OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

CATALOG

2003-2004

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This Catalog offers information about the academic programs and support services of theUniversity. This Catalog is as accurate as possible, but the information may not remain currentfor all of the academic year. Circumstances may prompt changes in courses, course content,credit, fees, regulations, semester calendar, curriculum, degrees offered, and other Universitymatters. Such changes authorized by the University apply both to prospective students and tothose previously enrolled, unless the latter are specifically exempted.

For information, write to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, or call (405)744-5000; in Oklahoma, call toll free 1-800-233-5019. Send electronic mail requests tocjd5818@.okstate.edu. Publications concerning a number of topics are also available uponrequest.

OSU information is available via the Internet:Admission: osu.okstate.edu/admissionsCatalog: home.okstate.edu/homepages.nsf/toc/Registrar.htmlSchedule: home.okstate.edu/homepages.nsf/toc/scsinfo.html

The summer and fall class schedule books are usually available in February, and the springclass schedule book in October, and may be obtained via the Internet.

An application packet and viewbook, with information for prospective students on admis-sion, residence halls, financial aid, scholarship, and the Honors Program, is available from theOffice of High School and College Relations.

The OSU Catalog may be obtained by new students, free of charge from their student aca-demic services offices, at the beginning of their first semester at OSU. Other persons may pur-chase the Catalog through the Student Union Bookstore or through the mail. Reference copiesare also available in many administrative offices and libraries, and Oklahoma high schools,junior and community colleges.

To purchase a copy of the OSU Catalog through the mail, send a check or money order for$7.25 for Library (Media) rate or $10.75 for First Class (Priority) rate, payable to Oklahoma StateUniversity, to University Mailing Services, Attn: Catalog Requests, 109 Printing Building, Okla-homa State University, Stillwater, OK 74078.

In addition to these publications, many of OSU's colleges, schools and departments haveprinted material concerning their programs. Contact the individual departments for specificinformation.

Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (HigherEducation Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regula-tions, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handi-cap, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision in-cludes, but is not limited to, admission, employment, financial aid and educational services.

Photographs are courtesy of Centennial Histories, Special Collections, The Daily O'Collegian,and various OSU students, offices, colleges and alumni.

This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Office of theRegistrar, was printed by Von Hoffmann Corporation at a cost of $12,236 for 14,000 copies.

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State Regents for Higher EducationMARLIN "IKE" GLASS JR., Chair, NewkirkJAMES D. "JIMMY" HARREL, Vice Chair, LeedeyJOSEPH E. "JOE" CAPPY, Secretary, TulsaCHERYL P. HUNTER, Assistant Secretary, EdmondBILL W. BURGESS JR., Member, LawtonJOHN MASSEY, Member, DurantJOE L. MAYER, Member, GuymonCARL R. RENFRO, Member, Ponca CityDR. RONALD H. WHITE, Member, Oklahoma CityPAUL RISSER, Chancellor, Oklahoma City

Board of Regents for Oklahoma State UniversityDR. CLAUD D. EVANS, Chair, OkemahJAY L. HELM, Vice Chair, TulsaDOUGLAS E. BURNS, Member, NormanJOE D. HALL, Member, Elk CityV. BURNS HARGIS, Member, Oklahoma CityFRED C. HARLAN, Member, OkmulgeeEDWARD F. KELLER, Member, TulsaTERRY L. PEACH, Member, MoorelandLOU WATKINS, Member, StillwaterW. DOUGLAS WILSON, Executive Secretary, Oklahoma City

University AdministrationSelected administrators directly responsible for academic and service programs for students.

DAVID J. SCHMIDLY, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Oklahoma State University System, andPresident of OSU

MARLENE STRATHE, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice PresidentJERRY D. CARROLL, Ed.D., Provost and President of OSU-Oklahoma CityROBERT E. KLABENES, Ph.D., Provost and President of OSU-OkmulgeeGARY L. TRENNEPOHL, Ph.D., President of OSU-TulsaDAVID C. BOSSERMAN, Ph.D., VIce President for Administration and FinanceMICHAEL HEINTZE, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management and MarketingJOHN J. FERNANDES, D.O., Vice President for Health Affairs (Tulsa) and Dean of the College of

Osteopathic MedicineGARY WIGGINS, Ph.D., Vice President for Information Technology and Distance LearningJOSEPH W. ALEXANDER, D.V.M., M.S., Interim Vice President for Research and External RelationsLEE E. BIRD, Ph.D., Vice President for Student AffairsTHOMAS C. COLLINS, Ph.D., President, Education and Research FoundationRON G. AREA, Ed.D., President, OSU FoundationSAMUEL E. CURL, Ph.D, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and

Natural Resources; Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station; andDirector of the Cooperative Extension Service

JOHN M. DOBSON, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and SciencesJAMES R. LUMPKIN, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business AdministrationANN C. CANDLER LOTVEN, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Education and Director of Professional

EducationKARL N. REID, Sc.D., P.E., Dean of the College of Engineering, Architecture

and TechnologyTIMOTHY J. PETTIBONE, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate CollegePATRICIA K. KNAUB, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Human Environmental SciencesMICHAEL D. LORENZ, D.V.M., Interim Dean of the College of Veterinary MedicineJAMES G. HROMAS, Ph.D., Dean of University Extension, Economic and International DevelopmentEDWARD R. JOHNSON, Ph.D., Dean of LibrariesGORDON L. REESE, B.S., Director of AdmissionsROBERT E. DIXON, JR., M.Ed., BursarLARRY F. KRUSE, Ed.D., Director of High School and College RelationsROBERT L. SPURRIER, JR., Ph.D., Director of The Honors CollegeROBERT E. GRAALMAN, Ph.D., Director of Scholar Development and RecognitionCHARLES W. BRUCE, Ph.D., Director of Scholarships and Financial AidJOAN M. PAYNE, M.S., Interim University Registrar

4 The University

Oklahoma State University 5

Contents6 Calendar

8 Research

11 Entering the University

17 Enrollment and Records

20 Costs

25 Scholarships and Financial Aid

28 Student Services

30 Special Programs, Services and Facilities

38 Campus Life

41 OSU-Oklahoma City

43 OSU-Okmulgee

43 OSU-Tulsa

49 University Academic Regulations

58 Degree Programs Offered

59 College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

70 College of Arts and Sciences

98 College of Business Administration

109 College of Education

123 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

142 College of Human Environmental Sciences

149 College of Osteopathic Medicine

152 College of Veterinary Medicine

155 Faculty

162 The Graduate College

186 Graduate Faculty

210 Course Listings

344 Index

6 The University

May 7, FridayClass work ends

May 8, SaturdayCommencement

May 11, TuesdayGrades due from faculty

Summer 2004,Regular 8-Week SummerSessionMay 31, Monday

University holiday

June 3,4, Thursday, FridayEnrollment

June 4, FridayLast day to cancel enrollment

June 7, MondayClass work begins

June 9, WednesdayLast day to add (nonrestrictive)

June 9, WednesdayLast day to drop a course with nograde and no fees charged for course

June 9, WednesdayLast day for 100% refund onwithdrawal

June 11, FridayLast day to enroll

June 11, FridayLast day to add (restrictive)

June 11, FridayLast day to file a diploma application

June 11, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W") and 50% fees refunded for course

June 11, FridayLast day for 50% fees refunded onwithdrawal (withdrawal noted on tran-script)

July 5, MondayUniversity holiday

July 16, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W")

July 16, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith automatic "W"

July 23, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith assigned "W" or "F"

July 30, FridayClass work ends

August 3, TuesdayGrades due from faculty

Short summer sessions are usually heldfor three weeks, May 17-June 4,for four weeks, June 7-July 2for four weeks, July 6-July 30.

Proportionate dates for fee refunds, drop-ping, and withdrawing apply to blockand short courses.

December 24-January 1, Wednesdaythrough ThursdayUniversity holidays

Winter IntersessionDecember 1-5, Monday-Friday

Enrollment

December 15, MondayIntersession begins

December 26, FridayIntersession ends

Second Semester 2003-2004, Spring 2004January 5-9, Monday-Friday

Enrollment

January 9, FridayLast day to cancel enrollment

January 12, MondayClass work begins

January 19, MondayStudent holiday

January 20, TuesdayLast day to add (nonrestrictive)

January 20, TuesdayLast day to drop a course with nograde and no fees charged for course

January 20, TuesdayLast day for 100% refund onwithdrawal

January 23, FridayLast day to enroll

January 23, FridayLast day to add (restrictive)

January 23, FridayLast day to file a diploma application

January 23, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W") and 50% fees refunded for course

January 23, FridayLast day for 50% fees refunded onwithdrawal (withdrawal noted on tran-script)

March 13, SaturdayStudents' Spring break begins

March 22, MondayClass work resumes

March 23, TuesdayEnrollment for Summer and Fall begins

April 9, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W")

April 9, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith automatic "W"

April 23, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith assigned "W" or "F"

April 26-30, Monday-FridayPre-finals week

May 3-7, Monday-FridayFinal examinations

University CalendarFirst Semester 2003-2004,Fall 2003August 11-15, Monday-Friday

Enrollment

August 15, FridayLast day to cancel enrollment

August 18, MondayClass work begins

August 25, MondayLast day to add (nonrestrictive)

August 25, MondayLast day to drop a course with nograde and no fees charged for course

August 25, MondayLast day for 100% refund onwithdrawal

August 29, FridayLast day to enroll

August 29, FridayLast day to add (restrictive)

August 29, FridayLast day to file a diploma application

August 29, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W") and 50% fees refunded for course

August 29, FridayLast day for 50% fees refunded onwithdrawal (withdrawal noted on tran-script)

September 1, MondayUniversity holiday

September 29, 30, Monday, TuesdayStudents' Fall break

October 1, Wednesday"Monday" classes will meet

October 28, TuesdayEnrollment for Spring begins

November 7, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W")

November 7, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith automatic "W"

November 26, WednesdayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith assigned "W" or "F"

November 27, ThursdayUniversity holiday begins

December 1, MondayClass work resumes

December 1-5, Monday-FridayPre-finals week

December 8-12, Monday-FridayFinal examinations

December 12, FridayClass work ends

December 16, TuesdayGrades due from faculty

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May 6, FridayClass work ends

May 7, SaturdayCommencement

May 10, TuesdayGrades due from faculty

Summer 2005Regular 8-Week SummerSessionMay 30, Monday

University holiday

June 2,3, Thursday, FridayEnrollment

June 3, FridayLast day to cancel enrollment

June 6, MondayClass work begins

June 8, WednesdayLast day to add (nonrestrictive)

June 8, WednesdayLast day to drop a course with nograde and no fees charged for course

June 8, WednesdayLast day for 100% refund onwithdrawal

June 10, FridayLast day to enroll

June 10, FridayLast day to add (restrictive)

June 10, FridayLast day to file a diploma application

June 10, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W") and 50% fees refunded for course

June 10, FridayLast day for 50% fees refunded onwithdrawal (withdrawal noted on tran-script)

July 4, MondayUniversity holiday

July 15, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W")

July 15, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith automatic "W"

July 22, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith assigned "W" or "F"

July 29, FridayClass work ends

August 2, TuesdayGrades due from faculty

Short summer sessions are usually heldfor three weeks, May 16-June 3for four weeks, June 6-July 1for four weeks, July 5-29

Proportionate dates for fee refunds, drop-ping, and withdrawing apply to blockand short courses.

Winter IntersessionDecember 6-10, Monday-Friday

Enrollment

December 20, MondayIntersession begins

December 31, FridayIntersession ends

Second Semester2004-2005, Spring 2005January 3-7, Monday-Friday

Enrollment

January 7, FridayLast day to cancel enrollment

January 10, MondayClass work begins

January 17, MondayStudent holiday

January 18, TuesdayLast day to add (nonrestrictive)

January 18, TuesdayLast day to drop a course with nograde and no fees charged for course

January 18, TuesdayLast day for 100% refund onwithdrawal

January 21, FridayLast day to enroll

January 21, FridayLast day to add (restrictive)

January 21, FridayLast day to file a diploma application

January 21, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W") and 50% fees refunded for course

January 21, FridayLast day for 50% fees refunded onwithdrawal (withdrawal noted on tran-script)

March 12, SaturdayStudents' Spring break begins

March 21, MondayClass work resumes

March 22, TuesdayEnrollment for Summer and Fall begins

April 8, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W")

April 8, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith automatic "W"

April 22, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith assigned "W" or "F"

April 25-29, Monday-FridayPre-finals week

May 2-6, Monday-FridayFinal examinations

First Semester 2004-2005,Fall 2004August 16-20, Monday-Friday

Enrollment

August 20, FridayLast day to cancel enrollment

August 23, MondayClass work begins

August 30, MondayLast day to add (nonrestrictive)

August 30, MondayLast day to drop a course with nograde and no fees charged for course

August 30, MondayLast day for 100% refund onwithdrawal

September 3, FridayLast day to enroll

September 3, FridayLast day to add (restrictive)

September 3, FridayLast day to file a diploma application

September 3, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W") and 50% fees refunded for course

September 3, FridayLast day for 50% fees refunded onwithdrawal (withdrawal noted on tran-script)

September 6, MondayUniversity holiday

October 11,12, Monday, TuesdayStudents' Fall break (tentative)

October 13, Wednesday"Monday" classes will meet

November 2, TuesdayEnrollment for Spring begins

November 12, FridayLast day to drop a course (grade of"W")

November 12, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith automatic "W"

November 25, ThursdayUniversity holiday begins

November 29, MondayClass work resumes

December 3, FridayLast day to withdraw from all courseswith assigned "W" or "F"

December 6-10, Monday-FridayPre-finals week

December 13-17, Monday-FridayFinal examinations

December 17, FridayClass work ends

December 21, TuesdayGrades due from faculty

December 23-31, Thursday throughFridayUniversity holidays

8 The University

The UniversityOklahoma State University was

founded on December 25, 1890, asOklahoma Agricultural and MechanicalCollege, just twenty months after the LandRun of 1889. When the first students as-sembled for class on December 14, 1891,no buildings, books or curriculum existed.

In 1894, two and one-half years afterclasses began in local churches, 144students moved into the first academicbuilding, later known as Old Central, onthe southeast corner of campus. In 1896,Oklahoma A&M held its first commence-ment with six male graduates.

On July 1, 1957, Oklahoma A&M Col-lege became Oklahoma State University.Technical branches were established inOkmulgee in 1946 and in Oklahoma Cityin 1961. (In 1990 their names werechanged to OSU-Okmulgee and OSU-Oklahoma City.) OSU-Tulsa was formedfrom a consortium of universities that wereoriginally established in 1982. In July of1988, the Oklahoma College of Osteo-pathic Medicine and Surgery (in Tulsa)became the College of Osteopathic Medi-cine of OSU. In 2001, it became part of theOSU Center for Health Sciences.

OSU is located in Stillwater, a north-central Oklahoma community with apopulation of more than 38,000. Stillwateris approximately 60 miles from the Tulsaand Oklahoma City metropolitan areasand is readily accessible from other majorpopulation centers by interstate highwayand air.

This coeducational University has anenrollment of approximately 30,000 stu-dents on four campuses. It offersbachelor's, master's and doctor's de-grees in a large number of fields, as wellas the professional Doctor of OsteopathicMedicine and Doctor of Veterinary Medi-cine degrees. Specialist in Educationdegrees are also offered in selectedfields.

Although OSU is a large, comprehen-sive university, its size does not minimizethe personal attention given to each stu-dent. The individual is more than just anumber at this university. OSU encour-ages all students, when they first enroll, toidentify the college in which they wish tomajor. Once the student has identified hisor her major department, he or she be-comes a very important individual to thefaculty and advisers of that department.Because the average number of studentsmajoring in any one department is less

than 150, the student can count onpersonal attention in a friendly environ-ment.

The size of the University has manydistinct advantages. It has 2 millionvolumes in the library, modern researchlaboratories and equipment, excellentphysical education, recreation andstudent union facilities, nationally-recog-nized residence halls programs, out-standing cultural events, and 36 nation-ally-affiliated fraternities and sororities,that provide a stimulating educationaland social environment.

The MissionOklahoma State University, a modern

comprehensive land grant university,serves the state, national and interna-tional communities by providing its stu-dents with exceptional academic experi-ences and by conducting scholarlyresearch and other creative activitiesthat advance fundamental knowledge.New knowledge is disseminated to thepeople of Oklahoma and throughout theworld.

ResearchResearch is one of the three parts of

OSU's land-grant mission. It is essentialto the fulfillment of the other parts, in-struction and extension, since researchresults become a part of what is taughtby faculty, both in the classroom andthrough outreach. Research findings notonly improve the lives of individuals andsociety through new understandings,products, processes and medicines, butthey become the engine for economicdevelopment.

One area of research focus that hasbecome more prominent recently ishomeland security. Long before thetragic events of September 11, 2001,OSU researchers were engaged insensor-related research to help ensurethe safety of food, environment, and offirst responders. OSU was already inposition to be a part of the overall re-search effort to enhance the safety andwelfare of the nation. The 2002 Okla-homa Legislature passed legislation thatwill bring $19 million to OSU over thenext four years for research in this area.These funds will be used to renovatelaboratories and to purchase equipment

to augment the existing capabilities ofOSU researchers in homeland security.

The Office of Vice President for Re-search and External Relations (http://www.vpr.okstate.edu) administers re-search at OSU, encompassing researchin all colleges within the University, in-cluding the Center for Health Sciences atTulsa. This office is responsible for anumber of units and activities, as follows:

The OSU Education and ResearchFoundation (http://www.okstate.edu/oavpc/erf/erfhome.htm) manages large-scale and classified research contractsand grants, as it holds the security clear-ance for the University's classified re-search. It is the contracting unit of theUniversity that participates in the Okla-homa Technology and Research Park.

The Oklahoma Technology and Re-search Park is a partnership of OSU,Meridian Technology Center, and theCity of Stillwater. Covering 160 acres in acampus setting, it is designed to facilitatecollaboration between tenants. It pro-vides custom facilities for technology-based or knowledge driven firms in allstages of development. The Park's firsttenant is already expanding its facilities,and construction of two additional build-ings will begin soon, with occupancyexpected in early 2004.

The Office of Intellectual PropertyManagement (http://www.vpr.okstate.edu/intproperty) fosters the creation of inno-vative technologies and manages thetechnologies and other intellectual prop-erty for the benefit of the University andthe public. Personnel work with faculty,staff, and students to protect OSU's intel-lectual property and license it to com-mercial firms.

The Office of University ResearchCompliance (http://www.vpr.okstate.edu/intproperty) ensures compliance withfederal, state and University regulationsthat set forth requirements for the respon-sible conduct of research. Workingthrough committees, it oversees re-search involving human subjects, animalmodels, radiological materials, certainhazardous agents, and recombinantDNA.

The Office of University Research Ser-vices (http://www.osu-ours.okstate.edu)provides support to researchers (throughinformation about funding opportunities,Community of Science, and trainingseminars), publishes a research maga-

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zine highlighting research at OSU, andprovides guidance for compliance withfederal export control regulations thatgovern the conduct of research andexport of specific technologies that mayhave an impact on national security andtrade.

The Environmental Institute (http://environ.okstate.edu) promotes and coor-dinates interdisciplinary research andeducation related to the environment. Itadministers the activities of the UniversityCenter for Water Research, the Univer-sity Center for Energy Research, and theEnvironmental Sciences graduate pro-gram. Both the water and energy re-search centers encourage interdiscipli-nary research through grant programsand fellowships.

The OSU Center for Health Sciences(http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu),located in Tulsa, includes three compre-hensive programs, both professional andgraduate. The College of OsteopathicMedicine enrolls approximately 500medical students and residents in pri-mary and specialty-care medical pro-grams. Two multidisciplinary graduateprograms, biomedical sciences andforensic sciences, include about 40graduate students. A neurosciencescenter is emerging, crossing four disci-plines and involving six faculty members.Research Centers. OSU has multipleresearch centers and facilities through-out the state. For detailed information,consult the Internet (http://www.osu-ours.okstate.edu/researchcenters).

University Research Council. Thepurpose of the Council is to assureproper consideration of researchprojects that are multidisciplinary innature and to provide a mechanism fordiscussion of administrative problemsand policies. It serves as an advisorygroup on all research matters for thepresident of the University. The Councilis composed of the vice president forresearch and external relations, associ-ate deans for research of the colleges,and others responsible for the adminis-tration of research at OSU.

Athletics Program MissionOklahoma State University is commit-

ted to providing regionally and nationallycompetitive athletics programs as anintegral part of the overall educationalmission of the University. Sponsoredprograms shall be in compliance with thehighest recognized standards of theinstitution and the athletic governingbodies. Intercollegiate athletics will oper-ate in harmony with the University'sstated mission and be committed to theintellectual, cultural, physical and socialdevelopment of the student-athletes as

individuals. Opportunities for student-athletes shall be provided without dis-crimination.

Student ProfileOSU has a diverse student body. Stu-

dents come not only from Oklahoma, butfrom across the nation and world. OfOSU's 30,493 students, approximately20,740 are on the Stillwater campus,(including 1843 students at OSU-Tulsa),2,445 at Okmulgee and 4,899 at Okla-homa City, and 566 students at the Col-lege of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa.Eighty-seven percent of the undergradu-ate enrollment is from Oklahoma; 9 per-cent from other states; and four percentfrom more than 115 foreign countries. Ofthe undergraduate population, 51 per-cent are men and 49 percent arewomen. Minorities make up 19 percent ofthe undergraduate student body. Thegraduation rate of full-time, degree-seek-ing undergraduate students is 50 per-cent.

The graduate student enrollment totals4,657. Of these students, approximately839 enroll through OSU-Tulsa. Fifty-eightpercent are from Oklahoma; 14 percentfrom other states; and 28 percent fromforeign countries. Of the graduate popu-lation, 56 percent are men and 44 per-cent are women. Minorities make up 40percent of the graduate student body.

An annual report regarding genderequity in OSU's athletic programs isavailable upon request from the AthleticDepartment.

FacilitiesThe OSU campus is one of excep-

tional beauty, with modified Georgianstyle architecture in many of the build-ings. The main campus encompasses840 acres and more than 200 permanentbuildings. These facilities include theEdmon Low Library, ranked first in thestate of Oklahoma and one of the largestlibraries in the entire Southwest. Otherfacilities include a large Student Union,the Noble Research Center, the BartlettCenter for the Studio Arts and theSeretean Center for the Performing Arts.

In 1995, Willard Hall was completelyrenovated and rededicated as the newhome for the College of Education.Willard Hall was a 1939 vintage women'sdormitory that now celebrates the pastand creates a vision for the future. For itsefforts in the Willard Hall project, Okla-homa State University received an archi-tectural award for this historic preserva-tion of the building.

In 1996, the University dedicated theOklahoma Food and Agricultural Prod-ucts Research and Technology Center.This vital facility undergirds the essentialmission of the College of AgriculturalSciences and Natural Resources byallowing faculty and students the oppor-tunity to investigate the ways and meansof adding value to Oklahoma's raw food-stuffs.

In 1997, the University opened its $31million Advanced Technology ResearchCenter within the College of Engineering,Architecture and Technology. Thismultidisciplinary building will furtherenhance the University's role of being afront runner in basic engineering andrelated research in a variety of fields thatare relevant to Oklahoma, the UnitedStates and the world.

In 1998, the University welcomed thecomplete renovation of the ClassroomBuilding. This building is the principalundergraduate classroom facility for theUniversity. The Classroom Building re-modeling effort gives students an up-dated facility with state-of-the-art teach-ing systems.

In 1999, construction was completedto add space within the Student Union toincorporate a new area for the Center forServices to Students. This new spacehouses the offices of Admissions, Bursar,Financial Aid, High School and CollegeRelations, Registrar and University Aca-demic Services in one convenient loca-tion for a combined effort to better assiststudents.

In 2000, construction was completedon the new housing for students with thecompletion of the first of three phases ofapartments and suites style accommoda-tions. Fall 2001 saw the completion ofPhase II, including family housing, apart-ments and suites.

In 2001, construction was completedon the newly remodeled Gallagher-IbaAthletic Center that seats approximately13,000 people for athletic, academic andentertainment activities.

Begun in 2002, the Colvin RecreationCenter is undergoing a complete renova-tion, scheduled to be finished in Winter2003. Phase III student housing will beready for student occupancy in Fall2003. An aggressive plan to upgradeLewis Stadium is being formulated at thistime. The completion of the work will bestaged over several years beginning Fall2004. Begun in 2002, a four-year, $19million laboratory renovation programwill position the University as a leader insensor technology research.

OSU is emerging as a leader in net-work computing resources. The Univer-sity has applied the student technologyfee in concert with other University

10 The University

In the College of Education, the avia-tion programs are accredited by theFederal Aviation Administration. OSUwas the first university in Oklahoma witha program that received this designation.The counseling psychology program andthe school psychology program are bothaccredited by the American Psychologi-cal Association. The leisure studiesprogram is accredited by the NationalRecreation and Park Association and theAmerican Association for Leisure andRecreation, with accredited options inleisure service management and thera-peutic recreation. Athletic training isaccredited by The Commission of Ac-crediting Allied Health Programs(CAAHEP). All professional educationprograms are accredited by the NationalCouncil for Accreditation of TeacherEducation, the Oklahoma State Board ofEducation and the North Central Asso-ciation of Colleges and Schools. Techni-cal and industrial education is accred-ited by the Oklahoma State Departmentof Vocational-Technical Education.

In the College of Engineering, Archi-tecture and Technology, bachelor'sdegree programs are accredited bynationally recognized accreditationorganizations. Programs in aerospaceengineering, architectural engineering,biosystems engineering, chemical engi-neering, civil engineering, electricalengineering, industrial engineering andmanagement, and mechanical engineer-ing are accredited by the EngineeringAccreditation Commission (EAC) of theAccreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology, Inc. (ABET), 111 MarketPlace, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, phone (410) 347-7700, emailaccreditation@abet.org. Programs inconstruction management technology,electrical engineering technology, fireprotection and safety technology, andmechanical engineering technology areaccredited by the Technology Accredita-tion Commission (TAC) of the Accredita-tion Board for Engineering and Technol-ogy, Inc. (ABET) (address above). Theprogram in architecture is accredited bythe National Architectural AccreditingBoard (NAAB), Accreditation Director,National Architectural Accrediting Board,1735 New York Ave. NW, WashingtonD.C. 20066, phone (202) 783-2007.

Programs culminating in a B.S. in theCollege of Human Environmental Sci-ences are accredited by specializedagencies. The Foundation for InteriorDesign Education Research (FIDER) hasaccredited the undergraduate interiordesign program. The pre-production andthe production management apparelcurricula has received approval from theAmerican Apparel and Footwear Asso-ciation (AAFA), one of 12 four-year pro-grams in North America. The Child

resources to create a second-to-nonenetworking system on campus that in-cludes new computer laboratories, highspeed inter-laboratory connectivity, anda virtually seamless interface to the ex-ploding Internet community. It is OSU'sbelief that the "virtual laboratory" madepossible by the nearly boundless domainof the Internet will be the research ve-hicle for the future researcher.

The Lake Carl Blackwell area, locatedeight miles west of Stillwater, is alsoowned by OSU. The area includes ap-proximately 21,655 acres, including the3,000-acre Lake Carl Blackwell thatprovides the water supply for OSU andthe Stillwater community. It is also usedfor research activities, in addition tobeing a popular regional recreationalarea.

Additional properties include 1,900acres in farm land and facilities in PayneCounty, as well as 2,900 acres and vari-ous structures devoted to research sta-tions around the state.

General EducationOklahoma State University is commit-

ted to producing graduates who have adepth of knowledge in their major fieldsof study and a breadth of general knowl-edge to address issues in a complexsociety. OSU graduates have a masteryof a specific subject matter and solid,diversified general education. With acommitment to breadth in general edu-cation, the following philosophy wasadopted in 2001:

General Education at Oklahoma StateUniversity provides students generalknowledge, skills and attitudes condu-cive to lifelong learning in a complexsociety. The breadth of general educa-tion requirements stimulates intellectualcuriosity, original thought and expres-sion, the capacity for critical analysis andproblem solving, and the ability to makeconscious value judgements consistentwith personal needs and the public inter-est. General education assists graduatesto function in and appreciate the humanand natural environment.

AccreditationOklahoma State University is accred-

ited by the Higher Learning CommissionNCA (A Commission of the North CentralAssociation (NCA) of Colleges andSchools, and programs within the col-leges are also accredited. (The NCAmay be reached at 30 N. LaSalle Street,Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, phone(800) 621-7440. The Internet address iswww.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.)

In the College of Agricultural Sciencesand Natural Resources, the forestryprogram is accredited by the Society ofAmerican Foresters. The landscapearchitecture program (Bachelor of Land-scape Architecture) is accredited by theAmerican Society of Landscape Archi-tects. The landscape contracting pro-gram is certified by the Association ofLandscape Contractors of America. Inaddition, the College's teacher educa-tion program in agricultural education isaccredited by the Oklahoma State De-partment of Education, and the Okla-homa State Department of Vocational-Technical Education.

In the College of Arts and Sciences,the chemistry program is accredited bythe American Chemical Society; theprogram in communication sciences anddisorders is accredited by the AmericanSpeech-Language-Hearing Association;the School of Journalism and Broadcast-ing as well as the programs in advertis-ing, broadcast journalism, news editorial,and public relations are accredited bythe Accrediting Council on Education inJournalism and Mass Communications;the medical technology program is ac-credited by the National AccreditingAgency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences;the music department is accredited bythe National Association of Schools ofMusic; the program in clinical psychol-ogy is accredited by the American Psy-chological Association; and the theaterprogram accredited by the NationalAssociation of Schools of Theater.

All programs in the College of Busi-ness Administration are fully accreditedby AACSB International - The Associa-tion to Advance Collegiate Schools ofBusiness. The School of Accountingenjoys separate accreditation by thisbody.

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To adequately meet the needs ofprotected groups, such as the qualifieddisabled, self-identification of employeesis encouraged so those eligible can beafforded every opportunity to take advan-tage of the services offered. All informa-tion is protected by privacy laws andused only for affirmative action purposes.

Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA)Compliance ProgramMike Shuttic, Director

Considerable progress has beenmade to enhance ADA access to OSUprograms, services, facilities andgrounds. Students with disabilities areencouraged to help with such effortsthrough the ADA Advisory Council forIndividuals with Disabilities. In addition,students may exercise certain ADA ap-peal "rights" if dissatisfied with studentservices or accommodations. OSU iscommitted to improving the full and non-discriminatory participation in all aspectsof campus life for individuals with disabil-ities. For more information, contact theOffice of ADA Compliance, 316 StudentUnion.

Entering theUniversity—AdmissionsGordon L. Reese, DirectorPaulette Cundiff, Coordinator,

Admissions OperationsLinda Owens, Coordinator,

Admissions ProgramsKaren Huff, Coordinator, International

AdmissionsKaren R. Mott, Coordinator, Transfer

Credit EvaluationsLori Beth McDonald, Computer

Support Specialist

ApplicationProcedure

When to ApplyIt is advisable to apply for admission

several months in advance of the firstsemester in which enrollment is desired.Applications for admission are

automotive service technology and auto-motive collision repair technology arenationally certified by the National Auto-motive Technicians Education Founda-tion, Inc. (NATEF). The dietetic technol-ogy program is accredited by the Ameri-can Dietetic Association (The NCA maybe reached at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite2400, Chicago, IL 60601, phone (800)621-7440. The internet address iswww.hcahigherlearningcommission.org.).

Programs at OSU-Tulsa are fully ac-credited by the North Central Associationof Colleges and Schools (NCA). In addi-tion, individual programs in various col-leges and schools are accredited orcertified by their respective agencies.Programs on the Tulsa campus carry thesame accreditation as programs on theStillwater campus. Refer to individualcolleges for the specific agencies.

Refer to the appropriate college sec-tions in the Catalog for further informationon accreditation of specific programs.

Affirmative ActionProgramCarolyn Hernandez, Director

It is the policy of OSU to be an equalopportunity University in all phases ofoperations, toward the end of attainingthe University's basic mission and goals.OSU is committed to providing equalemployment and educational opportunityon the basis of merit and without regardto race, ethnicity, color, age, religion,sex, national origin, disability, status as aveteran of the Vietnam Era, or veteranwith a disability. All students are providedequal educational opportunity in allphases of the academic program and inall phases of the student life programs.

In support of these principles, OSUalso has a policy prohibiting sexualharassment of students, staff and faculty.The University subscribes to the prin-ciple of the dignity of all persons andtheir labors. In support of this principle,sexual harassment is condemned in therecruitment, appointment and advance-ment of employees and in the evaluationof students' academic performance. OSUis committed to promoting equal opportu-nity in employment and education for allpersons within its constituency in anenvironment free from sexual harass-ment.

Respect of each member of the cam-pus community is vital to the individualand the community as a whole. OSU'sAffirmative Action Program reflects theUniversity's commitment to equal oppor-tunity and complies with the legal re-quirements of federal and state civilrights laws.

Development Laboratory is licensed bythe state of Oklahoma Department ofHuman Services (DHS) and has receiveda Three Star Differential Quality Certifica-tion from DHS. The Child DevelopmentLab is also accredited by the accreditingbranch of the National Association forthe Education of Young Children(NAEYC). Program approval has beengranted to the early childhood educationprogram by the Oklahoma State Board ofEducation. The marriage and familytherapy program is accredited by theCommission on Accreditation for Mar-riage and Family Therapy Education(COAMFTE) of the American Associationfor Marriage and Family Therapy. TheDidactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) andthe dietetic internship program at OSUare both accredited by the Commissionon Accreditation for Dietetics Education(CADE), The American Dietetic Associa-tion, 216 West Jackson Boulevard, Chi-cago IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040,ext. 5400. The School of Hotel and Res-taurant Administration is accredited bythe Accreditation Commission for Pro-grams in Hospitality Administration(ACPHA).

The College of Veterinary Medicine isfully accredited by the American Veteri-nary Medical Association. The OklahomaAnimal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory isaccredited by the American Associationof Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians,and the Boren Veterinary Medical Teach-ing Hospital is accredited by the Ameri-can Animal Hospital Association.

Programs at OSU's branch campuseshave also received accreditation fromnational agencies.

The OSU College of OsteopathicMedicine is accredited by the Bureau ofProfessional Education of the AmericanOsteopathic Association.

OSU-Oklahoma City is accredited bythe Commission on Institutions of HigherEducation of the North Central Associa-tion of Colleges and Schools. In addition,other programs are accredited or certi-fied by the following institutions: Okla-homa Drug and Alcohol ProfessionalCounselors Association, National Asso-ciation for the Education of Young Chil-dren, Rehabilitative Services for Deafand Hearing Impaired, State Health De-partment for Emergency Medical Techni-cians, Council on Law EnforcementEducation and Training, National Leaguefor Nursing Accreditation Commission,61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY10006, (212) 363-5555, Oklahoma Boardof Nursing, American Veterinary MedicalAssociation.

OSU-Okmulgee is accredited by theHigher Learning Commission of theNorth Central Association of Collegesand Schools. In addition, programs in

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Lab science additional 1Mathematics additional 1

In addition to the requirements listedabove, students who have earned anyhours of college-level credit must alsomeet university retention standards to beadmitted in good standing (see "Reten-tion Standards" in "Transfer Admission").

English Proficiency Requirement. Allnew applicants for undergraduate studyfor whom English is a second languageare required to present a minimum pa-per-based score of 500 or a minimumcomputer-based score of 173 on the Testof English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL).

Special FreshmanAdmission ProgramsAlternative Admission. Students whosehigh school achievement is below thestandards specified in the performancerequirements and/or who are deficient inno more than one curricular requirement,may be eligible for admission under theAlternative Admission Program. Space islimited and only those applicants show-ing the best promise of academic suc-cess, consistent with OSU's enrollmentgoals and objectives, will be admitted.Priority will be given to those who applyby January 15, 2003.

Adult Admission. Adults 21 years of ageor older or individuals on active militaryduty may be admitted, after careful con-sideration is given in determining theprobability of academic success of thestudent. It is the opinion of OklahomaState University that factors such asmaturity of the individual, job skills andlife experiences, motivation, ability tobenefit, and access to educational pro-grams should be considered in additionto past academic achievement in deter-mining probability of academic success.Opportunity Admission Program. Stu-dents who have not graduated from highschool but whose composite score onthe ACT, or combined verbal and math-ematics scores on the SAT places themat the 99th percentile, may apply for fulladmission. Admissibility will depend ontest scores, evaluation of maturity level,and whether the experience will be in thebest interest of the student, both intellec-tually and socially.

Home Study or Unaccredited HighSchools. An individual who is a graduateof a private, parochial, or other nonpublichigh school which is not accredited by arecognized accrediting agency is eli-gible for admission to the University if:

1.The student has graduated from highschool or a home study program, and

2.The student has attained an ACT com-

processed on a "rolling basis." Admissiondecisions are usually made and appli-cants notified within a week or two ofreceipt of all necessary admission docu-ments.

How to ApplyOSU requires a non-refundable appli-

cation fee of $25 for all applicants. Thefee must accompany a student's Appli-cation for Admission.Freshmen. All applicants seeking admis-sion must complete and submit an Appli-cation for Admission. A student shouldrequest that his or her high school coun-selor send to the Office of Admissions acurrent official high school transcript thatcontains class rank and grade-pointaverage (6th, 7th, or 8th semester). Inaddition, at the time of application arequest should be made to have theresults of the ACT or SAT sent to theOffice of Admissions, unless such arequest was made at the time of testing.Transfers. Students who have enrolledin one or more colleges prior to applyingto OSU must complete and submit anApplication for Admission, and requestthat the registrar at each college send anofficial transcript of all work attempted tothe Office of Admissions. Students whohave earned 23 or fewer hours of col-lege-level credit should also follow theprocedure outlined above for first-timefreshmen.Readmission. A student who has at-tended OSU, but was not enrolled duringthe immediate past semester (except thesummer session) must file an updatedApplication for Admission. A student whohas enrolled in another college or uni-versity since last attending OSU, mustsubmit a transcript from each school.Admission status will be determined afteran evaluation of all previous work hasbeen made.

Residential LifeAll freshmen are required to live on

campus their first year. For exceptions,see the "Residential Life" section of theCatalog. The University offers a variety ofliving and food service arrangements tosatisfy most students. A Residence HallApplication is included in the ApplicationPacket and should be submitted early inthe senior year of high school to ensurea first-choice assignment. Opportunitiesalso abound for transfer students whodesire to experience life on campus.

Freshman AdmissionFor purposes of admission, a fresh-

man student is one who has earned no

more than six hours of college levelcredit after graduation from high school.(This excludes credits earned concur-rently with high school enrollment, andcredit earned by examination).

Admission Requirements(Residents andNonresidents)

To be admitted in good standing astudent must graduate from an accred-ited high school or have earned a Gen-eral Education Diploma (GED) and meetboth the performance and curricularrequirements listed below. (Accreditedhigh schools are those fully accreditedby one of the six regional associations ofschools and colleges or by the individualstate department of education.)Performance Requirements. To beadmitted in good standing for the 2003-2004 academic year, students mustsatisfy at least one of the following perfor-mance requirements:

1.achieve a four-year high school grade-point average of 3.00 or higher (on a4.00 grading scale), and rank scholas-tically among the top one-third of theirgraduating class; or

2.achieve a grade-point average of 3.00or higher (on a 4.00 grading scaleallowing for additional weighting forA.P. courses) in the required 15 corehigh school courses (see "CurricularRequirements" listed below); or

3.attain an ACT composite score of 22 orhigher or a total SAT composite scoreof 1020 or higher.

Curricular Requirements. All studentsbeginning college work after July 1, 1997must have completed the following cur-ricular requirements for admission:

Subjects Years

English 4(grammar, compositionand literature)

Mathematics 3(algebra I and above)

History 2(American history required)

Laboratory science 2

Citizenship 1(economics, geography, government,or non-Western culture)

Other 3(from any of the above, or foreign lan-guage, or computer science)

In addition to the above requirements,it is recommended that students alsocomplete the following additionalcourses:Fine arts (music, art, Years

or drama); Speech additional 2

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lege, he or she must obtain a 19 ACTsubject score(s) in science reasoning,mathematics, and/or English to enroll incourse work in the respective subjectarea(s). The student must score at 19 orhigher in reading to enroll in any othercollegiate course(s) outside the subjectsof science, mathematics and English.

Once a student is concurrently en-rolled at OSU he or she may continueenrollment, provided that during theconcurrent enrollment period the studentachieves a college grade-point averageof 2.00 or higher, and upon graduationfrom high school meets both the perfor-mance and curricular requirements foradmission.

Transfer AdmissionOSU requires a non-refundable appli-

cation fee of $25 for all applicants. Thefee must accompany a student's Appli-cation for Admission.

For the purpose of determining admis-sion, a transfer student is one who hasearned a minimum of seven or moresemester hours of college-level creditafter graduation from high school. (Stu-dents with fewer than seven semesterhours of college-level credit are classi-fied as freshmen, and should refer to the"Freshman Admission" section.)

Oklahoma ResidentsStudents may transfer to Oklahoma

State University from within the statesystem according to the following crite-ria:1. Students who have earned between

seven and 23 hours of college-levelcredit must satisfy both freshman ad-mission requirements (see "FreshmanAdmission" section) and the retentionstandards listed below.

2.Students who have earned 24 or morehours of college-level credit must meethigh school curricular requirements(see "Freshman Admission Require-ments") and the retention standardslisted below.

Retention Standards. The standardspertaining to the retention of studentspursuing study in undergraduate pro-grams at OSU are:

0 through 30 semester hours 1.70

31 or more semester hours 2.00

Nonresidents ofOklahoma

Students may transfer to OklahomaState University from outside the stateaccording to the following criteria:

posite score of 22 or higher, or a totalSAT composite score of 1020 orhigher, and

3.The student has satisfied the highschool curricular requirements ascertified by the school official or, ifhome study, the parent.

Correspondence Study Enrollment.Admission to the University is not re-quired for enrollment in correspondencework. However, academic credit forcorrespondence work will not be appli-cable toward a degree until the studenthas been formally admitted to the Univer-sity and has secured the approval of theappropriate academic officer for suchcredit.

Non-degree Option. Students who wishto enroll in courses without intending topursue a degree may be permitted toenroll in up to nine credit hours withoutsatisfying admission requirements. If astudent wishes to enroll in additionalcourse work (over the nine hours al-lowed) he or she will be required to sat-isfy admission requirements. Enrollmentfor this program opens two weeks prior toclasses beginning.

Concurrent Enrollment as a HighSchool Student.

1.A senior student enrolled in an accred-ited Oklahoma high school may, if heor she meets the requirements below,be admitted provisionally as a specialstudent.

a.attain an ACT composite score of 22or higher or a total SAT score of1020 or higher, or

b.achieve a current cumulative highschool grade-point average of 3.00or higher on a 4.00 scale and rankscholastically among the top one-third of his or her graduating class.

c.be eligible to complete requirementsfor graduation from high school(including curricular requirements

for college admission) no later thanthe spring of the senior year, asattested by the high school principal.Students must also provide a letter ofrecommendation from their counse-lor, principal, and written permissionfrom their parents or legal guardian

2.An eleventh grade student enrolled inan accredited Oklahoma high schoolmay be admitted provisionally as aspecial student, if he or she meetsrequirement 1.c. above, and the addi-tional requirements listed below.a. attain an ACT composite score of 25

or higher or a total SAT score of1130 or higher; or

b. achieve a current cumulative highschool grade-point average of 3.50or higher on a 4.00 scale.

3.A student receiving high-school-levelinstruction at home or from anunaccredited high school may beadmitted provisionally as a specialstudent if he or she meets requirement1.c. above and the requirements be-low:

a.17 years of age or older andachieve an ACT composite score of22 or higher or a total SAT score of1020 or higher; or

b.be 16 years of age and haveachieved a composite score of 25 orhigher on the ACTor a total SATscore of 1130 or higher.

A high school student admitted as aconcurrent student may enroll in a com-bined number of high school and collegecourses per semester not to exceed afull-time college work load of 19 semes-ter credit hours. For purposes of calculat-ing work load, one high school creditcourse is equivalent to three semestercredit hours of college work. For calcula-tion of workload for students in "blocked"courses, contact the Office of Admis-sions.

A student who is otherwise eligibleunder this policy may enroll in a maxi-mum of nine semester credit hours dur-ing a summer session, without the ne-cessity of being concurrently enrolled inhigh school classes during the summerterm. The completion of the high schoolcurricular requirements shall not berequired of concurrently enrolled highschool students for purposes of admis-sion. However, students may only enrollin curricular areas where they have metthe assessment requirements for collegeplacement. Concurrently admitted highschool students will not be allowed toenroll in any zero-level courses de-signed to remove high school deficien-cies.Assessment/Course Placement. To helpensure that a student possesses theskills necessary to be successful in col-

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InternationalAdmission

International students are required tomeet academic performance standardswhich are equivalent to those estab-lished for all nonresident applicants.

Application Procedure. For purposes ofadmission, an international student isdefined as "a student who is, or will be, inthe United States on a non-immigrantstudent visa." This specifically refers tothe Student (F) and Exchange Visitor (J)visas. All international students are con-sidered nonresident students. The Uni-versity will process the InternationalStudent Application and Financial Guar-antee form for undergraduate admission(freshman and transfer) only after all thefollowing items have been submitted:1.Application for Admission and a fee of

U.S. $50.00 made payable to OSU.

2.One official or certified true copy ofeach academic record with a certifiedEnglish translation. Students enrolledat U.S. institutions may have certifiedtrue copies of their foreign recordssent by their current institution. Aca-demic records may comprise one ormore of the following:a. Secondary school records (yearly

mark sheets or transcripts).b. Records from each college or uni-

versity attended (yearly mark sheetsor transcripts).

c. National examination results.3.An official Test of English as a Foreign

Language (TOEFL) with a minimumscore of 500 on the paper-based ex-amination or a 173 on the computer-based examination taken within thelast two years.

4.Documented evidence of financialsupport.

Freshman Admission (InternationalStudents). For the purpose of determin-ing admission, a freshman student is onewho has earned fewer than sevensemester hours of college-level credit.Students completing their secondarylevel education outside of the U.S. arerequired to meet equivalent U.S. highschool performance standards. Studentswho have not earned any college-levelcredit should refer to the "FreshmanAdmission" section for nonresidents ofOklahoma. Students who have earnedone to six semester hours of college-level credit should refer to both the"Freshman Admission" and the "TransferAdmission" sections for nonresidents ofOklahoma.Transfer Admission (International Stu-dents). For the purpose of determiningadmission, a transfer student is one whohas earned seven or more semester

1.Transfer students seeking admission toOSU from colleges or universitiesaccredited by the North Central Asso-ciation or other regional associationswill be given full recognition of theircredits earned providing:a. They are in good academic stand-

ing at the institution from whichthey are transferring;

b. They have a cumulative grade-pointaverage of 2.00 or higher (on a4.00 scale) for all college-levelwork attempted; and

c. They meet the curricular require-ments listed in the "FreshmanAdmission" section, or haveremediated any curricular defi-ciency.

2.Transfer students who have earnedbetween seven and 23 hours of col-lege-level credit must satisfy bothfreshman admission requirements(see "Freshman Admission" section)and the requirements listed in 1.above.

3.Transfer students seeking admission toOSU from colleges or universities notaccredited by a regional associationmay be given full recognition for theircredits earned when the credit is ap-propriate to the students' degree pro-grams and after OSU has validated thecourses through examination. To beadmissible, applicants must meet theconditions above.

Pre-engineering (Nonresidents of Okla-homa). Engineering is a competitiveprogram; therefore, enrollment prefer-ence is given to Oklahoma residents. Inaddition to the above requirements, anonresident of Oklahoma applying foradmission to pre-engineering must meetrequirements determined by the Collegeof Engineering. These requirements mayexceed those required for residents ofOklahoma. (See "Admission Require-ments" in the "College of Engineering,Architecture and Technology" section.)English Proficiency Requirement. Allnew applicants for undergraduate studyfor whom English is a second languageare required to present a minimum pa-per-based score of 500 or a minimumcomputer-based score of 173 on the Testof English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL).

Readmission. A student who has at-tended OSU but was not enrolled duringthe immediate past semester (except thesummer session) must file an updatedApplication for Admission. A student whohas enrolled in another college or uni-versity since last attending OSU, mustsubmit a transcript from each school.Admission status will be determined afteran evaluation of the previous work hasbeen made.

hours of college-level credit. Studentswho have earned fewer than 24 semes-ter hours of college-level credit shouldrefer to both the "Freshman Admission"and "Transfer Admission" sections fornonresidents of Oklahoma. Students whohave earned 24 or more semester hoursof college-level credit should refer to the"Transfer Admission" section for nonresi-dents of Oklahoma.

In evaluating college-level credit forcourse work completed outside of theU.S., OSU requires that the institutionwhere the credit was earned and theprogram of study be recognized as ter-tiary level through the standards set bythe country where the institution is lo-cated. OSU evaluates semester credithours and grades earned based on U.S.equivalency standards.

Readmission (International Students).An international student who has at-tended OSU but did not attend OSU theimmediate past semester must file anupdated Application for Admission andan updated Financial Guarantee. A stu-dent who has attended another collegeor university since last attending OSUmust submit a transcript of all work at-tempted after leaving OSU. If thestudent's grade-point average meetsminimum University and departmentstandards, and his or her disciplinaryrecord is satisfactory, he or she will bereadmitted to OSU.

Engineering Program Admission (Inter-national Students). Engineering is acompetitive program; therefore, enroll-ment preference is given to Oklahomaresidents. In addition to the above re-quirements, an international studentapplying for admission to pre-engineer-ing must meet requirements determinedby the College of Engineering. Theserequirements may exceed those required

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for residents of Oklahoma. (See "Admis-sion Requirements" in the "College ofEngineering, Architecture and Technol-ogy" section.)Immigration Issues. The Immigrationand Naturalization Service (INS) requiresthat international students file a statementwith the University showing adequatefinancial support for their education. OSUhas its own financial guarantee form thatinternational students need to completeas a requirement to receive the I-20 orDS-2019. Oklahoma State University hasalmost no financial assistance for inter-national students.

Students should not plan to financetheir education with employment. Stu-dents who are maintaining their immigra-tion status, and making appropriateprogress toward their degrees are eli-gible to apply for on-campus Universityemployment for 20 hours per week. How-ever, students should take into consider-ation that campus employment opportu-nities are limited. Students holding F-1 orJ-1 visas are almost never permitted byINS to work outside of the Universitycampus, and can be deported from theUnited States if they are found to be inviolation of this regulation.

As of January 2003 electronic registra-tion of immigration records into the INSStudent Exchange and Visitor InformationSystem (SEVIS) became mandatory for allinternational students pursuing educa-tion within the United States. Internationalstudents must update their records inSEVIS prior to any change in their immi-gration information. This includes drop-ping below full-time status, changinglocal address, transferring to anotherinstitution, changing majors, withdrawingfrom classes, etc.

The OSU Office of International Stu-dents and Scholars (ISS) is responsiblefor entering those records into SEVIS.However, it is the student's responsibilityto obtain and maintain the correct immi-gration status while in the U.S. Conditionsthat apply to F-1 and J-1 status are sum-marized on the I-20 or DS-2019 formsand explained in detail at the mandatoryISS international student orientation pro-gram. This orientation program occursthe week before classes begin each falland spring semester. Students shouldmake their travel plans accordingly. ISS(076 Student Union) should be contactedwith questions related to SEVIS or indi-vidual immigration status issues.

It is the responsibility of each interna-tional student to understand and abideby the INS regulations affecting his or herstay in the U.S.

or hospital indicating having been testedfor tuberculosis or provide documenta-tion of a negative chest x-ray within theprevious six months. These records mustinclude the date of the test(s) and theresults of the test(s). The student must:a.have the following procedure for the

skin test using 1.1 ml of Purified ProteinDerivative, (Mantoux), solution intra-dermally to the inner forearm. Resultsmust be read within 48-72 hours ofadministration and must include mea-surement of redness and induration inmm.

orb.submit to a TB skin test at the OSU

Student Health Center during the firstsemester at OSU.

orc.provide a medical record indicating

successful treatment for TB disease.The student should be aware that the

BCG vaccination does NOT exempt thestudent from the testing requirement.

ResidenceClassification forPurposes of Admissionand Fees

(See also "Admission-Withdrawal"section of the "Academic Regulations.")

The admission requirements to Okla-homa State University may vary for resi-dents and for nonresidents of the state;therefore, prospective students shoulddetermine their residence status beforeexamining the admission requirements.Although the following policy statementis not necessarily inclusive of all regula-tions governing the classifications ofresident and nonresident students for thepurpose of fee payment, it should, never-theless, be of assistance to most stu-dents in determining their residencestatus. Administration of the state's resi-dence policy as it applies to OklahomaState University students is designated tothe Office of Admissions. Questionsconcerning interpretation of the policyshould be directed to the admissionsdirector for a ruling.

Regulations governing the residencestatus of students are the responsibility ofthe Oklahoma State Regents for HigherEducation and apply to all colleges anduniversities of the Oklahoma State Sys-tem of Higher Education.

Beginning theEnrollment ProcessEnrollment Information. After admissionis granted, all students will receive de-tailed enrollment information. The fallsemester enrollment process for fresh-men is completed during scheduledorientation sessions conducted on cam-pus during the summer. Parents arewelcome and are encouraged to partici-pate in the enrollment process with thestudent.

Physical Examination. All new studentsare required to complete a physicalexamination. OSU Board of Regentspolicy allows two options to satisfy thisrequirement: the student may complete aHealth Risk Assessment (HRA) furnishedby OSU during the first semester; or thestudent may go to a physician of choiceat his or her expense, have a physicalexam, and submit the physical examreport to the Seretean Wellness Center.

New students will automatically bebilled $20.00 for the HRA during the firstsemester of enrollment. Students exercis-ing the second option will have the feewaived upon receipt of their physicalexam forms at the Seretean WellnessCenter by the eighth week of the semes-ter.Immunizations. A record of immuniza-tions must be submitted by each newstudent by the sixth week of the semes-ter. This requirement includes proof ordocumentation of vaccination formeasles—two doses of measles vac-cine, mumps, polio, rubella, and teta-nus—diphtheria.

Students will receive the Medical His-tory and Immunization Record at enroll-ment, or students may contact UniversityHealth Services.Tuberculosis Testing. All new studentsat OSU are required to comply with atuberculosis (TB) testing policy. Thispolicy affects all students based on resi-dency and health status. All studentswho meet the criteria below must provideevidence of having been tested for tuber-culosis within the six months prior tocoming to OSU or during the first semes-ter of attendance:a.currently holding a visa from the U.S.

Immigration Service;b.being a U.S. citizen presently or previ-

ously residing outside the U.S.;

c.having a health or medical conditionthat suppresses the immune system;

d. knowing of exposure to someone withactive tuberculosis disease.To comply with the testing require-

ment, the student must provide a medicalrecord in English from a physician, clinic

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federal law, who has resided in Okla-homa for at least 12 consecutive monthsand who meets the criteria for establish-ment of domicile.

Military Personnel: Students enrolled atOklahoma State University while on full-time active duty in the Armed Forces areconsidered to be temporary residents inthe state; therefore, they neither gain norlose resident status. Members of theArmed Forces stationed in Oklahoma,their spouses, and dependent childrenmay be admitted without payment ofnonresident tuition so long as they con-tinue to be stationed in the state in full-time military service and under militaryorders.Full-time Professional Practitioner orWorker: An individual who providesevidence of having come to Oklahoma topractice a profession on a full-time basis,conduct a business full-time, or work ona full-time basis shall be declared anOklahoma resident along with his or herspouse and dependent children so longas he or she continues in such full-timeemployment capacity.

Dependent Persons: Dependent per-sons are those under the care, custodyand support of their parent(s) or otherlegally sanctioned parental surrogates.Full-time Students: Full-time students arethose enrolled in a minimum of 12 credithours per semester in an academic year,or a minimum of six credit hours during asummer session.

Residence Status Criteria.

Independent Student Criteria: Studentswho have achieved majority privileges(are 18 years of age or older), can pro-vide adequate proof of independencefrom parental or legal guardian domicile,and have come to Oklahoma with theintention of establishing domicile, maybe granted residence classification atthe next enrollment period after the expi-ration of 12 consecutive months follow-ing the establishment of domicile inOklahoma. Spouses must establish proofof residence on a separate basis.

In addition to the aforementionedcriteria, independent students seekingreclassification as residents of Oklahomamust meet the following criteria for thecurrent and immediately preceding year:1.The student must not have been

claimed as an exemption for state andfederal tax purposes by his or hernonresident parent(s).

2.The student must prove self-support asevidenced by having provided themajority of funds for his or her own up-keep.

3.The student must have maintained acontinuous residence in Oklahoma forat least 12 months.

Dependent Student Criteria: For thepurpose of establishing residence status,the legal residence of dependent stu-dents is that of their parent(s) or legally-appointed guardian. Dependent studentsmay become independent through mar-riage, formal court action, abandonmentby parents, or positive actions demon-strating separation from the parent'sdomicile. Students who can provideadequate proof of complete emancipa-tion, and have come to Oklahoma withthe intention of establishing domicilemay be granted residence classificationat the next enrollment period after theexpiration of 12 consecutive monthsfollowing the establishment of domicile inOklahoma.International Student Criteria: An indi-vidual who is not a citizen of the UnitedStates may become eligible for classifi-cation as an Oklahoma resident providedthat he or she holds permanent residentstatus as defined by the Immigration andNaturalization Service, evidenced by thedocuments required under applicable

Basic Principles Governing Residence.

1.Attendance at an educational institu-tion is interpreted as temporary resi-dence; therefore, a student neithergains nor loses residence status solelyby such attendance.

2.A nonresident student attending anOklahoma college or university onmore than a half-time basis is pre-sumed to be in the state primarily foreducational purposes.

3.An individual is not deemed to haveacquired status as a resident of Okla-homa until he or she has been in thestate for at least a year primarily as apermanent resident and not merely asa student. Likewise, an individualclassified as a resident of Oklahomashall not be reclassified as a nonresi-dent until 12 months after having leftOklahoma to live in another state.

4.All married persons shall be treated asequal under this policy. Therefore,each spouse in a family shall establishhis or her own residence status on aseparate basis. Exceptions include(a) when a nonresident marries analready-established resident of Okla-homa, the nonresident may be consid-ered a resident after documentation ofthe marriage and proof of domicile aresatisfied, and (b) as provided under the"Full-time Professional Practitioner orWorker" provision.

5.The burden of proof of residence sta-tus or domicile shall be upon the appli-cant. Students filing an appeal forreclassification of his or her residencestatus shall do so on forms provided orapproved by the Oklahoma State Re-gents for Higher Education.

6. Initial classification as a nonresidentstudent shall not prejudice the right ofa person to be reclassified thereafterfor subsequent semesters or terms ofenrollment as an Oklahoma residentprovided proof of residence can beestablished.

Definition of Residence Terms.

Residents of Oklahoma: Residents ofOklahoma are those who have livedcontinuously in the state for at least 12consecutive months and whose domi-ciles are in Oklahoma. Students' domi-ciles are their permanent homes—theplaces where they intend to remain andare expected to return. Students canhave more than one residence, but onlyone domicile.

Independent Persons: Independentpersons are those enjoying majorityprivileges (are legally emancipated fromtheir parent(s) or guardian) and who areresponsible for their own care, custodyand support.

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Enrollment andRecordsJoan M. Payne, Interim University

RegistrarAda Davis, Assistant RegistrarLori Klimkowski, Assistant RegistrarLinda Testerman, Administrative

AssociateLinda S. Gambill, Coordinator,

Enrollment ServicesLinda J. Bentley, Coordinator,

PublicationsShirilyn Dehls, Coordinator, Student

RecordsPaula M. Barnes, Coordinator,

Veterans' EligibilityLinda Sanders, Specialist, Degree

AuditsCarol Dobson, Support Specialist

Student EnrollmentEnrollment is the process whereby

students are counseled by academicadvisers regarding course selection andplacement, and the subsequent schedul-ing of those courses. A student must beadmitted to the University prior to theenrollment process. (See "Entering theUniversity.") All new freshman and trans-fer students are required to submit anadvance fee payment prior to participa-tion in the enrollment process.

First-time Students(Freshmen and Transfer)

The fall enrollment and orientationperiod for new freshmen takes placeduring the summer months, while enroll-ment for new transfer students begins inthe spring. New students receive infor-mation about these programs after beingadmitted to the University. Enrollmentand orientation activities include careercounseling, academic advising andcourse selection, and an introduction tocampus facilities and services. Duringthe program, students meet with aca-demic advisers who are available toassist in the planning of academic pro-grams and the exploration of interestareas. Parents are encouraged to partici-pate in these programs.

ALPHA ProgramALPHA is the orientation program for

new freshmen at Oklahoma State Univer-sity. The program is held the week beforeclasses begin each fall semester. ALPHA

is coordinated through the Office of theVice President for Student Affairs, but isthe combined effort of OSU staff, facultyand students. The mission of ALPHA is tohelp new freshmen make the transitionfrom high school to OSU by providingresources for social and academic sup-port, and by helping students establishconnections to people and traditions.ALPHA begins on Thursday prior to thebeginning of fall classes the followingMonday. Information about ALPHA isavailable on the OSU website(www.okstate.edu). Printed information isalso available during freshman enroll-ment sessions each summer.

Continuing StudentsStudents currently enrolled at OSU

may enroll for the subsequent semesterduring specified periods of the currentsemester. Priority for these enrollmentperiods addresses the needs of studentsin relation to graduation proximity, withpriority based on number of hoursearned. Prior to the specific enrollmentperiods, students and academic advisersconsult regarding course selections.Advisers clear all students for enrollmenton the computer. Advisers may sign aTrial Schedule form for students wishingto enroll in the Sectioning Room of theStudent Union, or students wishing toself-enroll may do so on the Internet. Anoverdue account with the University orother enrollment holds will preventcompletion of the enrollment process.

Priority Enrollment. Currently enrolled/continuing students register for summerand fall classes during the latter part ofthe preceding spring semester, and forspring classes during the latter part of thepreceding fall semester. In order to facili-tate access to courses required for timelydegree completion, a student's priority forenrollment generally follows academicclass level with seniors having the high-est priority. Some exceptions to this basicpriority may be necessary to accommo-date bona fide student needs, such as aspecial priority for physically disabledstudents. The Office of Academic Affairsdetermines enrollment priorities, andenrollment schedules and priorities arepublished in the Schedule of Classeseach semester.

Late EnrollmentA student is permitted to enroll during

the first week of a semester or throughthe third day of a summer session or onthe first day of a summer short course. Astudent enrolling late will pay a late en-rollment fee. The late enrollment fee willnot be charged on or prior to the first dayof a summer short course.

Identification CardsAs part of the enrollment process,

each new student is issued a photoidentification card. This card, along withthe current fee receipt, establishes thestudent's identity as an OSU student andauthorizes access to certain Universityfacilities. Lost or stolen identificationcards will be replaced at a nominal feewith proper photo identification from thestudent.

Change of ScheduleAdding Courses. Approval of thestudent's adviser is required for adding acourse. The sixth day of a regular semes-ter or the third class day of a summersession is the last day a course may beadded (nonrestrictive). A short coursemay be added no later than the first dayof the short course. With instructor ap-proval, a course may be added duringthe second week of classes of a regularsemester or the fourth or fifth day of asummer session (restrictive).Dropping Courses. Dropping refers tothe dropping of one or more courseswhile remaining enrolled in at least oneother OSU course for a given semester.Courses may not be dropped without theapproval of the student's academic ad-viser.

Beginning with the Fall 2002 semes-ter, at anytime through the sixth day of aregular semester or through the third dayof the eight-week summer session, orduring the proportionate period for blockor short courses, a student may drop acourse, and no record of the course willappear on the student's academicrecord.

Beginning with the Fall 1998 semes-ter, after the deadline for dropping withno record, but prior to the end of the 12thweek of a regular semester or the sixthweek of a summer session, or proportion-ate periods for block or short courses, astudent may drop a course and the gradeof "W" (dropped) will be recorded on thestudent's academic record.

After the 12th week of a regular se-mester, or the sixth week of a summersession, or proportionate periods forblock or short courses, a student may notdrop a course and will be assigned onlythe grade of "A", "B", "C," "D" or "F," or,when appropriate "I," "NP," "P," "S," "U," or"R" by the instructor at the end of thesemester. (Exceptions to this policy maybe allowed by petition due to verifiableextraordinary circumstances. The peti-tion process is initiated in the student'sdean's office. A petition requires thesignatures of the student's instructor,adviser and dean with the grade of "W" or"F" assigned by the instructor.)

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forms necessary to apply for educationbenefits. The DVA has specific require-ments regarding course work and atten-dance; contact the veterans representa-tive for further information. The office islocated in the Office of the Registrar,322 Student Union.

Faculty and StaffEnrollment in UniversityCourses

Employees may audit courses aftersecuring an audit form and paying one-half the general fee. Any individual 65years or older may audit a class at nocharge.Faculty. Permanent (tenure track), full-time (100%) members of the faculty mayenroll for credit in one course per semes-ter or a maximum of five hours duringnormally scheduled working hours andpay one-half the general and activity feesin effect at that time. Exceptions may bepermitted only with approvals of thedepartment head, dean and appropriatevice-president. If enrollment does notexceed one course, only the departmenthead's approval is needed to receive afee waiver. If the employee is enrolled inmore than one course, the employee'sdean and vice-president must also giveapproval for a fee waiver. Some coursestaught through extension and correspon-dence study are excluded. For moreinformation, refer to the Policy and Proce-dures Letters.

Administrative/Professional and Clas-sified Staff. Permanent, full-time (100%)active status staff members who meet theacademic requirements of the Universitymay enroll for credit and pay one-half thegeneral and activity fees in effect at thattime. Enrollment in University courses

Visitor Information System (SEVIS), drop-ping below full-time can put a student'svisa status in jeopardy.

Vehicle Registration andParking Regulations

Any vehicle driven on the campus ofthe University by an OSU student shouldbe currently registered with the Depart-ment of Public Safety. When a vehicle isregistered, the student will be given anOSU vehicle registration decal at nocost. The decal is solely for the purposeof registration and does not afford thestudent on-campus parking privileges.

Each student is allowed one paidparking permit. The parking permit fee ischarged to a student's OSU account. Inorder to obtain a parking permit, thefollowing items should be presented tothe OSU Police Department: a completedVehicle Registration form, student I.D.,and, if living in a residence hall, a Resi-dence Hall contract.

Parking permits for motorcycles, mo-tor-propelled bicycles and scooters maybe purchased, and such permit holderswill be provided special parking areas.

Bicycle registration may be obtainedwithout charge, an advantage in theevent the bicycle is stolen or lost. Whenbicycles are recovered by the OSU Po-lice, they are checked against bicycleserial numbers maintained in the regis-tration files for return to the rightful own-ers.

A copy of the OSU Parking Rules andRegulations is available from the ParkingOffice, 104 USDA Building, located atFarm Road and Orchard Street. (Internetaddress is www.osupd.okstate.edu.)

Tulsa-Stillwater Transit. The OSU Tran-sit provides an intra-city shuttle fromStillwater to Tulsa. The cost for studentsis $5 one way, for staff and faculty, $10one way. Reservations may be made bycalling 405-744-7100, the Student UnionHub, or in Tulsa by calling 918-594-8332.On-campus Transit. In the Fall of 2003,an expanded transit system will beginoperation. Route and time informationwill be available from Parking Services at104 USDA Building, located at FarmRoad and Orchard Street.

Veteran ServicesOklahoma State University maintains a

full-time office of veteran services for theconvenience of veterans and their de-pendents. OSU is an approved institutionfor students to receive education benefitsby the Department of Veteran Affairs(DVA). Information and assistance isavailable for completion of appropriate

A student may not drop any course inwhich a formal charge of academicdishonesty is pending against the stu-dent. If the student is absolved of theformal charge, he or she may drop thecourse with either a "W" or "F," (accordingto the drop grade policy), appearing onthe academic record. If the student isfound guilty, the instructor may take ap-propriate disciplinary action, includingassigning the grade "F" for the assign-ment or the course.International students need to consultwith the Office of International Studentsand Scholars (ISS) before droppingcourses or withdrawing for the semester.Under new reporting regulations re-quired by the Student and ExchangeVisitor Information System (SEVIS), drop-ping below full-time can put a student'svisa status in jeopardy.

Withdrawing from theUniversity

Withdrawing refers to withdrawingfrom all courses for which a student isenrolled for a given semester, and there-fore the student is no longer enrolled.The withdrawal process is initiated in thestudent's dean's office. The studentshould appear in person, request anofficial withdrawal, and hand carry theform to the appropriate offices to com-plete the process. If the student is unableto appear in person, the request for with-drawal may be initiated through the mailor by phone to the student's dean's of-fice. Beginning with the Fall 1998 semes-ter, a student who withdraws prior to theend of the 12th week of a regular semes-ter or the sixth week of a summer ses-sion, or proportionate periods for block orshort courses, will receive a grade of "W"(withdrawn) on the student's academicrecord. A student who withdraws after the12th week of a regular semester or thesixth week of a summer session but priorto "Pre-finals Week," will receive a gradeof "W" (withdrawn) or "F" (failing) as as-signed by the instructor of each course.The grade of "W" or "F" will be recordedon the student's academic record andthe grade of "F" will be calculated in thegrade-point average.

After the beginning of "Pre-finals Week"a student may not withdraw from theUniversity and will be assigned only thegrade of "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" or (whenappropriate) "I," "NP," "P," "S," "U," or "R" bythe instructor of each course at the endof the semester or summer session.International students need to consultwith the Office of International Studentsand Scholars (ISS) before droppingcourses or withdrawing for the semester.Under new reporting regulations re-quired by the Student and Exchange

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which meet during the staff member'snormal working hours will be limited toone course or a maximum of five hours.There is no limit on the number ofcourses a staff member may enroll inafter normal working hours. If enrollmentdoes not exceed one course, only thedepartment head's approval is needed toreceive a fee waiver. If the staff memberis enrolled in more than one course, hisor her dean and vice-president must alsogive approval for a fee waiver. Somecourses taught through extension andcorrespondence study are excluded. Formore information, refer to the Policy andProcedures Letters.

Official Records

Grade ReportsReports of the grades of all students

are compiled and released shortly afterthe end of each semester by the Office ofthe Registrar. These reports are madeavailable electronically to the students,the students' advisers and the students'deans.

Official TranscriptsAll official transcripts of students' aca-

demic records at OSU are prepared andreleased by the Office of the Registrar.The official transcript includes the aca-demic record, both undergraduate andgraduate. It contains the signature of aUniversity official and the official, im-printed seal of the University. Primaryusage of the official transcript is for appli-cation for transfer to other academicinstitutions and for employment pur-poses.

Transcripts of academic records at theUniversity may be ordered in person, bymail from the Office of the Registrar, or bysigned fax at 405-744-8426, TranscriptsSection, 322 Student Union, OklahomaState University, Stillwater, Oklahoma74078-1013. Official transcripts will notbe available until approximately oneweek after final examinations. Requestsshould include the following:

1. Student's full name (include maiden orother name if applicable).

2. Student I.D. number.

3. Birthdate.4. The last semester the student

attended.

5. Whether the current semester gradesand degree are to be included when atranscript is ordered near the end of asemester.

6. Full names of the recipients of thetranscripts, whether they are agencies,

colleges, or individuals. Completemailing addresses should also beincluded.

7. Student's signature. (This is thestudent's authorization to release therecords to the designee.)A student having delinquent financial

obligations to the University will not begranted a transcript.

Copies of transcripts from other institu-tions cannot be furnished.

Students' Rights toPrivacy

The Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amend-ment) was designed to protect the pri-vacy of educational records, to establishthe right of students to inspect and reviewtheir educational records in all offices,and to provide guidelines for the correc-tion of inaccurate or misleading datathrough informal and formal hearings.

An OSU student has the right to:1. Inspect and review information con-

tained in his or her educationalrecords.

2. Challenge the contents of the educa-tional record.

3. Have a hearing if the outcome of achallenge is unsatisfactory.

4. Submit an explanatory statement forinclusion in the educational record, ifthe outcome of the hearing is unsatis-factory.

5. Secure a copy of the institutionalpolicy, which includes the location ofall educational records.

6. Prevent disclosure, with certain excep-tions, of personally identifiable infor-mation from the educational record.

Withholding Disclosure of Informa-tion. Currently enrolled students maywithhold disclosure of directory informa-tion. A student may file with the Office ofthe Registrar a written request not torelease directory information. The Uni-versity assumes that failure on the part ofany student to specifically request thewithholding of directory information indi-cates individual approval for disclosure.Access to Records. No other informa-tion regarding students' educationalrecords may be disclosed to anyonewithout written consent of students, ex-cept to "school officials" who have a"legitimate educational interest" in thestudent.

Upon request, the University discloseseducation records without consent toofficials of another school in which astudent seeks or intends to enroll.

Students, or parents of dependentstudents, may inspect and review their

educational records. Some form of photoidentification must be displayed beforeaccess to educational records will beallowed. Parents of a dependent studentmay challenge denial of access by pro-ducing the most current copy of InternalRevenue Form 1040.Definitions. "Educational Record" refersto those records which are directly re-lated to a student and are maintained byan educational institution.

"Directory Information" includes:student's name; local and permanentaddresses; electronic mail addressesassigned or provided by the institution orprovided to the University by the student;telephone number; date and place ofbirth; major field of study; weight andheight of students participating in officiallyrecognized sports; dates of attendance atOklahoma State University; degrees,honors, and awards granted or received;academic classification such as fresh-man, sophomore, junior, senior, etc.; sex;educational institutions previously at-tended; degree(s) held, date(s) granted,and institution(s) granting such degree(s);dissertation or thesis title; adviser or the-sis adviser; participation in officially rec-ognized organizations, activities, andsports.

"School official" is defined as an indi-vidual currently serving as a member ofthe Oklahoma State University Board ofRegents or classified as faculty, adminis-trative, or professional, and the staff suchschool officials supervise. "Legitimateeducational interest" is defined as aninterest which results from the dutiesofficially assigned to a school official andwhich are related to such a schoolofficial's responsibility for facilitating thestudent's development.

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Nonresidents ofOklahomaLower-division courses

$83.75 Resident tuition$6.18 Student activity fee$ 1.00 Student assessment fee$2.00 Career services fee$7.30 Facility fee$5.25 Library resources and

automation fee$3.00 Technology fee*

$198.20 Nonresident tuition$306.68 Total per credit hour

$25.00 Student academicservice fee persemester

$2.00 The Daily O'Collegianfee per semester

$54.00 Student health servicesfee per semester**

$7.00 Records maintenancefee per semester

$27.00 Transit fee per semester

Upper-division courses$89.30 Resident tuition

$6.18 Student activity fee$1.00 Student assessment fee$2.00 Career services fee$7.30 Facility fee$5.25 Library resources and

automation fee$3.00 Technology fee*

$223.00 Nonresident tuition$337.03 Total per credit hour

$25.00 Student academicservice fee persemester

$2.00 The Daily O'Collegianfee per semester

$54.00 Student health servicesfee per semester**

$7.00 Records maintenancefee per semester

$27.00 Transit fee per semester

Graduate-division courses$118.10 Resident tuition

$6.18 Student activity fee$2.00 Career services fee$7.30 Facility fee$5.25 Library resources and

automation fee$3.00 Technology fee*

$274.75 Nonresident tuition$416.58 Total per credit hour

$25.00 Student academicservice fee persemester

$2.00 The Daily O'Collegianfee per semester

$54.00 Student health servicesfee per semester**

$7.00 Records maintenancefee per semester

$27.00 Transit fee per semester*Each college has an additional technology fee. TheCBA and CEAT have additional infrastructure andfacilities/equipment fees.

**Students enrolled in six or fewer hours pay $7.00,without use of medical services.

Oklahoma ResidentsLower-division courses

$83.75 Resident tuition$6.18 Student activity fee$1.00 Student assessment fee$2.00 Career services fee$7.30 Facility fee$5.25 Library resources and

automation fee$3.00 Technology fee*

$108.48 Total per credit hour$25.00 Student academic

service fee persemester

$2.00 The Daily O'Collegianfee per semester

$54.00 Student health servicesfee per semester**

$7.00 Records maintenancefee per semester

$27.00 Transit fee per semester

Upper-division courses$89.30 Resident tuition

$6.18 Student activity fee$1.00 Student assessment fee

$2.00 Career services fee$7.30 Facility fee$5.25 Library resources and

automation fee$3.00 Technology fee*

$114.03 Total per credit hour$25.00 Student academic

service fee persemester

$2.00 The Daily O'Collegianfee per semester

$54.00 Student health servicesfee per semester**

$7.00 Records maintenancefee per semester

$27.00 Transit fee per semester

Graduate-division courses$118.10 Resident tuition

$6.18 Student activity fee $2.00 Career services fee$7.30 Facility fee$5.25 Library resources and

automation fee$3.00 Technology fee*

$141.83 Total per credit hour$25.00 Student academic

service fee persemester

$2.00 The Daily O'Collegianfee per semester

$54.00 Student health servicesfee per semester**

$7.00 Records maintenancefee per semester

$27.00 Transit fee per semester

Costs

Fees and TuitionIt is extremely important that students

carefully consider the total financing oftheir education, from the entering term tothe completion of the degree. If financialhelp will be needed beyond those fundswhich the student or the family is able toprovide, the student should make thenecessary applications for financialassistance well in advance of enroll-ment. Students should pay particularattention to early deadlines for applica-tion for grants, scholarships, work-study,and Perkins Loans. While the needs andresources of each student differ, theUniversity can provide a general list offees and expenses normally encoun-tered.

Students are given information at thetime they complete their enrollment onthe procedures and deadlines for pay-ment of tuition and fees. (See "FinancialObligations" elsewhere in the Catalog.)

The required fees and nonresidenttuition for Oklahoma State University arelisted below. General fees and nonresi-dent tuition are based on level of course.All course offerings are listed by four-digitnumbers with the first digit indicatinglevel of course. Lower-division coursesare all courses with the first digit 0through 2. Upper-division courses are allcourses with the first digit 3 or 4. Gradu-ate-division courses are all courses withthe first digit 5 or above.

The figures that follow are for the2003-2004 academic year. These feesare subject to change without notice, asprovided by University, Board of Regents,and OSRHE policies.

Consult the colleges of OsteopathicMedicine and Veterinary Medicine forcurrent fees and tuition.

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College of VeterinaryMedicine(2002-03 acad.yr.)Oklahoma Residents

$3,480.40 Resident tuitionper semester

$54.00 Student activity fee persemester (athletic)

$2.15 Student activity fee percredit hour

$12.50 Cultural and recreationalservices fee per semester

$.25 Student senate speakersfee per credit hour

$68.80 Facility fee per semester$3.00 Facility fee/recreation

per credit hour$2.25 Library resources fee per

credit hour$15.00 Technology fee per credit

hour$2.00 The Daily O'Collegian

fee per semester$54.00 Student health services

fee per semester**$7.00 Records maintenance

fee per semester$183.15 Resident fee per

credit hour (less than 15hours)

Nonresidents of Oklahoma$3,480.40 Resident tuition

per semester$54.00 Student activity fee per

semester (athletic)$2.15 Student activity fee per

credit hour$12.50 Cultural and recreational

services fee per semester$.25 Student senate speakers

fee per credit hour$68.80 Facility fee per semester

$3.00 Facility fee/recreationper credit hour

$2.25 Library resources fee percredit hour

$15.00 Technology fee per credithour

$7,338.70 Nonresident tuition persemester

$2.00 The Daily O'Collegianfee per semester

$54.00 Student health servicesfee per semester**

$7.00 Records maintenancefee per semester

$386.25 Nonresident fee percredit hour (less than 15hours)

**Students enrolled in six or fewer hours pay $7.00,without use of medical services.

College of Veterinary Medicine stu-dents who repeat course work will becharged an amount per credit hour forOklahoma residents and nonresidents.Nonresidents will also be charged non-resident tuition per credit hour.

College of OsteopathicMedicine(2002-03 acad.yr.)Oklahoma Residents

$11,557.90 Resident tuitionper year

$84.00 Student activity feeper year

$100.00 Student computerlaboratory fee per year

$330.00 Student curriculummaterials and laboratoryfee (first year) ($220.00second year)

$108.00 Student health servicefee per year

Direct cost Student liability insurancefee per year (maximum)

$90.00 Hepatitis vacine (firstyear, optional)

$2.25 Library technical fee persemester credit hour

Nonresidents of Oklahoma$30,144.30 Nonresident tuition

per year$84.00 Student activity fee per

year$100.00 Student computer labora-

tory fee per year$330.00 Student curriculum

materials and laboratoryfee (first year) ($220.00second year)

$108.00 Student health servicefee per year

Direct cost Student liability insurancefee per year (maximum)

$90.00 Hepatitis vaccine(first year, optional)

$2.25 Library technical fee persemester credit hour

Fees for Special ServicesAll students pay special fees each

semester to contribute to the bettermentand general welfare of the campus com-munity. The activity fee provides partialsupport to such programs, services andorganizations as the Student GovernmentAssociation, collegial student councilsand related student organizations, AlliedArts, fine arts, athletics, intramural activi-ties and sports clubs, minority studentorganizations, and the Student ActivitiesOffice. User's fees, other fund-raisingactivities, and, in some cases, member-ship dues provide the remaining supportto make these positive, constructive, andmeaningful programs and services avail-able to all students.

The assessment fee provides for skillsassessment and evaluation of students'capabilities at various stages of theiracademic careers, and to get feedbackfrom students regarding their coursework.

Students regularly enrolled in theUniversity are assessed facility, healthand activity fees that entitle them to usethe Student Union, the Colvin PhysicalEducation Center, and the Health Clinic,and that provide support for studentgovernance, organizations and pro-grams. Certain groups of students inspecial courses may be on campus forvery short time intervals or may be re-quired by the University to reside off-campus for the entire semester. Suchstudents will not be charged health andactivity fees when enrolled (1) only in aspecialized course(s) offered for a spe-cial interest group and not in any othercourse(s) in the University or (2) in acourse(s) which requires that the studentreside off the campus for the entire se-mester or summer session (medicaltechnology, geology and forestry sum-mer camps). Such courses typically areoffered at unusual times and presentedin a concentrated curriculum format.Other extenuating circumstances may because to consider denying use of andcharge for these facilities or participationin activities sponsored by these fees.

The library resource and automationfees defray the cost of equipment, soft-ware, and other aspects related to oper-ating the on-line computerized libraryservice.

The technology fee provides for themaintenance of existing facilities, and theexpansion and development of centraland collegiate facilities, software, andmultimedia capabilities. This fee is ap-portioned between a central (University)fee and a college fee; all courses arecharged the central fee (per semestercredit hour) and the college fee (persemester credit hour) based on the rateapproved for the college that teaches thespecific course.

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Students enrolled in seven or morehours per semester will be assessed ahealth services fee that includes a fee forcomprehensive health and pharmacyservices. Health and pharmacy servicesare available to students enrolled in sixor fewer hours if the student chooses topay the full fee.

The records maintenance fee pro-vides for the basic graduation cost, themaintenance of the academic recordsystem, and issuance of official tran-scripts.

Special Class ChargesIn certain courses, special services,

supplies or equipment may be used.Costs for these are not normally coveredby fees, tuition or departmental operatingbudgets, and, therefore, the cost is in-curred by the student. Special chargesare listed in each semester's classschedule book and Internet schedulebook.

Special FeesAdvanced standing examination fee

Locally developed (no charge)Nationally developed national agencyrate

Application fee for all undergraduate,osteopathic medicine, and graduatestudents $25.00

Audit without credit same as Oklahomaresident tuition

Automobile parking permit (per year):Campus residents $44.00Off-campus residents $54.00

Classroom renovation fee per credit hour(freshmen only) $5.00

Graduation fees:Fourth-year osteopathic

medicine $15.00Master's thesis binding

fee each $40.00

Doctoral dissertation bindingfee each $60.00

Dissertation microfilming fee each$50.00

Health risk assessment fee for first-timestudents $20.00

International student status maintenancefee:per semester $50.00

Late enrollment fee:after classes begin $50.00

RemedialSupplementary fee $24.00(per credit hour, in addition to thegeneral fee)

Other ExpensesBooks and supplies used by the stu-

dent are available in the Student UnionBookstore at reasonable prices and maybe charged to the student's Bursar ac-count. Additional incidental and personalexpenses such as clothing and enter-tainment will depend upon the individualstudent.

Sponsored International Students.Oklahoma State University charges aspecial administrative/management feefor sponsored international students andscholars who need extra assistance orwhose sponsors have indicated a re-quirement for supplementary assistancebeyond that of the regular universityprogram. The customary sponsoredstudent fee is $300 per semester ($225per summer semester). Sponsored pro-grams may also include items such asspecial training, research costs, equip-ment, enrichment, required travel andtransportation or any other needsdeemed necessary by the sponsor. It isthe charge of the Office of InternationalStudents and Scholars (ISS) to providethe most complete and appropriate edu-cational program for sponsored interna-tional students and scholars. The ISSsponsored program is designed to coor-dinate, expedite and administer all as-pects of procedures pertaining to relatedsponsored and special education andtraining. Sponsoring agencies shoulddirect all matters to the University's Officeof International Students and Scholars,076 Student Union. Electronic mail maybe sent to thuff@okstate.edu. The faxnumber is (405) 744-8120.

Fee Policy for Facultyand Staff

The facility fee, the transit fee, theDaily O'Collegian fee and the studenthealth center fee are waived for perma-nent, full-time faculty and staff. Theseemployees are eligible to enroll for creditor audit courses and be charged fees atthe rate of one-half the amount chargedother students under the University feewaiver policy (one-half the general fee,for auditing only, and one-half the activityfee). To be eligible under this fee policy,an employee-student must submit acompleted Request for Faculty-Staff FeeWaiver form to the Office of the Registrarprior to the beginning of classes. If theform is not on file prior to the beginning ofclasses, the student will not be grantedthe waiver in fees.

Any individual 65 years or older mayaudit a class at no charge.

RefundsRefunds and deposits that may be due

a student will be first applied to encum-brances owed to the University.

Drop Fee PolicyBeginning with the Fall 2002 semes-

ter, a student dropping a course prior tothe end of the sixth day of a regular se-mester or the third day of the eight weeksummer session, or during the propor-tionate period for block or short courses,will receive a 100 percent refund of fees.A student dropping a course after thesixth day of a regular semester but priorto the end of the second week, or afterthe third day of the eight week summersession through the fifth day, or duringthe proportionate period for block or shortcourses, will receive a 50 percent refundof fees. No refund of fees will be given forcourses dropped after the second weekof a regular semester or the first week ofthe eight week summer session.

Withdrawal Fee PolicyA student withdrawing from the Univer-

sity during the first six days of a regularsemester or during the three days of aneight-week summer session will receivea refund of fees. The percentage of feesto be refunded:

Prior to the end of the sixth day of a regu-lar semester or the fourth day of aneight-week summer session—100 percent

After the sixth day of a regular semesteror the third day of the eight-week sum-mer session—

50 percentAfter the second week of a semester or

the first week of a summer session—0 percentA student withdrawing from a short

session will receive a refund during thefirst one-eighth of the session. Title IVrecipients follow federal refund guide-lines.

Repayment PolicyFinancial aid is considered to be used

first for direct educational costs (tuitionand fees) and, if the student is in Univer-sity housing, for room and board. There-fore, if a student financial aid recipient

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withdraws and is eligible for a refund oftuition and fees and/or room and board,all or part of this refund will be used toreimburse the Title IV financial aidprogram(s) up to the amount of assis-tance that the student received from theprogram(s).

If a student receives cash from finan-cial aid in excess of non-institutionalcosts, part of this aid may be required tobe repaid; the amount of the repaymentdepends upon how many weeks thestudent was enrolled and the amount ofaid received.

When there are multiple disburse-ments of aid, the assumption is made thatthe first disbursement(s) is used to payinstitutional charges. Therefore, if cash isdisbursed, the cash is derived from thelast disbursement(s) prior to the disburse-ment of cash.

A detailed policy can be obtainedfrom the Office of Scholarships and Fi-nancial Aid.

Fee Refund Policy forStudents Entering MilitaryService

If a student enters military serviceduring the term in which he or she isenrolled and has not completed suffi-cient work for receiving grades, but is ingood standing academically, the Univer-sity will waive enrollment fees for thestudent during the term in which he orshe re-enrolls after military service hasbeen completed. The amount of the feewaiver is equal to the amount of feespaid for the semester during which with-drawal occurred. If the University findsthat it is not feasible to waive the enroll-ment fees, it will make a refund to thestudent of the full amount of fees paid.

If a student enters military serviceduring the term and is not in good aca-demic standing at the time, the regularfee refund policy of the University ap-plies.

Residential Life RatesAll rates are approved by the OSU

Board of Regents and are subject tochange. The rates listed below wereeffective for the academic year 2002-2003. All rates include room rent and allutilities including electricity, water, localphone, cable television, and Internetconnection. All halls are open continu-ously throughout the academic year.Year round housing (12-month contract)is available in each type of housingoffered. Some halls house only non-freshman students. See the ResidentialLife website for the latest information(www.reslife.okstate.edu).

Residence HallsTraditional. Iba, Parker, Willham Northand South, and Wentz Halls offer roomsfor men and women. Drummond Halloffers rooms for women and Kerr Halloffers rooms for men. Most students arehoused in double occupancy rooms, butsingle rooms can be requested.Per Person Monthly RateSingle Room $394.00Double Room $264.00

Stout Hall offers three floors of doubleoccupancy rooms, and one floor ofsmaller-designed single rooms. See theResidential Life website for the latest rateinformation.Per Person Monthly RateAcademic Yr.Single Room $416.00Double Room $272.00 12 monthSingle Room $383.00Double Room $250.00  Deluxe Suites. Allen, Jones, Patchin,Zink Halls and Suite Buildings A and Boffer deluxe suites for men and women.The suites are either two or four bed-rooms with living rooms and a smallkitchenette. All units house four people.Per Person Monthly RateAcademic Yr.1 Per Bdr/4 Bdr, 2 Bth $403.001 Per Bdr/2 Bdr, 2 Bth $499.00

2 Per Bdr/2 Bdr, 2 Bth $304.001 Per Bdr/1 Bdr, 1 Bth $476.00 (without living room)

2 Per Bdr/1 Bdr, 1 Bth $340.0012 month1 Per Bdr/4 Bdr, 2 Bth $371.00

1 Per Bdr/2 Bdr, 2 Bth $459.002 Per Bdr/2 Bdr, 2 Bth $280.001 Per Bdr/1 Bdr, 1 Bth $438.00

(without living room)2 Per Bdr/1 Bdr, 1 Bth $313.00Bennett deluxe suites are available formen and women. Bennett Hall offers awide variety of room layouts and configu-rations.

Per Person Monthly RateAcademic Yr.3 or 4 person units (with living room and a bath)2 per Bdr $289.001 per Bdr $388.00

2 persons units (without living room, with bath)1 per Bdr $398.00

1 person unit (without living room, with bath)

Private Bedroom $424.001 person unit (without living room, with bath)Private Bedroom $420.00

Apartments. Bost, Davis, Kamm,Morsani-Smith, Peterson-Friend,Sitlington and Young Halls are availablefor men and women. Both furnished andunfurnished options are available. Allapartments come with a fully furnishedkitchen including a full-size washer anddryer.Per Person Monthly RateAcademic Yr.1 Per Bdr/4 Bdr, 2 Bth $443.001 Per Bdr/4 Bdr, 2 Bth (unfurn) $408.00

1 Per Bdr/2 Bdr, 2 Bth $523.001 Per Bdr/2 Bdr, 2 Bth (unfurn) $499.0012 month1 Per Bdr/4 Bdr, 2 Bth $408.001 Per Bdr/4 Bdr, 2 Bth (unfurn) $375.001 Per Bdr/2 Bdr, 2 Bth $481.00

1 Per Bdr/2 Bdr, 2 Bth (unfurn) $459.00

University ApartmentsThe University operates apartments to

house married and single parents, and alimited number of single graduate andupperclass students. Priority is given tofamilies and graduate students. Individu-als should apply eight to 10 months inadvance to assure choice of apart-ments.

Furnished apartments include coffeetable, end or corner table, one tablelamp, a love seat, two occasional chairs,a nightstand, double or single beds asneeded, and a study desk.

The following 2002-2003 rates includeall utilities (gas, water, electricity, localphone service, cable TV, and Internetconnection).

(unfurnished) Monthly RateWilliams 12-15, $459.00

Prossor neighborhoodsWest, Stevens Neighborhoods $475.00Demaree Neighborhood $475.00Williams 101-105 $557.00Brumley Neighborhood $557.00Morrison (2 bedroom) $765.00Morrison (3 bedroom) $962.00

(furnished) Monthly RateWilliams 12-15, $491.00

Prossor neighborhoodsWest, Stevens Neighborhoods $507.00Demaree Neighborhood $507.00Williams 101-105 $589.00Brumley Neighborhood $589.00Morrison (2 bedroom) $797.00Morrison (3 bedroom) $994.00

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Some organizations require a billinginvoice from Oklahoma State Universitybefore a scholarship is issued on behalfof the student. If this is the case, the Of-fice of the Bursar must be notified beforethe first day of the semester with thename and address of the organization,expected scholarship amount, and anyrequired information that the organizationmay need in order to issue payment.

The Office of the Bursar may becontacted at:

113 Student Union(405) 744-5993(http://www.okstate.edu/oavpc/bursar/brshome.htm)Bursar@okstate.edu

charges, and other penalties that mayoccur if the account is not paid by themonthly due date.

All tuition fees (required and optional)associated with the student's enrollmentare due in the Office of the Bursar nolater than 4:30 p.m. on the 15th day ofeach month following billing. Fall semes-ter fees are due by September 15, springsemester fees are due by February 15,and summer session fees due dates varydepending on the session.

All delinquent accounts will accrue aninterest penalty at the rate of 1.5 percentmonthly (19.56 APR). Any charges in-curred by the University in an effort tocollect on delinquent accounts will beassessed to and will be the responsibilityof the account holder. Delinquent ac-count information is disclosed to creditreporting agencies, which could endan-ger the student's credit rating on a localor national level.

Accounts must be cleared before thestudent can obtain the release of anyrecords, obtain a transcript, receive adiploma, or enroll at Oklahoma StateUniversity for subsequent semesters.Students having difficulty in meeting theirfinancial obligations should contact theOffice of the Bursar for assistance.

It is the policy of the University to applyall financial aid to the student's account,withhold an amount equal to all chargesshowing on the student's account for thesemester (fees, tuition, housing, etc.) andthen refund the balance. Your refundmay be issued through electronic directdeposit upon request. OSU complies withthe U.S. Department of Education, rulesand regulations in accordance with TheFederal Student Financial Aid Handbookinstructions.

Many students are sponsored throughvarious scholarships from organizationsor foundations other than OklahomaState University. Typically the sponsoringorganization sends scholarship fundsdirectly to Oklahoma State University inthe name of the student. These funds aredeposited to the student's account andused to pay any costs associated withattending Oklahoma State University.Unless specifically designated by theorganization, one half of the scholarshipwill be held as a payment toward fallsemester charges, and one half will bedesignated to the spring term.

If an organization sends scholarshipfunds directly to the student, it is recom-mended that the student deposit thosescholarships at the Oklahoma StateUniversity Office of the Bursar. Thesefunds will be used to pay any costs asso-ciated with attendance at the Universityor so designated by the organizationissuing the scholarship.

Estimated TotalExpenses for Students

An estimated budget (based on 2002-2003 figures) for an undergraduate stu-dent at OSU is as follows:

Resident

Tuition and Fees $1,380.00(Based on 14 credit hours)

University Housing and Board $2,404.00(Based on average, freshman, resi-dence hall charges)

Textbooks and Supplies $465.00

Ave. Misc. Personal Expenses $1,490.00Total Per Semester $5,739.00

Nonresident

Tuition and Fees $3,740.00(Based on 14 credit hours)

University Housing and Board $2,404.00(Based on average, freshman, resi-dence hall charges)

Textbooks and Supplies $465.00

Ave. Misc. Personal Expenses $1,490.00Total Per Semester $5,739.00

Financial ObligationRobert E. Dixon, BursarLaurie Beets, C.P.A., Assistant

BursarKim Miller, Assistant DirectorJohn C. Smith, Manager, Bursar

SystemsEnrollment at Oklahoma State Univer-

sity incurs certain obligations and com-mitments on the part of an individualstudent, one of which is the student'sresponsibility to pay in a timely mannerall financial amounts owed to the Univer-sity.

In order to remain in good financialstanding with the University, and therebycontinue to participate in its educationalprograms, services and benefits, a stu-dent must meet all financial obligationsincurred at the University on or before thedue dates. Students with financial difficul-ty should immediately contact the Officeof the Bursar for assistance and guid-ance.

Fees and tuition will appear on theregular monthly statement mailed to thestudent's local address or specifiedbilling address. Students are responsiblefor ensuring the university maintains anaccurate mailing address. Address up-dates may be accomplished via the Inter-net address (http://prodosu.okstate.edu/)or at the Office of the Bursar. Failure toreceive a bill does not relieve the studentfrom the financial obligation, any finance

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Tuition WaiverScholarships

Tuition waiver scholarships for Okla-homa residents range from approxi-mately $800 to $2,000 in value, and varyin length from one year to four years.One-year and multiple-year tuition waiverscholarships are awarded to incomingfreshman students who have attainedhigh scholastic standing in high school.Transfer tuition waiver scholarships areoffered to outstanding students transfer-ring to OSU from two-year and four-yearcolleges.

Nonresident students entering OSUshould inquire about eligibility for non-resident tuition waiver scholarships.Students receiving these awards havetheir nonresident tuition charges waivedand pay in-state tuition rates. Theseawards are made based on severalcriteria, including academic accomplish-ments, being a child or grandchild of anOSU alumnus, or being a member of afederally-recognized Oklahoma NativeAmerican tribe.

The priority deadline for students en-tering OSU in fall is February 1st; thepriority deadline for students enteringOSU in the spring is October 15th.

Each student with a multiple-yearscholarship is required to meet specificrenewal criteria to continue receiving hisor her scholarship the following year (upto a specified maximum number of yearsof eligibility).

All current undergraduate students atOSU are encouraged to complete theScholarship Application for Continuingand Readmitted Undergraduates eachyear, available on the Internet(www.okstate.edu/finaid). Applicationsare due March 1. Scholarships for con-tinuing students may be in the form ofcash or tuition waivers, and are awardedbased on academic performance, finan-cial need, or both.

Graduate students seeking cash ortuition waiver scholarships should con-tact their academic departments and theGraduate College regarding applicationprocedures and deadlines.

Cash ScholarshipsPresident's Distinguished Scholarship(PDS). The OSU Foundation offers thisprestigious $8,800 per-year cash award.It is available to students who have ex-hibited outstanding academic ability andinvolvement as a leader in school andcommunity activities. PDS scholarshipsare very limited in number (usually 60-65each year) and the competition for themis highly competitive. Awards are usuallymade in March after committee selec-tions.

Scholarships andFinancial AidCharles W. Bruce, Senior DirectorPatrick Kennedy, Associate Director,

Administrative ServicesJulie Berg-Mattson, Associate

Director, ProgramsDerwin Simpson, Assistant Director,

Client ServicesCathy Bird, Assistant Director, Loan

Processing and RecordsManagement

Kevin Gerfen, Assistant Director,Scholarships

Margaret Betts, Assistant Director,Special Programs

Karen Rogers, Assistant Director,Upward Bound

Chad Blew, Coordinator, CommunityService Work-Study

Sandra Dearing, Coordinator,Scholarships

Tonya Chapman-Jones, CounselorKaren Finley, CounselorRhonda McCubbin, CounselorLinda Millis, CounselorLori Wieder, CounselorWilma White, Reports Manager

Students who need financial assis-tance to attend college are encouragedto consider the many types of financialaid available through the OSU Office ofScholarships and Financial Aid. Theseprograms include scholarships, grants,loans, and part-time jobs.

Scholarship ProgramsOklahoma State University annually

offers more than $18 million in tuitionwaiver scholarships and more than $12million in other scholarships to qualifyingfreshmen, transfer, continuing andgraduate students.

OSU's scholarships are awarded pri-marily on the basis of academic achieve-ment, academic potential, leadershipactivities, or community service. Scholar-ships are awarded by various campusacademic and administrative offices, theOSU Foundation, or in conjunction withprivate industry, private foundations, theOklahoma State Regents for Higher Edu-cation, and the state of Oklahoma.

President's Leadership Council (PLC).This one-year, $1,500 cash scholarshipis awarded to a limited number of incom-ing freshmen (200 annually) based onleadership potential, school and commu-nity service, and academic achievement.The PLC is both an honorary and a work-ing organization. The selection processis highly competitive. Awards are usuallymade in March after committee selec-tions.

College and Departmental Cash Schol-arships. Some colleges and depart-ments award cash scholarships to fresh-man, continuing, and graduate studentswho have excelled academically. Thenumber of awards, stipends, and require-ments vary, depending on thescholarship's requirements. For moreinformation, contact the college or de-partment should be contacted. The col-lege or department will notify the studentof an award.

Oklahoma State Regents for HigherEducation (OSRHE) Academic Schol-ars. Academic Scholars receive residentor nonresident tuition waivers and up to$5,500 cash annually from the state ofOklahoma for four years. (A fifth year offunding may be requested.) AcademicScholars who are also National MeritScholars may receive additional funds.Contact the Office of Scholarship andFinancial Aid for eligibility details. Onlynational ACT or SAT test scores are usedin the qualification process.Other Scholarships. The OSU Office ofScholarships and Financial Aid fre-quently has applications for scholarshipssponsored by various local, state andnational organizations available in itsoffice in 213 Student Union. Studentsshould visit the office periodically (or theoffice's Internet site at www.okstate.edu/finaid) to see if there are scholarshipswith qualifications of interest.Residual ACT Test. Incoming studentsat OSU should consider taking the "Re-sidual" ACT test at OSU. Incoming stu-dents who have raised their standardizedtest scores may submit those scores tothe Office of Scholarships and FinancialAid to be considered for a higher valuescholarship, but must do so before thefirst day of classes at OSU for that stu-dent. The Residual ACT is offered on theStillwater campus five days per week(telephone 405-744-5958). (Some pro-grams, such as the OSRHE AcademicScholars Program, accept only nationalACT or SAT test scores.)

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Supplemental Educational OpportunityGrants (FSEOG), Oklahoma Tuition AidGrants (OTAG), Federal Perkins Loans,William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans,Federal Work-Study (FWS), and tuitionwaivers.

There are also programs available forstudents who do not demonstrate finan-cial need. The Federal Direct ParentLoan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)Program and the William D. Ford FederalDirect Unsubsidized Loan allow gradu-ate students and independent under-graduates, as well as parents of depen-dent undergraduates, to borrow funds tomeet educational expenses.

To be considered for financial aid, astudent must:1. Demonstrate financial need, except for

some loan and scholarship programs.

2. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citi-zen.

3. Be enrolled as a degree or certificate-seeking candidate, including a pro-gram of study abroad.

4. Meet minimum satisfactory academicprogress standards.

5. Have a high school diploma or GED.6. Not be in default on any federal loan,

not have borrowed in excess of theallowable limits and not owe a refundto any federal grant program (includingthe Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant pro-gram).

7. Be prompt in responding to any re-quests for additional information madeby the Office of Scholarships and Fi-nancial Aid.

Students and parents are invited tocontact the Office of Scholarships andFinancial Aid for information regarding fi-nancial assistance programs or to makean appointment with a financial aidcounselor to discuss specific eligibilityrequirements. The office has informationabout programs and services availableon the Internet (www.okstate.edu/finaid/).

GrantsUndergraduate students who have not

completed their first undergraduate de-gree are eligible to apply for the FederalPell Grant and Federal SupplementalEducation Opportunity Grant. Under-graduate and graduate students who areOklahoma residents are eligible to applyfor the state grant program, the Okla-homa Tuition Aid Grant.

Federal Pell Grant eligibility is deter-mined by the U.S. Department of Educa-tion by using a congressionally-ap-proved formula.

Special Notes1. While a student may receive multiple

cash scholarships at any one time, astudent may have only one tuitionwaiver scholarship in effect at any onetime.

2. It is essential that the student knows ifthe scholarship is renewable and, if itis, its renewal criteria. Contact theOffice of Scholarships and FinancialAid at 405-744-7541 to verify the crite-ria.

3. Tuition waiver scholarships awardedby OSU's main campus in Stillwaterare good only for classes taken at themain campus in Stillwater and will payonly if enrolled in at least 12 credithours at the main campus in Stillwater.

4. Tuition waiver scholarships do not payfor summer classes.

5. Tuition waiver scholarship offers willbe made only as long as funds remain.

6. The student must accept any scholar-ship offered within the time designatedin the award letter or the offer may berescinded.

7. State and University agencies mayestablish a cap on total scholarshipdollars a student may receive fromstate and University sources, preclud-ing students from receiving funds thatexceed legitimate educational costs.

8.Final awards may be made only toOSU applicants who are fully admis-sible and in good standing.

9. If the student plans to participate on ortry out for an OSU varsity intercolle-giate athletic team (including walk-ons), the student should contact OSU'sAthletic Compliance Office at 405-744-9583 to inquire how a non-athleticscholarship could be affected.

Federal Aid ProgramsFederal aid at OSU is awarded on the

basis of demonstrated financial need.Each student who wishes to be consid-ered for need-based assistance shouldcomplete the Free Application for Fed-eral Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it tothe processing center as soon afterJanuary 1 as possible to receive aid forthe succeeding academic year. Earlyapplication is encouraged due to thehigh demand for available money.Students can apply for assistance bysubmitting the paper FAFSA or they canfile electronically by accessing the U.S.Department of Education's "FAFSA on theWeb" application site (www.fafsa.ed.gov).

An analysis of the FAFSA is used todetermine demonstrated need for fed-eral, state, and institutional programssuch as Federal Pell Grants, Federal

Federal Supplemental Education Op-portunity Grants are awarded to studentswho demonstrate financial need as re-flected in the FAFSA. Funding in thisprogram is limited and is usuallyawarded to applicants who demonstratethe most financial need.

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grants areawarded to eligible Oklahoma residentswho may apply by correctly completingthe FAFSA. Grant amounts are deter-mined by the applicant's enrollmentstatus, demonstrated need, and by theavailability of funds. Students are notifiedof their eligibility and award amounts bythe Oklahoma State Regents for HigherEducation, not by OSU.

Federal Work-StudyThis program is designed to help stu-

dents meet their educational expensesthrough part-time employment. The Of-fice of Scholarships and Financial Aiddetermines award amounts on the basisof financial need. While all Federal Work-Study student employees are paid atleast the current federal minimum wage,the actual rate of pay depends on theirqualifications and the types of jobs theyhold.

Eligible students may be employed byany participating office or department atOSU or at an off-campus, non-profitagency. The community service agen-cies must meet federal and OSU regula-tions, including being nonprofit or gov-ernmental agencies whose services areavailable to everyone, regardless ofability to pay. While working in positionsdirectly related to their curricula, studentsform strong links with the community.

LoansOSU has several loan funds for stu-

dents who need financial assistance.These funds are available to studentswho meet the eligibility requirements ofthe various programs and are makingsatisfactory progress in their collegework.

Institutional loans include short- andlong-term loans. The short-term loanprogram provides up to a maximum of$300 per semester (less a $10 servicecharge) for the purpose of meeting edu-cationally-related expenses which arenot charged to a student's Universityaccount. Students are billed for the loanthrough the Office of the Bursar on thebilling statement of the month in whichthey apply. Applications must be made inperson at the Office of Scholarships andFinancial Aid.

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Long-term loan programs consist ofthe Federal Perkins Loan, William D.Ford Federal Direct Subsidized andUnsubsidized Loans and the FederalDirect Parent Loan for UndergraduateStudents (PLUS).

The rate of interest on a FederalPerkins Loan during the period of repay-ment is five percent simple interest perannum on the unpaid balance. Fundingin this program is limited and is awardedto applicants who demonstrate signifi-cant financial need.

The rate of interest on the William D.Ford Loan varies for first-time borrowers,but cannot exceed 8.25 percent. Therate of interest on a Federal Direct ParentLoan is variable but cannot exceed 9percent.

EnrollmentRequirements

To be considered for loan funds, un-dergraduates must be enrolled in at leastsix hours in the fall, spring or summersemester. Undergraduates who plan toenroll in fewer than six hours for thesemester may still be eligible for limitedgrant funding. Undergraduate tuitionwaiver scholarship recipients must beenrolled in at least 12 hours to receivethe award for the fall or spring semester;tuition waivers are not available for thesummer.

Graduate students must be enrolled inat least four hours in the fall or springsemester and at least two hours in thesummer to be considered for financialassistance for that semester. Graduatestudents receiving tuition waivers fromtheir academic departments or theGraduate College should contact theawarding office for enrollment require-ments.

Federal and institutional aid recipientswho are unsure of their eligibility forassistance based on their enrollmentstatus are encouraged to contact theOffice of Scholarships and Financial Aidfor clarification. Recipients of non-OSUscholarships should check with theawarding agency to determine the mini-mum enrollment required for payment.

Eligibility for financial assistance isrelated only to the total number of credithours in which the student enrolls. Certifi-able enrollment status, based upon acombination of enrollment and employ-ment (such as a graduate assistant en-rolled in six hours with a 50% graduateassistant appointment), only assists withthe deferral of loan repayment, neverqualification for aid.

Academic ProgressThe OSU Office of Scholarships and

Financial Aid is required by federal regu-lation to monitor the academic progressof all students who apply for financialassistance. The official record of theOSU Office of the Registrar is reviewed todetermine student compliance with thepolicy.

The policy for federal aid and state(OTAG) recipients includes three compo-nents. Students must: (1) not exceed amaximum number of hours allowed forcompletion of the degree program; (2)maintain a minimum cumulative Gradua-tion/Retention Grade Point Average; and(3) successfully complete at least 75% ofthe total cumulative hours attempted. Acopy of policy detailing the requirementsis included with every award notice andis also available in the Office of Scholar-ships and Financial Aid and is posted onthe Internet (www.okstate.edu/finaid).

Each undergraduate with a multiple-year scholarship is required to meetspecific renewal criteria to continuereceiving his or her scholarship thefollowing year; the policy for each schol-arship is included with the award letterand is available from the OSU Office ofScholarships and Financial Aid.

Recipients of athletic grant-in-aid mustmeet the eligibility requirements of theprogram.

Teacher EducationCertification

To receive financial assistance, stu-dents who are classified by the GraduateCollege as special students and who arealso pursuing Teacher Education certifi-

cation must be enrolled in a requiredprogram for elementary or secondaryteacher certification or recertification inOklahoma (must be required to teach);and be enrolled in at least six hours inthe fall or spring semesters or three hoursin the summer term.

Teacher education students are eli-gible to apply for consideration in Fed-eral Work-Study, Oklahoma Tuition AidGrant (OTAG), Federal Perkins Loan, andDirect Loans (Subsidized andUnsubsidized). The maximum DirectLoan eligibility for teacher educationstudents is $5,500 in the SubsidizedLoan. Independent students may havean additional $5,000 of eligibility in theUnsubsidized Loan. At no time may thestudent borrow more than the cost ofattendance minus any other financialaid.

Due to the unique nature of theTeacher Education program, studentsare encouraged to schedule an appoint-ment with a financial aid counselor todiscuss the required documentationneeded for financial aid eligibility.

Prerequisite Course Workfor Admission to aGraduate Program

To be considered for federal assis-tance, students generally must be en-rolled in a recognized academic pro-gram leading to a degree or certificate.However, if a student is enrolled at leasthalf-time in course work that is requiredfor admission to a graduate program atOSU, the student may be eligible for loanconsideration for one calendar year (12months) beginning on the first day of theloan period.

Students are only eligible for FordFederal Direct Loan consideration. Fed-eral law sets the maximum SubsidizedLoan eligiblity at $5,500 for course worknecessary to enter a graduate program;independent students may also qualifyfor an additional $5,000 in UnsubsidizedLoan. At no time may the student borrowmore than the cost of attendance minusany other financial aid.

Preparatory students who wish to beconsidered for assistance should sched-ule an appointment with a financial aidcounselor to discuss their particularcircumstances.

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Scholar Developmentand RecognitionBob Graalman, DirectorGail Gillilan, Senior Unit Assistant

Some outstanding OSU students arecompetitive for a wide range of presti-gious national and international scholar-ships at the end of their undergraduatecareers, such as the Rhodes, Marshall,Truman, Goldwater, Udall, and others. Inaddition, there is a host of lesser-knownbut still valuable opportunities that re-quire students to prepare competitiveapplications.

This newly-established office at OSUmonitors student progress, providesimportant information, supplies support,and plans courses and activities that canlead to success in these areas. Inter-ested students can contact the office toinquire about opportunities and strate-gies; often faculty will nominate candi-dates who have been performing at ahigh level academically and displayingother qualities through leadership andcommunity service. Early identification offreshmen and sophomores is especiallyimportant in order for the student to gainthe most from these programs.

Additionally, as an incentive for thekinds of students who are consideredOSU's best and brightest, the Lew WentzFoundation has provided substantialprivate funding to OSU for several schol-arship programs that are managed in thisoffice. The programs are:

1. Wentz Projects - an opportunity foroutstanding undergraduates to planand perform high-level research underthe direction of a faculty mentor($4,000 each);

2. Wentz Scholarships - traditionalawards based on academic excel-lence and well-rounded campus ac-tivities ($2,500 each);

3. Wentz Humanities Scholarships -various awards for students in English,history, foreign languages, philosophy,and related scholarly disciplines;

4.Wentz Education Scholarships - vari-ous awards for those intending tobecome teachers in primary and sec-ondary school situations.Finally, along with the Office of High

School and College Relations, this officenow manages OSU's Freshman Re-search Program. Contact this office forfurther information.

Student Services

Residential LifeBob Huss, Director of Residential LifeEddie Denman, Assistant Director of

Residential Life–Administrative andBusiness Services

Carol Hackerott, Assistant Director ofResidential Life

Doug Hallenbeck, Assistant Directorof Residential Life

Dave Stoddart, Assistant Director ofResidential Life

The Department of Residential Life'svision is to change lives. To that end thedepartment offers 22 residence halls,seven family-first neighborhoods, sixspecial interest housing options, over 28dining options, and countless leadershipactivities for students. Students who liveon campus graduate sooner and main-tain higher grades than their off-campuscounterparts. More than 500 students areinvolved in planning and leading educa-tional, recreational and social activitieswithin the halls.

All freshmen are required to live oncampus. Exceptions can be made forone of the following reasons: being mar-ried; being 21 years of age or older; livingwith parents in Stillwater or the surround-ing area; being a veteran; living in afraternity or sorority house (sororitypledges generally live in residence hallsdue to limited sorority house space); orhaving completed 27 credit hours. Ex-ceptions must be requested in writing,and approved by the Department ofResidential Life.

All accommodations are rented on acontract date priority basis. Prospectivestudents' applications and contracts areencouraged to be sent in nine monthsbefore the desired occupancy in order toimprove the chances of receiving thepreferred on-campus housing location.

Traditional Halls, DeluxeSuites, and Apartments

OSU traditional halls, deluxe suites,and apartments offer a variety of livingaccommodations. Traditional residencehalls include Iba, Kerr-Drummond,Parker, Stout, Wentz, and Willham Northand South halls. Deluxe suites are of-fered in Allen, Bennett, Jones, Patchin,Zink, and Suite Buildings A and B. Apart-ments can be found in Bost, Davis,Kamm, Morsani-Smith, Peterson-Friend,Sitlington, and Young halls. All halls are

open continuously throughout the aca-demic year. Year round housing (12-month contract) is available in each typeof housing offered. Some halls houseonly non-freshmen students. Furtherinformation may be found on theInternet (www.reslife.okstate.edu).

Studies show that living on campuscan be more affordable than living offcampus. Some students save as muchas $500 per academic year by living oncampus. Just one bill pays for a student'srent, meal plan, and all utilities includinglocal telephone, cable TV, and Internetconnection. Rates rarely increase duringthe academic year, even whenroommate(s) move out.

Students are offered several lifestyleoptions. Kerr Hall houses men only,while Drummond Hall houses womenonly. All other halls are co-ed. Parker Hallis open to students who are active par-ticipants in the Honors Program. ZinkHall houses participants in the FIT(Freshmen in Transition) programthrough the College of Agriculture. AllenHall is home to the Ketchum HouseNative American floor, as well as hous-ing students interested in engineering.Engineering floors can also be found inKerr, Drummond, and Bost Halls. Menthat are computer science majors maychoose to live on the special interestfloor in Kerr Hall. Jones Hall is home tothe Uhuru House, the African CenteredCultural House. Students interested indeveloping leadership skills may beinterested in the Kamm Hall LeadershipHouse.

In every residence hall there is a well-trained professional staff to coordinatethe day-to-day operations of the building,as well as student staff whose primaryfunction is to see that students benefiteducationally from their residential livingexperience. Each floor or wing has alive-in student staff member (residentassistant or community facilitators) re-sponsible for assisting and guiding theresidents. Resident assistants and com-munity facilitators are undergraduatestudents specially trained in all aspectsof residential area living with the experi-ence and knowledge to answer ques-tions and act as an adviser for studentgovernments and programs.

Dining ServicesStudents have the flexibility to eat in

any of the over 28 Residential Life diningoptions regardless of where they live.Four "all-you-care-to-eat" cafeterias offerbreakfast, lunch and dinner options.Specialty offerings include The ServiceStation, Pistol Pizza, Taco Mayo, TheVirtual Bean Coffeehouse, Aggie BreadCompany, The Little Bakery, FanDeli,

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Pattillo's, Twenty Something, and TwentySomething Too Convenience Stores.New dining options include a free-stand-ing dining unit south of Zink and AllenHalls featuring a variety of dining selec-tions including mongolian barbecue,chicken, wood oven pizza, and all-you-care-to-eat. Blair Dining in Bennett Hallhas been renovated to include severaldining offerings including a Eruo-stylekitchen, wood oven pizza, and a conve-nience store. Stout Hall will feature acoffee shop in the basement of the reno-vated hall.

For more information, contact theDepartment of Residential Life, Okla-homa State University, Iba Hall, Stillwater,Oklahoma 74078, or the Internet(www.reslife.okstate.edu).

Mobility Impaired StudentHousing

All residence halls and many univer-sity apartments offer some housing forstudents who have impaired mobility.Upon notification, the Department ofResidential Life routinely modifies roomsand apartments to meet an individual'sspecial needs. This modification maytake several months, so advance notifi-cation is critical.

University ApartmentsMore than 700 apartments are avail-

able to serve students in the followingpriority: families, single graduate stu-dents, and single, upperclass, under-graduate students. Priority for singlestudents is given to those who have livedin the residence halls.

Most apartments are two-bedroomunits with optional furnishings. TheMorrison Neighborhood features somethree-bedroom units. The apartmentshave sidewalks, off-street parking, playareas, and two laundry facilities. Resi-dents of the Morrison Neighborhoodhave full-size washers and dryers in theirapartment units.

School bus transportation is providedto the Stillwater High, Junior High, andMiddle schools, and to Westwood andWill Rogers elementary schools.

The Family Resource Center, locatedin the University Apartments area, offersa variety of programs to meet the needsof University Apartment residents. Theseprograms vary depending upon theneeds of the clientele. Typical programsinclude: English as a Language class(ESL), after-school programs, car seatloans, toy library, child care information,and pot luck dinners. The Family Re-source Center (FRC) also has the WorldCup, a small convenience store.

University Apartments provide an on-site staff member, an apartment assistantwho is readily available to the residents.Each apartment assistant has responsi-bility for about 90 apartments. Theassistant's duties include helping resi-dents resolve inter-apartment conflicts,meet neighbors and find appropriatecommunity services. They also provideinformation about the facilities and theUniversity, and provide referrals to appro-priate University offices for residents'needs. The apartment assistant can be avery helpful person for all residents.

For more information contact the Uni-versity Apartments Office, 120 Brumley,Oklahoma State University, Stillwater,Oklahoma 74078, or the Internet(www.reslife.okstate.edu/hfamily).

Students withChildren

Information on child care in theStillwater community is available at thefollowing locations on campus:

Family Resource Center —719 N. WalnutNontraditional Student Services — 060

Student Union, Marie Basler, Coordi-nator

Adult Student Organization — 045 Stu-dent Union

University CounselingServicesSuzanne M. Burks, DirectorBaiba Ercum, M.D.Joni Hays, Coordinator, Career

Resource CenterElizabeth Golden, Career and

Outreach SpecialistJack Davis, Coordinator, CounselingLisa Jones, Senior Clinical CounselorJulia Shcherbakova, Senior Clinical

CounselorLiliana Speed, Senior Clinical

CounselorChris Spera, Senior Clinical

CounselorCindy Washington, Clinical

Counselor

The University Counseling Servicesprovides confidential professional per-sonal and career counseling for OSUstudents. Both individual and groupcounseling is available.

Assistance is offered for emotionalproblems, as they affect personal and

academic goals, intellectual functioningor relationships with others. Among thevariety of concerns dealt with in counsel-ing are stress, anxiety, depression, eatingdisorders, substance use/abuse, inter-personal relationships, career counsel-ing, career and personality assessment.Psychiatric consultation is available asneeded.

University Counseling Services alsoassists students with problems, con-cerns, and experiences relating to edu-cational difficulties; i.e. study habits,unusual test-taking stress, lack of motiva-tion, or attitudes related to school.

University Counseling Services oper-ates the Career Resource Center. Thecenter provides walk-in assistance forOSU students. It contains books, hand-outs and computerized resources oncareers, study strategies, scholarshipand graduate school searches, resumes,cover letters and job search develop-ment strategies.

A broad range of developmental andproactive programming is offeredthrough University Counseling Servicesin outreach and service to living groups,organizations and academic classes.

Minimal fees are assessed for indi-vidual and group counseling, for certaintests, for specific programs or workshopsand for some career assessments. De-pending upon the need, tests and otherUniversity services may be used in con-junction with counseling.

All information regarding appointmentsand content of counseling is strictly con-fidential.

The University Counseling Services isan accredited member of the Interna-tional Association of Counseling Ser-vices, Inc.

Student Disability ServicesMike Shuttic, Coordinator

Student Disability Services (SDS) offersacademic support services to studentswith disabilities. SDS is committed toproviding assistance to students that willfacilitate academic access and indepen-dence of each individual student. Appro-priate services are determined on anindividualized basis and may includeacademic advisement, specialized test-ing, recorded textbooks, classroom ac-cess, assistive tech, and other servicesbased on disability-related need. Stu-dents must initiate a request for servicesby contacting Student Disability Services.

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University HealthServicesSteve Rogers, C.H.E., M.B.A.,

DirectorMichael W. Strange, M.D., Medical

Director

Oklahoma State University is as inter-ested in the student's physical and emo-tional well-being as it is in his or herintellectual and cultural development.Good health will not guarantee aca-demic success, but it will help; whilepoor health, either physical or emotional,can impair both the academic and theextracurricular career.

University Health Services maintains astaff of full-time physicians, mental healthprofessionals, nurses, laboratory, phar-macists and x-ray technicians, and othernecessary support personnel who makea specialty of providing the best possiblecare at the least possible expense for thestudent. Along with this full-time help,there are part-time specialists in psychia-try and radiology.

University Health Services is an ambu-latory primary care facility, designed toprovide cost-effective, physician-direct-ed health care to students. A fee ischarged to cover direct costs on labora-tory, x-ray, pharmacy and elective ser-vices. In the event a medical conditionexists that is beyond the scope of theservices offered, referrals can be madeto a family physician, or a local physicianin Stillwater. Emergency services areoffered by Stillwater Medical Center 24hours a day.

Health Requirements. All new studentsare required to provide an immunizationhistory and to comply with guidelines

regarding tuberculosis testing; specifi-cally,

all students born after 1957 mustprovide documentation of having hadtwo measles immunizations, (MMR),and

all students must provide documen-tation of having been immunized fortetanus within the previous 10 yearsand having been immunized for polio,diphtheria and pertussis.

Students meeting the followingcriteria must provide a record of having anegative tuberculosis skin test (PPD)within six months of arrival at OSU, or, ifthe TB skin test is positive, must provide anegative chest xray: students who

are visa holders,are U.S. citizens currently or previ-

ously residing outside the U.S.,

have a medical condition that sup-presses the immune system,

are known to have been exposed totuberculosis.Refer to the Immunization and Health

History form for specific guidelines andinformation. Failure to comply with theseguidelines may affect future enrollment.

For more information contact the Uni-versity Health Services, 1202 West FarmRoad, Oklahoma State University,Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078.

Multicultural StudentCenterHoward Shipp, DirectorPete G. Coser, CoordinatorEdwina Kersten, CoordinatorCatherine Vijayakumar, CoordinatorTiffany Williams, Coordinator

The Multicultural Student Center (MSC)is a comprehensive support service forAfrican-American, Hispanic, NativeAmerican and Vietnamese-Americanstudents. The program provides educa-tional and personal growth opportunitiesto enhance the university experience forminority students matriculating at Okla-homa State University. Support servicesare provided through one-to-one coun-seling, group counseling, outreach pro-grams, academic skill developmentprograms, and tutoring. The followingareas of student development are em-phasized: academic development, per-sonal adjustment/development, motiva-tion, and career goals.

The MSC staff work closely with otheroffices of the University. These effortsinclude direct and indirect assistance inthe following areas: recruitment and

retention; financial assistance; and ca-reer development and employment op-portunities.

To enhance the social and culturalopportunities for minority students, MSCstaff members serve as a resource tovarious minority student groups andorganizations in an advisory or consulta-tive capacity. These organizations in-clude: Hispanic Student Association,African-American Student Association,Minority Women's Association, NativeAmerican Student Association, Vietnam-ese-American Student Association,American Indian Science and Engineer-ing Society, Burnin' Black Choir, NAACP,Society of Black Engineers, Technologyand Architecture, the Black Greek orga-nizations, the Society of Hispanic Profes-sional Engineers, and the Omega DeltaPhi Fraternity.

SpecialPrograms,Services andFacilities

Special Programs

The Honors CollegeRobert L. Spurrier, Jr., DirectorK. Celeste Campbell, Assistant

DirectorSarah Phelps, Honors Academic

CounselorTerisa Cunha, Honors Academic

CounselorOklahoma State University is an active

member of the National Collegiate Hon-ors Council and the Great Plains HonorsCouncil. The Honors College is com-posed of a university-wide General Hon-ors component and specialized upper-division components at the departmentalor college levels. The Honors Collegeprovides academically talented studentswith the opportunity to study, conductresearch, and exchange ideas in anexciting and supportive academic envi-ronment. Honors sections are offered inmany general education courses, andspecial honors seminars and interdisci-plinary honors courses also are avail-able. Honors classes are taught by out-standing faculty members, and theclasses are small in size to facilitateactive student involvement.

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Completion of the requirements for theGeneral Honors award leads to specialdesignation on the student's OSU tran-script, as does completion of the require-ments for the Departmental or CollegeHonors award in the student's academicmajor. Students who earn a minimum of39 honors credit hours and complete theDepartmental or College Honors award,as well as the General Honors award,with 3.50 OSU and cumulative grade-point averages at graduation, receiveThe Honors College degree, including aspecial entry on their transcripts andspecial honors diplomas.

Additional advantages for active par-ticipants in The Honors College (mini-mum of six honors credit hours per se-mester and 12 honors credit hours foreach two consecutive semesters forfreshmen and sophomores and threehonors credit hours per semester forjuniors and seniors) include use of TheHonors College Study Lounge in theEdmon Low Library (with a computerlab), extended check-out privileges forlibrary materials, priority enrollment forthe following semester, and an honorshousing option in the residence halls.

Admission of new freshmen to TheHonors College is based on an ACTcomposite score of 27 or higher (or com-parable SAT score) with a high schoolgrade-point average of 3.75 or higher.Application forms are included in theOSU Application for Admission. Studentsother than new freshmen may be admit-ted to the program on the basis of theirOSU and cumulative grade-point aver-ages (7-59 hours earned: 3.25, 60-93hours earned: 3.37, 94 or more hoursearned: 3.50). Transfer freshmen musthave completed at least seven collegecredit hours (not including concurrentenrollment while in high school) to beeligible on the basis of college perfor-mance if they do not have the requiredhigh school grade-point average andACT score.

For additional information about TheHonors College, interested studentsshould consult the director of The Hon-ors College, 509 Edmon Low Library.

Pre-law, Premedicine andOther PreprofessionalPrograms

Students planning to enter a profes-sional school should visit with their advis-ers and consult professional schooladmission and course work requirementslisted in the specific school catalog.Many professional schools select stu-dents with a variety of bachelor's de-grees, although others may require aminimum basic core curriculum of vary-

Princeton, New Jersey. AP tests aretaken by high school students while inhigh school. High school counselors canbe of assistance in making testing ar-rangements.

OSU awards credit for a limited num-ber of Excelsior College Examinations(ECE). OSU is not a test site for ECE.Contact the Office of Admissions foradditional information regarding ECE.

Oklahoma State University recognizescredit earned through the InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) Program in a limitednumber of subject areas. Credit will beawarded to students who have takenHigher Level courses through the Inter-national Baccalaureate Program andscored at least a 4 (on a seven pointscale) on the Higher Level course ex-amination. This credit will be awarded ona course-by-course basis.

Military personnel and veterans whowish to establish credit for military train-ing should submit to the Office of Admis-sions a copy of their DD214, (ArmedForces of the United States Report ofTransfer or Discharge) or their DD295(Application for the Evaluation of Educa-tional Experiences During Military Ser-vice), and any certificates of completionfor military schools attended. OSU alsoaccepts credits earned through theDANTES Subject Standardized tests foractive military personnel.

Academic departments on campus atOSU may offer advanced standing ex-aminations in subject areas not offeredby the CLEP or AP. Any currently enrolledstudent whose travel, employment, ex-tensive readings or educational experi-ence appear to have given the studentproficiency in a subject that is offered atOSU, equivalent to the proficiencyordinarily expected of those studentswho take the subject in a regular class,may apply for an examination on thesubject.

A student may apply to take a valida-tion examination for a course taken at aninstitution that OSU does not recognizeas accredited. The dean of the college inwhich the course is offered appoints acommittee of three to construct, adminis-ter and evaluate the examination.

Information pertaining to these exami-nations may be obtained from the Officeof Admissions. See also the "AcademicRegulations" section of the Catalog.

Gerontology InstituteThe Gerontology Institute is housed in

the College of Human EnvironmentalSciences. The Gerontology Institute'smission is to meet the growing demandfor instruction, outreach and researchexcellence in the field of aging. It func-tions as a multidisciplinary program

ing length and grade-point average.Information about preprofessional pro-grams is available in such areas asdental hygiene, dentistry, engineering,law, library science, medical technology,medicine, nursing, nutritional sciences,occupational therapy, optometry, osteo-pathic medicine, pharmacy, physicaltherapy, physician's associate, radio-logic technology, social work, and veteri-nary medicine. For more information,students should consult their advisers orthe director of student academic ser-vices of the appropriate college.

Bachelor of UniversityStudies

Individualization and flexibility are thefeatures of the program leading to thedegree of Bachelor of University Studies.This program is designed for studentswho find that the present degree pro-grams (majors) at the University will notenable them to attain their educationalobjectives; it is not intended for studentswhose educational objectives are unde-termined. The Bachelor of UniversityStudies degree permits a student to uti-lize the total resources of the Universityto accomplish unique educational objec-tives. The program may not prepare astudent for a particular occupation orentry into a professional school.

Students who believe that their educa-tional objectives can best be fulfilledthrough a Bachelor of University Studiesdegree can obtain information on theprogram from his or her College office ofstudent academic services, or in theOffice of the Executive Vice President(Academic Affairs).

All Bachelor of University Studiesstudents must enroll in one of the col-leges of the University. The Bachelor ofUniversity Studies degree program mustmeet requirements stated in the "Univer-sity Academic Regulations" in the Cata-log.

Credit By ExamOklahoma State University Testing and

Evaluation Service is a national test sitefor the College Board's College LevelExamination Program (CLEP). NationalCLEP testing centers offer two kinds ofexaminations: general examinations andsubject examinations. OSU only grantscollege credit for subject examinations.Credit earned through these examina-tions are normally recognized by othercolleges and universities throughout thenation.

OSU grants credit for acceptablescores in the Advanced Placement Pro-gram (AP) as administered by the Col-lege Entrance Examination Board in

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allowing students an opportunity to studyin the field of aging. The Institute providesa university-wide focus in coordinating acurriculum in gerontology.

The Gerontology Institute was createdin response to a widespread interest incourse offerings in gerontology. Studentscan receive an M.S. in gerontologythrough natural and applied sciences orthey can pursue a graduate certificate ingerontology. There is also a bachelor'sprogram in gerontology through thedepartments of Sociology and FamilyRelations and Child Development. Doc-toral students can include gerontologyas an area of specialization in their pro-grams.

The Institute sponsors an annual Eth-ics and Aging Conference in the Tulsaarea for professionals and students in thefield of aging. Many other programs areconducted with groups and agenciesthrough university extension in CHES.

The headquarters for the SouthwestSociety on Aging, the largest regionalprofessional gerontological associationin the U.S., is located at the Institute. Thispartnership allows students an opportu-nity to network with professionals in thefield of aging.

The Gerontology Institute serves as alink between the University and the com-munity in the field of aging, and sponsorsstudent internships in community agen-cies.

Independent andCorrespondence StudyCharles E. Feasley, Director

Independent and CorrespondenceStudy (I&CS) provides individual studyopportunities to learners whose work,family responsibilities, physical isolation,or medical condition may precludeparticiation in regularly scheduled classmeetings. I&CS offers over 150 coursesfor college credit and continuing educa-tion units.

Students may enroll in correspon-dence study courses at any time withoutbeing admitted to OSU and take up to ayear to complete course work. Somecourses are also offered as video-as-sisted telecourses or standardized inde-pendent study. For these courses, stu-dents must be admitted to OSU, enrollthrough regular campus registration, andcomplete these courses during onecampus semester.

For more information or enrollment,contact OSU Independent and Corre-spondence Study, 001 ClassroomBuuilding or electronic mail to ICS-INF@.okstate.edu.

room and board during the seminar. Theseminars are graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis and are transferredto OSU as Pass/Fail. Application shouldbe made as early in the academic yearas possible. Further information andapplication materials may be obtainedfrom OSU's OSLEP coordinator, TheHonors College, 510 Library.

Semester at SeaSemester at Sea is an opportunity for

OSU undergraduates in good academicstanding to earn a semester of credit in awide range of academic areas whiletraveling around the world on the S.S.Universe. Approximately 50 percent ofthe semester is spent at sea and 50percent in various ports allowing stu-dents to travel and relate experiencesdirectly to the academic program aboardship. Specific information may be ob-tained by contacting the director, 060Student Union, or the Study Aborad/NSEOffice, 060-G Student Union.

Study AbroadOSU students can add an international

dimension to their education throughstudy abroad. Students may earn OSUcredit through reciprocal exchanges inmany European countries, as well as inAsia and Latin America. While participat-ing in reciprocal exchange, students paytuiton and fees to OSU.

Students may also earn OSU credit byenrolling in summer and short-term inter-national courses offered by OSU depart-ments and extension units in countriessuch as Australia, England, France,Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Tur-key.

Students may earn transfer creditthrough participation in pre-approvedstudy abroad programs offered by otherU.S. universities or study abroad provid-ers such as AIFS, CIEE, and ISA. Somestudents choose to enroll directly inuniversities abroad. They may also par-ticipate in non-credit work, internship andvolunteer opportunities.

Most exchanges and study abroadprograms require completion of at least48 credit hours and good academicstanding. Application deadlines for prior-ity consideration for both fall and springsemester reciprocal exchanges, manyfall semester study abroad programs,and short-term international courses areat the end of January or the beginning ofFebruary. Deadlines for spring studyabroad programs are usually in midOctober or early November.

Financial assistance is availablethrough scholarships and federal grantsand loans. Outstanding OSU under-

National StudentExchange

The National Student Exchange (NSE)enables OSU students to spend a semes-ter or a year at one of over 150 collegesand universities. Students may selectfrom institutions in 47 states of the U.S.,the District of Columbia, and three USterritories. Four Canadian universities inBritish Columbia, Newfoundland andQuebec have also been added to theNSE site offerings. Students pay tuitionand fees to OSU or resident tuition andfees to the host institution, depending onthe plan through which they participate.

Through the NSE, students have ac-cess to designated study abroad pro-grams offered by participating institutionsat resident program fees. The NSE alsoenables students from member collegesand universities to attend OSU whilepaying their own university's tuition andfees or while paying OSU resident tuitionrates. For additional information andapplication materials, contact the StudyAbroad/NSE Office, 060-G Student Union,or electronic mail to: auel@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma Scholar-Leadership EnrichmentProgram

The Oklahoma Scholar-LeadershipEnrichment Program (OSLEP) is a state-wide academic program designed todevelop scholarship and leadershipabilities of outstanding students. Studentsstudy in intensive, five-day seminars witha distinguished scholar and are selectedfrom Oklahoma's 21 four-year collegesand universities. OSU's sophomore,junior and senior students with a 3.00GPA are eligible to apply. OSLEP semi-nars may be taken for two or three hoursof credit. The only cost to students is thetuition - the program provides books and

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than six hours of college work. As withAlternative Admission students, AdultAdmission students benefit from inten-sive academic advising and a specialorientation course to meet their particularneeds. After completing 12 hours with a2.00 GPA or above in college-level work,these students are considered to be ingood standing and are generally eligiblefor transfer to their college or major ofchoice.

University Academic Assessment. TheUniversity Academic Assessment Pro-gram (UAAP) is designed for studentswho have experienced academic diffi-culty at the college level. These studentsinclude:

those who are placed on academicprobation while in UAS;

probationary students who are re-ferred by the colleges;

those in good academic standing,according to State Regents' policy, butare ineligible for admission to theirdesired college;

those suspended by OSU and havestayed out of college for a minimum ofone regular semester and show apotential for success; and

transfer students on academic pro-bation who are admitted due to specialcircumstances.

UAS helps these students evaluatetheir career and educational goals in anattempt to develop a realistic and suc-cessful educational plan. Besides theintrusive academic advising offered toAlternative and Adult Admissions, UASassists students in the development oftheir plans of study through graduation.UAS also keeps UAAP students aware ofrequirements to continue, specifically theminimum grade-point averages requiredby the Oklahoma State Regents forHigher Education, and the repeat andreprieve options. In an effort to assiststudents in exploring various career andeducational opportunities, UAAP stu-dents are required to enroll in and com-plete UNIV 2001, the Academic Assess-ment and Evaluation course. This courseis designed to help students identify theirreasons for experiencing academicdifficulty and determine ways to over-come their academic weaknesses. OnceUAAP students complete at least onesemester with a 2.00 GPA or above, theymay generally transfer to the college ormajor of choice.

Undecided Transfer Students. Transferstudents undecided on their major, orany student in the above groups who isundecided on a major, may work with aUAS adviser to develop several plans ofstudy that capitalize on their strengthsand interests while pursuing possiblemajors. During one-on-one meetings

The locations of the offices of studentacademic services are:

Agricultural Sciences and NaturalResources–136 Agricultural Hall

Arts and Sciences–202 Life Science East

Business–201L Business BuildingEducation–325 WillardEngineering, Architecture and Tech-

nology–101 Engineering NorthHuman Environmental Sciences–114

Human Environmental Sciences

University Academic Services–214 Stu-dent UnionStudents should keep in mind that

while the University provides advising asa service and resource, the ultimateresponsibility for identifying and complet-ing degree requirements rests with thestudent.

University AcademicServices

The Office of University AcademicServices (UAS) provides advising andenrollment services to the followingstudent groups: (1) students admitted toOSU through the Alternative AdmissionProgram; (2) students admitted to OSUthrough the Adult Admission Program;(3) probationary students enrolledthrough the University Academic Assess-ment Program, including transfers admit-ted on academic probation; and(4) transfer students unsure about theirmajors. The overall goal of UAS is toprovide personal attention and assis-tance to students as they develop suc-cessful study habits and explore thevarious academic options available atOSU.Alternative Admission. The AlternativeAdmission Program allows approximatelyeight percent of OSU's entering freshmanclass to be admitted without meeting allof the normal criteria. UAS providesAlternative Admission students withorientation classes suited to their particu-lar needs, clarification of University poli-cies, assistance in exploring careergoals and various degree programs andhelp in remediating curricular deficien-cies. Through intrusive advising, UASstrives to create a setting of academicsuccess for the students to carrythroughout their years at OSU. Afterremediating any deficiencies they mighthave and completing at least one full-time semester of satisfactory work, stu-dents may generally transfer to theircollege or major of choice.Adult Admission. The Adult AdmissionProgram allows students who are 21 orolder and those on active military duty anopportunity to gain admission to OSU,provided they have not completed more

graduates and graduates may apply forthe Baily Memorial Trust Scholarship forstudy abroad in the Liberal Arts. Thescholarship is budget based. Informationand applications are available at theCollege of Arts and Sciences StudentAcademic Services Office, 202 Life Sci-ences East. The Department of ForeignLanguages and Literatures, 303Gunderson Hall offers several scholar-ships for language study abroad. Infor-mation on national and regional scholar-ships for study abroad is available in theStudy Abroad Office. Students may oftenuse federal financial aid to offset the costof an academic program abroad.

Information on studying, working orvolunteering abroad is available from theStudy Abroad Office/NSE, 060-G StudentUnion, or by electronic mail to:auel@okstate.edu.

Special Services

Academic AdvisingAcademic advising is a major function

within the University and serves thestudent first and foremost and not a par-ticular discipline, department or college.Advising assists students in developingtheir intellectual potential through effec-tive use of all resources available at theUniversity—academic, cultural andsocial. The role of the student's aca-demic adviser is (1) to assist in educa-tional planning, including clarification ofcareer and educational goals, curricu-lum planning, and short-term courseselection, (2) to become aware of andmake appropriate referrals to campussupport services, (3) to provide informa-tion to prospective majors, and (4) toprepare degree plans for graduatingseniors and submit these to the respec-tive college graduation certification of-fice.

Advising is performed within each ofthe undergraduate colleges and in theOffice of University Academic Services.Each college structures its advisingsystem based upon the college's phi-losophy and perceived student needs. Inmost colleges, freshmen and undeclaredstudents are advised through thecollege's office of student academicservices, while declared majors areadvised in their major department.

Each college has an office of studentacademic services to represent the deanin matters concerning undergraduatestudents. Students should contact theiroffice of student academic serviceswhen questions arise regarding advising,academic programs and requirements,and academic support services.

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areas. The objectives, methods used,student population involved, results, anduses of assessment data are reported forassessment in each initiative area, in-cluding separate outcome assessmentreports prepared by each academicprogram.

Career ServicesCareer Services assists OSU students

and alumni with job search activitiesrelated to internships and part-time em-ployment while attending college, andfull-time professional employment follow-ing graduation.On-campus interviewing is an easy andconvenient way to obtain interviewswithout leaving campus. On-campusinterviews can be an important source ofopportunities but should be only one ofthe strategies for a total job search. Sub-scribing to OSU CareerWeb can helpsophomores looking for an internship,and it can help the alumnus trying toconnect to a new employment situation.Last year over 350 companies con-ducted 5200 interviews on campus.Resume Referral. A student's resume issent out to employers when they requestresumes in a particular major. Last yearover 400 companies requested resumereferrals. Students must subscribe toOSU Career Web for this service.Posting of Job Vacancies. Job postingscan be accessed on the Internet(www.osucareerservices.com). Entriesare posted on a daily basis. Job listingsinclude part-time on-campus, part-timeoff-campus, work study, education jobs,business, industry, and government jobsand internships.Career Fairs. Career fairs are held oncampus each year to provide opportuni-ties for interaction between students andemployers. Employers have informationbooths and distribute literature abouttheir companies and various job opportu-nities. Current career fairs include Col-lege of Engineering, Architecture andTechnology Career Fair; OSU CareerFair; OSU Business Career Fair; Informa-tion and Telecommunications Technolo-gies Career Fair; Part-time Job Fair; OSUHospitality Days; Agricultural, Food,Environmental, and Natural SciencesCareer Fair; Teacher Job Fair, SummerJob and Internship Fair.Career Consultants. Services providedby the career consultants include indi-vidual advising, mock interviews, intern-ship and co-op information, cover letterassistance, resume development, jobsearch advice, interviewing tips, gradu-ate and professional school assistance,and information on specific majors. Forthe names and contact information of

the offices of Student Affairs, InstitutionalResearch and student government. TheCouncil's mission is to serve as a liaisonto the Executive Vice President, the OSULong-Range Planning Committee (of theFaculty Council), and Student Affairs. Itsupports academic units by providingfunding and information to (1) measurethe effectiveness of academic and stu-dent programs, (2) utilize the results ofstrategies developed to improve studentlearning and (3) determine the overalleducational impact of the universityexperience on students.

Assessment activity at OSU, coordi-nated by the Office of University Assess-ment, is divided into four primary initia-tives:1.Entry-Level Assessment is conducted

to assist advisers and faculty in makingplacement decisions that will give first-time OSU students the best chance ofacademic success.

2.General Education Assessment isaimed at evaluating studentachievment of institutionally recog-nized general education competen-cies, including communication, ana-lytical and critical thinking skills.

3.Program Outcome Assessment is anevaluation of student achievement ofthe educational objectives in the ma-jor.

4.Student and Alumni Satisfaction As-sessment evaluates student percep-tions of academic and campus pro-grams and services. Results of theseassessments provide feedback forimprovement of programs and ser-vices.The Office of University Assessment

submits yearly reports to the OklahomaState Regents for Higher Education thatsummarize the assessments in the above

with the student, the UAS adviser ex-plains differences between majors andtheir requirements, so that a collegedegree remains the main goal of courseselection. After taking chosen courses,and maintaining at least a 2.00 GPA forthe previous full-time semester, the stu-dent declares a specific major andmoves to the advising office of the corre-sponding college.Campus-wide Assistance. UAS offersextra assistance to students campus-wide through three unique services: theSAM program, Referrals and Tutors.

Student Academic Mentor Program.The Student Academic Mentor (SAM)Program is a campus-wide service thatpairs each new freshman, transfer, andadult student with an upper class studentin effort to ease the transition to OSU.These "SAMs" are carefully selectedamong continuing students at OSU towork with new students individually andin small groups during ALPHA, the weekprior to the beginning of the fall semester.Their goals are to help students feelwelcome and to assimilate them intocampus life.UAS Tutoring Program. The UAS Tutor-ing Program is a service offering freeone-on-one tutoring to any student need-ing assistance. Qualified tutors havebeen approved by both UAS and theiracademic department at OSU. This pro-gram is funded as a gift from an OSUgraduate who is dedicated to helpingstudents succeed. Interested studentsneed only to call or come by the UASoffice to arrange for this individualizedpersonal tutoring.

University AssessmentProgram

The University Assessment Program atOSU provides public assurance of pro-gram quality and accountability by docu-menting progress toward meeting theinstitution's educational goals. Assess-ment involves collecting, reviewing andusing information about educationalprograms for the purpose of programimprovement and, ultimately, improve-ment of student learning and develop-ment. The assessment process providesfeedback to campus leaders about theeffectiveness of academic and studentprograms, thereby allowing informeddecisions about the need for changes.Assessment is, therefore, an integral partof the institution's commitment to sustainand enhance academic quality and thestudent educational experience.

The OSU Assessment Council guidesthe Assessment Program. The Councilmembership consists of faculty fromeach college and representatives from

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these professionals, refer to CareerServices on theInternet (www.osucareerservices.com).

Career Services is located in 350, 360,and 370 Student Union.

Computing andInformation Services

Computing and Information Services(CIS) is the central provider of computing,data networking, and telephone servicesfor Oklahoma State University. CIS alsoprovides a variety of other importantservices to the campus including com-puter training, publications, programmingsupport for institutional information sys-tems, desktop computing support on site,and a comprehensive Help Desk.

The CIS Help Desk, serving more than4,000 customers each month, providesdiagnostic support and remedial assis-tance by phone, by electronic mail athelpdesk@okstate.edu, or in person at113 Math Sciences.

All OSU students are given computeraccess and electronic mail upon enroll-ment. Students can also access someCIS computers from their homes via dial-up modem facilities. OSU's extensivedata communications network providesinterfaces to OneNet, MIDnet, theInternet, and the World Wide Web.

CIS supports five computing facilitiesin various locations around campus withmore than 400 microcomputers.

The central mainframe computer atOSU is an IBM Multiprise 3000-H70Enterprise server operating OS/390 w/TSO (Time Sharing Option).

Additional information about CISand computing at Oklahoma StateUniversity can be found on theInternet (home.okstate.edu/). The site isupdated frequently with timely an-nouncements.

The Center for FamilyServices

The Center for Family Services issponsored by the Department of HumanDevelopment and Family Science in theCollege of Human Environmental Sci-ences West building.

The Center's dual mission is to providehigh-quality, low cost marital and familytherapy services to the public and toprovide a training environment formaster's degree students specializing inmarriage and family therapy. Becausethe Center for Family Services is a train-ing facility, advanced graduate studentsin marriage and family therapy conductthe majority of the therapy. While con-ducting therapy, therapists-in-training areunder the direct supervision of clinical

faculty members who are all licensedmarriage and family therapists. TheCenter's facility allows for observation ofsessions by clinical supervisors andvideotaping of sessions.

The Center for Family Services is opento any individual, couple or family thatdesires help with relationship issues,including marital concerns, parent-childrelationships, or other family issues. Feesare determined on a sliding fee scalebased on income and family size, rang-ing from $5 to $50. No one will be deniedservices because of inability to pay.

Appointments are available on re-quest. While appointments are availableduring both day time and evening hours,most appointments are scheduled onWednesday and Thursday evenings.When an individual contacts the Centerto seek marital and family therapy ser-vices, a staff member will ask a few ques-tions about the family and the reasons forseeking the services, in order to assignthe most appropriate therapist. Usuallywithin 24 hours, an initial appointmentwill be scheduled. If time allows, an infor-mation packet will be sent before the firstappointment.

The marriage and family therapy pro-gram is accredited by the Commissionon Accreditation for Marriage and FamilyTherapy Education (COAMFTE).

Child DevelopmentLaboratories

The Oklahoma State University ChildDevelopment Laboratories (CDL) have arich tradition of excellence in early child-hood education. The CDL is sponsoredby the Department of Human Develop-ment and Family Science. Originallyestablished in 1924, the labs presentlyreside in a two million dollar facilityopened in 1983. A state-of-the-art out-door learning laboratory was completedin 1999.

The Child Development Laboratoriesprogram offers a site for quality educa-tional programming for young children;training of pre-service teachers in earlychildhood education; observation andinterpretation of human growth and de-velopment; research designed andimplemented by OSU faculty and stu-dents to further the knowledge base insuch areas as early childhood curricu-lum, social interaction, language devel-opment and cognitive development; andcommunity service in the form of childcare, parenting programs and in-serviceteacher education.

The CDL is licensed by the Depart-ment of Human Services and is accred-ited by the National Association for theEducation of Young Children. The pro-gram offers planned learning activities

that are developmentally appropriate;frequent and positive interactions be-tween children and students; nutritiousmeals and snacks; regular communica-tion with parents; positive guidancetechniques; high adult-to-child ratio; (welltrained and experienced) ECE degreedstaff and on-going, systematic programevaluation.

Subject to availability, families have anopportunity to enroll in a model earlychildhood program. Children enrolled inthe program range in age from sixmonths through five years.

Mathematics LearningResource Center

The Mathematics Learning ResourceCenter (MLRC) is intended to be the hubof undergraduate mathematics instruc-tion at OSU. The MLRC is located in thebasement of South Murray Hall and isopen to students on a walk-in basis. TheMLRC consists of a 40-station networkedmicrocomputer lab, a 10-station videolab, and a tutoring room. Instructionalsoftware and several programming lan-guages are available, as is a library ofvideo cassettes that contain lessons onalmost all levels of mathematics coursesthrough calculus and differential equa-tions.

Undergraduate students majoring inmathematics are available in the Centerto tutor students and to assist students inthe use of the equipment.

Psychological ServicesCenter

The Psychological Services Centerwas established in 1971 as a training,service and research facility at Okla-homa State University. It is operated bythe Department of Psychology throughthe College of Arts and Sciences. It islocated in 118 North Murray on the OSUcampus. The building is accessible tothe handicapped.

Services are provided to children,adolescents and adults and are avail-able to residents of Stillwater and thesurrounding community as well as OSUstudents, faculty and staff. The Centeroffers a variety of psychological servicessuch as but not limited to: individual,group, family, and marital therapy; parentcounseling and training; treatment ofphobias and anxiety disorders; relaxationtraining; assertiveness training; stressmanagement; depression; intellectualand personality assessment; assessmentof attention deficit and learning disorders;and school consultation.

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psychology training program, that isaccredited by the American Psychologi-cal Association. The staff also includessupervising clinical psychologists fromthe Department of Psychology. Althoughthe exact composition of the staff maychange from year to year, the staff isgenerally composed of individuals fromdiverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

There is a graduated fee structureranging from $10 to $80 per session,depending on one's financial situation.

The Center is open from 8:00 a.m. until9:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thurs-day. On Wednesday and Friday, it isopen from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Ap-pointments can be made by contactingthe Center.

Special Facilities

Bartlett Center for theStudio Arts and theGardiner Art Gallery

The Bartlett Center, formerly known asGardiner Hall, was built in 1910 as awomen's residence hall and has sinceserved as a classroom building forwomen's physical education, speech,agriculture extension and the College ofBusiness Administration. The buildingwas originally named to recognizeMaude Gardiner, founder of theUniversity's home economics program.Gardiner Hall was renamed the BartlettCenter in 1984, when Mr. and Mrs. F.M."Pete" Bartlett made a generous gift toOklahoma State University that was des-ignated for renovation of the buildingthen occupied by the Department of Art.

The Bartlett Center renovation hasenhanced the capabilities for instructionin the visual arts at OSU. It has also pro-vided an environment for activities thathave brought regional and national rec-ognition to the visual arts at OSU. TheDepartment of Art has ten instructionstudios, in the Bartlett Center includingtwo computer laboratories, and a 100-seat auditorium for instruction in art his-tory. This auditorium is equipped withstate-of-the-art multimedia equipment.Additional studios for sculpture, ceram-ics, printmaking and 3D design are innew facilities located on the northwestcorner of campus. These new facilitiesprovide students with studio environ-ments designed with health and safety asparamount.

Maude Gardiner continues to be rec-ognized through the Gardiner Art Gallery,a significant part of the Bartlett Centerserving both instructional and outreachneeds of the Department of Art. The

Gallery provides exhibitions of regionaland national importance to OSU and thecommunity. Exhibitions have includedthe work of Manuel Neri, DeborahButterfield, Lucas Samaras, and travelingexhibitions such as "American Works onPaper: 100 years of American Art" and"Watercolor USA." Faculty and studentwork is also exhibited on a regular basis.

Bartlett IndependentLiving Center

The College of Human EnvironmentalSciences (HES) and the Stillwater Medi-cal Center have formed a partnership toestablish and operate a senior day treat-ment program in the Bartlett IndependentLiving Center. Stillwater Medical Centerprovides clinical services for the elderlyand works with OSU and HES to establisheducational and research opportunities.

OSU students interested in the field ofaging have an exciting opportunity tolearn and interact with older adults. Se-nior Perspective provides students withresearch and practicum opportunities,internships and assistantships.

The special features of the centerinclude computerized environmentalcontrol systems; motorized windows,blinds, and draperies; and adjustable-height work centers. The center providesa base of knowledge for students, build-ers, architects, interior designers, andother professionals who work with clientsexperiencing life span changes.

Colvin Recreation CenterThe Colvin Recreation Center will

begin a $20 million renovation in June2002. The new addition and remodeledspace should be completed for usebeginning January 2004. The new facilitywill truly provide OSU students with anincredible experience socially as well asphysically. The future will see a new four-lane track, over 30,000 square feet dedi-cated to cardiovascular and strengthconditioning, a new outdoor pool, fivenew gyms and a golf practice area.When all is finished there will be morethan 220,000 square feet of recreationspace. While enduring the inconve-nience of the 18-month construction, allscheduled activities and open recreationplay will be hosted in the Colvin Recre-ation Center Annex. Students can go tothe temporary offices in the Annex andpick up program files.

Facilities are also available at LakeCarl Blackwell and Camp Redlands for achallenge course, sailing, canoeing andcrew. Reservation for socials, workshopsand other retreats can be made for nomi-nal rental rates in the lodge and cabins.

Oklahoma Museum ofHigher Education-OldCentral

Historic Old Central, dedicated June15, 1894, was the first permanent build-ing on campus. Classes began in thenew "ultra-modern" structure September12, 1894. Originally referred to as "TheCollege," this building housed both aca-demics and administration for six years.In 1900, the Department of Chemistrymoved from the basement of the Collegeto a new building; in 1906 administrationmoved into the new Morrill Hall.

The Friends of the Oklahoma Museumof Higher Education (OMHE) is a groupcomposed of influential Oklahomansinterested in raising funds to completedevelopment of the museum. In 1994 theOklahoma Higher Education Hall ofFame, created by the Friends, inductedthe first members. The Hall of Famecurrently displays prominent educators,administrators and supporters from allareas of Oklahoma. Inductions occurannually in October from nominationsmade by alumni, colleagues, friends andfamily; nomination forms are available atthe museum.

When fully developed, OMHE willrepresent all higher education institutionsin Oklahoma. Current exhibits center onOAMC/OSU's well documented history.One room contains an exhibit on BaconeCollege, at Muskogee, the oldest con-tinuously operating school in the state(1880). Rotating exhibits feature selectededucational institutions in Oklahoma.

Major structural restoration has beencompleted to present Old Central as itwas in 1894. Interior photos published inthe 1894-95 Catalog are being used asguides for re-creating five period rooms.

Tour groups, orientation classes andgroup use of Old Central can be ar-ranged at the museum office, or by call-ing (405) 744-2828. (Classes are notcharged and education-related groupsare given preferential rates. OSU groupsare not charged for use during regularmuseum hours; they are charged forusage for other times.) Museum hoursare 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Friday, (Tuesday's by appoint-ment), and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Satur-day; closed Sunday, Monday, and stateholidays. (Home football game day hoursare adjusted according to game time.)Donations of $1.00 per adult and 50cents per child are requested, but notmandatory; any amount helps keep themuseum open. Larger donations arealways appreciated; tax verificationprovided on request.

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OSU LibrariesThe OSU Library is a premier elec-

tronic library, with three branch librariesand a combined collection of over twomillion volumes, 17,500 serials, morethan 3.7 million microforms and 420,000maps and aerial photographs. Its primarymission is to serve as the "intellectualcommons" of the University, providinghigh-quality resources, services, andgateways to information to meet theneeds of OSU's diverse instructional,research and outreach programs. Tofulfill this continuing role effectively, theLibrary strives to be flexible and respon-sive to the needs of its constituents, toemphasize cooperative arrangementswith other libraries, and to maximize theapplication of state-of-the-art technologyto facilitate speedier and ever wideraccess to needed information.

The OSU Library subscribes tomore than 200 specialized databases toassist students, faculty and staff in theirresearch. A growing number of thesedatabases provide access to the full textof documents. Members of the OSUcommunity can access dozens of theseresources (including online, full-textjournals with more than 15,000 titles),regardless of their location, from anycomputer with Internet access and aWeb browser. Library users can submitinterlibrary loan requests and book re-newal requests electronically usingforms on the Library's Web pages. Manyusers are taking advantage of theLibrary's Electronic Reserves to provideaccess to supplemental course materi-als. OSU students may check out laptopcomputers for two-hour periods. Thereare 48 laptops available. They are paidfor by the Student Technology Fee andhave the same software used in campuscomputer labs. The library building isalso equipped for wireless Internet con-

nections. Library laptops or personallaptops can access the network. TheLibrary offers a variety of free trainingsessions throughout the year, includingsessions on using the Library's OnlineCatalog and other databases, searchingthe Web, creating Web pages, and usingthe student electronic mail system.

Government Documents. Many peopleconsider the OSU Library's DocumentsDepartment to be the best RegionalDepository for U.S. Government publica-tions in the Southwest. Non-depositorymaterials as well as publications of thestate of Oklahoma, foreign governments,and international organizations are ob-tained to support fields of interest to OSU.The Documents Department has a grow-ing collection of indices and data filesissued by the United States and commer-cial companies. These files include the1990 Census, the 1992 Economic Cen-sus and indices to congressional publi-cations and international trade informa-tion. Whenever possible, the departmentprovides Internet access to U.S. govern-ment information via the OSU Library'sInternet site (www.library.okstate.edu).

M. B. Seretean Center forthe Performing Arts

The M.B. Seretean Center for the Per-forming Arts provides a modern and well-equipped home for the departments ofMusic and Theater. Constructed in 1970at a cost of three million dollars andnamed in honor of its principal benefac-tor, M.B. "Bud" Seretean, a 1947 OSUgraduate, the Center is the focal point ofall major dramatic and musical events onthe OSU campus. The center's 75,000square feet include the 800-seat ConcertHall and the 600-seat Vivia LockeTheatre which attract a myriad of fine artsactivities such as ballet, concerts, mime,opera, plays, faculty and student recitals,and a host of summer conventions.

In addition to the auditorium and the-ater, the Seretean Center houses teach-ing studios for music, a variety of class-rooms, a specially-designed choralroom, a rehearsal hall for band and or-chestra, costume and scene shops, anda well-equipped audio center, all de-signed to provide an excellent atmo-sphere in Oklahoma for the teaching ofthe fine arts.

Student UnionDating back to 1815, college unions

have always been thought of as "placeswhere all may meet on common ground."The OSU Student Union certainly is noexception to this tradition as it has beenserving the University community since1950 and has become the place to be on

the OSU campus. With a facility consist-ing of 611,652 square feet, it stands asthe largest and most comprehensiveunion in the world. It provides the Univer-sity with such services as the Bookstore,retail shops, banking services, a travelagency, a campus post office, restau-rants, lounges, meeting rooms and an81-room hotel.

The primary purpose of the OSU Stu-dent Union is to serve the members ofthe University community through anorganization that provides necessaryand convenient goods and services;offers educational, social, cultural, andleadership programs; and fosters anatmosphere of open interaction andexchange among all students, faculty,staff, alumni and guests.

In the Student Union is a full CampusLife facility housing a computer lab andthe University's more than 350 campusorganizations. Many activities such asmovies, dances and speakers are pro-vided for students by the Union's studentprogramming organization, the StudentUnion Activities Board also located in theUnion.

Through its meeting and conferencecenter, the Student Union hosts manyconferences throughout the year. Thevariety of meeting rooms locatedthroughout the Union are also availableto OSU student organizations and facultymeetings, typically at no charge.

Although the OSU Student Union'sannual budget exceeds $15.8 million,less than ten percent of the total cost ofoperating the Union is funded from stu-dent fees. More than 90 percent of theStudent Union budget is derived fromself-generated sales of goods and ser-vices offered within the Union such asthe Bookstore and the Student Store.

More information about the StudentUnion and its offerings, can be found onthe Internet (http://osunet.okstate.edu).

TelecommunicationsCenter

The Telecommunications Center is avisible commitment to the University'sdesire to keep pace with the communi-cations revolution. Educational Televi-sion Services (ETS) occupies the facilityand is equipped with two independent,fully operational studios with a capacityof eight cameras. A third studio is a self-contained, instructor-controlled,classroom-style studio for videotapingcourses and live two-way presentationsvia compressed video fiber optic lines.There are two off-line and one on-lineediting suites and two remote cameraunits.

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ETS has the ability to transmit or re-ceive on either the C-band or Ku-bandsatellite format, including using a Ku-band satellite truck from remote loca-tions. ETS produces over 1400 live andtaped programs per year consisting ofvideo teleconferences, educationalprograms, documentaries, OSU classes,video training tapes, and public serviceannouncements for the University, stateagencies and for state and federalgrants.

ETS employs a full-time staff of 35 inthe areas of production, engineering andart. Each of these areas is also staffedwith students working to earn practicalexperience under the guidance of pro-fessionals. For those students who meetthe prerequisites, who are conscientiousand who are willing to work, there arethree methods of entry into employmentat ETS. One method is through an intern-ship which allows the student to earncollege credit. Another method isthrough part-time employment at ETS,usually reserved for those students whohave completed an internship, and thethird is through the University's work-study program.

Seretean Wellness CenterThe Seretean Wellness Center offers a

variety of health-related programs for allOSU students. These programs includefree wellness screening (cholesterol,blood pressure, body composition, andcomputerized health risk appraisal),nutrition counseling, wellness educationclasses, certification of aerobics andweight training instructors, and campus-wide health promotion activities.

The Seretean Wellness Center offersopportunities to undergraduate andgraduate students to participate inpracticum and internship programs in thedisciplines of computer science, coun-seling and psychology, exercise sci-ence, health education, marketing, nutri-tion, pre-physical therapy, and wellness.

The Seretean Wellness Center housesa 130-seat theater, demonstrationkitchen and dining room, aerobics area,weight room, computer lab, a full-servicewellness laboratory, and physicaltherapy clinic. Meeting rooms are avail-able to OSU student groups for OSU-sponsored events, in cooperation withthe Wellness Center.

Campus LifeKent Sampson, Director, Campus LifeBonnie Dudley-Schroeder,

Administrative Assistant, CampusLife

Joe Ray, Coordinator, Allied Arts &Special Events

Ival Gregory, Manager, Greek LifeAngie Batchelder, Coordinator, Greek

LifeRegina Henry, Coordinator,

Immigrations, ISSMuhrizah Brunken, Specialist,

International Programs, ISSTim Huff, Manager, International

Students and ScholarsLinda Dunbar, Coordinator,

International Tax, ISSStephen Haseley, Manager,

Leadership DevelopmentMarie Basler, Coordinator,

Nontraditional Student ServicesRandy Beckloff, Specialist,

Sponsored Student, ISSBridget Jones, Coordinator, Student

Union Programs/SUABJoyce Montgomery, Coordinator,

Volunteer CenterThe Department of Campus Life is in

the forefront of co-curricular activities oncampus. It is responsible for the facilita-tion and implementation of programmingfor students and student organizations atthe University. Campus Life's commit-ment is to provide an environment thatencourages interaction among students,faculty, staff and the community at largethrough organizations to provide the bestquality of services with integrity andrespect for a diverse population.

Services provided by the Campus LifeCenter, 060 Student Union, include Stu-dent Union display case scheduling,insurance for OSU sponsored trips, acalendar of events, scheduling ofBennett Chapel, notary public, register-ing posters, fliers and signs, schedulinguse of campus grounds, student organi-zation records, motor pool requests,campus work orders for student groups,scholarship and membership applica-tions, and a resource center that offers awide variety of brochures on varioussubjects.

Campus Life at OSU encompassesthese administrative and programmingareas:

Allied ArtsAllied Arts is the oldest university per-

forming arts series in Oklahoma. Theprogram has brought thousands of out-standing performances to Stillwater, aspart of its mission to enrich university lifeand provide the university communitywith a broad range of professional-levelmusical, dance and theatrical events.Allied Arts performers are selected by acommittee composed of students, facultyand staff, and each year six or sevenperformances are scheduled for theseries. Students, faculty and staff canpurchase a subscription for all events, orindividual tickets to specific shows. Forticket information and schedule, contactthe Allied Arts office.

Greek LifeOklahoma State University benefits

from the presence of 20 national Interfra-ternity Conference Fraternities, 11 Na-tional Panhellenic Conference Sororities,and six National Panhellenic CouncilFraternities and Sororities. The Greekexperience stresses campus and com-munity involvement, academic excel-lence, leadership, athletic competition,and professional development. Greek lifehas been a part of OSU since 1917. Thesystem provides student leaders with theopportunity to participate in a wide vari-ety of activities, including numerousphilanthropies that Greek members sup-port. The Department of Greek Life, lo-cated in 050 Student Union, providesguidance and resources to all Greekorganizations. The full-time staff consistsof Greek alumni who have extensivebackground and knowledge of the Greeksystem.

Honor and ServiceOrganizations

OSU offers opportunities for personaland professional development throughmany nationally-affiliated honor andservice organizations. These organiza-tions provide opportunities for leadershipand program development, new friend-ships and recognition of achievement.University-wide organizations include:Blue Key (junior and senior honor

society)Golden Key (junior and senior honor

society)

Iota Kappa (honor society for sopho-mores)

Mortar Board (junior and senior honorsociety)

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National Society of Collegiate ScholarsOrange and Black Quill (honor society

for juniors)Order of Omega (honor society for soror-

ity and fraternity members)

Phi Eta Sigma (freshman and sophomorehonor society)

Phi Kappi Phi (national honor society forseniors and graduate students)

(See college sections for organizationswithin each college.)

International Studentsand Scholars

The Office of International Studentsand Scholars (ISS) provides assistanceto more than 2100 nonimmigrant stu-dents and scholars from 120 countriesaround the world. The goals of ISS areto assist international students andscholars with education on U.S. immi-gration regulations, orientation to theOSU environment, exposure to theUniversity resources available, andfamiliarization with the campus andcommunity.

ISS is responsible for advisement andsupport to students, faculty and staff onmatters specifically related to interna-tional students and scholars. Additionalinternational related services includeemployment and tax assistance, immi-gration consultation, liaison with em-bassies, consulates and sponsoringagencies, legal referrals, academicreferrals, orientation programs, com-munity involvement and logistical sup-port for special and nonacademic shortterm programs.

ISS provides pre-arrival informationto newly admitted international stu-dents prior to their arrival in the U.S.Some of the services that ISS providesto newly arrived international studentshere on campus include gorund trans-portation from the Oklahoma City air-port to OSU, temporary housing, bank-ing, orientation, enrollment assistance,employment clearances, and supportas needed. ISS informs continuingstudents on events and immigrationissues through its weekly ISS listservand web page. ISS also provides vari-ous public presentations on interna-tionally-related issues as needed.

ISS supports numerous events andactivities and encourages Americanand international students, faculty andstaff to participate in international pro-grams. ISS is located at 076 StudentUnion within the Department of Cam-pus Life.

LecturesOklahoma State University, through

its academic organizations and studentgroups, has a significant number ofspeakers each year, enriching theintellectual life on campus. Individuals,from both off-campus and on-campus,share their expertise with faculty, stu-dents, staff, and town's people on awide variety of topics.

Many of the academic units as wellas student groups invite speakers totheir meetings in order to enhance theeducational component of the Univer-sity. These lectures are generally ofinterest to specific academic areas,rather than to the general campus. TheStudent Government Association,through its Speaker's Board, bringsmajor figures in politics, entertainment,and business to the campus. The Stu-dent Union Activities Board also has aspeaker's program related to topics ofgeneral student interest. Other studentorganizations conduct active lectureprograms concerning their interestareas.

Allied Arts conducts lecture-demon-strations in conjunction with a numberof its classical arts performances. Inthis manner, students can gain addi-tional knowledge of classical arts andartists.

NontraditionalStudent Services

The primary goal is to assist nontra-ditional students, anyone with at least atwo-year break in education, by provid-ing support, information and referrals.The coordinator serves as a resourceperson for the entire campus commu-nity and seeks to raise the awarenessof faculty, administrators and studentswith regard to the needs of this specialgroup. All nontraditional students areencouraged to stop by the Campus LifeCenter to discuss their concerns orquestions. The coordinator also ad-vises students who have rent-relateddifficulties, such as landlord disputes,or who are looking for housing off-campus.

Campus RecreationCampus recreation programs are

designed to provide equipment, spaceand professional assistance in helpingUniversity students, faculty, staff mem-bers, and their families pursue indi-vidual recreation interests. Located inthe Colvin Recreation Center Annex

are facilities for activities includingracquetball, basketball, volleyball,badminton, table tennis and strengthand cardiovascular conditioning. Inaddition, areas for soccer, football,rugby, softball, archery, tennis, sailing,canoeing and hiking are made avail-able for student and staff use.

Personal Enhancement Program. Thestaff of the Colvin Recreation Centeroffers a variety of noncredit classeseach semester to students, faculty andstaff. All land aerobic classes are freeof charge to students. Other instruc-tional programs for adults include CPR,first aid, scuba, tennis, ballroom andswing, martial arts, tai chi, and yoga.

Intramural Sports. The vision of theintramural sports program is to improvethe quality of life at OSU, and the mis-sion is to develop students mentallyand physically, provide quality pro-grams and services, and to encourageall participants to value recreation.These programs are important for allstudents attending OSU because theyprovide an opportunity to meet newpeople, cultivate present relationshipsby participating with friends, and stimu-late personal physical fitness throughsports. Programs are available at differ-ing skill levels, as well as opportunitiesto compete in specific divisions formen, women and co-recreationalleagues. With over 50 activities tochoose from, intramural sports offerssomething for every student.Sports Clubs. The campus recreationprogram advises and helps organizethe active sport clubs on campus,which are governed by the Sports ClubCouncil. The Council is chartered bythe University and its officers areelected students. This Council devel-ops sports club policies, sets priorities,and functions as the official represen-tative for all sports clubs. The campusrecreation program provides the ad-viser for this Council. Membership in allsports clubs is open to all students. If agroup of students is interested in start-ing a sports club, the coordinator willassist them.

Active sports clubs are Crew,Cricket, Cycling, Karate, Lacrosse,Polo, Rugby, Sailing, Scuba, Soccer,Snow Skiing, Volleyball, Waterskiing,Weightlifting, Adaptive Sports and Wil-derness Pursuits.

Outdoor Adventure. The goal of Out-door Adventure is to provide opportuni-ties for adventure, education and ex-citement. With a variety of local, na-tional and international trips as well asadventure and leadership workshops atall skill levels, opportunities are pro-vided for enrichment for the wholecommunity.

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In addition to trips and workshops, anextensive low-and high-elements chal-lenge course is offered at CampRedlands. A state-of-the-art indoorclimbing facility is also available in theColvin Recreation Center. To facilitatethe trips program, as well as the Univer-sity and local communities' pursuits, theOutdoor Adventure Rental Shop in theColvin Recreation Center provides ac-cess to everything from snow shoes tosleeping bags.

Whether it is sea kayaking in the BajaPeninsula, a day at the challengecourse, or the annual climbing competi-tion, the common elements in all pro-grams are quality leadership and lots offun.The Adaptive Sports Program. TheAdaptive Sports Program is designed forstudents with disabilities to their upper orlower extremities or confined to a poweror manual wheelchair. The programoffers various wheelchair-sportingevents, such as wheelchair basketball,weight lifting, tennis, and track and field.

The campus recreation center offersdiverse activities and programs for stu-dents and students with disabilities. Thecampus recreation center facility canmainstream students with disabilities intovarious activities including intramuralsports programs, Outdoor Adventureprograms, Sports Clubs and anaerobicand aerobic workout programs. A studentwith any disability can have fun withother students while exercising body andmind.

Religious LifeCampus religious centers, supported

by state and national church bodiesspecifically to serve the University com-munity, provide opportunity for worship inboth traditional and contemporary ser-vices; religious education commensu-rate with higher learning for the develop-ment of the whole person; counselingthat maintains a spiritual basis for thecohesion and meaning of life; and socialactivities which allow relationships andlife views to deepen. The 18 religiouscenters have strategic locations close tocampus and, in addition to their ownministry, coordinate many of their effortswith each other and the University ad-ministration through the Interfaith Coun-cil.

Residential AreaOrganizations

Residence halls are popular places tolive on the OSU campus. The housingand food service programs have a proudtradition of excellence recognized na-tionwide. Much of the success of theresidence halls is the strong and vitalstudent government system consisting offloor governments, councils for each hallor complex and the Residence HallsAssociation, which represents all hallson campus.

All residence halls on campus com-bine to form the Residence Halls Asso-ciation (RHA). The Residence HallsAssociation acts as the voice of residen-tial area students to the University admin-istration concerning policies and regula-tions, and coordinates campus-wideactivities for the enrichment of residentialarea living. Each hall has its own electedofficers and constitution, and is a part ofthe RHA system of representative gov-ernment. There are numerous opportuni-ties for involvement in the halls, such asfloor officer, social committees, foodcommittees, and sports and athleticactivities.

Student DevelopmentTranscript

The Student Development Transcript(SDT) gives OSU students the opportunityto record their co-curricular activities in aformat similar to an academic transcript.Involvement in all campus organizationsand volunteer service may be included.The transcript can be used with applica-tions for scholarships, honorary organi-zations and with resumes for job applica-tions. Contact the Campus Life office formore information on this valuable tool.

Student UnionPrograms andActivities Board

Through the combined efforts of Stu-dent Union Programs (SUP) and theStudent Union Activities Board (SUAB),OSU is enriched by cultural and recre-ational activities. Events are organizedand put on by SUAB, with the assistanceand advisement of SUP. Students coordi-nate events that are as diverse in natureas the students at OSU, such as FallFest,Bedlam Bonfire Bash, SpringFest, admin-istrative discussion panels, live entertain-ment, Freshman Follies, Cowboy Show-case, internationally recognized speak-

ers, weekend movies, independent mov-ies, Bingo, TK's Casino, student art ex-hibits, and slam poetry.

Suab has six programming commit-tees, a marketing committee, and fourexecutive chairs. It is one of the mostactive campus organizations at OSU.SUAB is currently working on a late nightweekend line-up that is sure to entertainand provide great fun for all Cowboys.

TheaterLive theater productions are an impor-

tant part of the cultural life of the campus.OSU Theatre produces six to eight playseach academic year from a wide varietyof dramatic and musical theater litera-ture. Two separate productions seriesare offered. Each year, four fully-mountedlarge-scale productions are presented inthe 600-seat Vivia Locke Theatre. Two tofour student-directed, designed andperformed studio productions are pre-sented in the 100-seat Gundersen StudioTheatre. Each production's cast andcrews are made up of theater majors andminors as well as nonmajors from acrossthe campus. Auditions are open to allstudents on campus regardless of major.

Volunteer CenterThe focus of the Volunteer Center is

to provide each student with opportuni-ties that reflect the student's academicneeds and personal interests. Workingwith local, state and national non-profitagencies, students at Oklahoma StateUniversity are provided with opportuni-ties to grow and excel through mean-ingful hands-on involvement in serviceactivities. The Volunteer Center assistsstudents with the desire to becomeleaders in culturally diverse and chal-lenging societal settings. Throughrecruitment, interviewing and training,the Volunteer Center staff identifies andplaces students in engaging andmeaningful civic service while promot-ing academic and learning outcomes.Students are exposed to various issueideas and community needs on a first-come, first serve basis through inter-views with the Volunteer Center staff.

Civic engagement is broadly definedas activities which reinvigorate thepublic purposes and civic mission ofhigher education. Civic engagementactivities within higher education in-clude objectives such as developingcivic skills, inspiring engaged citizen-ship, promoting civil society and build-ing the commonwealth.

Since 1984 countless numbers ofOSU students have served hundreds of

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non-profit agencies through dedicatedand thorough service activities, build-ing a reputation of civic responsibilitywithin higher education and other com-munities in Oklahoma. Working to-gether toward a common goal, thesediverse students, by sharing their cul-tures, ideas and talents, have influ-enced communities worldwide.

Through information sessions and anannual service-learning fair, a tradi-tional fall event, the Volunteer Centerkeeps students informed about upcom-ing events and needs in the local com-munity.

With multiple service sites, locatedboth on and off the OSU campus, stu-dents learn more about themselves,their new community in which they liveand other communities as they becomea valuable force. OSU's Volunteer Cen-ter partners with a variety of programsthat teach students, faculty and staff theimportance of civic engagement.Those programs include:Campus Compact. A national coalitionof 850 college and university presi-dents committed to the civic purposesof higher education. To support thiscivic mission, Campus Compact pro-motes community service that developsstudents' citizenship skills and values,encourages partnerships betweencampuses and communities, and as-sists faculty who seek to integrate pub-lic and community engagement intotheir teaching and research.Smart Start. An Oklahoma State Re-gents for Higher Education initiative toidentify, recruit, train and place 3,600mentors and tutors with Oklahomachildren, youth and adults in existingschool and community programsaimed at reducing educational failureand increasing chances for success.Service-Learning. OSU offers a numberof courses that enrich students' livesthrough service-learning. Throughservice-learning, students learn anddevelop through active participation inthoughtfully organized service experi-ences that meet actual communityneeds. Often the service learning isintegrated into the students' academiccurriculum and enhances what istaught in school by extending studentlearning beyond the classroom andinto the community.

Alumni Programsand Services

The OSU Alumni Association(OSUAA) serves as a connection be-tween alumni and the University. Its

mission is to provide services to itsmembers and alumni, and to supportthe needs of Oklahoma State Univer-sity, its students, faculty, staff andfriends.

Membership is open to all graduates,current students, former students andfriends of Oklahoma State University.Members may join through an annualmembership fee or a one-time lifemembership fee.

The OSUAA is the orange connec-tion to OSU and to an array of benefitsenjoyed by members of the associa-tion, including college publications,the Spirit magazine, discounts fromthe on-line AlumniStore (www.orangeconnection.com),alumni events, hotel and car rentals.Communication. The OSU Alumni Asso-ciation communicates with its membersin a variety of ways, including theInternet (www.orangeconnection.org)and via electronic mail. Alumni Associa-tion members receive the award-winningOSU Magazine and the OSU Spirit.

Chapters. OSUAA has about 60 alumnichapters across Oklahoma, and addi-tional chapters in such cities as Houston,Dallas, Atlanta, Austin, Washington, D.C.,Chicago and Denver. Chapter activitiesinclude alumni networking, studentscholarships, athletic event watch par-ties, and other programs that supportOSU.

Homecoming. OSU's award-winningHomecoming is one of the few home-coming celebrations in the country jointlycoordinated by students and alumni. TheOSUAA provides staff support to studentcommittees selected each year. Home-coming includes a variety of events,including the Harvest Carnival for chil-dren; the popular WalkAround, whereHomecoming decorations are viewed bythousands of spectators; a pep rally; aparade; and the crowning of Homecom-ing royalty at halftime of the footballgame.OSU Legacy Program. The OSUAA issecuring the future of OSU by communi-cating with legacies from birth to ensuretheir future at Oklahoma State throughthe OSUAA Legacy Program. Gifts andcommunications begin at birth and con-tinue through the legacy's enrollment atOSU.Alumni Awards. The OSU Alumni Asso-ciation administers and produces threeaward programs each year. The awardsare the Alumni Hall of Fame, Distin-guished Alumni and Distinguished Inter-national Alumni, and Outstanding Se-niors. The awards recognize personaland professional achievements andservice to OSU and the Alumni Associa-tion.

Travel. The OSU Alumni Associationoffers educational and fun travel pack-ages to locations around the world.Cowboys for Higher Education. TheOSU Alumni Association provides alumnithe opportunity to be advocates for OSUat the legislative level.

OSU FoundationThe Oklahoma State University Foun-

dation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corpo-ration. Gifts to the Foundation are deduct-ible under Section 170 of the InternalRevenue Code. Established in 1961, theFoundation encourages the commitmentof personal and financial resources fromthe private sector toward the priorityobjectives established by the University,balancing the interest of the donor withthe needs of the University, and manag-ing those resources efficiently and effec-tively.

The OSU Board of Regents through aresolution passed in 1966 recommendedthat gifts or donations made for the ben-efit of Oklahoma State University bemade to the OSU Foundation.

Although it is a separate and distinctlegal entity from the Oklahoma StateUniversity System, the OSU Foundationmaintains a close and cooperative work-ing relationship with the University.

The mission of the OSU Foundation isto secure and manage private support forthe Oklahoma State University system.

OSU-OklahomaCityJerry Carroll, President of Oklahoma

State University-Oklahoma CityLarry Edwards, Vice-President for

Academic AffairsJerry Brooks, Vice-President for

Finance and OperationsPhillip Birdine, Vice-President for

Student Services

Oklahoma State University-Okla-homa City (OSU-Oklahoma City) is aNorth Central Association accredited,state-assisted public two-year collegeserving one of the fastest growing metro-politan cities in the country. Located inthe heart of Oklahoma City at the cross-roads of Interstate 44 and Interstate 40,this campus enrolls approximately 4,500full- and part-time students each semes-ter. OSU-Oklahoma City has grown froma campus of one building with fewer than100 students in 1961 to a campus that

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today consists of 80 acres, nine modernbuildings, 227 faculty members, and astaff of 157 caring and committedpeople.

Offering 23 associate in appliedscience degree programs, eight asso-ciate of science programs, a variety ofcertificate programs, and developmen-tal education courses, the OklahomaCity campus takes pride in its student-centered approach to collegiate edu-cation. Curriculum is designed in re-sponse to local employment needs andinput from professionals who serve onOSU-Oklahoma City advisory commit-tees. All energies are directed towardone goal—blending both academicand student support services to createa collegiate educational experience—that addresses the needs of the indi-vidual student. Degrees awarded atOSU-Oklahoma City are listed below.Associate In Applied Science. TheAssociate in Applied Science degreesignifies the completion of at least 60semester credit hours of collegiatecourse work that will place the gradu-ate on a career path. Oklahoma StateUniversity-Oklahoma City offers 23Associate in Applied Science degreeprograms in five divisional areas.Agriculture Technology

Horticulture TechnologyVeterinary Technology (A.A.S.)

Business TechnologyAccountingComputer Information SystemsManagementQuality ManagementTechnical Communications

Engineering TechnologyApplied TechnologyArchitectural TechnologyCivil Engineering TechnologyConstruction TechnologyElectronics Engineering TechnologyFire Protection TechnologyGeneral Engineering TechnologyHeating, Ventilation and Air Condi-

tioning Technology (HVAC)Industrial Drafting and Design Tech-

nologyOccupational and Environmental

SafetySurveying Technology

Health ServicesNurse Science

Human ServicesCrime Victim/Survivor ServicesEarly CareEducation AdministrationInterpreter TrainingMunicipal Fire ProtectionPolice Science

Cooperative ProgramsCrime Victim/Survivor Services, with

Northern Oklahoma CollegeNurse Science, with Panhandle State

University

Associate of Science. The Associateof Science degree is a program de-signed for transfer to an upper-divisionbaccalaureate degree program. TheAssociate of Science degree is typi-cally awarded to those who wish tomajor in subjects with heavy under-graduate requirements in mathematicsand science, including, but not limitedto, fields such as engineering andagriculture. It represents successfulcompletion of a minimum of 60 credithours, excluding any physical educa-tion courses. Oklahoma State Univer-sity-Oklahoma City offers eight Associ-ate of Science degree programs.Agriculture Technology

Horticulture TechnologyArts and Sciences

Industrial Laboratory TechnologyPublic Service

Business TechnologyHealth Care Management

Engineering TechnologyFire Protection Technology

Human ServicesAlcohol and Substance Abuse Coun-

selingAmerican Sign LanguagePolice Science

General EducationDivision of Arts and Sciences

English and Language ArtsHumanitiesLife ScienceMathematicsNatural SciencesPhysical SciencesSocial Sciences

Philosophy. Oklahoma State Univer-sity-Oklahoma City operates in thebelief that each person should betreated with dignity and respect; af-forded equal opportunity to acquire acomplete educational experience;given an opportunity to discover anddevelop special aptitudes and insights;and provided an opportunity to beequipped for a fulfilling life and respon-sible citizenship in a world character-ized by change.The Mission. The mission of OklahomaState University-Oklahoma City is toprovide collegiate level career andtransfer educational programs andsupportive services, that will prepareindividuals to live and work in an in-creasingly technological and globalcommunity.

Institutional Effectiveness. The Insti-tutional Effectiveness effort provides fora long-term commitment to institutionalchange through assuring effective, on-going institutional self-study processes.These efforts are an integral part ofinstitutional decision-making systemand the student learning and growthprocess. The purpose of the Institu-

tional Effectiveness effort on campus isto ensure that systems are in placethat: determine instutional effective-ness, are improvement oriented, maxi-mize limited resources, provides mean-ingful and quality information to faculty,service providers and students to assistin decision making, provide an effec-tive guide for future planning.

The process for determining institu-tional effectiveness is linked to themajor functions of the mission—toprovide collegiate-level career andtransfer educational programs andsupportive services, developmentaleducation, continuing education, andaccess that will prepare individuals tolive and work in an increasingly tech-nological and global community. It isdriven by a process of critical self-examination and is directly related toimproving curriculum and the quality ofteaching and learning within the institu-tion. OSU-Oklahoma City's plan callsfor a continuous quality improvementprocess across the campus that en-gages faculty in thinking about thepurpose and mission of education; andultimately develops a program that willassess and document student aca-demic achievement.Functions of OSU-Oklahoma City.OSU-Oklahoma City maintains anopen-door policy that provides accessto higher education for all eligible indi-viduals, and treats all students fairlyand equally and with no discrimination,regardless of social, economic or aca-demic background. It provides learningopportunities for students to completean Associate in Applied Science de-gree, an Associate of Science degreeor Certificate Program primarily in tech-nical education. It prepares studentsfor upper-division academic study at afour-year college or university.

When appropriate, OSU-OklahomaCity participates in reciprocal andcooperative relationships with educa-tional and various other types of institu-tions.

OSU-Oklahoma City provides stu-dents the opportunity to acquire theknowledge and skills that enable themto accomplish specified career or per-sonal educational goals. It provides adevelopmental studies program toenable students to be successful at thecollege level. It provides a completestudent services program, includingacademic advisement, career planningand placement, enrollment manage-ment, counseling services, campusjudicial programs, admissions andrecords, minority student programs andservices, veterans services, studentactivities, financial aid, assessment,student support services and childdevelopment services.

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OSU-Oklahoma City conducts work-shops, seminars and conferences toaccommodate the needs of local busi-ness, industry and community groupson a noncredit basis. It engages in abroad campus-wide program of as-sessment and improvement, includingregular and systematic review of pro-gram and funding sources, in order toconduct long- and short-range plan-ning, and to provide and encouragefaculty and staff development activitiesto meet stated goals and to improveefficiency and effectiveness.

OSU-OkmulgeeRobert Klabenes, Provost andPresident of Oklahoma StateUniversity-OkmulgeeLinda Avant, Executive VicePresident, Academic Support andDevelopmentSandra Massey, Vice President,Student Support and DevelopmentKen Morris, Vice Provost, BusinessServices

Oklahoma State University -Okmulgee is a residential branch cam-pus of OSU that focuses upon offeringquality education in advancing techno-logical and academic programs.Graduates earn either the associate inapplied science or associate in sci-ence degree.

OSU-Okmulgee's core curriculum isas diverse and innovative as its studentbody. Individuals receive the compre-hensive education required to preparethem as competitive members of aworld-class workforce and to be con-tributing members of society.

OSU-Okmulgee's college creditcourses are unique in Oklahoma. TheOkmulgee campus blends the best ofemerging technologies, enhancedcomputer applications and generaleducation to prepare students for re-warding careers in business and in-dustry. Each program curricula is care-fully reviewed twice each year by ateam of industry and business advisersto make certain course content andinstructional aids remain relevant.Students enjoy the low faculty-studentratio, the emphasis upon hands-onlearning, and industry-experiencedfaculty.

OSU-Okmulgee has established anextensive array of business and indus-try partnerships that enhance partici-pating programs. Many national andinternational corporations have chosen

to partner with OSU-Okmulgee. Thesepartnerships support the college withscholarships, training aids and equip-ment. Students benefit by havinggreater access to sponsoring partnersand employers at graduation.

Students in most programs of studyalso participate in internships, closelymonitored, authentic work experiencein a business or industry within theircareer choice. Many interns receivepay during their internship.

The combination of the college'shigh quality educational programs,business and industry partnerships, theinternship program, and modern andwell-equipped instructional facilities,ensures OSU-Okmulgee graduates arehighly marketable in a competitive job-seeking environment. Job placementfor OSU-Okmulgee graduates is amongthe highest in Oklahoma. Graduatesfrom many OSU-Okmulgee programsoften have several job offers prior tograduation.

The college's educational programsare divided into eight instructionaldivisions, each with several instruc-tional programs. They include: trans-portation - automotive service, automo-tive collision repair, diesel and heavyequipment technologies; informationtechnologies; construction technolo-gies - air conditioning and refrigerationtechnology and construction technolo-gies; engineering technologies - elec-trical-electronics technologies, engi-neering graphics, watchmaking andmanufacturing technologies; generalstudies and business technologiesdivision - general studies, businesssystems technologies, office informa-tion systems technologies; hospitalityservices - culinary and dietetics; smallbusiness occupations - jewelry tech-nology, shoe, boot and saddle, orthot-ics and prosthetics, pedorthics; andvisual communications - graphic de-sign, multimedia and photography.Students enrolled in the associate inscience degrees typically transfer tofour-year colleges after first earningtheir associate degree at OSU-Okmulgee.

OSU-Okmulgee operates on a year-around, three-semester system. Newsemesters begin in late August, in earlyJanuary and mid-April.

The college participates in bothnational and state financial aid pro-grams. Deadline is March 1 for finan-cial aid applications. Most scholarshipdeadlines also are March 1.

Oklahoma State University-Okmulgeeis located at 1801 E. 4th Street,Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447-3901. Thetoll-free phone number at OSU-

Okmulgee is 1-800-722-4471. Informa-tion can also be found on the Internet(www.osu-okmulgee.edu). Visitors arealways welcome.

OSU-TulsaGary L. Trennepohl, PresidentRaja Basu, Vice-President forAcademic Affairs

Oklahoma State University offers un-dergraduate and graduate courses atOSU-Tulsa. For undergraduate pro-grams, lower-division courses (1000-and2000-level) are available at Tulsa Com-munity College. Upper-division courses(3000-and 4000-level) are offered atOSU-Tulsa. Both master and doctorallevel graduate degrees are available.

Each student wishing to attend OSU-Tulsa must be admitted to the academicdegree program of choice. All studentsmust comply with admission proceduresof OSU. Once admitted, regulations pub-lished in the OSU Catalog govern thestudent's pursuit and completion of thedegree program.

OSU provides admission, enrollment,financial aid and academic advisingservices at OSU-Tulsa. Financial aid forstudents is available through OSU.Scholarships are also available fromOSU-Tulsa. Students must enroll and paytuition at OSU-Tulsa. The students' offi-cial academic records and transcriptsare maintained by OSU at the Stillwatercampus. Faculty are hired by OSU andthe college offering the degree program.Upon completion of an academic pro-gram, OSU grants the degree. Studentsare responsible for making certain eachcourse taken will apply toward the cho-sen degree or certificate program.Courses taken from other participatinguniversities are treated as transfer creditcourses. Transfer credit hours are ap-plied to a student's degree program inaccordance with regulations of OSU.

OSU-Tulsa is administered by a Boardof Trustees and under the governingauthority of the OSU Board of Regents.Classes are held at 700 N. GreenwoodAve., Tulsa, OK 74106-0700. Semesterclass schedules are published by OSU-Tulsa and distributed on the Stillwatercampus through the OSU Office of Ad-missions and the Graduate College. Formore information, contact the OSU-Tulsacampus at 918-594-8270 or visit theOSU-Tulsa Internet site (www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu).

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Regents’ Resolu-tion on Disrup-tion of the Edu-cational Process

A resolution of the Board of Regents forOklahoma State University to furtherclarify existing student regulations. Sec-tion 1, "Legal Obligation of the Student,"as it pertains to the disruption of the edu-cational process, was adopted in theregular monthly meeting at Stillwater,Oklahoma, on July 11, 1970:

Be it resolved by the Board of Regentsof Oklahoma State University:

I. That this statement known as "Emer-gency Disciplinary Procedure in Casesof Disruption to the University's Educa-tional Process" containing the followingprovisions be enacted:A. Definition of Disruptive Conduct

Oklahoma State University has longhonored the right of the individual to freediscussion and expression, of peacefuldemonstration, and of petition andpeaceful assembly. That these rights area part of the fabric of this institution and ofthe nation as stated in the Bill of Rights isnot questioned. They must remain se-cure. It is equally clear, however, that in acommunity of learning, willful disruptionof the educational process, destructionof property, and interference with therights of other members of the communitycannot be tolerated.B. Responsibility of the Student

Any student, who willfully by use ofviolence, force, coercion, threat, intimi-dation or fear, obstructs, disrupts or at-tempts to obstruct or disrupt, the normaloperations or functions of the University,or who orally or in writing advises, pro-cures, or incites others to do so, shall besubject to dismissal from the University.

The following, while not intended to beexclusive, illustrates the offenses encom-passed herein: occupation of any Uni-versity building or part thereof with intentto deprive others of its use; blocking theentrance or exit of any University buildingor corridor or room therein; setting fire toor by any other means substantiallydamaging any University building orproperty, or the property of others onUniversity premises; any possession ordisplay of or attempt or threat to use oruse of firearms, explosives, other weap-ons or destructive means or devices,except as necessary for law enforce-ment, in any University building or on theUniversity campus; prevention of theconvening, continuation or orderly con-

duct of any University class or activity orof any lawful meeting or assembly in anyUniversity building or on the Universitycampus; inciting or organizing attemptsto prevent student attendance at classes;and, interfering with or blocking normalpedestrian or vehicular traffic on theUniversity campus.

C. Responsibility of the PresidentWhen it appears that there is a viola-

tion of Section I-A or I-B, it shall be theduty of the president (and he or she isfully authorized to act) to take all stepswhich the president deems advisable toprotect the assumed and designatedinterests of Oklahoma State Universityand to see that its rules, regulations andpolicies are enforced. The presidentshall ensure that any person or personsfound guilty after proper hearing shall bedisciplined in accordance with the exist-ing Oklahoma State University studentdisciplinary regulations.

In carrying out these duties, the presi-dent may call upon any member of theUniversity administration, or any memberof the faculty, and the president may callupon any agency of the University cre-ated to deal with cases arising underSection A. Action by any state or federalcourt shall not preclude the Universityfrom exercising its disciplinary authority.

D. Responsibility of the Board of RegentsThe Board of Regents recognizes that

by the Constitution and Statutes it has thepower to make such rules and regula-tions for the management of the Univer-sity as it may deem necessary and expe-dient, not inconsistent with the Constitu-tion and laws of the state. While the Re-gents fully appreciate their obligations inthis respect, they further recognize that indealing with those offenses against theUniversity defined in Section A hereof,they must impose the duty and authorityof enforcing the policies set forth hereinin the principal executive officer of theUniversity—the president. It will be theresponsibility of the Board of Regents tofurnish all possible assistance to thepresident when requested by the presi-dent.

II. Subject to the provisions of SectionsI-A through I-D, it shall be the duty of thepresident to exercise full authority in theregulation of student conduct and inmatters of student discipline. In the dis-charge of this duty, delegation of suchauthority may be made by the presidentto administrative or other officers of theinstitution, in such manner and to suchextent as may by the president bedeemed necessary and expedient; pro-vided, that in the discharge of this duty itshall be the duty of the president to se-cure to every student the right of dueprocess.

III. The text of this resolution shall beprinted in the "Student Regulations" sec-tion of the Student Handbook of the Uni-versity and in the University Catalog.

Student RightsandResponsibilities

By enrolling at OSU, students acceptthe responsibility for complying with allapplicable laws and University policies,while retaining the rights guaranteedunder the Constitution of the UnitedStates. OSU expects students to showrespect for the rights of others and forlawful authority, to represent themselvestruthfully and accurately at all times, torespect private and public property, tofulfill contractual obligations includingthose that are financially made with theUniversity, and to take responsibility fortheir own actions and the actions of theirguests. Disciplinary action may also betaken for any violation of local ordi-nances, state or federal law, on or offcampus that adversely affects the Uni-versity community or the pursuit of theUniversity's lawful educational mission,process or function.

In order to help ensure that studentsunderstand their rights and responsibili-ties, the OSU "Student Rights and Re-sponsibilities Governing Student Behav-ior" policy statement codifies and clarifiesmajor areas of student rights and respon-sibilities. The University makes this docu-ment available on the OSU homepage onthe Internet. Additionally, printed copiesmay be obtained by students on requestin the offices of the Executive Vice-Presi-dent, the Vice-President for Student Af-fairs, the Associate Vice-President forMulticultural Affairs, Director of Affirma-tive Action, student academic servicesoffice of each college, Student ConductOffice, University Residential Life, Stu-dent Activities, the Student Union Infor-mation Desk and the Edmon Low LibraryReserve Desk.

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University PoliceServices

Public Safety

Philosophy and ServiceThe Oklahoma State University Police

Department is dedicated to enhancingthe opportunity for students, faculty andstaff to participate in the educationalexperience by providing a safe, pro-tected and orderly environment. As aservice organization, the departmentoffers a full range of police resources,including area patrols, criminal investiga-tions, crime prevention, facilities securityanalysis, event planning, and parkingmanagement and enforcement. In addi-tion, members of the department serveon University and community commit-tees, provide training and specializedpresentations to campus organizationsand living groups, participate in the de-sign and installation of safety and trafficcontrol devices, and act as special ad-visers to all campus departments andadministration. The professional policemen and women, full-time staff members,and part-time employees are all hand-picked to meet the high standards andmultidimensional mission of a publicsafety department.

The OSU Police Department was re-cently the recipient of Community Polic-ing grants allowing for an increase ofsworn officers to a total of 32. The depart-ment employs a number of part-timeemployees (student employees) to per-form low-threat duties such as parkingenforcement, entrance and motoristassists, and selected assignments deal-ing with traffic and crowd control.Through efficient management of re-sources and success in gaining grantfunding, the department continues toprovide highly trained officers with appro-priate communications and police equip-ment.

Policies and procedures have beenadopted that stress conservation ofequipment and supplies. Grants from theDepartment of Justice and other sourceshave allowed the complete computeriza-tion of the records keeping, and datamanagement functions, as well as thehiring of six additional police officers. Aproblem-solving grant has focused atten-tion on larcenies and thefts on campus,and has resulted in better methods ofsecuring and protecting individual prop-erty. Overall, the department has gainedmore than four hundred thousand dollarsin grant support to provide the OSU com-

munity with better protection and policeservices. All officers are trained in theprinciples of Community Oriented Polic-ing.

OSU Police and cadet officers providea positive image to visitors and membersof the campus community, whether it isproviding directions, parking information,or just a friendly welcome. Officers repre-sent the University as a group of caringand professional people, intent uponenhancing a friendly community atmo-sphere. Necessary enforcement in-cludes using alternatives to arrest whenreasonable, and full cooperation withadministrative services and functionsthat have an impact on student conduct.Enforcement efforts are geared towardproviding a safe community.

OSU Police participation in athleticand special event staging and planningensures that all aspects of safety andsecurity of participants are considered.OSU Police officers provide professionalcrowd control and traffic regulation be-fore, during, and after such events. Asfirst responders to emergency situations,OSU Police are often cited by citizens fordecisiveness and professionalism.

Students and staff find the OSU Policewilling to share statistics, insights, andexperiences as a basis for class reportsor vocational interest. OSU Police man-agers seek proactive means to avoidproblems and situations, whether it issuggesting added security measures,providing insight on planned activities, orusing investigative analysis to assign adeterrent force.

For the OSU Police, "service" is not justa word or a part of a catchy slogan, but away of life. People programs, such asmotorist assistance, money escorts, andemergency notifications are a part of thedepartment's efforts to be involved in thecommunity. OSU's emergency phonesystem was recently updated and ex-panded, and there are currently 46 emer-gency phones strategically located oncampus. These phones, with immediateresponse from the police, have been inoperation since 1979 and are still beingcopied by other universities. The depart-ment employs 16 cadet officers forlargely parking enforcement, but campusorganizations needing reliable and pro-fessional-appearing drivers often ar-range to use members of the cadetcorps.

Operating under a 1989 grant from theOklahoma Highway Safety Office, theOSU Police launched the program Cam-pus Community Alcohol Safety Effort(C-CASE), aimed at promoting seatbeltuse and educating citizens, primarilystudents, about the effects and penaltiesof alcohol use and abuse. A secondpositive effect of the C-CASE effort was

the strict enforcement of alcohol-relatedlaws, that has shown dramatic results ingetting the drunk driver off campusstreets and consequentially preventingalcohol-related accidents. This programcontinues with a combination of educa-tion and enforcement efforts.

Thousands of visitors, campers, fisher-men, and sightseers visit Lake CarlBlackwell and surrounding recreationalareas. OSU Police officers providefriendly and efficient police protection,including lake patrol and rescue opera-tions on the water.

Overall, the OSU Police Departmentbelieves in providing proactive law en-forcement and service to the Universitycommunity.

Crime Awareness

Security, Prevention,Statistics, Intervention

CrimeIt is an unfortunate fact that criminal

incidents of all types occur on collegecampuses. Many campuses around thecountry investigate and make public thenature of crimes, the number, and howthey are investigated. Oklahoma StateUniversity subscribes to that approachand further believes that the publicshould know how active the OSU Policeare in crime prevention and detection.

The OSU Police sponsor a number ofspecial programs for faculty, staff andstudents designed to provide informationabout campus security practices andprocedures. During freshman parents'orientation each summer and monthlynew employee seminars, procedures,suggested practices, availability of perti-nent information, and individual respon-sibilities are discussed. The OSU Policecrime prevention staff provide additionalsafety and security programs as re-quested. (See also "Avoiding Victimiza-tion.")

The crime statistics for the past threeyears for OSU may be found on theInternet (www.osupd.okstate.edu.)

Reporting CrimesCrime victims, regardless how seem-

ingly insignificant the crime, are encour-aged to promptly report the incident tothe OSU Police or the appropriate policeagency. To report a crime, a victim orwitness need only call the police phonenumber, 311 (non-emergency) and 911for emergencies, and a police officer will

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meet the person to gather the informa-tion. An official report is made with cop-ies available to the victim. Each day theincidents from the previous day, exclud-ing names, are summarized and madeavailable to the OSU president, key OSUstaff, other law enforcement agencies,the media, and published on the PublicSafety internet page. Each month thenumber of incidents in each category ofcrime are counted and reported to theOklahoma State Bureau of Investigation,who in turn provides the information tothe Federal Bureau of Investigation. Eachyear, the FBI publishes a book of crimestatistics called Crime in the UnitedStates, that includes accurate account-ing of the criminal incidents that oc-curred on the OSU campus. OSU hasreported crime statistics in this mannersince the FBI began publishing campuscrime statistics in 1971.

Students and others are encouraged toreport crimes or incidents to persons oncampus with significant counselingresponsibilities. The OSU Public SafetyDepartment has further developed pro-cedures for collecting information oncrimes and violations pertaining to liquorlaws, drug-related violations, and weap-ons violations from such counselingpersonnel and persons referred for cam-pus disciplinary actions on these of-fenses. Such violations are publishedalong with other criminal statistics.

Should a student need assistance inreporting crimes or incidents on or offcampus, university counselors or policewill provide guidance, direction or assis-tance.

Crimes in ProgressTo report a crime in progress, a per-

son, victim or witness, can dial 911 oruse one of the outside emergency tele-phones, or call one of the police phonenumbers. Either reporting method willstimulate the response of police, fire,ambulance, or other first responders. Inaddition, the victim of serious crimes canrequest support personnel, such asministers, rape crisis or domestic vio-lence counseling, during or after report-ing.

Additionally, crime victims may beeligible for funds through victim compen-sation laws administered by the Office ofthe District Attorney.

Actual Crime at OSUWhen comparing crime at OSU to

other institutions of similar size, OSU'scrime statistics are among the lowest.While a part of the former Big Eight ath-letic conference, OSU boasted havingfewer crimes than any of the other Big

Eight universities. As members of the BigTwelve conference, OSU had the lowestcrime rate according to the UCR Part Icrime statistics for 1999, 2000 and 2001.

The crime and arrest statistics reportedare those which occurred within thejurisdictional boundaries of campus.They do not include "off campus" organi-zations or "off campus" private housing;these are within the city's police jurisdic-tion. It is the responsibility of the StillwaterPolice Department to monitor and recordcriminal activities at "off campus" organi-zations or "off campus" private housing.Crime statistics concerning these loca-tions or areas are available at theStillwater Police Department.

Crime StatisticsThe OSU Public Safety Department

collects and publishes crime statistics forthe three most recent calendar yearsconcerning the occurrence on campus,in or on non-campus buildings, or prop-erty and on public property adjacent toOSU, of the following offenses reported tothe local police agencies or to the OSUPolice: Criminal Homicide, Murder andNon-negligent Manslaughter, NegligentManslaughter, Sex Offenses, ForcibleSex Offenses, Robbery, AggravatedAssault, Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft,Arson, and Arrests for liquor law viola-tions, drug law violations, and illegalweapons possessions. Crime statisticsare also reported by category of preju-dice for any Hate Crimes reported.

All of these statistics are published onthe OSU Public Safety Internet site(www.osupd.okstate.edu) and are alsoavailable in paper form. A paper copycan be obtained by calling the PublicSafety Office or by writing to OSU PublicSafety, 104 USDA Building, OSU,Stillwater, OK 74078 or by requesting acopy electronically at the above Internetsite.

FutureAlthough it is believed that the low

incidence of crime will continue, thisreport is not intended to give a falsesense of security. Crime will occur, butprevention efforts can be effective inreducing the opportunities for criminalactivity. Citizens play a key role in crimeprevention efforts by being cautious,careful, alert to personal safety and pro-tective of personal and University pos-sessions. The crime prevention tipsnoted below should be followed.

Security and AccessControl

It is OSU's policy to lock the doors ofbuildings that are not in use. However,when working or studying in buildingsafter normal working hours, it is sug-gested that individual offices be locked,based upon an assumption that unre-stricted access to the building is pos-sible. Some buildings on campus arerarely locked, at the department's re-quest, since students study and work onprojects all hours of the day and night.Again, individual offices should belocked by the user on a presumption thatthe building is accessible. Residencehalls have open access between thehours of 6 a.m. to midnight, Sundaythrough Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.on Friday and Saturday. During non-open access hours, all residence halldoors are locked except the front deskentrance. Instances of propped opendoors have occurred, and residents areencouraged to take security precautionsin the halls and rooms. Individual roomsshould be locked at all times for safety.

Crime PreventionOSU has experienced success at

reducing and preventing crime. Some ofthe more notable efforts are:Emergency telephone system

Emergency 911 dialing24-hour preventive patrolsCampus foot patrol by uniformed officers

Police officer bicycle patrolBurglar alarms in key areas24-hour staff in Residence Halls

Custodial staff in academic buildingsafter hours

Crime prevention seminar presentationsto groups

Crime prevention pamphlets for studentsand employees

Monitoring of some parking lots by sur-veillance cameras

Crime stopper telephone line - 744-TIPS(744-8477)In addition to preventing crime, consid-

erable effort is devoted to crime interven-tion. All reported crimes are investigatedimmediately. Follow-up investigationoccurs to identify the offenders. Wheremultiple incidents occur, surveillancetechniques are implemented to helpapprehend violators. When caught, of-fenders are processed through thecounty court system and OSU whenappropriate.

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Police ProtectionThe OSU campus is protected by a

campus police agency consisting of 32sworn officers, 10 support persons, and14 part-time persons. The agency isoperated and available 24 hours a day,365 days a year. Authority of the swornofficers is derived from state statutes;these allow for full police powers on OSUproperty. In addition by agreement withthe City of Stillwater, campus police andcity police enjoy an excellent workingrelationship. All campus police officersundergo an extensive selection processand meet state-mandated training re-quirements.

Community PolicingThe department subscribes to the

concepts of community policing. Theofficers have been practicing problem-solving concepts for years. The depart-ment now employs six officers throughfederal funding for community policing. Apolice officer bicycle patrol was estab-lished to provide an opportunity for theofficers to have closer contact with stu-dents.

Avoiding VictimizationTips for personal safety and property

security:Be cautious of strangers.Avoid getting into vulnerable no-exit

places.Do not hesitate to call police when con-

fronted by unknown persons.

Keep house or residence hall roomlocked.

At night, walk in groups of at least two.

Walk with confidence, and avoid walkingnear bushes and parked cars.

Become familiar with the location ofemergency telephones.

When parking, remove valuables fromplain view and lock the vehicle.

Engrave valuables with driver's licensenumber and record serial numbers.

Make copies of credit cards and lists ofother valuables carried on person.

Write name and ID number in severalplaces in textbooks.

Lock bicycle in a bicycle rack.Report all incidents and losses to police

immediately.

When serious crimes occur on or offcampus that are considered to be athreat to the campus community, thatinformation will be provided to faculty,staff and students. The medium for thisinformation dissemination will be thecampus newspaper, faculty/staff newslet-ters, or in special instances, specific

notices to on-campus residences. Suchnotices may be posted on residence hallentrance doors, in residents' mail boxes,or placed on electronic voice mail. Inaddition, the OSU Department of PublicSafety maintains an Internet page(www.osupd.okstate.edu). This pageallows access to the daily crime log,crime prevention tips, and links to othersites providing similar information perti-nent to the OSU campus.

Persons may dial the campus phonenumber 744-6063 and have voice mailaccess to crime tip information, crimeupdate, crime prevention tips, and park-ing information.

Alcoholic Beverages andOther Drugs

As set forth in local, state and federallaws, and the rules and regulations of theUniversity, Oklahoma State Universityprohibits the unlawful possession, use, ordistribution of illicit drugs and alcohol bystudents and employees in buildings,facilities, grounds, or other propertyowned and/or controlled by the Univer-sity or as part of University activities.

Under OSU regulations, no low-pointbeer or other alcoholic beverage is al-lowed in OSU housing, including fraterni-ties and sororities, except for marriedstudent housing, regardless of age. Fur-thermore, under the same regulations,the possession/consumption of low-point beer or alcohol by those of legalage (over 21) is allowed only in certaindesignated, non-public places on theOSU campus, properties and facilities.For further explanation, see the pamphlet"OSU Dangers of Drugs and AlcoholAbuse."

Drug and alcohol laws are vigorouslyenforced on the OSU campus. Violatorsare subject to criminal prosecution in theDistrict Court of Payne County. The en-forcement techniques range from plainview violation to long-term undercoverinvestigations by local, state, or federalagents and agencies.

University Counseling Services andthe Employee Assistance Program havecounseling and rehabilitation programsfor students and employees, respec-tively. Should these programs not meetan individual's needs, there are otherprograms in the community or nearbythat may be better suited. A number ofsuch programs are listed in the "OSUDangers of Drugs and Alcohol Abuse"pamphlet.

Students should be aware that a stu-dent who has been convicted of anyoffense under any federal or state lawinvolving the possession or sale of acontrolled substance shall not be eligible

to receive any grant, loan or work assis-tance under this title during the periodbeginning on the date of such convictionand ending after the interval specified inthe table below (the Conference Reporton the Higher Education Amendments of1998 [H.R. 6], September 25, 1998, Sus-pension of Financial Aid for Drug Con-victions, Sec. 483. Student Eligibility).

If convicted of an offense involving thepossession of a controlled substance,ineligibility period is:

First offense 1 yearSecond offense 2 yearsThird offense IndefiniteIf convicted of an offense involving the

sale of a controlled substance, ineligibil-ity period is:

First offense 2 yearsSecond offense Indefinite

Sexual Assault

What To Do If VictimizedOklahoma State University's preven-

tion efforts in the area of sexual assault(including rape) involve the entire com-munity. Many groups are involved insexual assault prevention. These groupsinclude the OSU Police Department,Residential Life, University Counseling,OSU faculty, Greek Life, University Con-duct Office, OSU Student Health Center,OSU Mental Health, PaNOK (studentswho are peer educators), and OSU staffpersonnel. They provide training pro-grams, presentations, and workshops toany interested individuals or groups.

Program topics generally includestranger rape, date and acquaintancerape, rapist characteristics, rape traumasyndrome, and victim recovery. An in-creasing number of presentations, ex-plaining the male's role in sexualassaults, are directed to all male audi-ences, such as fraternities and athleticteams.

Procedures to FollowA victim of sexual assault should follow

certain procedures and consider severaloptions. These procedures and optionsare clearly outlined in the rape avoid-ance seminars mentioned previouslyand "Rape Prevention" pamphlets madeavailable to the OSU community. Theseeducational programs and pamphletsalso outline techniques and strategiesthat help people recognize and avoidsexual assault threats.

Evidence. Preserving evidence is ofparamount importance after a sexualassault. Victims should be careful not to

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Role of Housing. The hall directors andresident assistants who work in theresidence halls continually attend sexualassault training programs, and they learnhow to respond to a student who hasbeen victimized by a sexual or physicalattack. They have been informed aboutthe resources available; in fact, somehave been trained to conduct sexualassault presentations and workshops. Avictim of a sexual assault may requestassistance from the University admin-istration in changing academic and/orliving situations where a continued threatmay be reasonably assumed.

Role of Counseling Services. The OSUStudent Health Center and UniversityCounseling Services provide individualand group counseling services for thosevictimized by sexual or physical assault.Services are available to all OklahomaState University students, regardless ofgender, and their significant others.

The psychological and emotionaltrauma after a sexual assault can bepainful. Possible symptoms include:eating disorders, sleep disturbances,lack of trust, guilt feelings, depression,mood swings, and relationship and com-munication problems. Sexual assaultincidents can only be greatly reducedwhen men and women understand thedynamics involved in sexual assaultsand are willing to participate in educa-tional programming and ongoing com-munication.

bathe, douche, wash clothing, or tamperwith other potential evidence after asexual assault. The first inclination maybe to do one or more of these; however,the temptation should be resisted.Evidence is critical in a criminalprosecution.

Contacting the Police Department.When a sexual assault is reported to theOSU Police Department or to theStillwater Police Department, an officer isdispatched. Determining the extent ofphysical and emotional trauma that thevictim has suffered will be the officer'sfirst concern. If the attack just occurred,the officer will want a brief review of theevents, a description of the assailant, thedirection of travel, and a description ofthe vehicle used by the assailant, if any.This information is necessary in order toapprehend the assailant as soon aspossible. After the initial interview, theofficer or whomever is designated by thevictim, will assist in getting a completechange of clothes.

Agreeing to have a Sexual AssaultExamination. An officer or designee willtake the victim to the Student HealthClinic or the Stillwater Medical Center tobe examined by a physician. A completephysical examination will be given aswell as treatment for any injuries. A friendor relative may be permitted toaccompany the victim. In addition, thevictim may be examined for the purposeof obtaining evidence that would beneeded in court. Appropriate antibiotictherapy can be given to decrease thechances of developing venerealdisease. After the examination at thehospital, the officer may bring the victimback to the police headquarters oranother location to complete theinterview. Again, a counselor isencouraged to be present.

The victim of a rape is not responsiblefor legal expenses related to the criminalprosecution. The case is prosecuted bythe Office of the District Attorney. Thevictim only has to contribute time. TheStillwater Medical Center can provideinitial medical services for rape victims.The Crime Victims Compensation Boardcan provide payment for medical ser-vices and counseling, even if chargesare not filed. The victim need only file anapplication with the Office of the DistrictAttorney.

Police Investigation. Later, at policeheadquarters, the victim will be asked tobe more specific about the events of theattack. A person of the victim's choosingmay accompany the victim during thisperiod. This questioning is done to helpthe investigation and to help arrange the

events firmly in mind. The victim'scomments will probably be taperecorded for future reference. This willmake testifying in court much easier andless frightening. It will be handledconsiderately and courteously. Only theinvestigating officer will ask questions.Based on conversations with the officer,the victim can then decide whether ornot to file charges. Threats orharassment of a rape victim aftercharges have been filed are rare. Whenfinished at police headquarters, thevictim can go to a place of their choice.OSU and Stillwater Police officers havebeen trained to deal with sexual assaultvictims. However, if the victim should feeluncomfortable speaking to a maleofficer, every effort will be made to notifya female officer, female counselor, orfemale volunteer.

A rape or sexual assault may be re-ported to the hall director, a universitycounselor, or health worker at the Stu-dent Health Center. Charges do not haveto be filed against the attacker if a rape isreported. However, it is wise to give infor-mation to the police anyway. The infor-mation and suspect description may helplocate a suspect in other offenses andpossibly prevent another person frombecoming the victim of a rape. The po-lice will not know that there is a rapist oncampus unless they are told. The policewill not pressure the victim to filecharges.

Victims of sexual assault can elect tohave personal information eliminatedfrom police reports.

Support Services

University Conduct Office. If the victimdoes not want the case to be addressedthrough the criminal justice system,another alternative is available. Casesinvolving students who are accused ofnon-academic misconduct might beassigned to the Office of StudentConduct. Persons found guilty of sexualassault, forcible or non-forcible, could beplaced on probation or suspended fromOSU. Both the accuser and the accusedare entitled to the same opportunities tohave others present during a campusdisciplinary hearing, and both areentitled to be informed of the outcome ofany disciplinary proceeding. Furtherinformation can be obtained bycontacting the Office of Student Conductat 744-5470. Also, a copy of the"Student's Rights and Responsibilities"can be obtained at various locations oncampus.

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UniversityAcademicRegulationsContents—Academic Regulations1. Admission-Withdrawal

1.1 Admission of Freshmen1.2 Admission of Transfer Students1.3 Admission to Certain

Professional Programs1.4 International Student English

Proficiency Requirement1.5 Satisfactory Academic Progress1.6 Scholastic Requirements for

Student under AcademicProbation in an Under-graduate College

1.7 Academic Suspension1.8 Reinstatement after Academic

Suspension1.9 Readmission1.10 Withdrawing from the

University2. Student Status

2.1 Classification of Students2.2 Full-time Students2.3 Part-time Students2.4 Special Students

3. Requirements3.1 Date of Matriculation3.2 Changes in Degree

Requirements3.3 Honors Programs3.4 General Education

Requirements3.5 English Composition

Requirement3.6 English Proficiency

Examination3.7 Substitution of Required

Courses3.8 Waiving of Required Courses3.9 Changing Majors3.10 Deadline for Completion of

Requirements3.11 Second Baccalaureate Degree3.12 Pre-finals Week3.13 Final Exam Overload3.14 Double Majors and Minors

4. Credits4.1 Residence Credit4.2 Courses offered through

Extension and Correspondence4.3 Transfer Credit from Other Ac-

credited Four-year Institutions4.4 Transfer Credit from Junior

Colleges4.5 Transfer Students with Less

Than a "C" Grade-pointAverage

4.6 Credit by Exam4.7 Validation Examination Credit4.8 Graduate Credit Hours for a

Senior

4.9 Semester Credit Hour4.10 Foreign Language Credit for

Native Speakers5. Enrollment

5.1 Course Numbering System5.2 Maximum Semester Credit

Hour Load5.3 Adding Courses5.4 Dropping Courses5.5 Concurrent Enrollment5.6 Prerequisites to Upper-division

and Graduate-division Courses5.7 Class Enrollment Maxima5.8 Priority Enrollment5.9 Late Enrollment5.10 Payment of Tuition and Fees5.11 Audit5.12 Minimum Class Size

6. Grades and Grading6.1 Official Transcripts6.2 Grade Interpretation6.3 Grade-point System6.4 Grade-point Average

Calculating6.5 Freshman Progress Reports6.6 Pass-No Pass Grading System6.7 Pass-Fail Grading System6.8 Grade Reports6.9 Correcting Grades Reported in

Error6.10 Grade Appeals6.11 Honor Roll6.12 Academic Dishonesty or

Misconduct6.13 Academic Forgiveness

7. Graduation7.1 Graduation Requirements7.2 Residence Requirements7.3 College Enrollment

Requirement7.4 Residence Waiver for Certain

Premedical Students7.5 Minimum Hours for Graduation7.6 Grade-point Average for

Graduation7.7 Payment of Graduation Fees7.8 Requirements for Honors

Degree7.9 Diploma Application7.10 Presence at Commencement

Exercises7.11 Graduation with Distinction7.12 Professional Education

In addition to these minimal regulations,additional college, department or pro-gram requirements may apply. Studentsare advised to review all steps of theiracademic progress with their academicadviser.

1. Admission—Withdrawal

1.1 Admission of Freshmen. Policiesand procedures governing the admissionof new freshmen are detailed in anothersection of the Catalog. (See "Admission"section.)

1.2 Admission of Transfer Students.Policies and procedures governing theadmission of transfer students are de-tailed in another section of the Catalog.(See "Admission" section.)

1.3 Admission to Certain ProfessionalPrograms. Admission to certain pro-grams as approved by the University maybe restricted. (See "Admission" sectionand college sections in the Catalog.)1.4 International Student English Profi-ciency Requirement. As a condition ofadmission to undergraduate study atOSU, all persons for whom English is asecond language shall be required topresent a minimum paper-based score of500 or a minimum computer-basedscore of 173 on the Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL). (See "Ad-mission" section of the Catalog.)

1.5 Satisfactory Academic Progress.Students not under academic suspen-sion from the University are judged to bemaking satisfactory progress toward theireducational objectives. They are eligibleto enroll in any of the undergraduatecolleges except as may be restricted.(See "Admission to Certain ProfessionalPrograms.")

1.6 Scholastic Requirements for Con-tinuing Enrollment of a Student underAcademic Probation in an Undergradu-ate College. For continued enrollment inan undergraduate program, a studentmust have earned a retention grade-point average as follows:

Total graduation/ Minimum retentionretention hours grade-point

attempted average required

0 through 30 1.7031 or more 2.00

Students, (30 or fewer credit hours, asdefined by OSRHE policy), with a reten-tion GPA of 1.70 to less than 2.00 will beplaced on academic notice. These stu-dents should remain in contact with theirstudent academic service offices regard-ing special academic support servicesand procedures.

Any student not maintaining a retentionGPA as indicated above will be placedon probation for one semester. At the endof that semester, he or she must have asemester GPA of 2.00, not to includeactivity or remedial courses, or meet theminimum standard required above, inorder to continue as a student.

All courses in which a student has arecorded grade will be counted in thecalculation of the grade-point averagefor retention purposes excluding anycourses repeated or reprieved, andexcluding remedial courses and physi-cal education activity courses. Thesecalculations are made three times peryear, to coinside with the conclusion ofthe fall and spring semesters, and the

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collective summer term. Grades submit-ted after these calculations are carriedforward to the next calculation. (See also"Grade-point Average Calculating" and"Academic Forgiveness.")

A senior, with 90 or more hours in aspecified degree program, who hasfailed to meet the retention grade-pointaverage of 2.00 or the semester GPA of2.00, may enroll, at the discretion of theinstitution, in an additional 15 semesterhours in a further attempt to achieve therequirements for retention. Such studentswill be afforded this extension one timeonly.

Seniors must achieve a 2.00 GPA orabove for each semester of course workcomprising this one-time exception. Tocontinue beyond the 15-hour exception,the senior must raise the retention GPA to2.00. A part-time senior would be permit-ted to take up to 15 additional hours if thestudent achieves a minimum 2.00 GPAeach semester.

A student enrolling on probationshould seek help from an academicadviser and a counselor in the UniversityCounseling Services when deciding onan academic load and extracurricularactivities. A student whose poor gradesmay have been caused by health prob-lems should seek the help of a physician.

1.7 Academic Suspension. A student onprobation will be suspended when he orshe earns a semester GPA of less than a2.00 in regularly-graded course work notincluding activity or remedial courses,and the retention grade-point average forall hours attempted falls below the follow-ing:Total graduation/ Minimum retentionretention hours grade-point

attempted average required

0 through 30 1.7031 or more 2.00

Students, (30 or fewer credit hours, asdefined by OSRHE policy), with a reten-tion GPA of 1.70 to less than 2.00 will beplaced on academic notice. These stu-dents should remain in contact with theirstudent academic service offices regard-ing special academic support servicesand procedures.

All courses in which a student has arecorded grade will be counted in thecalculation of the grade-point averagefor retention purposes excluding anycourses repeated or reprieved and ex-cluding remedial courses and physicaleducation activity courses. These calcu-lations are made three times per year, tocoincide with the conclusion of the falland spring semesters, and the collectivesummer term. Grades submitted afterthese calculations are carried forward tothe next calculation. (See also "Grade-point Average Calculating" and "Aca-demic Forgiveness.")

A senior, with 90 or more hours in aspecified degree program, who hasfailed to meet the retention grade-pointaverage of 2.00 or the semester GPA of2.00, may enroll, at the discretion of theinstitution, in an additional 15 semesterhours in a further attempt to achieve therequirements for retention. Such studentswill be afforded this extension one timeonly.

Seniors must achieve a 2.00 GPA orabove for each semester of course workcomprising this one-time exception. Tocontinue beyond the 15-hour exception,the senior must raise the retention GPA to2.00. A part-time senior would be permit-ted to take up to 15 additional hours if thestudent achieves a minimum 2.00 GPAeach semester.1.8 Reinstatement after AcademicSuspension. A student who has beensuspended from the University for aca-demic reasons may not be readmitteduntil one regular semester (fall or spring)has elapsed (unless the faculty appealscommittee grants immediate reinstate-ment). Students who wish to appealsuspension status should inquire aboutprocedures and deadlines from the Of-fice of the Executive Vice President.

Readmission after one regular semes-ter has elapsed will be considered on themerits of the individual case. Suspendedstudents can be readmitted only onetime. If a student is suspended a secondtime, he or she must attend another insti-tution and raise the retention GPA beforereadmission to OSU can be considered.

Beginning with the Spring and Summersemesters of 1998, a student suspendedfrom OSU at the end of the spring semes-ter may continue in the summer semesterat OSU if this spring suspension was thestudent's first suspension. The studentmust complete a minimum of six hoursand must achieve a 2.00 summer semes-ter GPA, or raise the graduation/retentionGPA to the OSRHE standard, in order tocontinue in the subsequent fall semester.The student should contact his or herdean's office for additional informationand restrictions. (See also "AcademicSuspension.")

1.9 Readmission. A student who hasattended OSU but was not enrolled dur-ing the immediate past semester (exceptthe summer session) must submit anupdated Application for Admission and$25.00 application fee. A student whohas enrolled in another college or uni-versity since last attending OSU, mustsubmit a transcript from each school.Admission status will be determined afteran evaluation of the previous work hasbeen made.

1.10 Withdrawing from the University.Withdrawing refers to withdrawing from

all courses for which a student is en-rolled for a given semester, and thereforethe student is no longer enrolled. Thewithdrawal process is initiated in thestudent's dean's office.

Beginning with the Fall 1998 semestera student who withdraws prior to the endof the 12th week of a regular semester orthe sixth week of a summer session, orproportionate periods for block or shortcourses, will receive a grade of "W" (with-drawn) on the student's academicrecord. A student who withdraws after the12th week of a regular semester or thesixth week of a summer session but priorto "Pre-finals Week," will receive a gradeof "W" (withdrawn) or "F" (failing) as as-signed by the instructor of each course.The grade of "W" or "F" will be recordedon the student's academic record andthe grade of "F" will be calculated in thegrade-point average.

After the beginning of "Pre-finals Week"a student may not withdraw from theUniversity and will be assigned only thegrade of "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" or (whenappropriate) "I," "NP," "P," "S," "U," or "R" bythe instructor of each course at the endof the semester or summer session.

International students need to consultwith International Students and Scholars(ISS) before dropping courses or with-drawing for the semester. Under newreporting regulations required by theStudent and Exchange Visitor InformationSystem (SEVIS), dropping below full-timecan put a student's visa status in jeop-ardy.

2. Student Status

2.1 Classification of Students. Under-graduate classification is determined bythe criteria below:Freshman fewer than 28 semester

credit hours passedSophomore 28 to 59 semester

credit hours passedJunior 60 to 93 semester

credit hours passedSenior 94 or more semester

credit hours passed

These hours are calculated on gradua-tion/retention hours earned.2.2 Full-time Students. Regular semes-ters: undergraduate students who areenrolled in 12 or more semester credithours are classified as "full-time" stu-dents. Graduate students enrolled in nineor more semester credit hours are classi-fied as "full-time." Summer session: un-dergraduate students who are enrolled insix or more semester credit hours, orgraduate students who are enrolled infour or more semester credit hours, areclassified as "full-time." Credit hoursenrolled in through correspondence

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study are not counted toward full-timestatus, unless the course is independentstudy taken through regular enrollment.

Students engaged in an internship orcooperative education program assign-ment that requires full-time work on theassignment are regarded as full-timestudents when they are enrolled in thenumber of credit hours deemed appropri-ate for the academic credit they receivefor the assignment.

A student holding a 0.50 FTE graduateassistant appointment, and enrolled in aminimum of six hours during the fall orspring semester, and three hours duringthe summer semester will be certified asa full-time graduate student. Any FTEappointment less than 0.50 requires ninehours of enrollment for the fall or springsemester, and four hours of enrollmentfor the summer semester in order for thestudent to be classified as a full-timestudent. There is no reduction in credithour requirements in the final semesterof enrollment for graduate assistants.

A student enrolled for the final semes-ter of a bachelor's degree program maybe classified as a full-time student ifenrolled in fewer than 12 hours duringthat semester.2.3 Part-time Students. Students whoare enrolled but not meeting the defini-tion of full-time students are classified as"part-time." Undergraduate students areclassified as "half-time" if they are en-rolled in six hours in a regular semester(or three hours in a summer session).Graduate students are classified as "half-time" if they are enrolled in four hours in aregular semester (or two hours in a sum-mer session).

2.4 Special Students. A student whodoes not have immediate plans to enter adegree program but wants to takecourses, may be classified as a "specialstudent." A student on an F-1 visa maynot enroll as a special student since heor she must be admitted to a degreeprogram.

3. Requirements

3.1 Date of Matriculation. Matriculationoccurs when a student first enrolls in anaccredited institution of higher educa-tion. That date will be used in calculatingthe time limit for the use of a given plan ofstudy.

3.2 Changes in Degree Requirements.When a student first enrolls at OSU, the

degree requirements are made avail-able. Although the curriculum may berevised before a student graduates, astudent who makes normal progresstoward graduation (completing a four-year degree in not more than six years)will be held responsible for the degreerequirements in effect at the time of ma-triculation, and any changes that aremade, so long as these changes do notresult in semester credit hours beingadded or do not delay graduation. Astudent has the option of adopting thenew requirements that have been estab-lished since matriculation.3.3 Honors Programs. (See "HonorsPrograms" in the Catalog.)

3.4 General Education Requirements.Although the University has a generaleducation program, each college deter-mines and publishes the general educa-tion requirements for its degree pro-grams. College requirements may ex-ceed the minima for general educationestablished by the University, which are40 semester credit hours (exclusive ofphysical education activity courses byOSRHE policy):a.six semester credit hours of English

composition;b. three semester credit hours of Ameri-

can history (HIST 1103), and threesemester credit hours of Americangovernment (POLS 1113);

c.at least six semester credit hours ineach of the approved general educa-tion designated areas of Analytical andQuantitative Thought, Humanities,Natural Sciences, and Social andBehavioral Sciences (at least onecourse in each of these four areasmust come from the approved generaleducation lower-division course list,and at least three hours of (A) must bea general education MATH course);

d.at least one course designated asInternational Dimension and onecourse in Scientific Investigation.Substitution of general education

courses is allowed when background forthe major demands greater depth in anarea in which a general education re-quirement is stated. Only in the Analyticaland Quantitative Thought (A) and NaturalSciences (N) areas is substitution of themore advanced lower-division coursepermitted. Such a substitution requiresthe recommendation of the student'sacademic adviser and dean and theapproval of the Office of the ExecutiveVice-President.

Courses used to fulfill general educa-tion requirements are identified by codeletters which appear preceding thecourse titles listed in the back of theCatalog and in the class schedule book.

The code letters designate the generaleducation category for which the coursemay be used:

A Analytical and QuantitativeThought

H HumanitiesI International DimensionL Scientific InvestigationN Natural SciencesS Social and Behavioral Sciences

General Education courses are alsoidentified in the Student Information Sys-tem (SIS) and on the Internet, maintainedby the Office of Academic Affairs.

In 1998 the Oklahoma State Regentsfor Higher Education enacted require-ments for computer science proficiencyprior to graduation. This requirementcould be met by:a.successfully completing a high school

computer science course that meetsState Regent's high school curricularrequirements;

b. satisfying an institution's computerproficiency assessment; or

c.successfully completing college-levelcourse work that the institution desig-nates.The method by which a student dem-

onstrates computer science proficiencyis an individual option at OSU. Courseswithin each college and every degreeprogram, however, have been reportedto the State Regents as satisfying thisrequirement. This requirement does notincrease the number of courses requiredto earn a degree. The use of computersis an integral part of every degree pro-gram, hence a student demonstratesproficiency by satisfactorily completingdegree requirements.

3.5 English Composition Requirement.The University requires a minimum of sixsemester credit hours in English compo-sition for a baccalaureate degree. Therequired sequence of courses is ENGL1113 and ENGL 1213. For those whoqualify, ENGL 1013 or 1313 may besubstituted for ENGL 1113. Students whoearn an "A" or "B" in ENGL 1113 (or ENGL1013 or 1313) or who earn three semes-ter credit hours in English compositionthrough credit by exam, and who havethe consent of their college, may substi-tute ENGL 3323 for ENGL 1213. Studentswho qualify may substitute ENGL 1033 or1413 for ENGL 1213. A third course maybe required by the student's college tosatisfy either an additional compositionor oral communication requirement.3.6 English Proficiency Examination.Effective October, 1993, the EnglishProficiency Examination was waived forstudents who had matriculated since Fall1988 through Spring 1994.

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division course may not be substitutedfor an upper-division course require-ment. Substitution policy is governed bythe individual colleges.3.8 Waiving of Required Courses. Amaximum of six semester credit hoursmay be waived. Required courses inEnglish, American history and Americangovernment cannot be waived, and thetotal number of semester credit hoursrequired for the degree cannot be re-duced. Waive cards must be signed bythe student's adviser, the head of thestudent's major department and the deanof the college.3.9 Changing Majors. Students are ad-vised to select a specific major no laterthan the end of the sophomore year.Students on probation, or not makingsatisfactory progress toward a degree,may change majors only with the ap-proval of the dean of the college in whichthey wish to pursue a different degree.

3.10 Deadline for Completion of Re-quirements. Degrees are conferred onlyon specific commencement dates. If astudent completes requirements for adegree after a commencement date, thedegree will be granted at the next sched-uled commencement after the studentfiles a diploma application. (See "Di-ploma Application.") The student mayrequest a certified statement of comple-tion of graduation requirements at theOffice of the Registrar. All candidates fordegrees must have their names listed inthe commencement program.3.11 Second Baccalaureate Degree. Astudent who receives a baccalaureatedegree from OSU may use all applicablecourses toward a second baccalaureatedegree. A minimum of 30 semester credithours of additional work, including allrequirements of the second baccalaure-ate degree, is required. The Bachelor ofUniversity Studies degree has separaterequirements.

3.12 Pre-finals Week. Final examina-tions are scheduled at the end of eachsemester and are preceded by pre-finalsweek, which begins seven days prior tothe first day of finals. During pre-finalsweek, all normal class activities willcontinue; however, no assignment, test,or examination accounting for more thanfive percent of the course grade may begiven; and no activity or field trip may bescheduled that conflicts with anotherclass. This excludes makeup and labora-tory examinations, out-of-class assign-ments or projects made prior to pre-finalsweek, and independent study courses.No student or campus organization mayhold meetings, banquets, receptions, ormay sponsor or participate in any activity,program, or related function that requiresstudent participation. Additional informa-tion may be obtained from the student

services office of each college or theOffice of Academic Affairs.

3.13 Final Exam Overload. In the eventthat a student has three or more finalexams scheduled for a single day, thatstudent is entitled to arrange with thefaculty member instructing the highestnumbered course (4-digit course num-ber) to reschedule that examination at atime of mutual convenience during finalexam week. (Common final exams arenot among those to be rescheduled.) Theaffected student should submit this re-quest in writing two weeks prior to thebeginning of final exam week. In seekingto provide the relief to the student, thefaculty member may request that thestudent provide a copy of hs or herschedule to confirm the difficulty. Thefaculty member has one week prior to thebeginning of final exam week to arrangea mutually convenient time for adminis-tration of the final exam, after which thestudent may take the request to the Officeof the Executive VIce President. Thispolicy took effect Spring 2001.

3.14 Double Majors and Minors. Adouble major can be earned by satisfy-ing the field of concentration require-ments for the second major and anyadditional requirements that the depart-ment may require. If the general educa-tion courses are met from one college,they do not need to be met for the sec-ond major if it is in another college. Thesecond major does not necessarily re-quire hours above the minimum requiredfor the first major. Whether additionalhours are required generally dependsupon the number of electives allowed bythe first major and the degree of overlapbetween courses in the two fields ofconcentration.

Minors are available for several de-partments. A student should check withthe department to find out what the re-quirements are to obtain a minor in thatarea.

If a student majoring in one field alsocompletes the specified requirements fora major or minor in other fields, the addi-tional major or minor may be noted onthe student's transcript. This is the onlyplace that it is noted that a student com-pleted either a minor or a double major.The student should contact the office ofStudent Academic Services of the col-lege in which the student is enrolledconcerning procedures to have theadditional major or minor recorded.

4. Credits

4.1 Residence Credit. Residence creditis awarded for work taken on campus(not through correspondence or creditearned by examination) or at a locationofficially designated as a residencecenter by the governing board of the

institution (e.g., in-state military basesand OSU courses at OSU-Tulsa.)

4.2 Courses offered through Extensionand Correspondence. Academic creditis awarded for courses offered throughthe extension offices of the six colleges,by the Independent and Correspon-dence Study Center of OSU, or by trans-fer of work certified as extension or corre-spondence credit by another fully ac-credited institution.

Extension Credit. OSU will accept,toward a degree, a maximum of eightsemester credit hours earned throughextension at another institution if thatinstitution is fully accredited.

Correspondence Credit. OSU willaccept, toward a degree, a maximum ofeight semester credit hours earnedthrough correspondence at anotherinstitution if that institution is fully accred-ited. Credits earned through corres-pondence cannot exceed one-fourth ofthe credits required for a baccalaureatedegree. (See also "Full-time Status.")4.3 Transfer Credit from Other Accred-ited Four-year Institutions. Except asexcluded in the section on "Transfer ofCredits from Junior Colleges" and "Resi-dence Requirements," credits transferredfrom accredited senior colleges willapply toward baccalaureate degrees inthe same way that they would apply hadthey been earned in residence at OSU.Students may not use transfer credits tosatisfy more than one-half the majorcourse requirements for a departmentunless they have the approval of thehead of that department and the aca-demic dean.4.4 Transfer Credit from Junior Col-leges. Credits will be accepted by trans-fer from a junior college to meet lower-division (i.e., 1000- and 2000-levelcourses) requirements only. A minimumof 60 semester credit hours must beearned at a senior college. Within theseguidelines, transfer credits are subject tothe individual colleges' degree require-ments.

4.5 Transfer Students with Less than a"C" Grade-point Average. Students whoare accepted as transfer students withGPAs below OSU's retention standardswill be placed on academic probation.4.6 Credit by Exam. The academicregulations listed below apply to thefollowing examinations: AdvancedPlacement Program (AP), InternationalBaccalaureate Program (IB), CollegeLevel Examination Program (CLEP), andOSU Advanced Standing Examinations.

a.credit earned by examination will notbe placed on a student's transcriptunless he or she is currently enrolledand has successfully completed 12 or

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more semester credit hours of aca-demic work at OSU;

b.credit will be recorded with a neutralgrade of "P" (Pass) if the student earnsthe equivalent of a "C" or better on theexamination. No grade is recorded ifthe student fails the exam;

c. the amount of credit by exam whichmay be applied to a degree program issubject only to meeting the residencerequirements of OSU (see "ResidenceRequirements");

d.a native speaker of a foreign language(one whose high-school level instruc-tion was conducted principally in thatlanguage) cannot earn credit towardgraduation in lower-division (1000-2000 level) courses in that language(see "Foreign Language Credit forNative Speakers");

OSU Advanced Standing Examinationsmay be offered by academic depart-ments on campus in subject areas notoffered through the examination pro-grams listed above. Any currently en-rolled student whose travel, employment,extensive readings or educational expe-rience appear to have given the studentproficiency in a subject that is offered atOSU, equivalent to the proficiency ordi-narily expected of those students whotake the subject in a regular class, mayapply for an examination on the subject.

In addition to the regulations listedabove, to qualify for an OSU AdvancedStanding Examination the student must:e.need the course to meet some require-

ment for a certificate or degree beingpursued at OSU;

f. be enrolled at OSU;g. not have taken an exam over the

course within the preceding sixmonths;

h. receive the approval of the head of thedepartment in which the course isoffered and the dean of the student'scollege;

i. present a valid student I.D. at the ex-amination.Information and application forms

pertaining to OSU Advanced StandingExaminations may be obtained from theOffice of Admissions.

4.7 Validation Examination Credit. Ef-fective Spring semester 2003, this optionwas no longer provided.

4.8 Graduate Credit Hours for a Senior.A senior who is graduating from OSU atthe end of a semester or summer sessionmay take a limited number of courses forgraduate credit during the last two se-mesters or summer sessions. The writtenrequest to receive graduate credit must

be made before the end of the secondweek of class instruction of a regularsemester or the first week of a regularsummer session. Such credit may beearned under the following conditions:

a. the student must meet the same admis-sion requirements and be subject tothe same possible probationary orprovisional restrictions as studentsadmitted in graduate status. The stu-dent must achieve an overall 3.00grade-point average in all courses andmake no less than a "B" in thosecourses for which he or she wantsgraduate credit;

b. the credits must not be required orneeded for the baccalaureate degree;

c. the total registration must not exceed18 credit hours for a semester or ninecredit hours for a summer session;

d. the student must either complete therequirements for the baccalaureatedegree at the end of the semester orsummer session or be within 12 se-mester credit hours of completing suchrequirements at the beginning of thesemester or summer session in whichgraduate credit is requested;

e.admission to courses taken for gradu-ate credit must have the approval ofthe course instructor, the head of thedepartment in which the courses areoffered and the dean of the GraduateCollege;

f. not more than 15 semester credithours taken while a senior may beapproved for graduate credit, and aminimum of 15 semester credit hoursmust be completed in residence afterthe student registers in the GraduateCollege. Courses taken for graduatecredit during the senior year may notbe accepted for graduate credit atinstitutions other than OSU;

g. the use to be made of the graduatecourses will be determined by theadviser when the student registersin the Graduate College and submits aplan of study for an advanced degree.

4.9 Semester Credit Hour. A semestercredit hour is equivalent to (a) 16 50-minute class sessions (including exami-nations) conducted under the guidanceof a qualified instructor plus 32 hours ofpreparation time, or (b) 16 3-hour labora-tory sessions, or (c) 16 2-hour laboratorysessions plus 16 hours of preparationtime. These same equivalencies apply toextension courses, short courses andother learning formats for which aca-demic credit is awarded.4.10 Foreign Language Credit for Na-tive Speakers. A native speaker of aforeign language cannot enroll in or earncredit toward graduation in lower-divi-sion (1000- or 2000-level) courses in that

language. A native speaker of a foreignlanguage is defined as a person whosehigh-school level instruction was con-ducted principally in that language.

Native speakers may occasionallyhave valid reasons for establishing creditin a lower-division course. Requests forsuch consideration should be directed tothe dean of the student's college forrecommendation to the head of the De-partment of Foreign Languages andLiteratures.

5. Enrollment

5.1 Course Numbering System. Allcourses are identified by numbers com-posed of four digits. The first digit indi-cates the class year in which the subjectis ordinarily taken, although enrollment isnot exclusive as to student classification;the second and third digits identify thecourse within the field; and the last digitindicates the number of semester credithours the course carries. For example, acourse numbered 1123 should be inter-preted as a freshman, or beginning, levelcourse carrying three hours of credit. Acourse number beginning with zeroindicates that the course does not carryUniversity credit. A course number end-ing in zero indicates that the coursecarries variable credit.5.2 Maximum Semester Credit HourLoad. Excessive hours will be limited tothe number of semester credit hours 50percent greater than the number ofweeks in the applicable academic se-mester or summer session.5.3 Adding Courses. The sixth class dayof a regular semester or the third classday of a summer session is the last day acourse may be added (nonrestrictive). Ashort course may be added no later thanthe first day of the short course. Withinstructor and academic adviser ap-proval, a course may be added duringthe second week of classes (sevenththrough 10th class days) of a regularsemester or the fourth or fifth class day ofa summer session (restrictive).5.4 Dropping Courses. Dropping refersto the dropping of one or more courseswhile remaining enrolled in at least oneother OSU course for a given semester.Courses may not be dropped without theapproval of the student's academic ad-viser.

Beginning with the Fall 2002 semester,at anytime through the sixth day of aregular semester or through the third dayof the eight-week summer session, orduring the proportionate period for blockor short courses, a student may drop acourse, and no record of the course willappear on the student's academicrecord.

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Beginning with the Fall 1998 semester,after the deadline for dropping with norecord, but prior to the end of the 12thweek of a regular semester or the sixthweek of a summer session, or proportion-ate periods for block or short courses, astudent may drop a course and the gradeof "W" (dropped) will be recorded on thestudent's academic record.

After the 12th week of a regular semes-ter, or the sixth week of a summer ses-sion, or proportionate periods for block orshort courses, a student may not drop acourse and will be assigned only thegrade of "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F," or (whenappropriate) "I," "NP," "P," "S," "U," or "R" bythe instructor at the end of the semester.(Exceptions to this policy may be allowedby petition due to verifiable extraordinarycircumstances. A petition requires thesignatures of the student's instructor,adviser and dean with the grade of "W" or"F" assigned by the instructor.)

A student may not drop any course inwhich a formal charge of academicdishonesty is pending against the stu-dent. If the student is absolved of theformal charge, he or she may drop thecourse with either a "W" or "F" (accordingto the drop grade policy), appearing onthe academic record. If the student isfound guilty, the instructor may take ap-propriate disciplinary action, includingassigning the grade "F" for the assign-ment or the course.

International students need to consultwith International Students and Scholars(ISS) before dropping courses or with-drawing for the semester. Under newreporting regulations required by theStudent and Exchange Visitor InformationSystem (SEVIS), dropping below full-timecan put a student's visa status in jeop-ardy.

5.5 Concurrent Enrollment. A studentwho desires to earn credits concurrentlyat another institution or through corre-spondence, or DANTES (Defense Activityfor Non-traditional Education Support)examinations while enrolled for resi-dence credit at OSU, must secure ap-proval in advance from his or her dean ifhe or she expects this institution to ac-cept those credits. Armed Forces per-sonnel will be granted 60 days from thedate of their first enrollment to establish,through DANTES examinations, ad-vanced standing in subject matter thatthey mastered while in the ArmedForces.5.6 Prerequisites to Upper-divisionand Graduate-division Courses.When no prerequisites are listed forcourses numbered 3000 or 4000, it isunderstood that the prerequisite is ap-proval of the student's adviser. The pre-requisite for courses at the 5000 or 6000level is graduate standing in addition to

any other prerequisites listed. Instructorsmay waive prerequisites when thestudent's background justifies this action.Prior approval of the instructor may berequired in problems courses, indepen-dent study, internships, thesis and disser-tation courses, and courses taught in aprofessional school.

5.7 Class Enrollment Maxima. Themaximum number of students permittedto be enrolled in each section of acourse is determined by the departmenthead and can be increased or de-creased only by the department head ordean.5.8 Priority Enrollment. Currently en-rolled/continuing students register forsummer and fall classes during the latterpart of the preceding spring semester,and for spring classes during the latterpart of the fall semester. In order to facili-tate access to courses required for timelydegree completion, a student's priority forenrollment generally follows academicclass level with seniors having the high-est priority. Some exceptions to this basicpriority may be necessary to accommo-date bona fide student needs, such as aspecial priority for physically disabledstudents. The Office of Academic Affairsdetermines enrollment priorities, andenrollment schedules and priorities arepublished in the Schedule of Classeseach semester.5.9 Late Enrollment. A student is permit-ted to enroll during the first two weeks ofa semester or through the fifth day of asummer session or on the first day of asummer short course. A student enrollinglate will pay a late enrollment fee. Thelate enrollment fee will not be chargedon or prior to the first day of a summershort course.5.10 Payment of Tuition and Fees. Eachstudent may request an estimate of theirtuition and fees from the Office of theBursar. All fees and tuition (required andoptional) associated with the student'senrollment are due in the Office of theBursar no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 15thday of each month following billing.Failure to receive a bill, which is mailedto the student's local address or speci-fied billing address, does not relieve thestudent from the financial obligation, anyfinance charges, and other penalties thatmay occur if the account is not paid bythe monthly due date. Fall semester feesare due by September 15, spring semes-ter fees are due by February 15, andsummer session fee due dates varydepending on the session. All accountsnot paid in full by the due date will ac-crue an interest penalty at the rate of 1.5percent monthly (19.56 APR). Anycharges incurred by the University in aneffort to collect on delinquent accountswill be assessed to and will be the re-sponsibility of the account holder. Delin-

quent account information is disclosed tocredit reporting agencies, which couldendanger the student's credit rating on alocal or national level. Accounts must becleared before the student can obtain therelease of any records, obtain a tran-script, receive a diploma, or enroll atOSU for subsequent semesters.

5.11 Audit. A student who does not wishto receive credit in a course may, withthe approvals of the student's adviserand the instructor of the course con-cerned, attend the class strictly as avisitor. A student who applies to audit acourse promises that he or she will notuse the audit to avoid the rule againstexcessive hours, and that he or she willnot petition or ask in any way for theprivilege of taking an examination toobtain credit after he or she has auditedthe course. The audit form is available inthe Office of the Registrar. (Laboratorycourses, private music lessons and artcourses are not open for audit.)

If a student is already enrolled forcredit in a course, but wishes to changeto auditing that course, the student mustofficially drop the course (or, if appropri-ate, withdraw,) at the time the studentchanges to audit.

A student who has established a per-manent record at OSU may have theaudited course recorded on his or hertranscript with "AU" appearing in place ofthe grade. Not later than one week afterthe close of that semester, the studentmust present to the Office of the Registrarthe instructor's copy of the audit form witha signed statement from the instructor, onthe reverse side, that it is appropriate forthe course to be recorded on thestudent's transcript.

Any individual 65 years or older mayaudit a class at no charge.

5.12 Minimum Class Size. The minimumnumber of students required in order fora class to meet is as follows: 20 studentsfor lower-division classes, 12 students forupper-division classes, and eight stu-dents for graduate-level classes.

6. Grades and Grading

6.1 Official Transcripts. All official tran-scripts of the student's academic recordat OSU are prepared and released by theOffice of the Registrar. Copies of tran-scripts from other institutions cannot befurnished.6.2 Grade Interpretation. The quality ofstudent performance in all classes isindicated by the following letter grades:"A," "B," "C," "D," "F," "I," "NP," "P," "S," "U," "W,"or "R." Descriptions of the grades are:

Grade "A" ExcellentGrade "B" GoodGrade "C" Average

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Grade "D" Below averageGrade "F" Failure

Grade "I." This grade is given to a stu-dent who satisfactorily completed themajority of the course work and whosework averaged "D" or better, but who hasbeen unavoidably prevented from com-pleting the remaining work of the course.A condition that the student must repeatthe course in order to remove the "I" is notpermitted. The maximum time allowed fora student to remove an "I" is one calendaryear. The dean of the student's collegemay recommend to the Office of theRegistrar the adjustment of this period inexceptional circumstances. It is theresponsibility of the student to satisfy therequirements stipulated by the instructorat the time the "I" is assigned; it is theresponsibility of the instructor to initiateaction to have the new grade entered assoon as possible after the student fulfillsthe requirement. Prior to Fall 1999, thenew grade does not result in the deletionof the "I" symbol from the transcript. Uponcompletion of the course requirements, asecond entry is posted beside the origi-nal "I" on the transcript to show the finalgrade for the course. The incompletegrade which is not removed within theallotted period becomes a permanentincomplete.

Grade "NP." This grade is given forunsatisfactory work (including that evalu-ated as "D") in courses on the pass-nopass grading system. Both credit hoursand grade-points are ignored in calculat-ing grade-point averages.

Grade "P." This grade is given for pass-ing work in OSU courses approved forpass-no pass and pass-fail grading sys-tems. Both credit hours and grade-pointsare ignored in calculating grade-pointaverages.

Grade "S" or "U." This grade is given forsatisfactory (equivalent to a "C" or better)or unsatisfactory work in remedialcourses in English, mathematics, read-ing, and science. Both credit hours andgrade points are ignored in calculatinggrade-point averages, and neither gradeis counted in total hours. Effective Fall1995, these courses were CIED 0123,ENGL 0003, 0123, MATH 0123, andUNIV 0111.

Grade "W." This grade indicates thatthe student dropped the course.

Grade "R." This grade is given to astudent in a thesis or dissertation course(5000 or 6000) or a master's degreecreative component course, whencourse work is still in progress. It is theresponsibility of the instructor to initiateaction to have the grade entered as soonas possible after the student completesthe course work. The new grade doesnot result in the deletion of the "R" symbolfrom the transcript, but a second entry is

posted beside the original "R" on thetranscript to show the final grade.

Mark of "AU." An "AU" indicates that thestudent audited the course, and re-quested that it be recorded on the aca-demic record. An "AU" is not a grade andis not used in calculating grade-pointaverages.

Mark of "N." An "N" indicates that at thetime grades were due in the Office of theRegistrar, a final grade was not reportedby the student's instructor. An "N" is not agrade and will be changed to the gradeearned within a reasonable time. It is notused in calculating grade-point aver-ages.6.3 Grade-point System. The followinggrade-point system is used in calculatingthe grade-point average.Grade "A" yields 4 grade points per se-

mester credit hour.Grade "B" yields 3 grade points per se-

mester credit hour.

Grade "C" yields 2 grade points per se-mester credit hour.

Grade "D" yields 1 grade point per se-mester credit hour.

Grade "F" yields 0 grade points per se-mester credit hour.

6.4 Grade-point Average Calculating. Incalculating grade-point averages, thetotal number of grade points earned isdivided by the total number of hoursattempted. The grade of "I," "NP," "P," "S,""U," "W"," R" or the mark of "AU" or "N" willnot affect the grade-point average.

Semester Grade-point Average. Forpurposes other than retention, all gradesare included in the calculation. For reten-tion purposes, activity and remedialcourses are excluded from the calcula-tion. These courses remain on the tran-script with a notation that they are ex-cluded from the GPA.

Graduation and Retention Grade-pointAverages. All courses in which a studenthas a recorded grade are included in thecalculation, excluding any courses re-peated (with an original grade of "D" or"F") or reprieved and excluding remedialcourses and physical education activitycourses. (See "Academic Forgiveness.")

Cumulative Grade-point Average. Allcourses in which a student has a re-corded grade are included in the calcu-lation.

6.5 Freshman Progress Reports. TheSpring Semester 1999 was the last pro-duction of Freshman Progress Reports.

6.6 Pass-No Pass Grading System. Anundergraduate student may elect to takeno more than four courses or 15 hours(whichever is greater) during his or heracademic career with the pass-no pass

grading option. The option is restricted tothose students who:

a.have passed 28 or more semestercredit hours;

b.have at least a 2.50 grade-point aver-age in all hours attempted;

c.have met all of the prerequisites forenrollment in the course in question;

d.do not need the course in question formeeting any requirements for gradua-tion or certification other than as ageneral (unrestricted) elective;

e.have approval of the academic ad-viser.

A student who chooses the pass-nopass option must do so by the last dateon which a course may be added. Oncethe deadline has passed, a student maynot change the choice of grading sys-tems. The pass-no pass option is notidentified on the official class roll andthus is not known to the instructor. Theinstructor assigns a normal grade basedon the quality of the work performed. Thegrades of "A," "B" and "C" are recorded onthe transcript as "P"; the grades of "D" and"F" are recorded as "NP." "W" and "I"grades are recorded without change.The pass-no pass grade will not affectthe grade-point average.

Graduate students should refer to the"Graduate College" section of the Cata-log.6.7 Pass-Fail Grading System. Somecourses are taught only on a pass-failbasis. Such courses are so designated inthe "Course Listings" section of the Cata-log. Students who pass the course areawarded the grade of "P"; those who failthe course are awarded the grade of "F."

Graduate students should refer to the"Graduate College" section of the Cata-log.6.8 Grade Reports. Reports of thegrades of all students are compiledshortly after the end of each semesterand are made available electronically tothe students, the students' advisers andthe students' deans.6.9 Correcting Grades Reported inError. An instructor who reports an incor-rect grade to the Office of the Registrarmay request that office to correct thegrade. The request must be in writingand must have both the departmenthead's and the dean's approvals. In nocase will a grade be lowered after thestudent has been graduated.6.10 Grade Appeals. A student mayappeal a grade given by an instructor incases in which he or she believes thegrade awarded is inconsistent with an-nounced grading policy. (See "StudentRights and Responsibilities" or contactthe Office of the Executive Vice-Presi-dent.)

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6.11 Honor Rolls. Full-time Students.Full-time undergraduate students (12 ormore semester credit hours in a regularsemester or six or more in a summersession) who complete all enrolled hourswith a semester (not cumulative) grade-point average of 4.00 (i.e., all "A's") andwith no grade of "I" in any course areplaced on the President's List of Distin-guished Students. The grade of "P," "S" or"W" or grades earned through correspon-dence may not be included in meetingthe minimum enrollment required orgrade-point average required for anhonor roll. Students who have completedtheir courses under the same require-ments as outlined above, with a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher and nograde below "C," are placed on theDean's List of Distinguished Students.(See also "Grade-point Average Calculat-ing.")

Part-time Students. Part-time under-graduate students (11 or fewer semestercredit hours in a regular semester or fiveor fewer in a summer session) who haveaccumulated at least 12 semester credithours of "A" during the most recent con-secutive enrollments at OSU, and whocomplete all enrolled hours with a com-bined grade-point average of 4.00 (i.e.,all "A's") and with no grade of "I" in anycourse, are placed on the President'sList of Distinguished Students. The gradeof "P" or "S," or grades earned throughcorrespondence may not be included inmeeting the minimum enrollment re-quired or grade-point average requiredfor an honor roll. Dropping a courseprohibits a part-time student from beinglisted on an honor roll. Special (non-degree-seeking) students are not in-cluded on an honor roll. Students whohave completed their courses under thesame requirements as outlined above,with a combined grade-point average of3.50 or higher and no grade below "C,"are placed on the Dean's List of Distin-guished Students. (See also "Grade-pointAverage Calculating.")

Once a part-time student is placed onan honor roll, the student must completean additional 12 credit hours, before thestudent is considered again for an honorroll. The student must meet all the abovecriteria at the time of subsequent consid-eration.

(Beginning Spring 1995, and retroac-tive to include Fall 1994, the Dean's Listgrade-point average was 3.50.)6.12 Academic Dishonesty or Miscon-duct. Academic dishonesty or miscon-duct is neither condoned nor tolerated atOklahoma State University. Academicdishonesty is behavior in which a delib-erately fraudulent misrepresentation isemployed in an attempt to gain unde-served intellectual credit, either for one-

self or for another. Academic misconductis behavior that results in intellectualadvantage obtained by violating specificdirections, rules, or accepted academicstandards, but without deliberate intent oruse of fraudulent means. (See also Policyand Procedure Letters.)6.13 Academic Forgiveness (Under-graduates). Repeated Courses. A stu-dent may repeat a course and have onlythe second grade, even if it is lower thanthe first grade, included in the calculationof the graduation and retention grade-point averages up to a maximum of fourcourses but not to exceed 18 credithours in which the original grade was a"D" or "F." If a course is repeated morethan once, all grades except the firstattempt are included in the grade-pointaverages. The original course and graderemain on the transcript identified with astatement under the course "Repeated(excluded from GPA)". All other repeatedcourses, those in excess of the 18-hour,four-course maximum and those with agrade of "C" or better in the originalcourse, are included in the grade-pointaverages and identified with a statementunder the course "Repeated (included inGPA)".

Academic Reprieve. A student mayrequest an academic reprieve for allcourses in one semester or two con-secutive semesters if the following condi-tions are met: (a) at least three yearsmust have elapsed between the period inwhich the grades being requested re-prieved were earned and the reprieverequest; (b) the student must haveearned a GPA of 2.00 or higher with nograde lower than a "C" in all regularlygraded course work ( a minimum of 12hours) excluding activity, performanceand remedial courses since the semes-ter requested to be reprieved; (c) thestudent has not previously been grantedan academic reprieve for a semester;(d) there were extenuating circum-stances which caused the student toperform poorly during the semester.

The request for an academic reprievemust be submitted on the appropriateform to the Office of the Executive Vice-President. A faculty committee appointedby that office reviews each request andeither approves or denies a requestbased on whether or not the studentmeets the conditions stated above andthe committee's judgement concerningthe extenuating circumstances reportedby the student. The courses for a semes-ter that is reprieved are excluded fromthe graduation and retention grade-pointaverages and identified with a statementunder the course "Reprieved (excludedfrom GPA)".

7. Graduation

7.1 Graduation Requirements. Theresponsibility for satisfying all require-ments for a degree rests with the student.Advisers, faculty members and adminis-trators offer help to the student in meetingthis responsibility.7.2 Residence Requirements. Studentsmust earn at least 30 semester credithours at OSU, including at least one-halfof the upper-division requirements in themajor. No more than 15 of the last 30semester credit hours may be taken outof residence, and any hours taken out ofresidence within the last 15 require priorapproval of the student's academicdean.

7.3 College Enrollment Requirement. Acandidate for graduation must be en-rolled in the college from which he orshe wishes to receive the degree for atleast two semesters, or one semesterand one summer session, or three sum-mer sessions immediately precedinggraduation. For the award of a secondbaccalaureate degree, this requirementmay be waived by the dean of the col-lege awarding the second degree. (See"Residence Requirements" and "SecondBaccalaureate Degree.")7.4 Residence Waiver for Certain Pre-medical Students. Students who com-plete at least 94 semester credit hours ina recognized premedical science pro-gram and then transfer to a professionalprogram leading to the doctoral degreeat an accredited professional school ofmedicine, osteopathic medicine, veteri-nary medicine, dentistry or optometry willbe awarded the appropriate baccalaure-ate degree upon the successful comple-tion of 30 semester credit hours in basicmedical science courses applicable tothe OSU major. This option is availableonly to students who have completed allother degree requirements for the majorand have taken at least the last 30 se-mester credit hours of work at OSU priorto transferring to a professional school.(See "Residence Requirements.")

7.5 Minimum Hours for Graduation.Each degree program requires a specificminimum number of semester credithours for graduation, as indicated in theCatalog. No degree program shall re-quire fewer than 120 semester credithours for graduation. (By OSRHE policy,these 120 hours are exclusive of physi-cal education activity courses.) No stu-dent shall be permitted to graduate hav-ing completed fewer total hours than therequirement specified for that degree. Atleast 40 hours of upper-division coursework shall be required in every bacca-laureate degree program. (By OSRHEpolicy, these 40 hours are exclusive ofphysical education activity courses.)

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Hours of "S" or "U" earned in remedialcourses may not count toward totalhours.7.6 Grade-point Average for Gradua-tion. A graduation grade-point averageof 2.00 or higher is required for allcourses in which a student has a re-corded grade, excluding any coursesrepeated or reprieved and excludingremedial courses and physical educa-tion activity courses. (See "AcademicForgiveness.") This is in addition to the2.00 or higher grade-point average re-quired by the department in the major orminor fields.7.7 Payment of Graduation Fees. Begin-ning Fall 1996, the basic graduation costis included in the records maintenancefee. Information on procedures anddeadlines is given to students at the timethey complete their enrollment.7.8 Requirements for Honors Degrees.The individual colleges have specificrequirements for degrees with honors.Students should consult the office of theiracademic dean for information. (See"Honors Programs" in the Catalog.)7.9 Diploma Application. Each candi-date for graduation shall file a diplomaapplication in the Office of the Registrarwithin two weeks following enrollment ina regular semester or one week in asummer session in which the studentwishes to be graduated.

To stay in compliance with BCIS, inter-national students must file their diplomaapplications no later than these dead-lines.

7.10 Presence at CommencementExercises. The University will hold oneCommencement exercise each year atthe close of the spring semester. Stu-dents who met the graduation require-ments the preceding fall semester andstudents who plan to meet the graduationrequirements at the close of the followingsummer session are invited and encour-aged to participate in the Commence-ment exercises. Students who plan tomeet requirements during the summersession (whether they are currently en-rolled or not) should contact the Office ofthe Registrar to participate in Com-mencement.

The University encourages all candi-dates for degrees to be present at theCommencement exercises. Attendanceis not compulsory. However, candidateswho cannot be present should notify theOffice of the Registrar of the addresses towhich diplomas can be mailed.

7.11 Graduation with Distinction. Be-ginning with the Fall 1997 semester,students who earn an OSU undergradu-ate degree can also earn a level of dis-tinction based upon the final graduation/retention grade-point average. (See also"Grade-point Average Calculating.") Thelevel of distinction added to the diplomaand transcript is:

Graduation/retention Distinctiongrade-point average

3.90 to 4.00 Summa cum laude3.80 to 3.89 Magna cum laude3.70 to 3.79 Cum laude

This grade-point average calculation istwo decimal places only, e.g., 3.69. Inactuality, this GPA may be 3.69785 ifadditional digits were to be added. How-ever, the value used to determine distinc-tion is 3.69 which does not qualify for alevel of distinction.7.12 Professional Education. Profes-sional Education requires a minimum2.50 GPA for admission to ProfessionalEducation, student teaching and gradua-tion. This requirement is consistent withstate standards for students who com-plete professional education programsand seek licensure in the state of Okla-homa.

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Degree ProgramsOfferedThe type of degree offered in each majoris listed along with an indication of thecollege(s) in which each may be earned.(Some majors are offered with more thanone type of degree, e.g., Bachelor of Artsand Bachelor of Science. Many haveoptions within the major. See the depart-ment narrative for details.)

B Bachelor'sM Master'sS SpecialistD Doctor's

Ag Agricultural Sciences andNatural Resources

A&S Arts and SciencesBus Business AdministrationEd EducationEn EngineeringHES Human Environmental

SciencesGr Graduate CollegeOM Osteopathic MedicineT TechnologyVM Veterinary Medicine

Accounting (B,M) Bus/GrAerospace Engineering (B) EnAgribusiness (B) Ag/BusAgricultural Communications (B) AgAgricultural Economics (B,M,D) Ag/GrAgricultural Education (B,M,D) Ag/GrAgriculture (M) GrAmerican Studies (B) A&SAnimal Science (B,M) Ag/Gr

Animal Breeding and Reproduction (D) GrAnimal Nutrition (D) Gr

Applied Educational Studies (D) GrArchitectural Engineering (B,M)

En/GrArchitecture (B,M) En/GrArt (B) A&SArts Management (M) GrAthletic Training (B) EdAviation Sciences (B) EdBiochemistry (B) A&SBiochemistry and Molecular Biology

(B,M,D) Ag/GrBiomedical Sciences (B,M,D) A&S/GrBiosystems Engineering (B,M,D) En/GrBotany (B,M) A&S/GrBusiness Administration (M,D) GrCell and Molecular Biology (B) A&SChemical Engineering (B,M,D) En/GrChemistry (B,M,D) A&S/GrCivil Engineering (B,M,D,) En/GrCommunication Sciences and Disorders

(B,M) A&S/Gr

Computer Science (B,M,D) A&S/GrConstruction Management Technology

(B) TControl Systems Engineering (M) GrCounseling and Student Personnel

(M) GrDesign, Housing and Merchandising

(B,M) HES/GrEconomics (B,M,D) A&S/Bus/Gr

Quantitative Financial Economics (M) GrEducation (B,S,D) Ed/Gr

Elementary Education (B) EdSecondary Education (B) Ed

Educational Leadership Studies (M) GrEducational Psychology (M,D) GrElectrical Engineering (B,M,D) En/GrElectrical Engineering Technology (B) TEngineering and Technology

Management (M) GrEnglish (B,M,D) A&S/GrEntomology (B,M,D) Ag/GrEnvironmental Engineering (M) GrEnvironmental Science (B,M,D) Ag/GrFinance (B) BusFire and Emergency Management

Administration (M) GrFire Protection and Safety

Technology (B) TFood Science (M,D) GrForeign Language

French (B) A&SGerman (B) A&SRussian Language and Literature

(B) A&SSpanish (B) A&S

Forensic Science (M) GrForensic Science Administration (M) GrForest Resources (M) GrForestry (B) AgGeneral Business (B) BusGeography (B,M) A&S/GrGeology (B,M) A&S/GrHealth Promotion (B) EdHealth, Leisure and Human Performance

(D) GrHealth and Human Performance (M) GrHigher Education (D) GrHistory (B,M,D) A&S/GrHorticulture (B,M) Ag/GrHospitality Administration (M) GrHotel and Restaurant Administration

(B) HESHuman Development and Family

Science (B,M) HES/GrHuman Environmental Sciences (B, M,

D) HES/GrHuman Resources and Adult Education

(M,D) GrIndustrial Engineering and Management

(B,M,D) En/GrInternational Business (B) BusInternational Studies (M) GrJournalism and Broadcasting (B) A&S

Mass Communications (M) Gr

Landscape Architecture (B) AgLandscape Contracting (B) AgLeisure Studies (B,M) Ed/GrManagement (B) BusManagement Information Systems

(B) BusManagement Information Systems

/Accounting Information Systems(M) Gr

Management Science and ComputerSystems (B) Bus

Manufacturing Systems Engineering(M) Gr

Marketing (B) BusMathematics (B,M,D) A&S/GrMechanical Engineering (B,M,D)

En/GrMechanical Engineering Technology

(B) TMedical Technology (B) A&SMicrobiology (B) A&SMicrobiology, Cell and Molecular

Biology (M,D) GrMusic (B) A&SMusic Education (B) A&SNatural and Applied Sciences (M) GrNutritional Sciences (B,M) HES/GrOsteopathic Medicine (DO) OMPedagogy and Performance (M) GrPhilosophy (B,M) A&S/GrPhotonics (D) GrPhysical Education (B) EdPhysics (B,M,D) A&S/GrPhysiology (B) A&SPlant Pathology (M,D) GrPlant and Soil Sciences (B,M) Ag/Gr

Crop Science (D) GrSoil Science (D) Gr

Plant Science (D) GrPolitical Science (B,M) A&S/GrPre-veterinary Science (B) AgPsychology (B,M,D) A&S/GrSchool Administration (D) GrSociology (B,M,D) A&S/GrSpeech (M) GrStatistics (B,M,D) A&S/GrTeaching, Learning and Leadership

(M) GrTechnical and Industrial Education

(B) EdTelecommunications Management

(M) GrTheater (B,M) A&S/GrUniversity Studies (B) All collegesVeterinary Medicine (DVM) VMVeterinary Biomedical Sciences (M,D) GrWildlife and Fisheries Ecology (B,M,D)

A&S/GrZoology (B,M,D) A&S/GrSummary of degrees offered:

Bachelor's 85Master's 72Specialist 1Doctor's 45

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Index

AAbbreviations of Course Listings, 211Academic Regulations, 49, 176Accounting, 100, 212Accreditation, 10, 163

see also specific collegesAdding Courses, 17Administration

University, 3Admission

Application, 11Freshman, 12International Student, 14Nonresident, 12, 13Readmission, 12, 14, 174Requirements, 12Resident, 12, 13Special, 12Transfer, 12, 13

Admission to the Graduate CollegeDepartmental or Program

Requirements, 174International, 173Test Scores, 173Transfer Credits, 174

Adult Education, 117, 286Advanced Standing, see Credit by ExamAdvertising, 85Advisement, 33Aerospace/Mechanical

Engineering, 134, 302Aerospace Studies (Air Force), 89, 213African-American Studies, 71Agribusiness, 61, 102Agricultural

Communications, 61, 213Economics, 61, 213Education, 62, 215Engineering/Biosystems, 64, 127

Agricultural Sciences and NaturalResources, College of, 59see also specific subjects

Agriculture, 62, 168, 217Mechanized, 306

Alcoholic Beverages and Other Drugs, 47Allied Arts, 38ALPHA Program, 17Alumni Programs and Services, 41American Studies, 75, 217Ancient and Medieval Studies, 72Animal Science, 63, 217Anthropology, 219Apartments, University, 29

Rates, 23Appeals, Grade, see Academic RegulationsApplication

Admission, 11Housing, 12

Applied Behavioral Studies, 219Applied Educational Studies, 111Applied Health and Educational Psychology,

112Architecture 136, 219Area Studies Certificates, 71Art, 75, 221Arts, Allied, 38Arts, Bartlett Center for

the Studio/Gardiner Art Gallery, 36Arts Management, 58, 177, 223Arts, M.B. Seretean Center for

the Performing, 37Arts and Sciences, College of, 70, 223

see also specific subjectsAsian Studies, 72Assault Prevention, Sexual, 46Assessment Program, 34Assistantships, Teaching and

Research, 166Astronomy, 223Athletic Training, 113

Athletics Program Mission, 9Auditing

Faculty and Staff, 18Fee, 22see also Academic Regulations

Aviation and Space Education, 116, 223

BBachelor’s Degrees, 58

see also specific collegesBartlett Center for the Studio Arts, 36Bartlett Independent Living Center, 36Behavioral Studies, Applied, 219Biochemistry, 225Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 64, 76Biological Science, 226

see also ZoologyBiomedical Sciences, 168, 226Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary, 153, 337Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering,

64, 127Biosystems Engineering, 227Botany, 76, 229Branch Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City, 41OSU-Okmulgee, 43OSU-Tulsa, 43

Broadcasting/Journalism and, 85, 291Business Administration, College of, 98

see also specific subjectsDepartment of, 229Master of, 101, 299

Business Communications, 230Business Honors, 230Business Professions, 230

CCalendar

University, 6Graduate College, 162

Career Services, 34Cell and Molecular Biology, 87, 231Central Asian Studies, 72Certificates, Area Studies, 71

Geographic Information Systems, 72, 82Gerontology Graduate, 170

Chemical Engineering, 128, 231Chemistry, 77, 232Child Development Laboratories, 35Children, Students with, 29, 165Civil Engineering, 234Civil and Environmental Engineering, 129Classification of students,

see Academic RegulationsCollege of

Agricultural Sciences andNatural Resources, 59

Arts and Sciences, 70Business Administration, 98Education, 109Engineering, Architecture and

Technology, 123Graduate, 162Honors College, 30Human Environmental Sciences, 142Osteopathic Medicine, 149Veterinary Medicine, 152

Colvin Center, 36Communications

Agricultural, 61, 213Mass, 298Speech, 331

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 78,237

Computer Engineering/Electrical and,131, 253

Computer Systems/ManagementScience and, 105

Computer Science, 78, 239Computing and Information Services, 35, 165Construction Management

Technology, 140, 241

Control Systems Engineering, 123Correspondence Study/Independent, 32Costs

Auditing, 22Estimated, 24Faculty/Staff Members, 22Nonresident Tuition, 20Obligation, 24Osteopathic Medicine, 21Residential Life Rates, 23Resident Tuition, 20Special Class Charges, 22Special Services, 21University Apartments, 23Veterinary Medicine, 21

Counseling Services, 29Counseling and Counseling Psychology, 112,

242Course Numbering, 210Credits, see Academic RegulationsCredit by Exam, 31Crime

Prevention, 46Statistics, 46

Curriculum and Instruction Education, 243Curriculum Leadership/Teaching and, 114

DDegree Requirements,

see Academic RegulationsDegree Programs Offered, 58

University Studies, 31Dentistry, Pre, 31Design, Housing and

Merchandising, 143, 246Disability Services/Student, 29

see also Facilities and HousingDishonesty or Misconduct, Academic,

see Academic RegulationsDisruption of the Educational Process,

Regents’ Resolution, 44Doctoral Degrees, 180, 183

see also specific departmentsDropping Courses, 17

Refund Policy, 22Drugs/Alcoholic Beverages and Other, 47

EEcology, Wildlife and Fisheries,

see ZoologyEconomics, 248Economics and Legal Studies in Business,

79, 102, 248, 293Quantitative Financial, 103

Education, College of, 109, 250see also specific subjects

Educational Leadership, 117, 250Educational and School Psychology, 112,

251Educational Studies, School of, 116Educational Studies/Applied, 111Educational Technology, 253Electrical and Computer

Engineering, 131, 253Electrical Engineering Technology, 140, 257Employment, see Financial AidEngineering, Architecture and

Technology, College of, 123, 258see also specific subjectsAdmission, 126General, 269Science, 259Technology, 139, 269

Engineering and TechnologyManagement, 259

English, 80, 260English Composition Requirement,

see Academic Regulations

345

Enrollment, see Academic RegulationsEnrollment Procedure

Continuing, 17Faculty, Staff, 18First-time, 17Graduate, 174Transfer Students, 17

Entomology, 65, 263Environmental Science, 66, 168, 264Expenses, see Costs

FFacilities, 9, 36Family Services, Center for, 35Fees, see CostsFinance, 103, 264Financial Aid/Scholarships and, 25

see also specific collegesfor Graduate Students, 166Grants, 26Loans, 26Scholarships, 25Work-Study, 26

Fire and Emergency Management, 93Fire Protection and Safety

Technology, 141, 265Food Science, 169Foreign Language Credit for Native

Speakers,see Academic Regulations

Foreign Languages andLiteratures, 81, 266see also specific subjects

Forensic Sciences, 168, 266Forensic Sciences Administration, 168Forestry, 66, 267Former Students, Readmission, 12, 14, 174Foundation, OSU, 41Fraternities/Sororities, see Greek LifeFrench, 269Freshman

Admission, 12Enrollment, 15

GGardiner Art Gallery, 36General Education, 10

see also specific collegesCourse codes, 210Requirements,

see Academic RegulationsGeneral Engineering, 269General Technology, 269Genetics, 270Genetics/Microbiology and Molecular, 87Geographic Information Systems, Certificate,

72, 82Geography, 82, 270Geology, 83, 272German, 273Gerontology

Certificate, 170Institute, 31

Grade Reports, 19see also Academic Regulations

GraduateCalendar, 162College, 162, 274Council and Members, 163Enrollment, 174Programs, see specific departmentsRegulations, 176

Graduation Requirements,see Academic Regulationssee also specific colleges

Greek, 274Greek Life, 38Grants, see Financial Aid

HHealth Services, 30Health, Applied, and Educational

Psychology, 112Health and Human Performance, 113, 274History, 84, 276Honor Roll, see Academic RegulationsHonor and Service Organizations, 38

see also specific collegesHonors College, 30, 278

see also specific collegesHorticulture and Landscape

Architecture, 67, 279, 292Hospital, see Health ServicesHospitality Administration, 147Hotel and Restaurant

Administration, 147, 280Housing

Application, 12Greek Life, 38Mobility Impaired Student, 29Residence Halls, 28University Apartments, 29

Housing/Design andMerchandising, 143, 246

Human Development and Family Science,145, 282

Human Environmental Sciences,College of, 142, 285

Human Performance/Health and, 113, 274Human Resources and Adult Education, 117,

286Human Resource Management, 104

IIdentification Cards, 17Independent and Correspondence Study, 32Independent Living Center, Bartlett, 36Industrial Engineering and

Management, 132, 287Interdisciplinary Programs, 168International Business, 107International Student

Admission, 14Graduate Admission, 173Status Maintenance Fee, 22Students and Scholars, 39International Studies, 290

Certificate, International Studies, 71Intramurals, 39

JJapanese, 290Journalism and Broadcasting, 85, 291

LLandscape Architecture, 67, 279, 292Landscape Contracting, 68Latin, 293Latin American Studies, 72Law, Pre-, 31

see also specific collegesLectures, 39Legal Studies in Business, 293Leisure, 113, 293Library, 37, 164Library Science, 295Loans, see Financial Aid

MMajor fields, see specific colleges and

Degree Programs offeredManagement, 104, 295Management Information Systems/

Accounting Information Systems, 105Management Science and Computer

Systems, 105Management Science and Information

Systems, 105, 296

Index

Manufacturing SystemsEngineering, 170

Marketing, 107, 297Mass Communications, 298Master of Business Administration, 101, 299Master’s Degrees, 176

see also specific departmentsMathematics, 86, 300Math Learning Resource Center, 35Matriculation, see Academic RegulationsMechanical and Aerospace

Engineering, 134, 302Mechanical Engineering

Technology, 142, 306Mechanized Agriculture, 306Medical Technology, 88, 307Medicine

Pre-, 31, 73see also specific collegesVeterinary, 152

Medieval/Ancient Studies, 72Mentor, Student Academic, 34Merchandising/Design, Housing and,

143, 246Microbiology, 87, 307Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 87Military Science, 89, 308Military Service Fee Refund Policy, 23Military Studies, Departments of, 89

Aerospace Studies, 89, 213Military Science, 89, 308

Minority Programs and Services,see Multicultural Student Center

Minors, 71Mission of the University, 8Mission/Athletics Program, 9Molecular Genetics/Microbiology and, 87Multicultural Student Center, 30Museum of Higher Education—Old Central,

36Music, 90, 308

NNational Student Exchange, 32Native American Studies, 72Native Speakers, Foreign Language

Credit for, see Academic RegulationsNatural and Applied Sciences, 170Natural Science, 312News-Editorial, 86Nonresidents of Oklahoma

Costs, 20Freshmen, 12Pre-engineering, 14Transfers, 13

Nontraditional Student Services, 39Nutritional Sciences, 146, 312

OOccupational Education Studies, 115, 314Oklahoma City, OSU—, 41Okmulgee, OSU—, 43Old Central/Oklahoma Museum of

Higher Education, 36Organizations

Honor and Service, 38see also specific collegesResidence Hall, 40

Osteopathic Medicine, College of, 149Osteopathic Medicine, Pre-, 31

346

PParking

Fees, 22Regulations, 18

Pathobiology, Veterinary, 154Pathology

Plant, 68, 318Pedagogy and Performance, 90Philosophy, 90, 315Photonics, 171Physical Education Center, Colvin, 36Physical Examination, 15Physics, 92, 316Plant Pathology, 68, 318Plant Science, 172, 319Plant and Soil Sciences, 68Police Services, 45Political Science, 92, 320Premedical, 31, 73, 123, 143Preprofessional Programs, 31

see also specific collegesPrerequisites, Course, 210Privacy, Students’ Rights, 19Probation, see Academic RegulationsProfessional Degree, Doctor of

Veterinary Medicine, 152Professional Education, 119Profile, Student, 9Progress, Satisfactory Academic,

see Academic RegulationsPsychological Services Center, 35Psychology, 94, 322Public Relations, 86

QQuantitative Financial Economics, 103

RRangeland Ecology and Management, 324Readmission, 12, 14, 174Recreation, Campus, 39Refund, Withdrawal and Drop Fee

Policy, 22Regents

for Higher Education, State, 3for OSU, Board of, 3

RegulationsAcademic, 49, 176Graduate, 176Parking, 18

Reinstatement after Academic Suspension,see Academic Regulations

Religious Life, 40Religious Studies, 94, 325Repayment Policy, 25Research, 8

Research Centers, 9Research Council, 9

Research and Evaluation, 117, 325Residence Halls

Life, 12, 28Organizations, 40

Rates, see Costs and HousingResidency Status, 15Residents

Costs, 20Freshmen, 12High School Seniors, 12Special Adult Admission, 12Transfers, 13

Restaurant Administration/Hotel and,147, 280

Rights and Responsibilities, Student, 44Rights to Privacy, Students, 19ROTC, see Military Studies,

Departments ofRussian, 326Russian and Eastern European Studies, 72

SSafety, Public, 45Safety Technology/Fire Protection and,

141, 265Satisfactory Academic Progress,

see Academic RegulationsScience, see specific subjectsScholar Development and Recognition, 28Scholar-Leadership Enrichment

Program, 32Scholarships and Financial Aid, 25School Psychology/Educational and, 112Second Baccalaureate Degree,

see Academic RegulationsSemester Credit Hour,

see Academic RegulationsSemester Load, see Academic RegulationsSemester at Sea, 32Seretean Center for the Performing Arts, 37Sexual Assault Prevention, 46Social Foundations, 118, 326Sociology, 94, 327Soil Science, 68, 329Sororities/Fraternities, see Greek LifeSpanish, 330Special Education, 116, 330Specialist in Education Degree, 184Speech Communication, 331Statistics, 95, 332Status, Full-time, Part-time, Special,

see Academic RegulationsStudent Development, 333Student Personnel, 119Study Abroad, 32Substitution of Required Courses,

see Academic RegulationsSuspension, see Academic Regulations

TTeaching and Curriculum Leadership, 114Teaching, Learning and Leadership, 115Technical and Industrial Education, 334Technology, Division of Engineering,

General, 139, 269Telecommunications Center, 37Telecommunications Management, 106, 172,

334Theater, 40, 95, 335Transcripts, 19

Student Development, 40Transfer

Admission, 12, 13Enrollment, 17Graduate College, 174

Tuition, see CostsTulsa – OSU Campus, 43, 167

OSU Center for Health Sciences, 168OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine,149, 168

UUnion, Student, 37, 40University, 337University Academic Services, 33University Studies, Bachelor of, 31

see also specific colleges

VVariable Credit, 210Vehicle Registration and Parking

Regulations, 18Veteran Services, 18Veterinary Medicine, College of, 152, 338

Costs, 21Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program,

153, 337Clinical Sciences, 153, 338Pathobiology,154Pre-, 31, 60, 73

Volunteer Center, 40

Index

WWaiving of Required Courses,

see Academic RegulationsWellness Center, 38Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology,

see ZoologyWithdrawing from the University, 18

Refund Policy, 22Women’s Studies, 72

ZZoology, 96, 341