Freshman Orientation Confirmation Handbook, Oklahoma State University

Freshman

Orientation Program Confirmation

Inside this book: Your Orientation & Enrollment Schedule. . . . . . . .

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What to Bring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Communicating with Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Residential Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Funding Your Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Math Placement Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Academic Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Welcome Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 After Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Moving In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Oklahoma State University New Student Orientation & Enrollment

Oklahoma State University New Student Orientation & Enrollment

321 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078 405.744.3636 newstudents@okstate.edu http://newstudents.okstate.edu

Your Future.

Now. Welcome to your future!

The following pages provide the information you will need for your orientation and enrollment program, as well as information to get you started on your next steps before moving to campus and starting classes.

We are very excited about welcoming you to campus, introducing you to your academic advising resources and providing the connection you need to get involved as a member of the OSU family.

There are some things you will need to complete prior to your orientation date, including placement testing. You will find basic information on these tests within the content of this book; additional information is available through the new student orientation website.

If you cannot find the answers you need, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We will do whatever we can to help you through your next steps as a Cowboy and guide you along the way to your future.

Sincerely, The New Student Orientation & Enrollment Staff Missy, Palvih, Renee, Randy, Jenna, Jennifer and the Orientation Leaders

Overnight Schedule

Your Orientation and Enrollment Schedule

When you registered for your orientation and enrollment program, you chose either an overnight program or a one-day program.

Your confirmation letter located to the left indicates which programs are attending. Program schedules are included to the right.

If you have been accepted to the OSU Honors College or are interested in more information about the Honors College, please plan to meet in Old Central by 8:00 for information and enrollment materials.

Family Orientation

Your family is an integral part of your college education. Family Orientation is designed to equip your family with information they will need about the university so they are equipped to help you through your OSU experiences. Family orientation runs parallel to your program. Both begin and end at the same time.

Future Cowboy Program (FCP)

The FCP program is designed for kids ages 12 to 17 who would like to explore the OSU campus while their siblings are attending orientation. The FCP participants are guided through their campus orientation by their own Orientation Leaders. FCP participants will explore career opportunities, participate in a campus scavenger hunt, touring Gallagher Iba Arena and Boone Pickens Stadium, and enjoy other activities as well.

Parking

Please park in the Student Union Parking Garage on the corner of W. University Avenue and S. Hester Street, conveniently located near your next destinations. We will pay for your parking in the Student Union Garage while you are on campus with us. Orientation Leaders will be in the parking garage to greet and direct you toward the Honors College or Check-In.

Check-In

Check-in for students and families will be on the new Student Union North Plaza, just south of the Classroom Building and East of the Chi O Clock.

DAY 1

8:00 – 8:45 Honors College 8:45 – 9:15 Student and Parent Check-in 8:45 – 9:35 Student ID Pictures, Showcase A 9:35 – 9:50 Students - meet your Orientation Leaders 9:35 – 9:50 Families- meet your Orientation Leaders 9:55 – 11:05 Opening Session 11:15 – 12:15 Academic Previews 12:15 – 1:25 Lunch & Showcase B 1: 25 – 3:15 Student SIS/Orange Beginnings 1:30 – 3:15 Family Orange Beginnings and Transitions 3:20 – 4:35 Breakout Sessions 3:20 – 4:35 Optional- Foreign Language Placement Exam 3:30 – 4:00 Session 1 4:05 – 4:35 Session 2 Breakout options: • Learn the 3 B’s: Bursar, Budgeting, and Billing • Transitioning from High School to College • Free Tutoring/Study Success Skills • The Other Side of College: Getting Involved • Getting an Early Start on Your Career • Going Greek!

• Where do I eat?

4:45 – 5:15 Wrap Up, Instructions for evening 5:15 – 6:15 Optional Greek Life Bus Tours 5:15 – 8:00 Dinner on your own & Check-in at Zink/Allen 7:00 – 7:45 Optional Residential Life Tour 7:45 – 11:00 The Orange Games (students)

DAY 2 8:15 – 9:00 9:00 – 9:15 9:15 – 12:00 9:00 – 11:00

10:45 – 12:00

Breakfast Cowboy Connection- STUDENTS ONLY Academic Advising & Enrollment – (students) Parent Orange Beginnings Part 2 – (family) • Scholarship/Financial Aid • Bursar • University Health Services • Residential Life • Fraternity and Sorority Affairs • OSU Police Parent & Family Reception Check Out & Showcase C

One-Day Schedule 8:00 – 8:45 8:45 – 9:15 8:45 – 9:35 9:35 – 9:50 9:55 – 10:50 10:55 – 12:15 10:55 – 12:15 12:15 – 1:30 1:30 – 5:00

Honors College Student and Parent Check-in Student ID Pictures and Showcase A Meet your Orientation Leaders Opening Session Students SIS/Orange Beginnings Family Orange Beginnings and Family Transitions Lunch and Showcase B Academic Advising & Enrollment (Students Only)

1:30 – 3:30 Family Program 2:45 – 4:30 Check out and Showcase C Campus Offices will be open 8:00 – 5:00 for oppotunities to ask additional questions or learnmore about campus services.

What to Bring to Orientation Your O-Key email address and password. You will need these several times during the orientation process.

An umbrella and sweatshirt or light jacket, as some of our meeting rooms fluctuate in temperature and Oklahoma weather is difficult to predict Many students have found it helpful to bring an orientation file which might include: a list of your questions for your advisor or other campus offices receipts for things you have paid for on campus communications from the Offices of Scholarships & Financial Aid, Residential Life, New Student Orientation or Undergraduate Admissions If you have received your final transcripts from high school, or any college-level coursework, please bring them. Please note: These are NOT required for enrollment. Final transcripts are due by the first day of classes, and are often not available as early as orientation. Please do not change your plans if you have not yet received these transcripts.

Communicating with Campus O-Key

For overnight orientation students stay with Orientation Leaders in Zink and Allen Halls.

An alarm clock and/or phone charger, if yourcell is your alarm.

Tennis shoes, or other slip-resistant footwear, as there is always a chance of sand or water at evening programs.

Toiletries Extra blanket or pillow if you will require one. Residential Life will provide basic linens (sheets, pillow, a blanket and a towel)

Orange Key is the OSU identity management system. Your O-Key email address (or username) and password will be your login for everything that connects to Information Technology, including email, wi-fi login, computer labs, and the online systems we will use for enrollment.

Email

Your OSU email account is your primary source of communication with the university. You will receive information via email from Residential Life, New Student Orientation and Scholarships and Financial Aid. Once you begin classes, you will receive information from your professors and advisors through your OSU email.

When you set up your O-Key account, you selected either Orange Mail or Cowboy Mail as your email destination. If you are uncertain of this choice, you may view your email destination at http://okey.okstate.edu It is very important that you check your OSU email regularly.

The Office Residential Life

If you have not yet completed your housing application, do so as soon as possible. Choice of housing assignment is based on the date your housing application is submitted and deposit is paid.

Living and Learning Communities 2012 - 2013

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Students who have completed this process will receive an email from Residential Life in the spring with a specific date to complete the steps for choosing room assignments.

CASNR Community: Village CASNR - 1st Floor Freshmen in Transition (FIT): Village CASNR - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Floors

If you have not yet completed your housing application, visit http:// reslife.okstate.edu and click the “Apply Now” button on the upper right side of the screen.

Career Exploration (Undecided): Village Hall C - 2nd Floor Media and Strategic Communications: Village c - 3rd Floor Theater: Wentz Hall - 6th Floor

Please note: Even if you plan to join a fraternity or sorority, you should still complete your housing application as a backup option should your house be unavailable.

College of Education

Living and Learning Communities

During the housing contract process you are given the option to choose a Living & Learning Community or Special Interest Housing if you desire. While you are not required to choose a specialized community, there may be one that fits your academic and/or career goals.

Students in the Living & Learning Communities live on the same floor of a residence hall, take two or more courses together, and participate in out-of-class activities related to their area of interest.

Learning Communities

For students seeking a few classes with other students in their area of interest, but without a specific residential requirement, OSU’s academic advising areas offer Learning Community options.

An LC allows small groups of freshmen to enroll in two courses with other learning community freshmen. Some benefits include: • Building relationships with other students • Developing study groups with others in multiple classes • Enrolling in reserved sections of courses pre-selected for the community Your adviser will discuss the benefits of learning communities at your enrollment.

College of Arts & Sciences

Athletic Training: Village E - 3rd Floor TEACH (Elementary & Secondary): Stinchcomb Hall - 3rd Floor

College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology Engineering Community: Allen 1st & 2nd Floor Maude’s Quad: Allen Hall - 3rd Floor (women only) Homes Multicultural Floor: Allen Hall - 4th Floor

College of Human Sciences HS House: Village HS

Spears School of Business

Spears School of Business Community: Village E and Village F, 4th Floors CIE Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship House: Village E, 1st Floor

Non-College Specific

Honors College Housing: Stout Hall - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors Computer Science: Kerr Hall - 7th Floor (men only) Health Sciences (medical, dental and allied health): Village C - 4th Floor

Special Interest Housing

Students with similar interests or cultural backgrounds may also choose to live on the same floors, regardless of academic college affiliation. These students are not required to take any set of coursework together, but often have outside activities to connect members.

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Institutional Diversity House: Ketchum Native American House: Recovery House: Study Abroad:

Zink, 3rd Floor Zink 3rd Floor 2 bedroom suites Wentz, 10th Floor

Funding Your Education

Higher education requires a great dal of financial planning. The Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid (SFA) assists families in the navigation of college level financial options. The SFA website, http://finaid.okstate. edu provides many resources and links to organizations specializing in educational funding. In addition, timely announcements of scholarship applications and financial aid related news are posted to the site. Begin by reading through the resources on their website or call 405.744.6604 for information and assistance.

Scholarships and Financial Aid updates your eligibility as new test scores and academic information is received.

Make sure any changes to your GPA, class standing and ACT/SAT scores are submitted to the Office of Admissions.

Financial Expectations

Many students do not understand the full cost of attending college. Take some time to talk with your family about your budget expectations and what will be expected of you once your classes begin.

If the expectation is for you to hold a part time job, late spring and early summer are the best times to begin your job search. If you have been awarded work study as part of your financial aid package, you should begin that job search now as those positions fill quickly. Contact the OSU Career Serfices office for more information at 405.744.5253 or http://hireosugrads.com.

Other financial assistance options include student and parent loans, both of which should be discussed with the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid to determine the types of loans that best fit your needs.

Course Placement Foreign Language Advanced Placement Testing

If you completed at least two years of Spanish, French or German in high school and would like to continue in that language your first semester at OSU, consider taking the Foreign Language Placement Exam to determine course placement. Students who test out of coursework and earn an A or B for the course in which they are placed may earn advanced standing credit for the sections they skipped, up to ten credit hours. For more information, see http:// flcourses.okstate.edu and click on “Placement Exams.” You will have an opportunity to take this placement exam during your orientation program.

COMPASS Testing

OSU evaluates the test scores and high school grades of each incoming student to ensure core course placement is the best fit for student success. In some cases, students may be required to complete a pre-college level course before moving forward in a particular subject. Advisers may encourage students to take a placement test to see if they may “test out” of a pre-college requirement. These tests are given during the orientation & enrollment day if necessary.

New Requirement for 2012 Math Placement Exam

Beginning with enrollment for fall 2012, OSU requires prior college level mathematics credit (with a grade of C or better) or completion of the Math Placement Exam before enrollment in an OSU college level math course. The OSU Math Placement Exam assesses readiness for college level mathematics and provides educational modules for improvement of scores or a refresher before taking college math.

OSU Math Placement Exam information and exam access is online: http://placement.okstate.edu/math. Please read the instructions and watch the explanation videos before taking the exam. If you have any questions, contact our office at 405-744-3636 or newstudents@okstate.edu.

Who needs math placement?

The OSU Math Placement Exam should be completed at least three (3) days prior to math course enrollment in the following cases: • You do not have college level math credit (Beginning and intermediate algebra do not count as college level math) • You are not currently enrolled in a college level math course

Where may the exam be taken?

The exam and refresher modules may be accessed through http:// placement.okstate.edu/math. The site explains how to log into the system and take the exam.

• For students with an ACT Math of 19+ or an SAT Math of 460+, the exam may be taken from any computer with internet access and a printer.

• For those with ACT Math below 19, SAT Math below 460, or those who do not have ACT/SAT scores to post, the exam must be taken in a proctored setting. A list of proctoring locations is listed on the http://placement. okstate.edu/math website.

If a testing site near you is not listed, you may use an internet based proctoring site or have a testing site near you contact the OSU University Assessment and Testing Office (405.744.6687) to establish itself as a certified site.

How often may the exam be taken?

Each student is provided five (5) attempts without cost during an 11 month period. Following the first test, students may access the educational modules for six (6) weeks as a tool to refresh skills prior to taking their chosen course or retaking the exam.

Additional tests and time with the modules are available through special permission from the OSU Math Department for a fee.

What documentation of Math Placement is needed at orientation/enrollment?

Before advisers may clear math course enrollment, they must have evidence that prerequisites have been met through testing or other means. To avoid math enrollment delays, please read the following and be sure to bring the requested information to academic advisement/enrollment.

• If you have college level math credit with a grade of C or better and it has been submitted to OSU on an official academic transcript, you will be able to continue math enrollment as needed for your degree program. If you are uncertain if evidence of the credit has reached OSU, bring a copy of your transcript. This may be an “unofficial” copy for enrollment purposes, but the final copy must be on file in the OSU Undergraduate Admissions office at least one week prior to the start of classes.

• If you are currently enrolled in a college level math course, bring a print out of your academic schedule for math enrollment purposes. Following completion of the course, send official transcripts to OSU Undergraduate Admissions at least one week prior to the beginning of classes.

• If you have taken the Math Placement Exam within a few days of your enrollment program, bring a copy of your score report in the event your scores have not yet uploaded to the OSU system.

Sometimes there are multiple directions related to your interests.

For instance you may want a degree related to computers, but have no idea which area to pursue:

Issue: OSU has three distinct computer degree areas in areas of Business, Arts & Sciences and Engineering.

Action: Your choice depends on your personal and career goals.

If you hae a specific career in mind, research it and learn what degree areas usually support it. There are many options.

• Visit website for each degree area and learn the areas on which each degree focuses.

• Read the course descriptions listed in the last section of the university catalog for each area.

• Talk to people currently working in the area or in related areas and ask questions about how they earned their positions and what they studied (or wish they had studied.)

For your first enrollment, you do not have to know exactly where you are headed, but you do need to have a few destinations in mind. If you are looking at multiple areas, choose the degree program with the least flexibility to start. For instance, if you are equally interested in graphic design and marketing, you would probably begin in graphic design where the first semester coursework must include Drawing I. The other option is more flexible and will allow for transfer of a few art related classes should you change later. You will have plenty of help deciding where to begin when you arrive for orientation and enrollment.

Advising Connections Academic Choices

By this time, many people have probably asked about your college major. Usually, choosing an academic path before you have even entered college is difficult. There are many factors to consider as you plan your route to graduation. You need to consider the decision from many angles to find the best fit.

For instance, sometimes your career path seems mapped out for you already:

Issue: Your grandfather was a doctor, your father is a doctor, and your sister is in medical school. You feel pressure to follow the family profession. BUT… math may not be your thing, you may be worried about taking multiple lab science courses, or you may not be excited about the competition for medical school admission.

Action: Now is the time to explore the profession, test your interest, or find a path that better fits your interests. If you stick with a career area where you will need help, investigate tutoring options and other campus resources.

OSU divides degree programs into six academic colleges. For a complete list of majors by college, refer to http://admissions. okstate.edu/majors. During your orientation program, you will meet with your academic adviser in either your chosen college or the LASSO center. It is important to explore which majors you might be interested in pursuing.

The confirmation letter in the front of this booklet lists your current advising assignment. If you feel that you need to change majors, you may log back into the registration system at http:// newstudents.okstate.edu to indicate intent to change majors, and we will finish this adjustment at orientation.

It is important to note that indicating a desire to change major through the registration system does not immediately. If you need to make an immediate, official change to your major, please send an email reflecting this change to: admissions@okstate.edu.

An immediate change would be required if a scholarship was dependent upon that official change. Changes may also be made at your orientation program.

Students admitted through the alternative admission program or review committee will be advised through LASSO Center. You may pursue any degree program through LASSO without officially declaring your major.

Students who are undecided on majors, and whose areas of interest include multiple colleges may also choose to be advised through LASSO. You may pursue any degree program through LASSO until you are ready to officially declare your major.

College Advising

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) 136 Ag Hall 405.744.5395 The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources offers 16 majors providing study opportunities leading to careers in science, business, education, technology, engineering, natural resource or communication.

College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) 213 Life Sciences East 405.744.5358 The College of Arts & Sciences offers over 30 diverse majors in the fine arts, humanities, media, strategic communications, social, mathematical, physical and life sciences. A&S also provides university wide advising for pre-health and pre-law preparation.

Over 400 faculty commit to teaching and helping you find the right path.

College of Education (COE) 106 Willard Hall 405.744.6350 The College of Education offers options including elementary and secondary education, aviation, health promotion, athletic training and theraputic recreation. COE prepares and develops professionals who facilitate lifelong learning and enrich quality of life for individuals in diverse settings.

College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology (CEAT) 101 Engineering North 405.744.5276 The College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology includes 12 departments and 21 undergraduate degrees. CEAT students own the knowledge and tools to solve problems with creativity, leadership and cutting-edge technical knowledge. Many CEAT programs have been recognized among the best in the nation.

College of Human Sciences (HS) 101 Human Sciences 405.744.5053 The College of Human Sciences has developed long lasting programs of advising and enrichment. Programs in design, housing and merchandising; human development and family science; hotel and restaurant administration; and nutritional sciences teach problem solving skills designed to enhance lives.

Spears School of Business (SSB) 103 Business 405.744.2772 The Spears School of Business faculty brings academic, corporate and government backgrounds for real-world experience in the classroom. Students develop technical, communication, decisionmaking, leadership and strategic skills in an environment fostering teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit.

Non-College Specific Advising Learning and Student Success Opportunities Center (LASSO) 214 Student Union, 405-744-5333

The Learning and Student Success Opportunity (LASSO) Center advises undecided students, students admitted through special programs and undecided transfer students. The Center also offers programs for all OSU students, including free tutoring and Academic Success Facilitators.

LASSO advisors are knowledgeable about and advise students in all majors across the university. Once you are ready to declare an academic course of study, your LASSO advisor will help you transfer to the appropriate academic college for degree completion.

Pre-Health Professional & Pre-Law Advising 213 Life Sciences East 405.744.5658 You may be “pre-law” or “pre-med” from any major field of study.

The key is to choose the degree most closely related to your area of interest or to an alternate career option. Choosing a degree only because it includes a “pre-law” or “pre-med” option is not always the best decision. You should consider your potential career destinations and determine which areas will be the best overall fit for you.

Academic advisers and college career consultants can help you learn about multiple degrees with courses and experiences to meet your professional school aspirations. For more information visit http://health. okstate.edu or http://prelaw.okstate.edu. The advisers in the pre-law and pre-health programs at OSU help students develop a competitive portfolio needed to help gain entry into highly competitive health and law programs.

Academic Services for Student Athletes 150 Athletic Center 405.744.5762 Student athletes have responsibilities beyond the classroom and find specialized support for academic and career services through Academic Services for Student Athletes. Following academic advisement in your academic adviser’s office, student athletes make a second visit to the athletic counselor to ensure academic eligibility is upheld. In addition, the office provides specific course tutoring and assistance through the Academic Enhancement Center.

The Honors College 101 Old Central 405.744.6799 The Honors College at Oklahoma State provides opportunities and challenges for outstanding undergraduate students. Special honor sections of general education courses, interdisciplinary honors courses, topical honors seminars and special honors projects enhance the learning experience. Honors college students visit with their honors advisers after completing advisement with their assigned academic adviser.

Welcome Letters From Your Academic College College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources To CASNR’s Newest Cowboys: Greetings from Stillwater! We would like to welcome you to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at Oklahoma State University. We are excited you are joining us and are glad to assist you during this exciting time of your life as you transition into college. The faculty and staff in CASNR maintain an open door policy; it is our focus to help you not only in your academic pursuits, but also to help assist you in your personal and career development. In CASNR you will be treated as an individual and will be challenged and supported as you progress through your Oklahoma State experience. We want you to be successful, and there is definitely a place for you and your interests in our college.

Here are some quick facts about CASNR: • We have one of the top agriculture programs in the country with 9 departments and 16 majors.

• There are more than 35 student clubs and organization that provide opportunities for fun, friendship and professional development.

• CASNR advisors are faculty members who not only advise, but also teach courses and are professionally involved in your area of study.

• New CASNR freshmen have the opportunity to participate in one of two CASNR livinglearning experiences, Freshmen in Transition (FIT). For more information visit http://casnr. okstate.edu.

• CASNR’s study abroad program includes several faculty led educational visits to locations including Australia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and many more.

• CASNR Career Services supports all students in their career development efforts beginning with the minute they step on campus. Our Career Services staff and student Career Liaisons provide guidance with exploring career options, planning for professional success, and job searching for part-time jobs, internships & full-time opportunities.

• A total of more than $1 million in scholarships is awarded annually to CASNR students by the college and its departments.

If you would like more information, we encourage you to visit our Web site, www.casnr.okstate.edu, to learn more about the opportunities awaiting you in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. In addition, please do not hesitate to contact us at 405-744-9464 or casnr@okstate.edu. We will gladly assist you, and we look forward to visiting with you in person during new student orientation.

Dr. W. Stephen Damron Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Programs

Dr. David Porter Interim Associate Dean of Academic Programs

Ms. CassiDe Street Coordinator, Prospective Students

Ms. Kelsey Lee Interim Coordinator, Student Development

Ms. Amy Gazaway Coordinator, Career Development

Welcome Letters From Your Academic College College of Arts & Sciences

Dear New A&S Student: Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University! We look forward to working with you during New Student Orientation & Enrollment (NSO&E). We know you may be entering OSU certain of a major or with several interests to explore. A&S advising and programs meet needs across this range.

Academic Advising: During NSO& E and for your first OSU semester, you will work with an A&S freshman academic adviser who will help you test and confirm a major or provide introductions to a range of interests to find a good major fit. After one or two semesters you begin work with an adviser in the major department. Throughout your OSU career, your academic adviser serves as the central resource for information on academic programs and policies and referral to services across the university to meet your academic and personal needs. Students in the Honors College, student athletes, and students with disabilities have supplemental advisers in each of these areas to assist with unique requirements, eligibility issues, or educational accommodations. Get to know your advisers and let them get to know you!

Preprofessional Advising for Health Professions and Law: OSU offers solid course preparation and advising for students preparing for a health profession or law school. According to these professional schools, there are no degrees designated as “premed” or “prelaw.” You may choose any OSU major and incorporate the prerequisite courses for health professions or the skill developing courses for law school preparation.

We offer advising for these professional school goals, including individual advising, workshops, and a communication network to keep you on track from major selection through application and admission. Learn more at: http://prehealth.okstate.edu and

http://prelaw.okstate.edu A&S Freshman Orientation: During the first semester Arts and Sciences freshmen enroll in a 1-credit hour orientation class which meets twice a week for the first eight weeks. Transition to college, time-management and study skills, campus resources, university policies and procedures, and academic planning to get the most out of the OSU experience are the emphases of the course. Many orientation classes are targeted toward one major or a group of similar majors so you quickly meet others with the same interests as yourself.

A&S Living and Learning Communities (in Village Hall C) allow students with similar interests to live on the same residence hall floor and take courses together to encourage friendships, study, and group activities.

Career Exploration House — for students exploring majors and careers Media and Strategic Communications House — for students interested in Multimedia Journalism, Strategic Communications and Sports Media majors Pre-Health House — for students in any major with interests in medical or allied health fields Undecided Students: With six undergraduate colleges at OSU and nearly two hundred degree sheets from which to choose, many students arrive with a goal to achieve an OSU degree but not certain of a major. If most of your interests fit within the College of Arts and Sciences, our freshman advisers will help identify if any have rigid sequences that must be begun freshman year to graduate in four years and plan schedules that can both test your interests and meet overlapping general education requirements. We welcome you to explore your goals with us. Begin by checking out “What To Do With a Degree In…” at: http://ascareers.okstate.edu

Feel free to call us if you have any questions prior to enrollment. We look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely, Arts & Sciences Student Academic Services http://cas.okstate.edu

Welcome Letters From Your Academic College College of Education

Dear New College of Education Student: We are pleased that you have chosen Oklahoma State University and the College of Education. Our office, the Watson Family Student Success Center, is here to support and guide you toward your educational and professional goals. For all incoming students, we invite you to explore the Watson Family Student Academic Success Center online at http://education.okstate.edu (scroll over “STUDENTS�). This website has a variety of useful links including an introduction to our staff, descriptions of our degree programs, four-year plans for many of our degrees, and information about student organizations within the College of Education.

Living Learning Communites (LLC) If you are an Athletic Training or Teacher Education major, you will have the opportunity to be involved in an LLC. This is your opportunity to get to know your classmates and program faculty by living in the same housing community on campus and enrolling in some of the same courses. You will live, study, attend student organization meet- ings, hang out, and get to know your program faculty, all right where you live. Those interested should contact Mr. Todd Snethen at todd.snethen@okstate. edu or 405.744.6350.

Contact Information: OSU College of Education Todd Snethen todd.snethen@okstate.edu 405.744.6350

Organizations and Clubs COLLEGE: Education Student Council Education Ambassadors ATHLETIC TRAINING Athletic Training Student Association Advisor: Dr. Aric Warren

aric.warren@okstate.edu AVIATION AAAE- American Association of Airport Executives Advisor: Dr. Todd Hubbard

todd.hubbard@okstate.edu Flying Aggies Advisor: Dr. Steve.Roberts

steven.roberts@okstate.edu Women in Aviation Advisor: Dr. Steve Roberts

steven.roberts@okstate.edu EDUCATION MAJORS Elementary Educators of Tomorrow Advisor: Juliana Utley

juliana.utley@okstate.edu Kappa Kappa Iota Advisor: Dr. Julie Angle

julie.angle@okstate.edu Kappa Delta Pi Advisor: Dr. Pat Jordan

pat.jordan@okstate.edu Physical Education Club Advisor: Dr. Bob Christenson

robert.christenson@okstate.edu Student Oklahoma Education Association Advisor: Dr. Sue Parson

sue.parsons@okstate.edu HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION Health Promotion Club Advisor: Dr. Bridget Miller

bridget.miller@okstate.edu LEISURE STUDIES Leisure Majors Club Advisor: Dr. Donna Lindenmeier

donna.lindenmeier@okstate.edu

Undergraduate Programs

Athletic Training Aerospace Administration & Operations Health Education & Promotion Career and Technical Education Elementary Education Leisure Studies Physical Education Secondary Education

Welcome Letters From Your Academic College College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology

Dear New CEAT Student: Welcome to the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) at Oklahoma State University. You are beginning a career that will make an incredible impact on the world. Look around you - energy, infrastructure, medicine, communications, transportation, computers; advances in these areas have revolutionized our lives. Graduates of our college tackle big challenges and make life more enjoyable. You and your classmates will develop innovations that we can only imagine today. We are glad that you have chosen OSU to prepare you for this endeavor!

We are excited to meet you to discuss your first step on this journey - enrollment for the fall semester. Please keep a few things in mind as you prepare to travel to Stillwater for New Student Orientation and Enrollment: • Before you arrive, you will be asked to take an on-line placement exam for mathematics. Please refer to the information provided to you in this booklet regarding math placement exam instructions.

• We would also like you to prepare of list of college level credits that you have received through concurrent enrollment, dual-credit, Advanced Placement (AP) exams and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. Please bring this information with you to New Student Orientation and Enrollment.

• Please visit our website at http://studentservices.okstate.edu. This website contains information on a number of special programs coordinated by the CEAT Office of Student Academic Services. This is also an excellent resource if you are unsure about major selection.

• As a new student in the CEAT, you may have the opportunity to participate in one of our Learning Communities. This will allow you to be enrolled in at least two classes with the same group of students, typically Introduction to Engineering and Calculus 1. This will be discussed in more detail when you come for enrollment. More information about Learning Communities can also be found on the Housing and Residential Life website (http://www.reslife.okstate.edu/).

We look forward to having you as a student in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. Please contact our office if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Kevin Moore Director

Welcome Letters From Your Academic College College of Human Sciences

Dear New Human Sciences Student: Imagine yourself as a student in the College of Human Sciences, which was founded over 110 years ago and has highly successful alumni throughout the world, “solving human problems and enhancing human lives.” We offer academic majors and options through four outstanding academic units: • • • •

The Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising (DHM) The School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration (HRAD) The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) The Department of Nutritional Sciences (NSCI)

Why are we different from other programs? One vital difference is that we provide a professional internship program with strong support networks to prepare students for professional careers.

When you graduate having professional experience in your major, you will be able to compete effectively with graduates from other majors and other universities. Our accredited programs and outstanding faculty ensure the opportunity for a quality education. Keep in mind that our student body includes graduates of small and large high schools as well as transfers from community/ junior colleges and from other majors on the OSU campus.

We hope you will choose to join an Academic Learning Community your first semester at OSU; these ‘communities’ allow linked assignments among courses. You will form connections with students in your major and your professors. Our Human Sciences Living Learning Community is a group of Human Science students living together in a beautiful new residence hall in The OSU Village (Human Sciences Village).

Students love living together where they form friendships, benefit from academic study partnerships, and enjoy great social opportunities. Ask us how YOU can become a member of these special communities.

You will also benefit personally and professionally from participation in Human Sciences student organizations. Freshmen can apply for membership in the Freshman Scholar Leaders, a group of students engaged in fun and impactful leadership projects. Two other important college-level groups are the Human Sciences Student Council and Ambassadors. Each academic major has its own student organizations, which focus on service, leadership, professional networking, and careers associated with that major. As you can imagine, getting involved is easy in Human Sciences!

The Human Sciences Patricia Kain Knaub Center for Student Success awaits you where your academic advisor, who specializes in your chosen major, is ready to guide you through the enrollment process and provide advice to help you succeed. Our Career Services Consultant is ready to assist you with career education and information. As a Human Sciences student, you will be involved in several first-year experiences, including our highly successful Freshman Reading Program. Who would imagine that a reading program could result in early friendships, strong connections, great conversation, and a way to transition easily to our beautiful campus? We did.

We love the College of Human Sciences and Oklahoma State University and feel confident that you will join us in this passion. We have created a unique culture just for students like YOU who want that special college experience which will lead to success upon graduation.

Laura Little Price, our Coordinator of Prospective Student Services, cannot wait to hear from you and is eager to assist you. Email her at laura.h.little@okstate.edu or phone her at 405-744-5053. To learn more about our unique opportunities, connect with us on: • Facebook – search for Oklahoma State University College of Human Sciences • Our website at http://humansciences.okstate.edu

OSU’s College of Human Sciences . . . It’s More than Just a Degree! We are eager to see you on the OSU campus and help you implement what you are now imagining!

Welcome Letters From Your Academic College Spears School of Business

Dear New Spears School of Business Student: The Spears School of Business welcomes you to Oklahoma State University. In a time of economic uncertainty, Spears students face a bright future. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) performs a quarterly survey of campus hiring across the United States. They report that “just over half of the offers… are in the business category” and that “their average salary offer as a group has risen 6.2% over last year’s average.” Our goal is to provide all Spears students with both the academic and extra-curricular activities to position themselves for success. We have many exciting opportunities for new students, including the Spears School Living and Learning Community, Freshman Business Student Leaders, and Business Career Services.

The Spears School Living and Learning Community is a residential opportunity open to all business majors. The Spears School community helps build strong bonds between residents and the Spears School to enrich professional and educational advancement. The community allows upperclassmen to share their knowledge of OSU and the Spears School with freshmen business students through an apprentice/mentor program. Participants also gain knowledge through faculty interaction, participation in business organizations, listening to professional speakers, and undertaking leadership opportunities on campus and within the Spears School of Business. If you would like more information, please call Marissa McIntyre and Aaron Worley at 405.744.2772.

Freshmen Business Student Leaders is a student organization that allows members to interact with Spears School of Business academic departments and other student organizations. These connections enable students to gather information about choosing a major and becoming involved on campus and within the Spears School. FBSL also provides social interaction between students pursuing academic and professional careers in business.

Business Career Services operates in conjunction with OSU Career Services to play a vital role in both educating students on the career paths afforded by the various majors offered through the Spears School of Business and coaching students through each phase of the recruitment process. Career advisors are available on an appointment and walk-in basis to provide insight into the majors you are considering, as well as to help you discover how you can increase your overall competitiveness as a candidate through academic success and extracurricular involvement. Throughout your collegiate career, Business Career Services will provide you with the training and tools you need to confidently market yourself to employers for part-time, work-study and internship roles through resume critiques, mock interviews, workshops hosted by business employers, and professional etiquette training. Your talents will be put to the test each fall during the Business Career Fair, as well as throughout the on-campus interviewing season. For more information about your career direction or learning the first steps to achieving your goals, please call the Business Career Services office in the Business Student Success Center at 405.744.2772.

We look forward to working with you this semester, as well as in semesters to come!

Sincerely,

Dr. Mark Weiser Spears School Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Welcome Letter From Your Advising Center Learning and Student Success Opportuities Center (LASSO)

Dear New LASSO Center Student:

Welcome to the LASSO Center and Oklahoma State University! We look forward to meeting you this summer during New Student Orientation and working with you throughout your first year at OSU. Every student needs a place where they are comfortable asking for help – whether it is for free tutoring for a course in which they are struggling or for answers to questions such as “How do I read my class schedule?” or “Where do I drop a course?” We hope the LASSO Center will be that place for you.

Academic Advising We know some of you enter OSU certain of a major while others may have several interests or need time to explore the multitude of major options at OSU. LASSO advisors are knowledgeable about and advise students in all majors across the university. We are ready to help with your academic needs, whether through planning your semester schedule, exploring different major options, or helping to bridge the gap between student life and academic success. If you are not assigned to be advised in the LASSO Center, you may still take advantage of any of our other FREE programs.

Got a Major?

More than 60% of students change majors at least one time in their undergraduate career at OSU and more than 40% change majors twice! This means it is okay and normal if you don’t know your major when you arrive at OSU. Your Freshman Orientation course (UNIV 1111) will explore all the majors on campus and will help you with assessments and other tools to determine what major best fits your skills and future interests. We have advisors with working knowledge of programs in all colleges; once you determine what the best fit is, you will then be transferred and advised by that academic college.

Academic Tutoring The Paul Milburn Tutoring Program is a FREE service offered for students campus-wide. Qualified student tutors are available for individualized, one-on-one tutoring in most subjects taught at OSU. Tutoring is available by appointment Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. in various locations around campus. In some instances, weekend tutoring is also available around campus. Students may stop by the LASSO Center’s main tutoring office, 213 Student Union, call 405.744.3309 or go online to http://lasso.okstate.edu schedule their appointments.

Academic Success Facilitators Academic Success Facilitators are available to help you develop and implement successful academic skills to make it through your first year at OSU. These facilitators are professionals with undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, often have classroom teaching and/or mentoring experience, and will be a primary contact for you as you adjust to life at OSU. With regular weekly meetings initially, they will help you organize your academic materials and schedule, and get you on track for a great first year from the first day of school! Once you are settled and successful, meetings decrease in frequency, until you are completely independent and doing well on your own.

Student Academic Mentors (SAMs) & Freshman Orientation New students taking LASSO’s Freshman Orientation course will meet their SAM as part of the orientation course in the fall semester.

SAMs are upperclassmen mentors who serve as Teaching Assistants in Freshman Orientation classes who can provide you with added guidance, mentorship and assistance throughout the fall semester. Orientation is designed to help new students adjust to the demands of college life, and your SAMs assist in developing and teaching these courses.

We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions before your NSO program, please give us a call or visit our website at http:// lasso.okstate.edu.

Go Pokes!

Your LASSO Center Staff

After Orientation

and Enrollment

Once you have completed your orientation and enrollment there are a few more things to consider to prepare for the beginning of your college career.

Camp Cowboy (optional)

While New Student Orientation and Enrollment is required for all new students, Camp Cowboy is strongly encouraged as an optional program. Your Camp Cowboy weekend includes small group activities, a ropes course, campfires and much more. The camp prepares you for campus life and gives participants the opportunity to meet and network with other incoming students, upperclassmen, OSU professors, staff and administrators. Cost for Camp Cowboy is $160 (scholarships are available). To sign up for Camp Cowboy visit http://campcowboy.okstate.edu For the days indicated below, students may connect their enrollment program with a Camp Cowboy. Orientation & Enrollment will end in the Student Union about noon on Friday, and Camp Cowboy begins mid-afternoon in the Union.

June 8 – 10 June 15 – 17 June 22 – 24 June 29 – July 1

July 13 – 15 July 20 – 22 July 27 – 29

Welcome Week

All new students participate in Welcome Week, beginning with Move-In Sunday and Monday, August 12 & 13. Families may choose from a weekend move-in day on Sunday or some may choose Monday, when campus offices will be open.

Welcome Week activities begin on Monday evening and continue through the first week of class. Activities will include options in health and wellness, study skills and career planning. There will be opportunities to get involved on campus, learn campus traditions, find your classes and meet new friends.

Preparing for Move-In

While your move-in does not happen until August, preparation begins now. As soon as you have your roommate assignment, make contact so you may begin planning who will bring which items. The residential life website provides detailed information regarding room size, furnishings and acceptable appliances. For questions or to learn more about items you will want to bring, visit http://reslife.okstate.edu/packing_checklist.pdf

Don’t Forget Complete your Residential Life housing application: http://reslife.okstate.edu Complete Scholarship & Financial Aid paperwork: http://finaid.okstate.edu Complete your medical history and immunization forms prior to the beginning of classes. This may be done online at newstudents.okstate.edu. Click on Checklist Request your final transcripts from high school and any college-level work to be mailed to Undergraduate Admissions, 219 Student Union Complete your Math Placement test http://placement.okstate.edu Consider other placement tests, including CLEP, AP, IB and determine if you will take any of these before summer orientation. Visit OSU’s University Assessment and Testing site: http://uat.okstate.edu

Friday night is particulalrly special with college receptions and New Student Convocation. Convocation marks the start of your academic journey and celebrates the entry of your class into OSU.

Fall Semester Classes Begin August 20, 2012

Undergraduate Degree Requirements 2012-2013 Majors and Options Accounting (BU) Aerospace Administration and Operations: (ED) Aerospace Logistics Aviation Management Aerospace Security Professional Pilot Technical Service Management Aerospace Engineering (EN) Agribusiness (AG) Agricultural Communications Double Major Crop and Soil Sciences Farm and Ranch Management Finance Management Marketing Pre-Law Pre-Veterinary Business Management Agricultural Communications (AG) Agribusiness Double Major Animal Science Double Major Agricultural Economics (AG) Accounting Double Major Agricultural Education: (AG) Horticulture Double Major Teaching Agricultural Leadership (AG) Extension Education International Studies American Studies (AS) Animal Science: (AG) Agricultural Communications Double Major Agricultural Education Double Major Animal Biotechnology Business International Livestock Merchandising Pre-Veterinary Animal Science Production Ranch Operations Architectural Engineering (EN) Structures Architecture (EN) Art (AS) Art History Studio Art Graphic Design Studio Athletic Training (ED) Clinical Pre-Professional Biochemistry (AS) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (AG) Pre-Medical or Pre-Veterinary Science Biological Science (AS) Biosystems Engineering (AG) Biomechanical Bioprocessing and Biotechnology Environmental and Natural Resources Food Processing

Botany (AS) Career and Technical Education: (ED) Business and Information Technology Education Health Occupations Education Marketing Education Certification Non-Certification Technology Education Chemical Engineering (EN) Biomedical/Biochemical Pre-Medical Chemistry (AS) ACS Approved Departmental Degree Civil Engineering (EN) Environmental Communication Sciences and Disorders (AS) Computer Engineering (EN) Computer Science (AS) Construction Management Technology (EN) Building Heavy

Food Science (AG) Industry Meat Science Science

Music Education (AS) Instrumental/Vocal Certification Natural Resource Ecology and Management (AG) Fire Ecology and Management Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology Forest Ecology and Management Natural History and Conservation Rangeland Ecology and Management Wildlife Biology and Pre-Veterinary Science Wildlife Ecology and Management

French (AS) General Business (BU) Pre-Law Geography (AS) Geology (AS) German (AS) Health Education and Promotion (ED) Community Health Education Exercise and Health

Nutritional Sciences (HS) Allied Health Community Nutrition Dietetics Dietetics and Exercise Human Nutrition/Pre-Medical Sciences Nutrition and Exercise

History (AS) Horticulture (AG) Horticultural Business Horticultural Science Public Horticulture Turf Management Hotel and Restaurant Administration (HS) Human Development and Family Science (HS) Child and Family Services Early Childhood Education Family and Consumer Sciences Education Gerontology

Philosophy (AS) Physical Education (ED) Teacher Education Physics (AS) Applied Physics Physiology (AS)

Economics (AS) General International Economic Relations

International Business (BU)

Plant and Soil Sciences (AG) Agribusiness Bioenergy Production Forage and Livestock Production Plant Biotechnology Plant Science Soil Geotechnology Soil and Water Resources

Landscape Architecture (AG)

Political Science (AS)

Landscape Contracting (AG)

Psychology (AS)

Economics (BU) Business Economics and Quantitative Studies Pre-Law

Liberal Studies (AS)

Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation (ED) Recreation Management Therapeutic Recreation

Design, Housing and Merchandising (HS) Apparel, Design and Production Interior Design Merchandising

Education (ED) Non-Certification Electrical Engineering (EN) Electrical Engineering Technology (EN) Computer

Industrial Engineering and Management (EN)

Management (BU) Human Resource Management Sports Management Management Information Systems (BU) Information Assurance Management Science and Computer Systems Marketing (BU)

Elementary Education (ED)

Mathematics (AS)

English (AS) Creative Writing Screen Studies Professional Writing

Mechanical Engineering (EN) Biomedical Engineering Pre-Medical

Entomology (AG) Bioforensics, Pre-Veterinary and Pre-Medical Sciences Insect Biology and Ecology Entrepreneurship (BU) Environmental Science (AG) Environmental Policy Natural Resources Water Resources Finance (BU) Commercial Bank Management General Fire Protection and Safety Technology (EN)

Russian Language and Literature (AS) Secondary Education (ED) English Foreign Language Mathematics Science Social Studies Sociology (AS) Anthropology Applied Sociology Spanish (AS)

Mechanical Engineering Technology (EN) Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology (AS) Biomedical Science Clinical Laboratory Science Microbial Ecology/Environmental Microbial Pathogenesis Molecular Genetics

Sports Media (AS) Statistics (AS) Strategic Communication (AS) Theatre (AS) University Studies Multidisciplinary Studies Zoology (AS)

Multimedia Journalism (AS) Music (AS) Elective Studies in Business Performance

College Abbreviations: Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (AG) Arts & Sciences (AS) Education (ED) Engineering, Architecture & Technology (EN) Human Sciences (HS) Spears School of Business (BU)