursesarealllower-level (freshman and sophomore) .

• Smallercampuseshavefewerbuildings.

• Fewernon-academic involvementopportunities are available .

Attending a comprehensive university:

• Maybefartherfromhomeandexistingsupportnetwork.

• Courseworkbuildsonfoundationalclassesfrom the lower division .

• Maybealargercampusthanpreviouslyattended, with resources spread across buildings .

• Studentsmaybeexpectedtodomoreworkon their own .

• Campusinvolvementopportunitiesareeverywhere, and over-involvement may become an issue . Close attention to time management needed .

• Ifthestudentistransferringfromfreshman/sophomore level courses into junior/senior level courses, the academic expectations shift greatly .

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Advice for Common ConcernsPersonal Issues

Area of concern

Your daughter lives in a suite and calls to say that her roommate is driving her crazy with late-night phone calls, friends who are over all the time, messy habits and a lack of respect for her things . She thought being in the suites would bring more quiet time than this, and now she wants a private room or apartment instead . She wants you to talk with Residential Life to request a switch .

Considerations

Has your student ever shared a room before? Did she and her roommate talk about basic expectations and “rules of the room” before school began? Does the roommate know the things she is doing are bothering your daughter? Have they asked for help from their Resident Adviser (RA)?

One of the most interesting nonacademic sides of the college transition comes in the form of another student in your child’s living space . Some students fail to realize academics are only part of the college equation . The bigger part is taking responsibility and learning to face new challenges . It is important that roommates commu-nicate to attempt solutions before giving up or deciding the problems are too difficult to overcome without drastic measures . Encourage your daughter to talk to her RA for guidance . The best thing is to discuss communica-tion and problem-solving techniques while encouraging your child to initiate the request for outside assistance .

Who can help?

Your student’s Resident Adviser (RA)

Residential Life: 405-744-5592

Student/Professor Issues

Area of concern

Your child makes a D on the first test and says it’s OK because this is only the first test and there are lots of other grades that will fix it . In a later conversation, you learn your child isn’t really keeping up with daily assignments and thinks the professor is unfair because he calls on her in class and states it’s clear she needs to keep up with homework better . She says she is working on it and will do better on the next test .

Considerations

Does your daughter have a history of good study habits? Does she understand that the skills needed to study in a four-year university may be different from what she is used to at a smaller school or high school? Does she know that she can talk to the professor if she is really trying and needs help? Is she afraid to talk to her professor? You can help her with a few conversation starters for an initial meeting with her professor . Suggest she make an appointment to discuss how she is approaching the course and studying . During the appointment, it may help to have the exam in hand to look at specific types of questions . She could ask the professor for sugges-tions for effective ways to study this specific material . It helps to have conversations about time management and study habits now, before classes begin . Encourage class attendance every day, even if the professor does not take roll . Prepare your student for the hard work ahead and remind her that college is a serious commitment to the future that requires her full attention .

Who can help?

Encourage your child to contact:

LASSO Tutoring 405-744-3309 (or other tutoring offices directly related to the course)

His/her academic adviser

His/herprofessor–Studentswillhavecontactinforma-tion on the course syllabus as well as through the online directory at directory .okstate .edu

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Discouragement IssuesArea of concern

The first time your son comes home, he seems a little withdrawn, surprising you because every conversation while he’s been at school has been OK . You chalk it up to getting a handle on his new life . On Sunday, before he leaves for school, he finally tells you that he hasn’t felt well, his classes are difficult and he just isn’t sure that college is for him . He’s unhappy with his major choice, doesn’t feel as though he’s connecting with new friends and isn’t enjoying college life in general .

Considerations

What kind of expectations did your student have about college? Was this more difficult than he expected? Did he know his own personal reasons for attending? Does he have an idea of what he wants to do following college, or does he even see the need for college in his future plans? Is his health OK? If he has ever seen a counselor for related issues, this might be a good time to revisit that relationship in the college setting . Sometimes having a third party to talk with is just what a student needs to discover a more objective approach to a given situation . OSU counselors are skilled at recognizing transitional issues and helping students address them at the appropriate levels, often using campus resources geared specifically for college-based situations .

Not only is your son transitioning to college, but he is also transitioning to responsible adulthood . The pressure grows to know what he wants . Make sure he knows you’re available to talk and assist and that you understand this is a big step for anyone . Also encourage him to seek help from his academic adviser or other campus resources like those listed below .

Who can help?

University Counseling, 405-744-5472

His/her academic adviser

OSU Career Services, 405-744-5253

University Health Services, 405-744-7665

Money IssuesArea of Concern

Your son asks you to send more money because he has charged to the limit on his bursar account and his meal plan is maxed out . It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and you can’t understand why he is out of money already .

Considerations

What kind of expectations have you discussed regarding spending? Is his meal plan heavy enough? Does he real-ize how much he is really spending? Has he ever had a charge card? Is he letting others eat out on his charge?

Before your student arrives for school, you should deter-mine who pays for the various expenses ahead . Parking tickets? Dinners out? Clothing? What budget is your student expected to follow? How does he monitor his spending for fun things? Does he need to look into a job to cover his spending habits? Has there been a recent family crisis that caused a tightening of the belt?

OSU extends charging privileges to students for campus-based services . Bursar accounts must remain current, or charging privileges will be revoked . This will not affect meal plans with balances remaining . However, additional money cannot be added if the account is not current . Enrollment holds may also be applied if the student’s bursar account is past due .

Who can help?

OSU Bursar Office, 405-744-5993

Bursar Debt Counseling, 405-744-8442

Scholarships and Financial Aid, 405-744-6604

University Counseling, 405-744-5472

OSU Career Services, 405-744-5253

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Parent and Family Support Parents and family members play an integral role in the success of students at the university level . At this point, you may be wondering where or how to be involved with your student while allowing him or her to grow as an individual . You may be unsure of how your new freshman or transfer student will best adjust to a new town, a new school and a new academic environment .

For some parents, the student going to Oklahoma State is not the only concern . There may be younger siblings at home who will also be going through a transition when their older brother or sister moves away . One way to alleviate some of the transition issues is to find ways to stay in touch without overshadowing the experience .

At Oklahoma State University, parents are encouraged to participate in campus events, guest lectures, sporting events, the Botanic Garden at OSU, and other campus activities such as performances by Allied Arts, OSU Theatre and the Music Department . The following list is just a starting point . Visit the events calendar on the OSU website (link below search bar at okstate.edu) for additional ideas and opportunities or get started with some of the following:

Athletics 405-744-5745 okstate.com

Allied Arts 405-744-7509 alliedarts.okstate.edu

Music Department 405-744-6133 music.okstate.edu

Theater Department 405-744-9208 theater.okstate.edu

Art Department 405-744-6016 art.okstate.edu

Botanic Gardens 405-744-5414 osubotanicalgarden.okstate.edu

Cowboy Parents AssociationOne of the best resources for parents and families is OSU’s Cowboy Parents, which serves as your liaison office to the university .

Dear Cowboy Parents,

OSU's office of New Student Orientation invited me to write a letter outlining some tips for Cowboy Parents and my advice to you is three-fold . First, trust that you have done a good job raising your child and that the values and skills that you have instilled in them so far will continue to serve them well as they enter adulthood . Of course, you can still be available for a face-to-face visit, but if you let go a little bit more each day, and support them from a distance with a phone call, text, email or letter you'll be amazed at how well they manage their own lives in their own way using your solid foundation and their own wits .

Secondly, remember yourself as an eighteen-year-old and think back on the joy you felt when you did something on your own for the first time . Yes, mistakes will be made and they are some of the best teachers that young adults will ever have . College students' lives literally unfold before them day by day and can be exciting and scary . Your reassurance that they can and will achieve their goals, even when they make mistakes, is very important to them .

Lastly, what goals have you always wanted to achieve and how can you start writing the next chapters in your own life? This is a time for new beginnings for everyone so take advantage of the extra time you may find yourself with to start or restart your own college career, travel, volunteer in your community or find a new hobby . After all, why should your student have all the fun?

Congratulations! And I hope to see you all on Family Weekends!

Fran Gragg Coordinator, OSU Parent & Family Relations

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The Cowboy Parents Association’s mission is to enhance communication between OSU and the parents of OSU students, empower parents to play a supporting role in the education of the children, provide parents a forum for networking with other OSU parents, and give parents an active role in promoting the excellence of OSU .

By joining the Cowboy Parents Association, you will keep up with student issues, events, services, and activities via monthly and quarterly newsletters and access the Parents Association website . You may purchase discount tickets for the Family Weekend OSU football game and receive a special membership gift . You will receive an OSU Cowboy Parent car decal to show your pride in your student, as well as join other OSU parents at the hospitality tent on home football game days . A portion of dues directly support our scholarship fund that awards several $1,000 scholarships each fall .

Fall Family Weekend: Sept. 13-14, 2013

Family Weekend is a fun-filled weekend that gives students the opportunity to invite their parents to join them on the OSU campus . It brings students and family members together for a weekend of fun, fellowship and recognition that includes activities to benefit the family and the university community .

Dad’s Day (fall semester) and Mom’s Day (spring semester)

Students invite their fathers, grandfathers and other family members to campus for a home football game and other campus events on Dad’s Day, held during parents’ weekend . Mom’s Day, held in April, gives students the opportunity to welcome their mothers, grandmothers and other family members to campus for Spring Sing and other related events . Don’t worry, moms are welcome to join the fun in the fall, and dads are welcome to return in the spring for all of the family activities organized around these two weekends .

Homecoming: Oct. 14-19, 2013

Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming celebration lasts a week and marks the return of the OSU family to Stillwater for traditions, connections and deeper family connections . Students and the entire campus work together to produce an amazing week punctuated with Walkaround on Friday evening followed by the homecoming football game on Saturday .

OSU’s Homecoming is presented by the OSU Alumni Association and is planned by the student-driven Home-coming Executive and Steering committees . OSU’s Home-coming is a longstanding, exciting and colorful tradition for both the campus and community . The OSU Alumni Association, along with all of the Homecoming Executive Committee, invites you to join us for the 2013 edition of “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” as we celebrate “Branding a Brighter Orange” Oct . 14-19, 2013 . OSU will be hosting Texas Christian University for the annual homecoming football game .

Joining Cowboy Parents

Any parent of a past or present student may join Cowboy Parents . You may choose between an annual membership and a lifetime membership . Membership dues support scholarships and programs and cover membership for an entire family, regardless of households or number of children attending OSU .

For more information, visit union.okstate.edu/ParentsAssociation .

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University Counseling Services320 Student Union

405-744-5458

ucs.okstate.edu

University Counseling Services is composed of the Academic and Career Development Center, the ADA Compliance Office, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center, Student Conduct Education and Administration, Student Counseling Center and Student Disability Services .

Student Counseling Center

320 Student Union

405-744-5472 (after hours, contact OSU Police Depart-ment at 405-744-6523)

Students using the Student Counseling Center are often in the midst of several transitions, and these can be stressful . The goal of the SCC is to help students maximize their potential . The SCC supports the intellectual, personal and social growth of the individual . The SCC staff consists of licensed professional counselors, psychologists, a psychiatrist and graduate-level interns .

College life can be stressful and overwhelming . Sometimes people can handle these stresses on their own, and others may need assistance . During a counseling session, students are provided a safe, nonjudgmental, private environment where they may speak openly . SCC staff members help students gain insight and explore options for change .

Possible reasons to use the SCC:

• Academicconcerns

• Anger

• Anxiety

• Communicationskills

• Depression

• Eating/weightissues

• Familyconcerns

• Grief

• Homesickness

• Motivation/procrastination

• Medicationmanagement

• Psychiatry

• Relationship/roommateissues

• Self-esteem

• Sexualorientation

• Stress

University Counseling Services is a Safe Zone to address any concern . Resources including individual, couple and group counseling, crisis intervention and psychiatric services are available . Free and anonymous online screenings are available . Staff includes licensed and license-eligible professional counselors, psychologists, a board-certified psychiatrist and graduate-level counselors in training .

The initial visit and the following four visits are free . After that, there is a $10 charge for individual sessions and a $15 charge for couple counseling sessions . Group counseling sessions are free, and psychiatric services have additional fees . Fee waivers and fee reductions are available for those who qualify . Services are confidential with some exceptions .

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Student Disability Services

315 Student Union

405-744-7116 (V/TTY)

Sorenson: 405-571-9765 (video phone)

sds.okstate.edu

Student Disability Services (SDS) provides academic support services to students who have documented disabilities and are taking classes at OSU and NOC Stillwater . SDS’s assistance allows equal opportunity and equal access education . SDS is committed to ensuring all students can fully participate .

Academic support services include specialized testing, classroom accommodations, accessible textbooks, access to/assistance with Assistive Technology and other services as necessary . Detailed campus maps highlighting acces-sible entrances to buildings and accessible parking spaces are available along with personal campus orientation .

Priority enrollment is available as an accommodation to address disability-related needs in class scheduling, and additional services are offered on an individual basis . Services are free of charge, but the student must request services each semester or when needed . After acceptances to OSU, students should contact SDS to initiate a request for services . The disability is documented and appropriate strategies and resources are identified during an intake process . Students must provide documentation from a qualified professional stating the nature and severity of the disability, diagnostic procedures used and recom-mendations for assistance prior to receiving services . Information received is confidential and used only for the purpose of identifying appropriate support .

Support Services

• CampusOrientation: The office provides a detailed campus map that highlights accessible entrances to buildings and accessible parking spaces, and offers a personal campus orientation upon request .

• InstructorNotification: To aid students in securing the appropriate services, the office provides instructors with written verification of a student’s disability status and recommendations for academic accommodations .

• SpecializedTesting: Alternative testing formats, as well as auxiliary aids such as readers, scribes or assistive technology are available . Access to these services is offered as a cooperative effort between University Testing and Evaluation Services and Student Disability Services .

• ClassroomAccommodations: Special seating arrangements, adjustable tables, chairs and desks, qualified interpreters and volunteer note-takers are coordinated through the office .

• AccessibleTextbooks: Student Disability Services assists students in obtaining required texts and equipment through Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic, Oklahoma Library for the Blind and publishers . SDS will also enlarge, scan or braille required material as necessary .

• AssistiveTechnology: Equipment available for student use includes tape recorders, assistive listening devices, closed circuit television, scanner/reader, portable word processor and a brailler . Campus computer labs have computers with grammar check, screen readers, screen magnification software, voice recognition, touch pad/track ball and laser printers .

• PriorityEnrollment: Early enrollment is available as an accommodation to address disability-related needs in scheduling .

Additional specific services are available as identified on an individual basis . Students are responsible for request-ing services each semester or when a need is identified . Services are free of charge to students .

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Academic Success and Information AccessDear Parents and Family Members,

Congratulations on your student’s academic success lead-ing to Oklahoma State University acceptance . Not only am I an administrator who oversees our undergraduate programs, but I am also an OSU alumna, faculty member, and, most importantly, parent of an OSU graduate and a current OSU undergraduate . I have experienced my chil-dren’s transitions from high school to OSU — including all of the excitement and the anxiety — and can assure you that you and your student have made a wise choice . Please know that we value your student’s experience at OSU and strive to provide the best possible preparation for his or her chosen career path .

We hope this parent handbook is a useful resource for you . I especially encourage you to keep in mind the areas listed below that can help support your student’s academic success .

Academic Advisement Offices

Each of our six academic colleges has a unit designated to provide advising support for their respective undergraduate majors . Individual advisers provide information about degrees as well as other resources to support academic transition and success . These contacts are listed later in the handbook .

Learning and Student Success Opportunity Center

The LASSO Center assists undergraduate students with major choice, advisement, tutoring services, career counseling referral, workshops/courses on study skills/time management, and academic “coaching” by trained facilitators . The website, lasso .okstate .edu hosts a “parents’ corner” as well .

Honors College

The Honors College presents exciting, enriching and rigorous learning opportunities for students who choose to pursue an honors curriculum . Information about require-ments and benefits of pursuing this special recognition are included in this handbook .

Henry Bellmon Office of Scholar Development and Recognition

Students find information and support for freshman research, prestigious national/international student awards, scholarships and summer study in Cambridge, England, through this office . Details are online at scholardevelopment.okstate.edu .

I strongly encourage your student to take advantage of the many campus resources to support academic success . Please do not hesitate to contact me or my office with any questions regarding academic programs at OSU . Best wishes for an outstanding collegiate experience for your student .

Sincerely,

Dr . Pamela Fry Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Education

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Academic CalendarAll academic calendars are managed by the Office of the Registrar . The online Student Information System provides links to the calendar, short course listings and any exceptions to the deadlines posted . The university takes deadlines very seriously . If a deadline is missed for circumstances beyond the student’s control, he or she should consult the registrar’s office for appeal proce-dures . Grounds for appeal are very strict and generally only include those times when health or accident issues have arisen . For an up-to-date academic calendar, as well as links to tentative calendars for the next few years, see registrar .okstate .edu and click on the links for the Academic Calendar .

SUMMEr 2013 Session 1 - Section #'S 211- May 13 - 31ClassworkBegins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon . May 13100%Refund,NonrestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . Mon . May 1350%Refund,RestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . . . . Tues.May14University Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon . May 27WDrop/WithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tues.May28W/FWithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wed . May 29ClassworkEnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri.May31

Session 2 - Section Numbers 001 - June 3 - July 26ClassworkBegins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.June3100%Refund,NonrestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . Wed.June550%Refund,RestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . . . . . Fri.June7University Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thurs.July4WDrop/WithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri.July12W/FWithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri.July19ClassworkEnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri.July26

Session 3 - Section Numbers 231 - June 3 - 28ClassworkBegins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.June3100%Refund,NonrestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . Tues.June450%Refund,RestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . . . . Wed.June5WDrop/WithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fri.June21W//FWithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wed.June26ClassworkEnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fri.June28

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FALL 2013 NewStudentMove-In . . . . . . . . . . .Sun.&Mon.Aug.11-12WelcomeWeek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Fri.Aug.12-16FinalEnrollmentDate(Late Fee Assessed After This Date) . . . . Fri.Aug.16ClassworkBegins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.Aug.19100%Refund,NonrestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . . . .Mon.Aug.2650%Refund,RestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . . . . .Fri.Aug.30University Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.Sept.2Students'FallBreak(NoClasses,OSUOpen) . . . . Fri.Oct.11WDrop/WithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri.Nov.8W/FWithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fri.Nov.22Students'ThanksgivingBreakBegins(NoClasses) . . Wed.Nov.27University Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . Thurs.-Fri.Nov.28-29Pre-FinalsWeek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Fri.Dec.2-6ClassworkEnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri.Dec.6FinalsWeek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Fri.Dec.9-13University Holiday . . . . . . . . . Mon.Dec.23-Tues.Jan.1

SPrING 2014 (TENTATIvE)ClassworkBegins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon . Jan . 13University Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon . Jan . 20100%Refund,NonrestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . . Tues.Jan.2150%Refund,RestrictiveDrop/AddDeadline . . . . . Fri.Jan.24Students'SpringBreak(NoClasses,OSUOpen) . . . . . . . . Mon.-Fri.March17–21WDrop/WithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri.April11W/FWithdrawDeadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri.April11ClassworkEnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fri.May2Pre-FinalsWeek . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.April28-Fri.May2FinalsWeek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.April28-Fri.May2

SUMMEr 2014 (TENTATIvE)Session 1 - Section Numbers 211- May 16 - June 3ClassworkBegins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May19-June6

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Session 3 - Section Numbers 231 - June 6 - July 1ClassworkBegins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June9-July3

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Academic Colleges and Academic AdvisingOSU students choose an academic home for their stud-ies in one of six undergraduate academic colleges or in the Learning and Academic Student and Success Center for those who have a broad variety of interests crossing multiple college lines . If your student is unsure about areas of study, he or she should begin in the academic advising area that fits most of his or her desired subject areas .

In choosing an academic college home, students should consider all the degree areas in which they are interested and speak with academic advisers to determine which choices would entail the least flexible programs of study in terms of required coursework and sequencing, which ones they really believe fit best, and which ones are most closely related . If students can identify all possible areas of interest early, academic advisers can assist in making course choices that cover multiple degree areas while giving students time to research, take a few introductory courses and consider their options thoughtfully .

In addition to academic advisers, OSU Career Services consultants are available for more in-depth career and major counseling . Undergraduate students may choose from the following six academic colleges and one univer-sitywide advising center for their academic home .

TheCollegeofAgriculturalSciencesandNaturalResources offers 16 majors leading to careers in science, business, education, technology, engineering, natural resources or communications .

TheCollegeofArtsandSciencesprovides degree opportunities in artistic, scientific, or applied disciplines . With 22 departments, 33 majors and many more degree options, A&S offers a diverse range of choices .

TheCollegeofEducationoffers degree areas in teach-ing, aviation, and health and leisure . COE prepares and develops professionals who focus their careers on the helping industries as well as in applied fields .

TheCollegeofEngineering,Architecture,and Technologyincludes majors in Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, and Fire Protec-tion and Technology among others . CEAT emphasizes programs contributing to technological and leadership development .

CollegeofHumanSciences develops programs in Design, Housing and Merchandising, Human Development and Family Science, Hotel and Restaurant Administration and Nutritional Sciences .

SpearsSchoolofBusinessoffers eight degree areas, with seven additional options within those areas . All business majors complete a structured core of business classes before focusing on chosen degree areas .

LearningandStudentSuccessOpportunitiesCenterserves students who are undecided regarding their academic college choice, or who would like to have a more prescriptive advising environment, including extra tutoring and counseling in their first year .

Academic Advising Offices

Each academic advising office structures its advising systems based on an office philosophy and understand-ing of each student’s needs . In most colleges, freshmen and undeclared students are advised through the office of student academic services, while new transfer students and some declared majors may be advised by professional advisers or faculty members in their major department .

Each college has a general office of student academic services to represent the dean in matters concerning undergraduate students . Students should contact their Offices of Student Academic Services when questions arise regarding advising, academic programs, requirements and academic support services . Students who may be near deadline days and cannot connect with their assigned adviser should contact their college student academic services office for assistance or further information .

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources 405-744-9464 103 AGH

College of Arts & Sciences 405-744-5658 213 LSE

Spears School of Business 405-744-2272 103 SSB

College of Education 405-744-6350 106 WIL

College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology 405-744-5276 101 EN

College of Human Sciences 405-744-5053 101 HSCI

Learning and Student Success Opportunities Center 405-744-5333 214 SU

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Additional Academic Advising Offices

TheHonorsCollege provides supplemental opportuni-ties for students to study, conduct research and exchange ideas in a challenging and supportive academic envi-ronment . General education courses, honors seminars and independent study are available as honors courses . Students visit with an honors adviser after meeting with their college academic adviser in order to build honors courses into their academic plans as prescribed by their academic advisers .

Pre-law students are advised in the academic college housing their chosen four-year degree goal . In addition, students interested in pursuing a law career receive additional academic planning assistance, LSAT prepara-tion, application assistance and connections to pre-law organizations through the College of Arts and Sciences’ pre-law adviser .

Pre-medicalandpre-healthprofessionsstudents are advised in the academic college housing their chosen four-year degree goal . In addition, these students receive additional academic planning assistance, as well as connec-tions to pre-health and pre-medical clubs/organizations through the Health Professions Advising Center in the College of Arts and Sciences .

Advising relationships

Students are required to meet with their academic advisers at least once per semester to discuss course enrollment, as well as academic and career planning . Students who meet with their advisers more than once a semester are better prepared for the academic decision-making process ahead . Advisers who have the opportunity to get to know their students beyond academic advisement are better prepared to suggest degree combinations and additional experiences that will help the student develop a combined academic and career plan to spur them toward their further educational or career goals .

For transfer students entering OSU in the middle of their bachelor degree pursuit, the adviser relationship provides a faster connection to the university . Academic advisers will suggest ways to get involved, assist in finding the most appropriate experiential opportunities outside the classroom, and serve as a mentor during the transition to OSU .

A meaningful relationship between a student and his/her academic adviser will ensure the maximization of potential while attending OSU . Students should keep the following in mind when establishing a foundation for a strong adviser-advisee relationship .

Students can expect their academic adviser to:

• Beavailableeachsemester.Oneappointmentwill discuss upcoming coursework and enrollment . Advisers encourage multiple visits each semester to discuss whatever issues the student would like to know more about .

• Assistthestudentineducationalplanning,including the clarification of career and educational goals, curriculum planning and course selection .

• Beawareofandmakeappropriatereferralstocampus support services .

• Provideinformationaboutpossiblemajorsandcareer exploration .

• Preparedegreeplansforgraduatingseniorsfor submission to college .

• Beknowledgeableaboutcareeropportunitiesandto make referrals to Career Services when necessary .

Advisers will expect students to:

• Makeandkeepadvisingappointments(atleastone per semester) .

• Considerpersonal,educationalandcareergoals.

• Understandtheirchosendegreeprogramandtake responsibility for course planning .

• Maintaincommunicationthroughoutthesemester.

• Notifythemwheneveraseriousissue(medical,financial, personal) interferes with the student’s ability to fulfill course requirements (attendance, coursework, etc) .

• Askquestionswhenneeded.

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Career Development & PlanningOSU Career Services360 Student Union

405-744-5253

careers@okstate .edu

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Students deciding major and career connections have additional resources available through the Career Services central office and college-based offices . Where a student’s academic adviser focuses primarily on academic plan-ning with discussion related to careers, career services consultants assist students in developing a comprehensive career plan that complements their chosen academic program . By using both offices in tandem from the earliest possible moment, students will find focus and direction much faster, providing a foundation of academics and experiential learning .

Students are not required to seek career counseling, but those who begin thinking about major and career connections early in their academic programs discover internship and career exploration opportunities, and tend to decide on their chosen career path earlier . Those who wait are more likely to change majors multiple times and spend longer in the job search process or achieving non-academic experiences to round out their post graduate preparation . Career Services also provides a special section of their website devoted to parents of OSU students . To learn how you can help your child better understand the opportunities ahead, visit HireOSUGrads.com/Parents for great advice you can use . The following pages outline opportunities for students through OSU Career Services .

Dear Parent,

The Wall Street Journal listed Oklahoma State University as one of the top 45 universities in the nation in which to recruit according to a nationwide employer survey . OSU Career Services strives to prepare your student to enter the world of work as a professional, and you can help us help them . We need you to ensure that your student visits our office early in their academic career and often during their stay on campus . We have a wide variety of programs, events and services to introduce them to the professional world and employers from the state of Oklahoma and all over the nation/world . Please check out our services at HireOSUgrads.com .

We are a “one-stop shop” for your student’s employment and career needs . Our help includes career consultation, deciding on a major, finding an on-campus or off-campus student job, exploring career-related internships or summer jobs, and full-time employment after graduation . Each of the college career services offices have career consultants who meet with your student one-on-one to help them with their career needs, and the central career services office has specialized career consultants to help with special populations such as students with disabilities, international students, student athletes and diverse student populations .

We look forward to working with your students over their academic career at OSU .

Go Pokes!

Pam Ehlers, Ed .D . Director, OSU Career Services

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HIREOSUGRADS.com

Electronic job search assistance is available through the Hire System database . Students may search online job postings, post résumés and make connections with employers seeking students for on-campus, off-campus, work-study, part-time, full-time, internship and post-graduate positions . Additionally, job search tools and career assessment tools are available online to assist with career direction, résumé building, cover letter writing, interviewing and other job search needs .

Career Fairs

Multiple career fairs are held each year on the OSU campus, providing opportunities for students to meet with employers in person, network and learn about potential positions .

Job Search Tools

These tools consist of portfolios, thank-you cards, résumé paper and student business cards .

Mock Interview Days

Students are encouraged to practice their interview tech-niques before starting the interview process with employers . Your student can arrange a mock interview with Career Services and receive feedback on their performance from trained professionals and actual employers who recruit on the OSU campus every year .

On-Campus Interviews

Employers travel to the OSU campus to interview potential candidates in the specially designed interview facilities maintained in Career Services . Students can sign in to their HIRE System account to browse for employers who will be conducting on-campus information sessions, interviews and other events .

Individual Career Advice

Highly trained career consultants meet with students to assist them on a one-on-one basis . Students can receive personal assistance in any of the following areas: résumés, curricula vitae, cover letters, mock interviews, interviewing tips, internship and full-time employment information, job search strategies, salary negotiations and additional information specific to your child’s needs .

Career Exploration

Students are encouraged to learn more about themselves and the world of work, identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and develop an effective strategy to realizing their goals . Workshops and courses offered across campus are the best places to begin when seeking career direction and information .

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College Career Services in Each Academic College

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Internship Information

Career consultants will meet with your student to assist in finding, deciding, interviewing and preparing for intern-ships both domestically and internationally .

Job Search Strategies

Students find assistance in determining the best strate-gies to employ for their job search . This can include job search steps, impressing recruiters, learning about job opportunities, strategies for career fairs and networking .

Résumé Development

Career Services staff members are available on an appointment basis to help your child create a résumé . The conversation may include a discussion about the purpose of a résumé, how to write an objective statement, types of information that should be included and excluded, and how to describe your student’s abilities and experiences that will interest an employer .

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Frequently Asked Questions: Career Services

When should my student begin to utilize the Career Services Office?

From admission to position, Career Services is available to students throughout their stay at OSU . We encourage students to use the wide range of services we offer as part of their degree plan at OSU . Students are encouraged to use the facility to assist with part-time, work-study, internship and full-time job search needs .

What should my student do if he/she is undecided about a college major and/or career?

OSU Career Services offers assessments and inventories along with follow-up services that provide important information regarding interest, strengths, and weak-nesses . In addition, each academic college has a Career Services office and college career consultants to meet with students and discuss career-related issues .

The college career consultants are available to help students research potential employers, find appropriate internships, meet employers through career fairs and interview for positions with employers who visit the OSU campus .

Students can visit hireOSUgrads.com for information on topics such as résumé development, links to OSU employer websites, job search methods and resources, job listings, upcoming events and much more .

How can parents help Career Services?

There are several ways parents can help Career Services:

1.EncourageyouremployertorecruitOSUstudents. We are recruiting thousands of employers to hire OSU students for jobs and internships . If you know potential employers, feel free to refer them to us . Call 1-888-OSU-HIRE or visit the website at hireOSUgrads .com

2.Forwardemploymentnoticesandinformation. Career Services maintains a website where full-time, part-time, on-campus, off-campus, work-study and internship opportunities are posted for students . You can email employment vacancies to careers@okstate .edu .

3.Encourageyourstudenttogettoknowusandtostopbyourofficestomeetourstaffandtolearnabouttheservicesthatweoffer.

4.Sponsoraninternship. An internship is a career-related experience that provides exposure to an occu-pation, industry or career . It can be for pay, for credit (coordinated through an academic department), or on a volunteer basis and can be completed in the summer, fall or spring . Many students participate in internships as a part of their career development . If you can offer an internship opportunity at your place of employment, call us at 1-888-OSU-HIRE, and we will be happy to help .

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Academic Assistance CentersWhile campuswide tutoring is available through the Learning and Student Success Opportunities Center for any subject area, academic centers in specific departments provide additional options for tutoring, mentoring and departmental-specific assistance .

Biological Sciences Learning Resource Center

303 Life Sciences West

405-744-6243

The Learning Resource Center is for students enrolled in biological and zoological sciences . Students may use computer tutorials, review sample tests and papers, examine experiments or meet with a teaching assistant or study group .

Foreign Language Lab Center

205, 206 & 207 Gundersen Hall

405-744-5826

The Foreign Language Lab Center houses three indepen-dent labs with different capabilities . The center also has VHS tapes and DVDs available for checkout .

Office of Multicultural Affairs

240 Student Union

405-744-5481

The Office of Multicultural Affairs helps students obtain free tutorial assistance, provides interpersonal relation-ship assistance, assists with questions on personal money management, connects students with common backgrounds and experiences, enhances leadership development and provides multicultural exchanges .

Learning and Student Success Opportunities Center (LASSO)

021 Classroom Building

405-744-3309

The LASSO Tutoring and Facilitation Program offers free one-on-one tutoring to any student needing assistance . This program, originally funded as a gift from an OSU graduate dedicated to helping students, is now funded by student fees . Students should contact the LASSO tutoring center to arrange for personal tutoring or be assigned to a mentor for other academic and life skill assistance .

Writing Center

104 Morrill

405-744-6671

The Writing Center services include one-on-one 50-minute tutorials, a writer’s hotline available for brief answers to writing-related questions, writing handbooks, tip sheets, Solutions OnLine and up-to-date computer systems for assisting in improving writing skills .

Math Learning Success Center

Edmon Low Library 5th Floor

405-744-5818

The Math Learning Success Center is open to students on a drop-in basis and offers individual tutoring, videotaped math lectures, computer-assisted software and slide/tape sequences . For more information, call 405-744-5818 or visit math.okstate.edu/mlsc for additional information .

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Undergraduate Degree ProgramsIt is important to note that your student’s major does not necessarily determine his or her career path . There are many courses of study that may lead to opportunities in fields that often seem unrelated . Before graduation, your student’s job is to begin marketing the skills developed throughout the academic program and through non-academic experiences .

The following pages list official majors and degree options offered by OSU . Your student should fully consider their strengths, weaknesses, passions and interests before deciding on a plan of study . Not all students begin work in their declared majors during their freshman year due to prerequisite or credit hour requirements .

For many, this exploration leads to changes in academic plans including double majors, minors, other degree combinations, internships, experiences and/or campus involvement opportunities .

Agribusiness•AgriculturalCommunications DoubleMajor•CropandSoilSciences•FarmandRanchManagement•Finance•Management•Marketing•Pre-Law•Pre-VeterinaryBusinessManagement

Agricultural Communications•AgribusinessDoubleMajor•AnimalScienceDoubleMajor

Agricultural Economics•AccountingDoubleMajor

Agricultural Education •HorticultureDoubleMajor•Teaching

Agricultural Leadership•ExtensionEducation•InternationalStudies

Animal Science•AgriculturalCommunications DoubleMajor•AgriculturalEducationDoubleMajor•AnimalBiotechnology•Business•International•LivestockMerchandising•Pre-VeterinaryAnimalScience•Production•RanchOperations

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology•Pre-MedicalorPre-VeterinaryScience

Biosystems Engineering•Biomechanical•BioprocessingandBiotechnology•EnvironmentalandNaturalResources•FoodProcessing

Entomology •Bioforensics,Pre-Veterinaryand Pre-MedicalSciences•InsectBiologyandEcology

Environmental Science •EnvironmentalPolicy•NaturalResources•WaterResources

Horticulture•HorticulturalBusiness•HorticulturalScience•PublicHorticulture•TurfManagement

Landscape Architecture

Landscape Contracting

Natural Resource Ecology and Management•FireEcologyandManagement•FisheriesandAquaticEcology•ForestEcologyandManagement•NaturalHistoryandConservation•RangelandEcologyandManagement•WildlifeBiologyandPre-Veterinary Science•WildlifeEcologyandManagement

Food Science•Industry•MeatScience•Science

Plant and Soil Sciences•Agribusiness•BioenergyProduction•ForageandLivestockProduction•PlantBiotechnology•PlantScience•SoilGeotechnology•SoilandWaterResources

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES & NATURAL RESOURCES103 Agriculture Hall, 405-744-9464, casnr.okstate.edu

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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES213 Life Sciences East, 405-744-5658, cas.okstate.edu

American Studies

Art•ArtHistory•StudioArt•GraphicDesign•Studio

Biochemistry

Biological Science

Botany

Chemistry•ACSApproved•DepartmentalDegree

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Economics•General•InternationalEconomicRelations

Computer Science

English•CreativeWriting•ScreenStudies•ProfessionalWriting

French

Geography

Geology

German

History

Liberal Studies

Mathematics

Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology•BiomedicalScience•ClinicalLaboratoryScience•MicrobialEcology/Environmental•MicrobialPathogenesis•MolecularGenetics

Multimedia Journalism

Music•ElectiveStudiesinBusiness•Performance

Music Education•Instrumental/VocalCertification

Philosophy

Physics•AppliedPhysics

Physiology

Political Science

Psychology

Russian Language and Literature

Sociology•Anthropology•AppliedSociology

Spanish

Sports Media

Statistics

Strategic Communications

Theatre

Zoology

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION106 Willard, 405-744-6350 education.okstate.edu

Aerospace Administration and Operations•AerospaceLogistics•AviationManagement•AerospaceSecurity•ProfessionalPilot•TechnicalServiceManagement

Career and Technical Education•BusinessandInformationTechnology Education•HealthOccupationsEducation•MarketingEducation•Certification•Non-Certification•TechnologyEducation

Elementary Education

Health Education and Promotion•CommunityHealthEducation•ExerciseandHealth

Physical Education•TeacherEducation

Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation •RecreationManagement•TherapeuticRecreation

Secondary Education•English•ForeignLanguage•Mathematics•Science•SocialStudies

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE & TECHNOLOGy101 Engineering North, 405-744-5276ceat.okstate.edu

Aerospace Engineering

Architectural Engineering •Structures

Architecture

Chemical Engineering•Biomedical/Biochemical•Pre-Medical

Civil Engineering •Environmental

Computer Engineering

Construction Management Technology •BuildingHeavy

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology•Computer

Fire Protection and Safety Technology

Industrial Engineering and Management

Mechanical Engineering•BiomedicalEngineering•Pre-Medical

Mechanical Engineering Technology

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES101 Human Sciences, 405-744-5053humansciences.okstate.edu

Design, Housing and Merchandising•Apparel,DesignandProduction•InteriorDesign•Merchandising

Hotel and Restaurant Administration

Human Development and Family Science•ChildandFamilyServices•EarlyChildhoodEducation•FamilyandConsumerSciencesEducation•Gerontology

Nutritional Sciences•AlliedHealth•CommunityNutrition•Dietetics•DieteticsandExercise•HumanNutrition/Pre-MedicalSciences•NutritionandExercise

SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS103 Business, 405-744-2772spears.okstate.edu

Accounting

Economics •BusinessEconomicsand QuantitativeStudies•Pre-Law

Entrepreneurship

Finance•CommercialBankManagement•General

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Pre-Law

International Business

Management•HumanResourceManagement•SportsManagement

Management Information Systems•InformationAssurance•ManagementScienceand ComputerSystems

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General EducationGeneral education courses provide students with general knowledge, skills and attitudes conducive to lifelong learning in a complex society . The breadth of general education requirements stimulates intellectual curiosity, original thought and expression, the capacity for critical analysis and problem-solving, and the ability to make conscious value judgments consistent with personal needs and the public interest . General education assists graduates to function in and appreciate the human and natural environment .

University Academic Regulations: 3.4 General Education Requirements

Although the university has a general education program, each college determines and publishes the general education requirements for its individual degree programs . College requirements must meet and can exceed the minimum for general education established by the university:

• SixsemestercredithoursofEnglishcomposition

• ThreesemestercredithoursofAmericanhistory (HIST 1103 or equivalent)

• ThreesemestercredithoursofAmericangovernment (POLS 1113)

• Atleastsixsemestercredithoursineachoftheapproved general education designated areas of analytical and quantitative thought, humanities, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences

• Atleastonecoursedesignatedaseachofthefollowing: international dimension, scientific investigation, and diversity

Courses used to fulfill general education requirements are identified by code letters that appear preceding the course titles listed in the back of the Catalog and in the class schedule . The code letters designate the general education category for which the course may be used:

A - Analytical and quantitative thought

D - Diversity

H - Humanities

I - International dimension

L - Scientific investigation

N - Natural sciences

S - Social and behavioral sciences

Students will work with their academic advisers to deter-mine which general education courses are most appropri-ate for their major and career options . If your student has not decided on a particular major course of study, he/she should talk through all options being considered to maximize course choice in the short term to be sure long-term requirements are being met .

Student Self Service — Information Systems (SIS)

The online Student Information System, managed by the Registrar’s Office, is your student’s access point for managing academics, enrollment, billing and personal contact information . SIS allows for:

• Coursesectionsearches

• Dropping/addingclasses

• Detailedscheduleprintouts

• Updatingpersonalphonenumberandemergency contact information

• Viewinggrades,aswellastransfercreditsfromother institutions

• Bursarbillviewing,payments,andPaymentOption Plan enrollment

• Enrollmentholdinformation

• Transcriptorders

• Acceptanceoffinancialaidawards

• Enrollmentverification

Students will access the SIS system with their O-Key username and password . Students are cautioned to keep their O-Key and passwords safe to protect the privacy of their information held in campus computing systems .

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Understanding the Academic ScheduleOSU provides a standard numbering system for all courses . The following course entry is for Cultural Geography:

Example: GEOG 1113 (S) (I) – Introduction to Cultural Geography

The title shows this is a freshman level geography course that receives three credit hours and satisfies general education coursework for Social Science and Interna-tional Dimension .

*Some courses may begin with “0 .” These courses help you better prepare for the required coursework in your major . For example, UNIV 0123 - Intermediate Algebra, helps students who have not recently taken math or who have not been successful in past math courses gain neces-sary skills before moving to College Algebra .

Purchasing BooksOnce enrolled, students may access a list of required textbooks for their courses through the online Student Self Service system by viewing their detailed schedule and clicking the blue textbook link . Students may use this list to determine expected book costs via the Univer-sity Store website, view the ISBN numbers for required books if they would like to take extra time to research purchase options and purchase books ahead of time . Early purchase is suggested when students know their schedule will not change .

A convenient option available through the University Store is the Textbook Reservation System . By request-ing books through the reservation system, students may request used or new books . The University Store holds these reservation requests until the few weeks before classes begin . At that time, they will access the student’s schedule and collect all required textbooks, bag them for the student and hold them until the student comes by to pick up and pay for their books . This option provides a less stressful and faster way to purchase books, while still allowing students to make the final decision as to which books should be purchased at the time they pick them up .

Students should always keep their textbook receipts in the event they need to return a textbook within the first two weeks of class . The only way to receive the book's full price in refund is to show a receipt during this two-week window . After that time (or without a receipt), returned books will receive the buy-back rate rather than the original cost of the book .

Office of the registrar324 Student Union

405-744-6876–Phone

405-744-8426–Fax

registrar.okstate.edu

registrar@okstate .edu

The Office of the Registrar provides services related to the creation and maintenance of student academic records .

GEOG 1113.001 (S)(I)

Each course begins with a 2 - 4 letter abbreviation representing the academic department through which the course is taught.

The first digit of the course number indicates level of coursework*

1=Freshman 2=Sophomore 3=Junior 4=Senior

The last digit of the course number indicates credit hours – which is also roughly the number of hours per week the course meets. Courses ending in zero have vari-able credit.

Each time a course is taught, a section number is assigned. This number helps you locate the class, buy books, and identify individual instructors.

General Education designations are identified with letters following

the course number in the catalog descriptions and online

The Registrar staff assists students with enrollment, withdrawing, degree or enrollment verification, updat-ing personal information in the Student Information System, fulfilling transcript requests, graduation, and other services . Faculty and staff rely on the Registrar’s office for classroom scheduling, class roll coordination, grade submission, enrollment reports and registration process assistance .

Midterm Grades

Midterm grades are reported for all students enrolled in 1000 and 2000 level courses . Students may access their mid-term grades via the Student Information Services website at prodosu.okstate.edu .

Final Grades

Oklahoma State University does not mail final grades to students at the end of the semester . Students receive their grades electronically through the Student Information System at prodosu.okstate.edu . New freshmen will receive training using SIS through their orientation classes . Any student who has difficulty using SIS may come to the Registrar’s office for assistance and training .

Transcript Requests

There are several ways for students to request a copy of their official academic transcript .

The easiest and fastest way to request a transcript is through SIS . Students are able to request more than one transcript at a time and designate where each one is to be sent . There is also a tracking feature to monitor when the request was processed and the transcript sent .

Students may also request a transcript in person in the Registrar’s Office . A photo ID is required to view or receive such records .

The final option for requesting a transcript is to make a request in writing . The transcript request form is available online at registrar.okstate.edu/TranscriptRequest.html . Transcripts cannot be requested or released to anyone other than the student without written authorization .

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Certifications

Students needing verifications of their enrollment for insurance, good student discounts, loan deferments, etc ., have two options . The easiest and fastest is to make their request in person at the Office of the Registrar . A photo ID is required to release this information, and most requests can be processed within a matter of minutes . Enrollment certification letters may also be requested in writing using the enrollment certification request form available on the Registrar’s website at registrar.okstate.edu/Forms .

Academic Regulations and Degree Requirements

University academic regulations regarding academic standing, student status, degree requirements, grades, credit hours and graduation requirements are included in the University Catalog overseen by the Registrar's office . The Catalog, which also includes course descriptions and individual college/department information, may be accessed through the Registrar's website .

Additionally, the Registrar's office maintains all degree program requirement sheets for majors and minors offered by OSU . Degree sheets may be accessed through the Undergraduate Programs & Requirements publication or individually by major through links at registrar.okstate.edu .

Family Educational rights and Privacy ActThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U .S .C . § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records . The law applies to all schools that receive U .S . Department of Education funding . FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records . These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level .

The quickest, easiest way for parents to receive informa-tion about their child’s grades, financial statements or other student information is for the student to provide it . Students can look up information online and provide a copy to their parents . Student records are available at the Student Self Service at prodosu.okstate.edu . Students may also set up a guest login to the Bursar’s website to access billing information at bursar.okstate.edu .

If a parent is unable to obtain academic information directly from the student or has a reason to doubt the information received, direct access to educational records may be obtained if the student completes a parental access form, available in the Office of the Registrar . This form must be completed by the student in an environment that is not coercive . Parents of a dependent student may gain access to education records by producing the most current copy of Internal Revenue Form 1040 to the Registrar’s Office . If parental access has been granted, educational

records may be viewed in person once an appointment has been arranged through the Registrar’s Office . We welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you if you have any questions .

Extensive information regarding FERPA rules at OSU is located under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act link at

Grades and retention StandardsThe quality of academic performance for OSU courses is indicated by the following letter grades:

A Excellent

B Good

C Average

D Below Average

F Failure

Additional grades such as the following may also be earned . For a complete list of grading policy and procedures, see registrar .okstate .edu .

F! The Fail Shriek indicates the student failed due to a violation of academic integrity (see Academic Integrity Policy) . Students may remove the first “!” (though not the “F”) from their transcript by completing an academic integrity educational program .

I Incomplete is given when a student satisfactorily completes the majority of the course work with an average of D or better, but has been unavoidably prevented from complet-ing the remaining work of the course . Students have one year to complete the work and apply for a grade change .

NP No pass is earned for unsatisfactory work (includ-ing that evaluated as D) in courses on the pass/no pass grading system

P Passing is earned for passing work in OSU courses approved for pass/no pass and pass/fail grading systems . Both credit hours and grade points are ignored in calcu-lating grade point averages .

S/U Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory is given for work in remedial courses in English, math, reading and science .

W Withdrawn indicates a dropped course

AU Audited courses are recorded in the academic record . However, it is not a grade or included in a GPA .

Honor Roll

Full-time undergraduate students who complete six or more hours with a grade point average of 4 .0 and no incomplete grades are placed on the President’s Honor Roll . Students who complete six or more hours with a grade point average of 3 .5 or higher and no incomplete grade or grade below a “C” are placed on the Dean’s Honor Roll .

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Retention Standards

Academic retention policies alert students of consequences resulting from unsatisfactory academic performance . Students not maintaining satisfactory progress toward their academic objectives as indicated below will be placed on probation for one semester .

Graduation/Retention

Grad/retention hours attempted GPA required

0-30 1 .7 31 or more 2 .0

Students who fall below these standards are placed on academic probation . Students who receive a 1 .7-1 .99 GPA within their first 30 credit hours are put on "Academic Notice" rather than probation .

Academic Credit from Other Sources

Transfer Credits from Other Colleges and Universities

Oklahoma State University accepts academic credit from accredited colleges and universities . Credit hours are transferred to OSU based on course equivalency guides designed to assist students who have attended more than one school . If your student has completed college-level coursework at another institution or plans to take classes from another school for transfer to OSU, he or she should consult an academic adviser for course equivalency guidance . Additional assistance in planning transfer credits may be found online in the Transfer Credit Guides (admissions.okstate.edu/admission-requirements/transfer-credit-guides)

It is important to note that all credits earned from accred-ited colleges and universities will transfer to Oklahoma State University as credit . However, each individual degree program has specific requirements for graduation and if the courses taken at another accredited institution are not required or cannot be absorbed within a student’s chosen degree plan, they will be added to the total number of credits required for the chosen degree .

For instance, if a student has taken an introduction to psychology course at another institution that transfers to OSU as a social science, but the student’s degree program requires different social science requirements, the introduction to psychology course would count as a degree elective instead of a social science . In many cases, students may speak with advisers and departments to request substitution of degree requirements be made for special circumstances . Those requests are taken on a case-by-case basis if not previously approved .

Credit by Exam

The OSU Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers free placement testing for students with experience studying a foreign language but who are unsure of the most appropriate course level in which to begin at OSU . The tests, offered for Spanish, French and German, take approximately 60 minutes and are scored immediately . In order to earn

credits, students complete coursework into which they are placed with a letter grade of A or B . Once the first course is completed successfully, up to 10 credit hours of prerequisite courses that the student skipped may be credited . This credit comes at no additional cost to the student .

CLEP

For students with advanced subject knowledge, institu-tional and national CLEP exams can help save money and time . Students satisfying minimum scores will earn credit, but not a grade, for equivalent OSU courses . OSU does not charge tuition or fees for credit earned through Credit by Examination . The only expense to the student is the cost of the exam . If a student wishes to earn credit through examination, he or she should plan to take the test as soon as possible, before the information from the previous courses becomes stale .

To schedule an exam, contact:

UniversityAssessmentandTesting

107 UAT 405-744-5958 uat.okstate.edu

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Exams (IB)

Most incoming freshmen enrolling in the summer who have taken AP or IB advanced standing exams will not have all of their official scores at the time of enrollment . Academic advisers will work with students to determine appropriate course placement based on high school grades, ACT/SAT section scores, and overall feeling of the student regarding performance on advanced place-ment tests . If schedule changes need to be made following score notification, advisers will assist students with the drop and add process .

When a student takes CLEP, AP or IB exams, a request to send official score reports to OSU should be made at the time of testing . If students took placement tests before knowing their college choice, OSU will not have copies of the official score report . Duplicate scores may be requested by contacting the national offices:

AP Services

P .O . Box 6671 Princeton, NJ 08541-6671 Toll Free: (888) 225-5427

www.collegeboard.com/ap

CLEP-TranscriptServices

P .O . Box 6600 Princeton, NJ 08541-6600 Toll Free (888) 257 .9558

www.collegeboard.com/clep

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Academic Integrity

Office of Academic Affairs

101 Whitehurst

405-744-8781

academicintegrity.okstate.edu

OSU takes its Academic Integrity Policy very seriously . A complete description and explanation of the policy can be found at the above website . The following comes directly from the OSU Academic Integrity Policy:

“All members of the Oklahoma State University community are entrusted with academic integrity, which encompasses the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness and responsibility. Therefore, students, instructors and members of the Academic Integrity Panel are expected to demonstrate academic integrity through the following actions:

Behaviorsthatviolatethefundamentalvaluesofacademicintegritymayincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Unauthorizedcollaboration

• Plagiarism

• Multiplesubmissions

• Cheatingonexaminations

• Fabricatinginformation

• Helpinganotherpersoncheat

• Unauthorizedadvanceaccesstoexaminations

Studentsareexpectedto:

• Understandandupholdtheacademicintegrityguidelines established by the university and the instructor .

• Presenttheirownworkforevaluationbytheirinstructors.

• Appropriatelycitethewordsandideasofothers.

• Protecttheirworkfrommisuse.

• Acceptresponsibilityfortheiractions.

• TreatinstructorsandmembersoftheAcademicIntegrity Panel with respect when violations of academic integrity are examined or appealed .

• TrustinstructorsandmembersoftheAcademicIntegrity Panel to enforce the academic integrity policy and procedures .”

Good citizenship is expected . However, if your student should make a mistake or use poor judgment, you should know that the focus of OSU’s disciplinary system is education . If a student repeatedly violates policy or moves on to more serious violations, separation from the university may result .

Student rights and responsibilities

Student Conduct Education and Administration

328 Student Union

405-744-5470

The “Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior” (SRR) is a university document that contains the standards for your student’s behavior, possible disciplinary sanctions, and procedures for processing complaints . Encourage your son or daughter to retain a copy of this document for his or her reference . Copies are available in the Student Conduct Education and Administration Office, college academic student services offices, the Vice President for Student Affairs office, Campus Life, and online at the above website .

SRR also provides information about rights as a student and the steps student can take should they feel they are not being treated fairly by faculty, staff, other students, or by “the system .” It provides information about filing a complaint (i .e ., if he/she is being harassed or stalked) and on grade appeals procedures .

Some behavior or actions that could result in your son or daughter being called in to the Student Conduct Educa-tion and Administration Office or that may cause him or her to file a complaint against another student include:

•Academicdishonesty

• Computermisuse

• Drinkinganddriving

• Druguseor distribution

• Harassment/stalking

• Hazing

• Publicintoxication

• Physicalabuse

• Sexualmisconduct

• Theft/vandalism

• Threats/intimidation

• Underagedrinking

Cowboy Community Standards OSUstudentsaspiretofollowthesebehavioral

standards:

CITIzENSHIPBecivicallyresponsibleandengagedtoimproveourcampusandcommunity.

ACADEMICSRespectOSU’scommitmenttoacademicintegrityandupholdthevaluesofhonestyandresponsibilitythatpreserveouracademiccommunity.

rESPONSIBILITYAcceptresponsibilityforlearn-ing,personalbehaviorandfuturesuccess,aswellasappropriatelychallengingotherstodothesame.

DIvErSITYBehaveinamannerthatrecognizesandrespectsindividualdifferences,supportingbothpluralismandinclusiveness.

SAFETYDonoharmandhelpmaintainthesafetyandwelfareofthecampuscommunitybyimmedi-atelyreportingunusualordangerousbehavior.

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FinancesOffice of the Bursar113 Student Union

405-744-5993 Phone

405-744-8098 Fax

bursar.okstate.edu

bursar@okstate .edu

Welcome, Parents,

We are excited about your student attending Oklahoma State University . Our office looks forward to interacting with you and providing information about educational expenses . The bursar office bills and collects the tuition, fees, campus housing and other university-related charges . To ensure a smooth transition into OSU, please encourage your student to log in and make you an authorized user to view bursar account information . The bursar session provides details on how your student can set up this access .

We offer a payment option plan which allows monthly installments in place of a lump sum payment to assist families in paying the students’ semester-based college expenses . The POP is available online for students to sign up through SIS by clicking the Payment Option Plan link under “Payment Information .” More information is available in our bursar session or on our website .

You should never hesitate to contact our office or visit with a financial counselor if you have any concerns or questions regarding your bursar bill obligation . However, please realize FERPA restricts the amount of information we can provide a parent without the student’s permission .

We are committed to supporting your family and facilitating your student in attaining his or her academic goals at OSU and meeting their financial obligation to the university .

Laurie Beets Bursar

The Office of the Bursar is the entity officially charged with billing and collecting tuition, fees, campus housing and other university-related charges . The bursar office also processes and disburses accounts and refunds any overpayments . Your student’s bursar account is a record of charges, payments and applied financial assistance . The following information is helpful in understanding the billing and payment process at OSU . For detailed information, we suggest reading the Parent and Student Guide on the Bursar website for an overview of payments and processing .

The tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 academic year will

be set in summer 2013 as approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education . Regardless of the tuition rate, the actual cost of your student’s course schedule is based on per credit hour tuition and fees that are either per credit hour, per department or set fees . Please note that any future tuition and fee increases will be approved prior to the beginning of each fall semester .

Billing and Payment Information

An itemized billing statement is generated the first day of each month . Notifications to view billing statements via the web are emailed to students at their okstate .edu email address . The electronic billing statement makes transactions easier to understand and provides previous monthly billing information . Using their O-Key login and password, students may view their bursar statement online . Billing statements summarize semester charges, grants, scholarships and loans that have been applied to the bursar account . Students can view billing statements online at bursar.okstate.edu and have the convenience of paying online . Payment is due upon receipt and is considered past due after the 15th of each applicable month . Your student may also set up a guest login for a parent or individual assisting with monthly payments at bursar.okstate.edu .

Federal law limits the information the university may provide to parents of OSU students . The bursar account is in the student’s name and information regarding that account may only be issued directly to the student . Students may give parents access to view their account on the bursar website by listing individuals as "authorized users" on their accounts . . Only the student can update bursar address online via their SIS account and make changes using their O-Key login and password at prodosu.okstate.edu .

Please note, accounts are assessed a finance charge at the rate of 1 .5 percent per month on any previous month’s unpaid balance unless the account is on a payment option plan . . In addition, charging privileges, academic records and clearance for enrollment in future semesters will be denied while there is a past due balance at the university .

Payments may be mailed to:

Oklahoma State University, Office of the Bursar P .O . Box 1583, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076

When you send a check as payment, you are authorizing OSU to clear your check electronically . Your checking account may be debited as soon as the same day we receive your payment . This electronic transaction will appear on your bank statement, although your check will not be presented to the financial institution or returned to you . Any resubmission due to insufficient funds may also occur electronically . Please be aware that all check-ing transactions will remain secure, and payment by check constitutes acceptance of these terms . For your convenience, credit card and webcheck payments are accepted online . However, there is an added service fee when paying by credit card .

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Payment Option Plan (POP)

OSU also offers you the Payment Option Plan as an alternative to standard payment arrangements . The OSU POP enables families and students to pay university-billed expenses in regular monthly payments . This will afford you the ability to budget your semester costs to best fit your individual financial needs . Our program provides all of the benefits of a monthly payment without incurring interest . By making monthly payments affordable, the OSU POP will help you avoid accumulating additional debt . For more information, email us at bursarpop@okstate .edu or visit our website at bursar.okstate.edu and click on the “POP APPLICATION” link .

Scholarships

Many students are sponsored through various scholar-ships from organizations or foundations other than OSU . Typically, the sponsoring organization sends the check directly to the university . These funds are deposited in the student’s account and used to pay any costs associ-ated with attending OSU . These funds are divided by semesters (e .g . $1,000 will be divided in to $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester) unless otherwise stated on the documentation . If a student receives scholarship funds directly, it is recommended the student deposit the funds at our office to process toward their bursar account . Some organizations require a billing invoice from OSU before a scholarship is issued on behalf of the student . If this is the case, our office should receive notification before the due date of the first semester’s billing statement .

Direct Deposit of Credit Balances

All financial aid is applied toward the student’s bursar account and a refund (if any) is calculated after taking into account all semester charges incurred . Bursar account credits resulting from a credit card payment are refunded back to the credit card, not the student . If you participate in direct deposit, the refund will electronically transfer to your bank when it is in your bursar account . For students wishing to participate, it is important to apply now . To sign up for direct deposit, please visit our website .

For students not wishing to participate in the direct deposit program, refunds are issued by check . Checks are mailed approximately ten business days after the credit balance becomes effective . The local address listed on the student’s bursar account is used as the mailing address .

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Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid119 Student Union

405-744-6604 Phone

405-744-6438 Fax

financialaid.okstate.edu

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid helps you locate the financial assistance programs for which your child may qualify . Aid can be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, loan programs or any combination of the four . Much of the aid comes through federal and state programs . A number of programs have limited funding, so it is important to apply early .

To be considered for federal aid for the award year, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid . Once OSU has been added to the FAFSA, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will receive the application information from the U .S . Department of Education and determine assistance eligibility .

Types and amounts of financial aid vary greatly from school to school, depending on the cost of attendance and availability of funds in each aid program . To be considered for aid, students should:

• Respondpromptlytoanyrequestsforadditional information they may receive from the scholarships and financial aid .office . Students will receive written notification of eligibility once all requested information is received .

• Ifyourchildhasalreadytakenaloanapplicationor promissory note certified by another school to a lender, notify the lender of the change in plans . If your student accepts the offer of a loan at OSU, a Ford Federal Direct Student Loan will be processed by OSU . For Federal Direct Student Loans, students need to complete online entrance counseling prior to receiving the first loan disbursement at OSU .

Student Loan Entrance Counseling

If your student has accepted a Ford Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Student Loan, he or she must complete direct loan entrance counseling prior to the first disburse-ment of the loan . The information session, which takes about 20 minutes, provides important information about loan repayment rights and responsibilities . Students may complete entrance counseling at myedaccount.com . OSU will automatically receive notification of the completion of this requirement .

Disbursement of Financial Aid

With the exception of federal work-study, which is distrib-uted by payroll check, OSU financial aid is disbursed to the OSU bursar account . The first disbursement of the fall semester usually occurs in the first few days of classes . Before a student drops a class or withdraws, she or he should check with the staff in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid since an enrollment change may affect eligibility for current or future aid . Funds disbursed to the bursar account are used to cover tuition, fees, on-campus room and board and other direct institutional charges . If your student’s account has a credit balance once charges are paid, you will receive a refund from the Office of the Bursar . We encourage students to sign up for direct deposit to their checking accounts so money will be processed faster . This is done in the Office of the Bursar .

Changes in Your Enrollment Plans, Awards or Financial Circumstances

Eligibility for aid is based in part on the cost of education, expected family contribution, enrollment plans for the academic year and other sources of financial aid you will receive . Any changes to these factors after your student’s original award has been made may cause an adjustment to eligibility or require repayment of some or all federal funds received .

OSU Scholarship Recipients

If your student is a recipient of a multiyear scholarship award, know the requirements to retain the award from year to year . Students must meet these requirements in order to continue receiving awards in following years . For one-year tuition scholarship recipients, your student needs to review the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid web page at financialaid.okstate.edu after Decem-ber 1st for updated information on new scholarships and tuition waivers for the following academic year . Be aware that some scholarships pay only tuition and not fees . Calculate an estimate of each at bursar.okstate.edu/tuitionestimate.asp .

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Campus Living, Safety and TransportationHousing and residential Life100 Iba Hall

405-744-5592

reslife.okstate.edu

Welcome, Parents and Families,

Thank you for choosing Oklahoma State University . As an alumnus, I take great pride in seeing your student become part of the OSU family . This can be not only an exciting time for you and your student, but also a time of anxiety . That is why I want you to know Residential Life is committed to providing your student with a supportive and safe living environment that promotes success .

We offer outstanding support through our resident assis-tants and housing directors who manage the day-to-day needs of students . We staff our facilities 24 hours per day to assist students with both routine concerns and emer-gency situations . In addition, we provide quality academic support programs and opportunities for involvement . This is why students who live on campus have higher grade point averages, complete more credit hours and are more likely to continue their education compared with students who live off-campus .

In addition, we provide outstanding service and a commit-ment to student safety . This is why we have automated fire suppression systems, commercial grade locks and doors as well as secure card-swipe access in our residence halls .

You should never hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions or concerns regarding our facilities and services . Our mission is to help your student succeed, and we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you to achieve this goal .

We appreciate the opportunity to meet your student’s housing needs and look forward to seeing him or her in the residence halls .

Matthew S . Brown, Ph .D . Director of Housing and Residential Life (405) 744-5592

Living on campus at Oklahoma State University is an integral part of a student’s educational experience . As members of a residential community, students have the opportunity to be active participants in making and carrying out decisions affecting themselves and their community . This includes a responsibility for maintaining a healthy environment and respecting other members of the community . Each resident is an integral part of the overall functioning of these communities and is expected to participate as such .

To ensure that each student benefits from the opportuni-ties, programs and services provided by Residential Life, freshmen are required to live on campus . Exceptions to the rule include students who are married, living in a fraternity or sorority chapter house, have earned 27 credit hours, are veterans or are living with immediate relatives . Students who do not meet one of these exceptions must live on campus for their first year . Students meeting one of the listed conditions may submit the appropriate form to be released from the residency requirement . The form is available at reslife.okstate.edu .

Preparing to Live Away from Home

Students who live on campus are more involved, graduate earlier and make better grades than students who live off campus . There is always something to do, people to meet and experiences to share .

Preparing to live in the residence halls can be very exciting and somewhat stressful at the same time . You and your child can go to the Housing and Residential Life website and find out all the information you will need to know about moving into the halls including a list of what to bring, what to leave at home, room measurements, virtual room tours, how to connect a computer, what parking is like and how to get along with roommates . There is also a helpful and informative campus map, as well as directions for move-in day . Be sure to read all of the information and print it out to bring along with you when you move to campus .

Housing and Rates

OSU offers attractive and convenient housing on campus, with options to meet every lifestyle and budget . There are three styles of housing to choose from: community-style halls, suites and apartments .

Living on campus is not only convenient in location, but it is also convenient on the pocketbook . All bills are covered in the room rent including electricity, water, sewer, expanded basic cable television and OSU mainframe computer access . There is only one deposit to make . Please check the Hous-ing and Residential Life website for current housing rates .

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Security in the Halls

OSU takes your child’s safety very seriously, providing security phones across campus, hall staff members on duty in each hall 24 hours per day and one of the fastest response times of any police department . In addition, we provide card-swipe access on exterior doors, automated fire suppression systems and commercial-grade locks in all of our facilities . One of the most important factors in provid-ing a safe environment is personal prevention . Students should lock their room doors at all times, including when they are home and when they leave their room, even if it is just to walk down the hall for a minute or two . Also, when the building doors are locked, they should not let anyone have access to the building by holding open the door or propping the door open . Many halls offer 24-hour desk services to provide additional supervision .

Living and Learning Communities

Residential Life offers many learning communities and special-interest housing options on campus . These communities are great opportunities for students to live with others who share their interests and may also share similarclasses–allowingthemtoformstudygroups.Formore information, visit the Residential Hall website and click on the learning community link .

Fraternity and Sorority Affairs211 Student Union

405-744-5490

gogreek.okstate.edu

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs provides advice, counsel and guidance to the approximately 3,000 OSU students who are members of the fraternity and sorority community on our campus .

The fraternity and sorority community is composed of four governing councils: Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) and the Panhellenic Council .

Membership Recruitment

Recruitment is the procedure used to invite new members into the sororities and fraternities at OSU . IFC recruitment and Panhellenic Council recruitment are different . If your son or daughter attended Greek Discovery Day, you have a good head start on understanding the way they work .

Panhellenic Formal Fall Recruitment is a process that will take place in August . The recruitment process ends on Bid Day . Following Bid Day, new members of the sorority community will be given the opportunity to move into their permanent housing assignments . Poten-tial new members must adhere to specific policies and procedures to complete the recruitment process and be offered membership in one of the sororities at OSU . It is important for you as a parent to know, regardless of what may be said to you or your daughter, membership in a particular chapter cannot be guaranteed by one, or a few members of any OSU sorority .

The Freshmen Fifteen 15PositiveStepstoCollegeSuccess

1 STAY ACTIvEWalktoclass.Takethestairs.UsetheColvin

Center.Playintramurals.Findafriendwhoenjoysworkingout

soyoucanmotivateeachother.

2 GET SOME SLEEPGotobedearlyatleastonenight

perweek.

3 MAkE BETTEr FOOD CHOICESFocusonmorefruits,

veggiesandwholegrainsinsteadoffriedorhigh-sugaritems.

4 EAT rEGULAr MEALSAvoidlate-nightsnacking.

Keepyourroomstockedwithhealthysnackssuchasfruit,

vegetables,yogurtandgrahamcrackers.

5 DrINk WATEr, WATEr AND MOrE WATErEvenmild

dehydrationcancauseheadachesorfatigue.Plus,drinking

watergivesafeelingofbeing“full”andsuppressesyourappetite.

6 GET INvOLvED!Joinaclub.Listentosomeoneelse’smusic.

Dance.Gettoknowsomeonewhosestyleisverydifferentthan

yours.Playgames.Haveamovienight.Enjoytheoutdoors.

7 EMBrACE DIvErSITYGettoknowpeopledifferentfrom

you.Learnanewlanguage.Eatinterestingandunusualfoods.

8 GIvE SOMETHING BACkTutor.Walkforthecure.Raise

moneyforyourcause.Buildahouse.Readtoachild.Givea

compliment.Beamentor.

9 GO TO CLASSItsoundslikeano-brainer,butsomestudents

forgetthattheyareheretogotoschool.Eveniftheclass

doesn’ttakeattendance,go.

10 FOrM STUDY GrOUPSStudytogethertohelpconquer

toughclassesandtests.

11 MEET YOUr SPIrITUAL NEEDSWriteinajournal.Takea

quietwalk.Meditate.Gotoaplaceofworship.Gotosomeone

else’splaceofworship.

12 BE GOOD TO YOUrSELFPayattentiontoyourfeelings.

Talktoafriend.Cryoccasionally.Laughdaily.Smileinthemirror.

Focusonaccomplishments.Learnfrommistakes.

13 CHALLENGE YOUrSELF INTELLECTUALLYTakesome

coursesthatstretchyou.Considersubjectsthatyouknow

nothingabout.

14 PrACTICE TIME MANAGEMENTLearntosay“no.”

Saying“no”toparties,movies,etc.,doesnotmakeyoua

terribleperson.

15 WEAr OrANGE OFTENShowOSUpride.Acowboyis

forever!

IFC recruitment is a more casual process that takes place year around . A young man interested in becoming a member of one of the IFC fraternities should complete the IFC recruitment registration form online . Once the form is on file with the Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, your son can “sign,” or agree to become involved with an OSU fraternity . This form is available online or in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs . NPHC and MGC intake differ from IFC and Panhellenic recruitment and require a specific number of completed college credits for membership .

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University Dining Services and Meal Plans076 Student Union (Dining Services)

405-744-4424

301 Student Union (Meal Plans)

405-744-4920

dining.okstate.edu

With more than 30 dining options available on campus, your child will find something to satisfy his or her appetite from early morning to late at night . We encourage them to visit our diverse dining units including sit down and quick-serve restaurants, convenience stores, all-you-care-to-eat options and gourmet coffee shops . Many of these offer grab-and-go items as well as international menus .

• OSUboastsoneofthemostflexiblemealplansystems in the country .

• TheOSUmealplancanbeusedinanycampus dining option .

• Themealplansarebasedonadecliningdollarssystem. Students purchase a particular plan, and each time they eat in a dining option a dollar amount is deducted from their balances .

• Intheall-you-care-to-eatoptions,theamountcharged depends on the student’s meal plan .

• Inthea la carte options, individual items are charged individually .

• Mealplanholderscaneatinanyofthediningfacilities regardless of where they live .

• Mealscanbeeatenattheconvenienceofthestudents –onceperday,threetimesperday,oreven10times per day . You can even add money to your meal plan in blocks of $25 at the same rate as the original plan .

• Apercentageofyourmealplanbalancecanbecarried over from semester to semester as long as you have a meal plan contract .

• Freshmenlivingoncampusarerequiredtohaveameal plan at the bronze level or higher .

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Information Technology113 Math Sciences

877 .951 .4236

Helpdesk: 405-744-HELP (4357)

it.okstate.edu

helpdesk@okstate .edu

The IT Helpdesk is available for a wide variety of services, including in-house software diagnostic services by appoint-ment, computer support and computer set-up assistance .

Students who live in the residential halls and university apartments have a special resource available to them on campus . If students living on campus need help with their personal computer, they can take it to the Residential Life Technology Support Office in the basement of Wentz Hall .

On-Campus Internet Connection

For students living in the residence halls and university apartments, a connection is already available . To connect to the network, your student needs an ethernet card and an adapter cable with RJ45 plugs, both of which can be purchased from the University Store at the Student Union . If students have any problems getting connected, call the IT Helpdesk at the above number to set up an appointment with Residential Life staff .

Orange Tech

OSU offers special pricing on Dell and Apple computer purchases for all students at Oklahoma State University . Visit the IT Computer Recommendations at it .okstate .edu/students for more information or visit the Orange Tech counter at the University Store . Orange Tech at the University Store provides OSU students with an opportu-nity to purchase computers and other technology devices . Students can trade in old laptops, cameras, phones, etc ., for cash and get the latest technology products . Orange Tech is the only Apple-certified repair center in Stillwater .

Orange Key Account

A student’s O-Key account serves as their username and password for nearly every computer-based application on campus, including student computer labs, the Student Information System, online classroom and their OSU email account . The student O-Key account passwords should remain private only to them . Encourage your child to keep their password and challenge secret safe to eliminate any chance that others could access their enrollment, class, academic, bursar or personal information .

Please remind your student that IT will never ask for a password by postal mail, email, over the phone, by text message or in person . Students should never respond to email requests for their password . When in doubt, contact the IT helpdesk for verification .

Computer Labs

IT manages five state-of-the-art computer labs across campus, three of which are open 24 hours per day, seven days per week . Additional departmental computer labs may be found in departments across campus . Edmon Low Library also has computers available on every floor and laptops available for checkout . For more information on computer labs and locations, visit the IT lab website: labs.okstate.edu .

Software

OSU has a software agreement with Microsoft Corp . that allows access to the latest versions of selected Microsoft products for OSU faculty, staff and students . Other software downloads include McAfee virus protection, End Note Reference Manager and Assistive Technology Software . Encourage your students to take advantage of these free software downloads .

OSU ID

Your student’s OSU ID card serves as his or her access point to many features available on the OSU campus, including residential life buildings, computer labs as well as honors lab access, event attendance, meal plan and point-of-sale transactions . Students pick up their ID following enrollment . If your student’s ID is ever lost or stolen, he or she can visit ID Services to replace cards for a fee .

Helpdesk Fall and Spring Hours

PHONESUPPORT

Monday-Friday 7a.m.–1a.m.

Saturday 10a.m.–5p.m.

Sunday 2p.m.–11p.m

WALK-INSUPPORT

Monday-Friday 7a.m.–7p.m.

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Public Safety and the OSU Police Department104 USDA Building

405-744-6523

osupd.okstate.edu

osupd@okstate .edu

Oklahoma State University is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of persons and protection of property on the OSU campus . We continue to look for ways to make the campus more secure . Campus officers patrol in cars, on foot and on bicycles 24 hours per day . OSU’s police department is one of the best in the nation and was the first in the state to receive accreditation from the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police . The OSU Police Department has mutual aid agreements with both Stillwater police and the Payne County Sheriff’s Office, allowing for cooperation in enforcement activities .

To keep the OSU community fully informed, an annual report detailing services available, emergency contacts and safety tips is available in a variety of formats, includ-ing a hard copy available at the OSU Police Department, Residential Life and Bursar offices . The OSU Police Department website includes bulletins, alerts, upcoming events, annual report information and contact informa-tion for all departments .

Public Safety Guide

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, as amended, requires colleges and universities to provide information related to security policies, procedures, specific statistics for criminal incidents, arrests and disciplinary referrals to students . They must also make the information available to prospective students upon request . To view the latest Public Safety Guide, visit the website above .

OSU police officers provide a positive image to visitors as well as members of the campus community, whether it is providing directions, parking information or just a friendly welcome . Our officers represent this university as a group of caring and professional people intent upon enhancing a friendly community atmosphere . Necessary enforcement includes using alternatives to arrest when reasonable . Our participation in athletic and special events ensures that all aspects of planning consider the safety and security of all participants . OSU police officers provide professional crowd control and traffic regulation before, during and after such events .

Crime Prevention

OSU has implemented many measures to prevent criminal activity on its campus and surrounding areas . Some of the notable efforts include:

• “Blue”emergencytelephonesystemthroughoutcampus and the Greek community

• Emergency911dialingand24-hourpreventativepatrols

• Campusfootpatrolbyuniformedofficers,bicycle officers and undercover officers

• Burglaralarmsinkeyareasand24-hourstaffin residence halls

• Partnershipswithcustodialstaffoccupyingacademic buildings after hours to report suspicious activity

• Crimepreventionseminarsandpresentationsconducted each semester with staff and student groups

• CrimeStoppertelephoneline:405-744-TIPS(744-8477)

• Surveillancecamerasutilizedinchosenparkingareas

Alcohol Awareness

Under a grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, the OSU Police operates a Campus Community Alcohol Safety Effort program to promote seatbelt use and educate citizens, primarily students, about the effects and penalties of alcohol use and abuse . A positive effect of the C-CASE effort has been the strict enforcement of alcohol-related laws to get the drunk drivers off campus streets and ultimately prevent accidents .

Facilities Access

Most buildings on campus are open during business and class hours . Residence halls are open 6 a .m . to midnight, Sunday through Thursday, and 6 a .m . to 2 a .m . on Friday and Saturday . Exceptions apply in some halls where residents choose to enforce 24-hour lock policies . All residence halls have key or electronic door locks for after-hours security . Safety is strongly encouraged, and residents are advised to take security precautions in the halls and rooms . For your student’s safety, individual rooms should be locked at all times and doors should never be propped open .

Reverse 911 System

In a continuing effort to maintain the safety of the campus, OSU maintains a Reverse 911 System . In the event that an emergency occurs on campus, faculty, staff and students will be notified via phone call or text message with information regarding the incident and how they should proceed . In order to maintain contact numbers for this program, students long into the O-Key account management system and update their emergency contact information . This number should be the student’s personal number rather than an “in case of emergency” contact .

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Parking and Transit Services1006 W . Hall of Fame

(Multi-Modal Transportation Terminal)

405-744-6525

parking.okstate.edu

Any motor vehicle parked on campus between 5 a .m . and 5 p .m . Monday through Friday must display a valid OSU paid parking permit or pass . The color and permit type indicate the area where the vehicle may be parked . Use of a motor vehicle on university property is a privilege, not a right and is made available only under the policies established by the university and parking and traffic regulations . Any vehicle driven or parked on the campus by an OSU student or employee should be registered with the OSU Parking and Transit Services .

Obtaining a Permit

Each student is allowed one paid parking permit . Park-ing permit costs can be charged to bursar accounts . On-campus students must be assigned to a residence hall before a permit can be granted . Commuter students do not qualify for residence hall permits, and residence hall students do not qualify for commuter student permits .

Parking permits may be purchased online through the above website . Fall permits go on sale in late July and remain valid through the following July . A temporary permit may be issued at the time of purchase for use until the cling permit is mailed to the student .

Motorcycles

Motorcycles, motor-propelled bicycles and scooters must have parking permits . Special parking areas are provided . Parking such vehicles in regular automobile spaces, parking lots, campus streets, planted areas, undeveloped areas or bicycle racks is prohibited . Motorcycle parking is permitted in any legal parking space in any overflow lot if motorcycle spaces are full . Motorcycle parking is permitted in any regular automobile space in any staff lot from 5 p .m . until 5 a .m ., Sunday through Friday, with the exception of game day parking . Visit the parking website to view motorcycle parking locations .

Disability Parking

Special parking is provided for those displaying an OSU disability parking permit . These spaces are enforced 24 hours per day, seven days per week . The permit is valid in any legal space not reserved for other special parking . In order to qualify, the vehicle must have a state-issued parking placard . Any unauthorized vehicle parked in a physically disabled person’s parking space is subject to towing from campus . To obtain a temporary medical permit, submit a letter from the attending physician written on a legal prescription form or letterhead requesting and indicating the length of time required . With an OSU paid permit, temporary medical permit holders may park in any legal space on campus not reserved for other special parking . Disability parking permits are for the absolute and specific use of the permit holder only . Visitors having a state handicap placard are required to obtain a visitor permit when parking on campus . State-issued handicap placards are honored in any legal space both accessible and standard on campus, except for restricted areas .

Bicycle Registration

Bicycle registration is required and available without charge . Students should register bicycles in the event they are ever lost or stolen . When bicycles are recovered by the department, they are checked against bicycle serial numbers maintained in the registration files for return to the rightful owners .

Orange Ride

For any student who does not have a bicycle, Parking and Transit offers a bicycle rental program . Cost ranges from a daily rate of $2 to a semester rate of $30 . Orange Ride also offers minor bicycle repairs . For more information, call 405-744-BIKE .

Students can avoid problems by:

• Lockingupvaluablesandkeepingthemout

ofsightinroomsorvehicles

• Lockingdoorsatnightandwhenthey’reaway

fromtheirrooms.Alwayslockbicyclesand

vehicles.

•Avoidsecludedareaslateatnights,especially

ifwalkingalone.

•Protectbooksandputtheirnamesinthem.

Donotleavetheminpublicareas.

•Donotlendkeystoanyone.

•UsecomplicatedpasswordsandPINs.Always

beawareofthelocationoftheirdriver’s

licenses,OSUIDsandsocialsecuritycards.

•Reportcrimesofincidentsimmediately.

•Donotuseillegalsubstances.

•Whileunder21,neverconsumealcoholic

beverages.

•Neverdrinkanddrive.

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The Bus

405-744-2832

transit.okstate.edu

For those who prefer to leave their car at home, the OSU campus and Stillwater community provides transit services simply known as “The Bus .” The Bus provides fixed-route transit services throughout Stillwater and the OSU Stillwater campus . Additionally, The Bus provides door-to-door service for persons with mobility impair-ments . Fares for OSU students, faculty and staff are free with an OSU ID .

Two routes provide service on the main campus every seven minutes from 6:30 a .m . to 7 p .m . . After 7 p .m ., The Bus operates every 15 minutes . The OSU/Stillwater Community Transit System operates Monday through Friday from 6:20 a .m . until 10:30 p .m . . For door-to-door paratransit (disability) service, call 405-744-7116 . Call for eligibility information or to schedule a ride .

The OSU Shuttle (BOB)

405-744-7100 (Stillwater)

918-594-8332 (Tulsa)

transit.okstate.edu

“BOB,” OSU’s Big Orange Bus, is a shuttle service between the Stillwater and the Tulsa campuses for OSU students, staff and faculty . The student cost to ride is $7 one way with 9 trips daily from each campus Monday through Thursday, and 7 trips on Friday . Other guests may ride for $13 one way .

Enjoy big, comfy buses, study while you ride and avoid parking hassles . Reservations can be made at OSU-Tulsa’s North Hall Information Center or in Stillwater at the Multi-Modal Transportation Terminal located at the corner of Monroe Street and Hall of Fame Avenue .

Jefferson Bus Lines

405-744-7100

www.jeffersonlines.com/ticketing

transit@okstate .edu

OSU Department of Parking and Transit Services has recently partnered with Jefferson Bus Lines to create new routes connecting Stillwater with Tulsa and Oklahoma City . The Tulsa shuttle office in the Multimodal Trans-portation Terminal will serve as the stop for Jefferson Bus Lines in Stillwater .

Riders will also be able to book a ticket from Stillwater to any of the 48 states where Jefferson Bus Lines currently operates .

Tickets may be purchased online at the above website or at the Multimodal Transportation Terminal .

Departures from Stillwater, to Oklahoma City, occur at 9:30 a .m . . For rides to Tulsa, departures are scheduled for 12:10 p .m .

University Health Services1202 W . Farm Road

405-744-7665

okstate.edu/UHS

University Health Services is the students’ professional resource for medical care at OSU . UHS is a primary (outpatient) health care facility designed to provide cost- effective, physician-directed health care and information to the students at Oklahoma State University . All students are eligible once they enroll . This permits access to all of the services available from the time a student enrolls until the next semester begins . UHS provides all the services your local doctor office supports . Doctor visits are kept to a minimum cost, usually lower than any insurance co-pay . Because the visit is so inexpensive, students rarely need to file insurance claims . However, UHS will as a courtesy file an insurance claim with select insurance companies if the student provides complete information at the time of the visit . Check with the insurance company to determine payment limitations in Stillwater .

UHS has a full-service retail pharmacy that may fill prescriptions from any licensed providers . Prescriptions from home may be transferred to OSU . The pharmacy is online with most insurance plans . Reimbursements will be filed electronically if insurance information is supplied . If OSU does not participate in your insurance pharmacy plan, prescriptions may be filled at other Stillwater phar-macies that are authorized . Payment is not required at the time of service . Any unpaid balances will transfer to the student’s bursar account, which will be credited should insurance payments be received .

UHSservicesinclude:

•Immunizations

• Healtheducation

• Allergyclinic

• Flightphysicals

• Insuranceoffice

• Outpatientmedicalclinic

• Pharmacy

• Laboratoryandradiologyservices

• Women’sclinic

• Counselingservices

If your student has not completed their health immuniza-tion form, go to:

app.it.okstate.edu/uhs_immunizations/index.php

This must be done as soon as possible to prevent enroll-ment holds for subsequent semesters .

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Dear Cowboy Parents,

I’m excited about this opportunity to welcome you and your student to the OSU family . There are many ques-tions and concerns parents have when sending a child to college . Some are academic, others are about those experiences of daily living that your child may not have encountered alone before .

At University Health Services, we have been providing medical and health services to students for nearly 100 years . We offer high-quality care from eight medical providers and have been a nationally accredited health center since 1995 . With an in-house pharmacy, lab and X-ray, most students can have all their needs met under one roof in one visit .

Our services offer your child easy access to medical services, conveniently located in the center of OSU’s residential living areas . From routine care for the typical seasonal illnesses, to treatment for injuries of all types, we are here for your child’s needs . If your child has special medical needs, feel free to contact our office to discuss how we might serve to support the care and treatment provided by your family physicians .

Best wishes for a successful first year experience,

Stephen Rogers Director, University Health Services

Department of Wellnesswellness.okstate.edu

The Department of Wellness provides the highest qual-ity facilities and experiences for the OSU community, promoting educational development for all students by meeting their diverse recreational needs . Guided by prin-ciples including safety, flexibility, consistency, customer service, maintenance, communication, partnership, staff development, financial accountability and ethics, the Department of Wellness Center maintains three facilities for student use .

Seretean Wellness Center

405-744-WELL

The Seretean Wellness Center offers a variety of health- related programs for students, including an annual wellness screening that consists of testing for total cholesterol, blood pressure, body fat analysis and a health risk appraisal . Other services include massage therapy, physical therapy, nutrition services and personal training . The Seretean Wellness Center is open to students, faculty, staff and the community . There are additional costs for services, and students may charge fees to their bursar account .

Colvin Recreation Center

405-744-5510

The Colvin Center is an incredible addition to OSU, offer-ing students, faculty and staff one of the best facilities for sports, recreation and fitness in the nation . All enrolled

students have access to the Colvin Center . Tours and day passes are available for guests .

Intramural Sports

405-744-7407

The intramural sports program plans more than 45 differ-ent sports tournaments for every skill level, including flag football, soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball, bowling, archery and table tennis, along with other options . The complete intramural sports schedule is in the Campus Recreation office and on our website at campusrec .okstate .edu/intramural .

Adaptive Sports Program

405-744-5510

The adaptive sports program is designed for students with disabilities to compete in any of the sports offered . Students can play basketball, quad rugby, tennis and swimming, just to name a few . For a complete listing, contact the Department of Wellness .

Group Fitness

405-744-5510

All classes offered are for any skill level and include: land aerobics, martial arts, yoga, massage therapy, personal training, pilates, dance classes, SCUBA, water polo, swim conditioning and water aerobics . The business office has a current semester schedule or you can check online at wellness.okstate.edu/fitness .

OSU Sports Clubs

405-744-5510

Sport clubs are organized by groups of students who want to practice and compete against other colleges in sports they love . OSU has more than 20 sport clubs . Contact the Department of Wellness for more information .

Camp Redlands

405-744-7374

Beautiful Camp Redlands, located on the north side of Lake Carl Blackwell, is a part of the Department of Wellness . Unlike the other Wellness facilities, Camp Redlands is fee supported . It provides rustic group-use cabins, a fully equipped lodge, a kitchen with a big iron stove and the largest recreation shelter in Payne County . Camp Redlands serves both the campus and the recreat-ing public . Use of the camp requires a reservation and the payment of fees .

Outdoor Adventure

405-744-5581

Outdoor Adventure provides adventure activities for OSU students . OA offers a trip program, a challenge course, a new state-of-the-art climbing wall and an outdoor equip-ment rental program . Whether your student is looking for a recreational adventure or a leadership development experience, Outdoor Adventure offers it all .

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Campus InvolvementThe Student Union405-744-5231

union.okstate.edu

osuunion@okstate .edu

In the heart of campus, the Student Union has played host for over 60 years to an extensive array of events . Students will find everything at the union, including bank-ing services, convenience stores, books, student services offices and places to connect with over 400 clubs and organizations . Campus Life builds campus communities and enhances the academic experience through cultural, educational, leadership, service, social and recreational programs .

Campus Life211 Student Union

405-744-5488

campuslife.okstate.edu

campuslink.okstate.edu (connect with campus organi-zations)

Dear Parents,

As a parent with two daughters who completed degrees at OSU, I want to welcome you and your student into the OSU family . In addition, I wish to share with you what I have learned from OSU freshmen after teaching a freshman orientation class in the College of Arts and Sciences for 15 years . Without doubt these experiences have helped me to be a better instructor . They taught me that:

• They've never had to read so much .

• They've never had to write so much .

• They are in class as many hours weekly as they were in high school, so time management becomes critical .

• That first test can be a doozy — be prepared .

Additionally, I know that admitted students should succeed here, but some do not . I have learned that a criti-cal element to frosh making it into "sophomore land" is getting connected — meeting other students and becoming involved . Thus, my other key piece of advice is two-fold:

• Join at least one student organization outside the living group, and

• Invest some time in volunteering to serve others .

We truly appreciate the trust you place in OSU's faculty and staff to work with your student toward degree completion . Please feel free to make contact with me at any time, and be sure to make another campus visit on Parents Weekend (September) and Mom's Weekend (April) .

Sincerely,

Kent Sampson Director of Campus Life 405-744-5488 kent .sampson@okstate .edu

Studies have shown that students are more successful when they are involved in on-campus activities and groups . The educational experience to which a student is exposed in a university setting does not begin and end in the classroom . The university environment, both academic and social, provides educational experiences for the total person . Campus Life is in the forefront of the co-curricular activities on campus . It is responsible for facilitation and implementation of programming for students and student organizations at the university . Campus Life’s commitment is to provide an environment that encourages interaction among students, faculty, staff and the community at large through organizations to provide the best quality of services with integrity and respect for a diverse population .

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OSU boasts more than 400 student organizations and clubs in which your child can get involved . Nearly every department has a club or organization associated with it . Additionally, each college has its own student council in which your child can become an active member .

Students can find listings of campus organizations in the Orange Pages, a handbook they received at orientation, the CampusLink website and by visiting the Campus Life desk in the Student Union .

The mission of Campus Life is to create and build campus communities and enhance the academic experience through a variety of culture, educational, leadership, service, social and recreational programs .

Campus Life’s department encompasses the following administrative and programming areas: Allied Arts, Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, International Students and Scholars, Leadership Development, Non-Traditional Student Services, Parents and Family Relations, Student Union Activities Board, Student Union Programs and the Student Development Transcript and Service-Learning Volunteer Center . In addition, Campus Life oversees Camp Cowboy, Orange Peel and the Family Orientation program during New Student Orientation .

Parents may contact the Campus Life office for activity and events calendar information, general information about the university and for referral to appropriate offices when you have questions or concerns .

Service-Learning Volunteer Center

union.okstate.edu/volunteer

Getting involved in on-campus and off-campus community service projects has been a tradition at OSU since 1984, with the establishment of the volunteer center . Since its inception, thousands of civic-minded students, staff and faculty have taken the first step in solving problems by offering their talents through active engagement with community nonprofit agencies, public schools and medi-cal service organizations .

Student Government Association

osusga.okstate.edu

Comprised of three branches that include the executive branch, the Student Senate and the Supreme Court, the SGA sponsors events, supports students and provides help to the entire student body . The easiest and best way for your student to have their voice heard and attention given to their problem is through the Student Govern-ment . SGA takes student concerns to the very highest levels to work on behalf of our students .

Student Organizations

campuslink.okstate.edu

For a list of all campus clubs and organizations, consult the Orange Pages booklet provided to each incoming student or go the campuslink .okstate .edu .

Athletic Ticket Information405-744-5745

888 .ALL .4 .OSU

tickets@okstate .edu

With 18 varsity sports, OSU students can experience the big-time atmosphere of the Big 12 Conference throughout the year at Cowboy and Cowgirl home games . Students are encouraged to check out Student POSSE . Open to all students, sign-up is free and members receive the latest information on the Cowboys and Cowgirls via the POSSE e-news . Student POSSE members also receive five POSSE priority points and a student POSSE decal just for joining .

The Cowboys are looking to continue to build on the momentum of a successful football program . Be there to support them this fall . Cowboy basketball has brought the rowdy back to Gallagher-Iba Arena . Students must complete a Student Ticket Request Form and return it to the OSU Ticket Office or fax the form to 405-744-5538 with a copy of their OSU Student ID . Football, basketball and combination season ticket packages are available . Easy options to access student ticket request form:

• Logontookstate.com/tickets; go to STUDENT TICkETS at the bottom of the page and follow the link to the form .

• [email protected]

• VisittheAthleticsCenterticketboxofficeintheeast lobby of the Gallagher-Iba Arena .

Students are the home field advantage for OSU’s athletic teams, and we make it easy to attend . Admission is free for all students to join in the action of soccer, women’s basketball, wrestling, softball, baseball, tennis and equestrian events with a valid OSU ID .

2013 OSU Football Schedule

AUG. 31–vs.MississippiState(inHouston)

SEPT. 7–atUTSA

SEPT. 14–Lamar(FamilyWeekend)

SEPT. 28–atWestVirginia

OCT. 5–KansasState

OCT. 19–TCU(Homecoming)

OCT. 26–atIowaState

NOv. 2–atTexasTech

NOv. 9–Kansas

NOv. 16–atTexas

NOv. 23–Baylor

DEC. 7–Oklahoma

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Making ConnectionsNew Student Orientation is just a first step to learning about OSU and the opportunities ahead . Students can take those connections beyond the norm through two additional programs available before fall semester each year–CampCowboyandWelcomeWeek.

Dear Cowboy Parent,

Welcome to the OSU family! The Division of Student Affairs provides critical services for your student — hous-ing, health care, counseling, student disability services, career services, dining, student union, Greek life, recre-ation/wellness and more . We have awesome services on campus and would welcome your help in referring your student to those services .

Our student development goals include academic excel-lence, leadership, service, helping them discover their purpose and passions, broadening their horizons and wellness (good physical and mental health) .

Please encourage your student to sign up for Welcome Week, Aug . 11-17, 2013 . This program introduces students to programs and services offered at OSU, and offers them the opportunity to meet fellow students, administrators and faculty before classes begin . It is FREE! Our Welcome Week website is welcomeweek.okstate.edu .

Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any ques-tions or concerns . My phone number is 405-744-5328 . Welcome to OSU!

Sincerely,

Lee E . Bird, Ph .D . Vice President for Student Affairs

Camp Cowboy

405-744-0383

campcowboy.okstate.edu

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Camp Cowboy is a traditions camp held in the summer of each year . It offers first-year students a fun-filled three-day experience that includes small group activities, a ropes course, campfires and much more . The experience provides an opportunity to meet other incoming freshmen, “experienced” OSU students, faculty and staff, leading to an easier transition and creating opportunities to develop a support network within the university community .

The cost for Camp Cowboy is $170 . Financial assistance is available . For more information visit the website . In addition, students whose parents or grandparents are members of the OSU Alumni Association may apply for a fee waiver . Applications may be requested through the Alumni Association at 405-744-5368 .

Welcome Week: Aug. 11-17, 2013

201 Whitehurst

405-744-5328

welcomeweek.okstate.edu

Welcome Week starts with special freshmen move-in dates on August 11 and 12 and kicks off your student’s college career with seven days of great experiences includ-ing the New Student Convocation ceremony, campus tours, academic meetings, motivational presentations, campuswide social events, the Colvin Center Gala and showcases of clubs and organizations . Visit welcomeweek .okstate .edu for more information .

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First-Generation College Students

First-generation students are individuals whose parents have not completed a bachelor’s degree . The First2Go program provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere for these students to ask questions and become knowledge-able on the various aspects of the student experience .

First2Go helps first-generation students create a deeper sense of belonging to the OSU community by providing support through programming and mentoring . Faculty, staff and graduate students provide resources, encour-agement and direction as students transition to OSU . Mentors are available to any first-generation student . The mentor relationship can last a lifetime .

First-generation students also have the opportunity to engage with other first-generation students by participat-ing in the First2Go Living Community . The First2Go LC provides unique programs that will focus on transitional needs (i .e ., transition from high school to college for the freshmen .) Choose this living community when choosing housing options online .

If you would like to learn more or participate in this program, visit our website: newstudents .okstate .edu and complete the First2Go Mentee application . If you have any questions, email first2go@okstate .edu or call 405-744-3636 .

veterans Benefit ServicesThe Veteran Benefit Services unit of the Office of the Registrar is committed to providing the best possible services and programs to the veterans and their dependents who attend Oklahoma State University . The transition to student life can be challenging . The staff of the Veteran Benefit Services office is grateful to you and your family members for your service to our country and is dedicated to providing the services you need to successfully navigate the transition from military to civilian life . The Veteran Benefit Services office deals primarily with processing education benefits offered through the U .S . Department of Veterans Affairs . We look forward to meeting you soon . Call or email us with questions or concerns or to schedule an appointment to find out more about veteran benefits and resources . Visit our website for information on the following:

• Certificationrequirementsforalleducationchapters

• Benefitsprograms

• Post9/11(Chapter33)GIBill

• Yellowribbonprogram

• Militaryeducationtransfercredit

• VAformsonline

• WarOrphansEducationAssistance–DEAP (Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance Program–Chapter35)

• Licensingandcertificationexams

• Nationaltests

• Militaryleave/callup

Office of Multicultural Affairs240 Student Union

405 .744 .5481

oma.okstate.edu

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is a place for students of different cultures, backgrounds and experiences to come together in an effort to learn more about each other and about themselves . OMA takes a holistic approach to empower Oklahoma State University students to think and act in ways that will embrace and promote a more inclusive world . We aim to assist students in achieving academic excellence, developing their personal and professional character and engaging in the campus and greater community . OMA is also the home to several of Oklahoma State’s cultural affinity groups, including the African-American Student Association, Asian-American Student Association, Hispanic Students Association, Native American Student Association, Vietnamese Ameri-can Student Association, Sexual Orientation Diversity Association, National Organization for Women and the Women’s Resource Center Student Alliance . OMA is here to serve all students .

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Stillwater CommunityCentrally located just one hour from both Tulsa and Oklahoma City and just 90 minutes from Wichita, Kan ., Stillwater is easily accessed from Interstate 35, U .S . High-way 412 (Cimarron Turnpike), U .S . Highway 177 and state highways 51 and 33 . Stillwater is the county seat of Payne County and has a population of approximately 45,688, according to the U .S . Census .

Stillwater’s climate can be somewhat unpredictable . Winter temperatures can be cold, with the highs averaging 48 degrees . Summers, on the other hand, can be quite warm . Students can expect to see averages of 95 . It is not unheard of, however, to experience negative wind chills in the winter and temperatures above the 100-degree mark in the middle of the summer months . Students should be prepared for rain, snow, heat and cold .

With a wide range of export industries, Stillwater is home to a diverse mix of industry and businesses . Included within this wide range are research, wire products, food production, computer software and agriculture . With its low crime rate and a cost of living below the U .S . average, Stillwater is consistently ranked among the nation’s top small cities for quality of life .

Dining Options in Stillwater

If dining off-campus is necessary, then the Stillwater community is not lacking in options . From nationally recognized chain restaurants to local favorites, there is sure to be a meal to match every dining taste, budget and need . Everything from burgers and pizza to international food from all over the world can be found .

Stillwater Area Places of Worship

Abounding Word Fellowship 1822 S. Fairgrounds Road | 405-372-1478

Apostolic Church of Stillwater 410 S. Berry Street | 405-624-0888

Baptist Student Center 1015 W. University | 405-372-3030

Bethel United Pentecostal Church 418 E. McElroy | 405-743-0895

Bible Baptist Church E. Virginia and N. Jardot | 405- 372-7444

Bible Missionary Church 416 E. 14th Ave. | 405-372-7371

Calvary Assembly of God Church 2315 E. McElroy | 405-743-4936

Campus Crusade for Christ 411 S. Washington | 405-377-3163

Canterbury Episcopal Center 519 W. University | 405-624-0141

Catholic Community of Stillwater 6th and West streets | 405-372-6886

Chi Alpha Campus Ministry 230 S. Duck | 405-372-6504

Church of Christ 821 N. Duck | 405-372-5449

Church of Christ 2417 E. 6th | 405-743-2603

Church of God 724 W. 8th | 405-372-4413

Church of God in Christ 623 W. 11th | 405-377-5848

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2324 W. 26th | 405-707-7375

Church of the First Born 404 E. 92nd | 405-743-1760

Church of the Harvest 200 S. Sangre | 405-478-7373

Church on the Rock P.O. Box 567 | 405-624-9467

Community of Christ 2124 N. Husband | 405-372-6217

Community of Faith Fellowship 1015 W. University | 405-377-8368

Cornerstone Baptist Church 2615 S. August | 405-743-2228

Countryside Church 2124 S. Western | 405-372-2023

Crosspointe Church 1807 N. Jardot | 405-372-6721

Eagle Heights Baptist Church 2617 N. Jardot | 405-624-3422

East. 6th Church of Christ 2417 E. 6th | 405-743-2603

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Bank Directory

Arvest Bank 524 N. Main | 5215 W. 6th Ave. 405-385-5814

BancFirst 808 S. Main | 505 E. Hall of Fame 405-742-6200

Bank N.A. 1020 N. Boomer, Ste 1 | 800 W 6th 405-624-2265

Bank of Oklahoma 421 N. Main 800-234-6181

Citizens State Bank 4611 W. 6th | 405-533-3737 6th and Jardot | 405-533-3037

Exchange Bank 4301 W. 6th | 405-742-0202

Home National Bank 324 S. Duck | 405-377-7600

IBC Bank 1900 N. Perkins | 405-372-0889

Liberty Federal Savings Bank 232 S. Main | 405-377-0300

MidFirst Bank 111 N. Perkins | 405-377-6023

ONB Bank and Trust Company 623 S. Main | 405-707-8039

Payne County Bank 202 S. Main | Perkins, OK 74059 405.547-2436

RCB Bank 324 S. Duck | 405-377-7600

SpiritBank 417 S. Perkins | 405-377-2754

Stillwater National Bank 608 S. Main | 405-372-2230 Campus Office: Basement | Student Union

University and Community Federal Credit Union Main Office: 311 E. McElroy | 405-743-3328 Campus Office: Basement | Student Union

Emmanuel Baptist Church 1324 S. Main | 405-533-1576

Fellowship Christian Students (FOCUS) 316 N. Husband | 405-624-9902

Fellowship Freewill Baptist 722 W. 26th | 405-372-9248

First Assembly of God 1024 S. Lewis | 405-372-7344

First Baptist Church 701 S. Duncan | 405-372-5212

First Christian Church 411 W. Matthews | 405-372-7722

First Church of Christ Scientist 2214 W. 7th | 405-372-0052

First Church of the Nazarene 1023 E. Will Rogers | 405-372-2433

First Presbyterian Church 524 S. Duncan | 405-372-5580

First United Methodist. Church 400 W. 7th Ave. | 405-372-5854

Gospel Chapel 400 S. Union | 405-377-1264

Grace Church 501 S. Kings | 405-334-2188

Grace Missionary Baptist Church 723 E. 17th | 405-743-2228

Highland Park Free Will Baptist Church 1402 E. 6th | 405-372-6721

Highland Park United Methodist Church 524 N. Stallard | 405-372-8001

Hillcrest Baptist Church 902 N. Washington | 405-372-7330

Hope of Glory 702 S. Duncan | 405-334-110

Hosanna Assembly of God 418 E. McElroy | 405-377-4123

Islamic Society of Stillwater 616 Washington St. | 405-377-5910

Jehovah’s Witnesses 6110 S. Perkins | 405-372-5410

Korean Baptist Church 2015 E. Virginia | 405-624-1610

Lifechurch-TV Stillwater 1917 N. Country Club | 405-624-5433

Lost Creek United Methodist Church 8002 S. Washington | 405-377-0927

Mehan Union Church 8300 E. 68th St. | 405-743-2097

Mosaic Community Church Community Center 9th and Duck | 405-338-8686

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 902 S. Knoblock | 405-372-5100

New Beginnings Alliance 1402 E. 6th | 405-372-8925

New Covenant Fellowship Church 1110 E. McElroy | 405-624-0723

New Life Christian Fellowship 2123 W. 12th | 405-743-2630

North Jardot Church of Christ 401 N. Jardot | 405-624-1844

Oasis Full Gospel Church 702 E. 6th | 405-624-6504

Reformed Presbyterian Stillwater Community Center 9th and Duck | 405-377-1689

River of Life Church 9404 S. Perkins | 405-624-0163

Salem Lutheran Church 101 S. Duck | 405-372-3074

Salvation Army Church 1101 S. Lowry | 405-372-1554

Seventh Day Adventist 3823 W. 19th | 405-372-8849

Solid Rock Church 2917 E. 6th | 405-743-4128

Southern Heights United Methodist Church 2823 S. Husband | 405-372-3280

Southside Baptist 1223 S. Perkins | 405-372-2411

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 516 W. 3rd | 405-372-3357

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 623 S. Hester St. | 405-624-7243

St. James Orthodox Christian Church 1008 S. Main | 405-533-548

St. Johns University Parish 201 N. Knoblock | 405-372-6408

Starlight Ministries 2123 W. 12th | 405-707-7222

Stillwater Bible Church Stillwater Jr. High | 405-564-5794

Sunnybrook Christian Church 421 E. Richmond | 405-377-0923

Unitarian Universalist 320 S. Stallard | 405-372-0620

United Pentecostal Church 5106 N. Washington | 405-624-0888

University Heights Baptist 323 S. Knoblock | 405-372-2744

University Worship Center 301 S. Washington St. | 405-707-0892

Victory Christian Center 3304 N. Perkins | 405-624-9354

WORD Generation Church 122 E. 9th | 405-780-7505

Zion Lutheran Church 504 S. Knoblock | 405-372-3703

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Academic Adviser Faculty or staff member who assists students in selecting courses to fulfill degree requirements and discuss academic goals

BOB (Big Orange Bus) Refers to the busses that run between the Stillwater and the Tulsa campus

Bus, The OSU’s transit buses, commonly referred to as “The Bus” completes circuits around campus as well as the community on a regularly scheduled system throughout the day

Common Tests/Finals Typically used for courses with a large number of sections, they are scheduled at one time in several locations to accommodate the students from all sections of a particular course

Credit Hour The unit of credit earned for course work that typically requires a semester to complete

CWID (Campus Wide ID Number) A student’s unique number to designate them within the OSU system

D2L Desire 2 Learn is the online classroom interface that many professors will use to disseminate information to students (oc.okstate.edu)

Dean Administrator who oversees all aspects of a particular academic college

Department Head Faculty member appointed to coordinate the activities of the faculty and students within a particular department

FAFSA Abbreviation for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Full/Part-Time Status Undergraduate students enrolled in 12 or more semester credit hours during the fall or spring semesters are considered full time . Full-time enrollment for the summer semester is six hours .

GPA (Grade Point Average) Determined by adding total grade points (4-A, 3-B, 2-C, 1-D) and divid-ing by the number of hours attempted (ex 36/12=3 .0)

Lower Division/Upper Division Courses Lower division courses are courses with the first digit 1 or 2 . Upper level courses are all those courses with the first digit 3 or 4 . Graduate-level courses contain a first digit of 5 or above . These definitions affect the tuition charged and the type of prerequisite required for enroll-ing in the course .

Major Field of study where most emphasis will be placed

Minor Field of study where secondary emphasis will be placed

Mortar Board Daily planning calendar compiled for students featuring campus events and activities

Pre-Enrollment Refers to the advising time prior to the student's actual enrollment . Students begin to enroll for the next semester after the mid-point of the current semester . This date is determined by the total number of graduation/retention hours earned, not including the current hours in which they are enrolled .

Pre-Finals Week Week immediately preceding finals week

Prerequisite A course or courses which must be completed as a condition for enrolling in another course . The catalog states prerequisites for specific courses . GPA or number of hours completed may constitute a prerequisite .

Sections Course sections refer to the different classes offered for a single subject or course . Some courses have many sections to allow for flexibility in scheduling .

Syllabus A document including the rules, assignments and policies that govern a particular class . Typically the syllabus is distributed on the first day of class . Students are responsible for all materials included in this document, especially the test and assignment dates and absence policy .

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Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does

not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Title IX

of the Education Amendments and Oklahoma State University policy prohibit discrimination in the provision of services or benefits offered by the University based on gender. Any person (student, faculty or staff) who believes that discriminatory practices have

been engaged in based upon gender may discuss their concerns and file informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with the OSU Title IX Coordinator, Mackenzie Wilfong, J.D., Director of Affirmative Action, 408 Whitehurst, Oklahoma State

University, Stillwater, OK 74078, (405) 744-5371 or (405) 744-5576 (fax). This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Director, New Student Orientation & Enrollment, was printed by Career Tech at a cost of $9,995. 6m/April ’13/#4761.

Stillwater Campus

OSU operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5000

Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5358

Bursar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5993

Campus Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5488

Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5253

Crime Prevention Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5191

Crime Stoppers Tip Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-8477

Colvin Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5510

Cowboy Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5406

Fraternity and Sorority Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5490

Information Technology Help Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-4357

Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-6527

New Student Orientation and Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-3636

OSU Police Department (non-emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-6523

Parking and Transit Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-6525

Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-6876

Residential Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5592

Seretean Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-9355

Scholarships and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-6604

Student Conduct Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5470

Student Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-7116

University Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5237

University Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-5472 After hours, Call OSU Police

University Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-7665

Stillwater Community Numbers

Stillwater Police non-emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-372-4171

Payne County Sheriff’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-744-4522

Payne County District Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-372-4883

Stillwater Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-372-1480

Stillwater Domestic Violence (24-hour hotline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-624-3020

Starting Point II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-377-1517

Reach Out Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-522-9054

Stillwater Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-372-7484

Oklahoma Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-521-2481

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OSU Parent Handbook 2013

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Transcript of OSU Parent Handbook 2013