NEW GRADUATE
STUDENT HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Oklahoma State University!
Welcome to OSU
Whether you are a new graduate student or a
returning student, we are excited you are here.
There are a lot of choices for graduate programs
and we are happy you have chosen to make
Oklahoma State University your academic home
for your graduate career.
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This Guide provides you an overview of some
of the many services available at OSU and ways
to be active on campus. Part of entering the new
world of graduate education is exploring opportunities presented to you. We hope this booklet is
helpful in explaining some of those possibilities.
Should you have any questions, please contact us:
Graduate College
202 Whitehurst
Stillwater, OK 74078-1019
405.744.6368
Tulsa Graduate Student Services Center
1101 Main Hall
700 North Greenwood Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106-0700
918.594.8445
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So, You have been admitted. Now What?
Graduate School Timeline
About OSU-Tulsa
Scholarships and Other Aids
Services at OSU
Exploring Oklahoma
Career Services
Specialized Resources
Information Technology
Campus Terms
Tuition and Fees
Health and Counseling Services
Campus Spirit
Campus Map
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Welcome from the Dean
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n behalf of the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Graduate College,
welcome to graduate study at OSU! You are embarking on an exciting
period of your life, and we are delighted that you have chosen to join the OSU
community of scholars.
As a graduate student, you are an integral part of OSU’s mission to advance
knowledge, enrich lives, and stimulate economic development through
instruction, research, outreach, and creative activities. Graduate students
teach many of our undergraduate courses and conduct a large portion of our
original research. As a graduate student, you will be exposed to cutting edge
theories, practices, and research findings in your discipline. Many of the
scholarly achievements at Oklahoma State University would not be possible
if it were not for our strong graduate programs.
Your experiences as a graduate student will hopefully be an exciting and fruitful
one that will promote your growth as a scholar. You will learn theories and
methodologies in the classroom and will engage some of the leading researchers
and practitioners in your field. Of course, the hallmark of your graduate experience
will be the research and creative activities that you initiate and conduct as a part of
your degree. These activities may be conducted in the laboratory, in the library, in
an agricultural research plot, at a computer, or on a stage, and they may result in a
life-altering performance or refereed publication. Pursuing a graduate degree will
be a challenging and rewarding experience.
As a new OSU graduate student, you may have lots of questions. Therefore, the
OSU Graduate College presents this Guide to you. It is intended to familiarize you
with aspects of the OSU campus, the academic culture, and the Stillwater and Tulsa
communities, as well as some of the resources available to you. We hope you find it
helpful. If you have questions or concerns not addressed in this Guide, please do not
hesitate to contact the Graduate College.
To ensure the successful completion of a graduate degree, remember you are in charge of
your degree. It is important to become familiar with the steps necessary to complete the
degree requirements. Also, becoming involved in the OSU community is an important
aspect of your professional development. There are many clubs, organizations and
activities available to you. Of particular interest to graduate students is the Graduate
and Professional Student Government Association (GPSGA), which serves as the voice
of the graduate students at OSU. This organization is a powerful advocate for graduate
student issues on campus, and its officers are well-known in the OSU community as
important contributors to the establishment of campus graduate policies and practices.
Please take the opportunity to be involved with GPSGA.
Again, welcome to OSU. I look forward to interacting with you on campus and hearing
about your experiences and accomplishments. I wish you the very best during this
exciting and enriching time of your life.
Sincerely,
Sheryl A. Tucker
Sheryl A. Tucker, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate College
So, You’ve Been aDmitteD.
noW What?
First time as a graduate student
at OSU? Here is a checklist of
what you need to do.
all Students – contact your program:
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Let them know you accept their admission offer
Ask about your arrival date for any work assignments
Verify when you can enroll
Verify when classes begin
Ask if they offer a new student orientation at the beginning of
the semester
■ Return any assistantship forms sent by the program
■ Activate your OSU email account at okey.okstate.edu
Domestic Students
■ Apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA) - complete the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at fafsa.ed.gov.
Apply as soon as possible for maximum aid, but remember
there are no grants available for graduate students - only loans.
international Students
■ Obtain an exit visa; for tips, see this website:
travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html
■ Secure travel plans
■ Verify pre-arrival information and airport pick-up at this website:
union.okstate.edu/iss/NewStudents/Pre-arrival.htm
other items to consider
■ Complete the Health Immunization Form - you can download
one at www.okstate.edu/UHS/immform.pdf
■ Decide on housing: will you live on campus or off campus?
(Information later in this Guide.)
■ Check into banking (local banking information is provided
in this Guide).
■ Consider if you need to purchase personal health insurance.
If you want to purchase OSU’s student insurance, you can find
additional information at academichealthplans.com
not Sure What You ShoulD plan to Bring With You or Be prepareD to purchaSe?
thiS WeBSite proviDeS a feW SuggeStionS to Stimulate Your thoughtS:
WWW.collegeprep101.com/What_to_Bring _to_college.htm
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Your firSt DaY(S) on campuS
final transcripts
If you have not done so already, you must arrange for
your previous school to send your official transcript(s)
showing your final semester grades and final degree(s)
earned to complete your admission file. Your school
can send the documents to the Graduate College.
meet with Your advisor
You will need to schedule an appointment with your
faculty advisor who will help you choose your classes and
lead you through our easy online registration process.
all Students
■ Contact your program concerning enrollment guidelines
■ Tour the campus and find your classrooms.
A campus map can be found at the back of this booklet
■ Visit campus facilities (Library, Colvin Center, etc)
■ Secure housing
■ Buy your books; local bookstores include:
Student Union Bookstore bookstore.okstate.edu
Cowboy Books www.cowboybk.com
Hall of Fame Book Trader www.hofbooktrader.com
OSU-Tulsa Bookstore www.bkstr.com
■ Submit immunization documents to University Health Services
www.okstate.edu/UHS/immform.pdf
■ Activate your OSU email account: okey.okstate.edu
■ Get an OSU ID Card at 113 Math Sciences (Stillwater)
or 1st Floor Admin Building (Tulsa)
international Students
■ Report to the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS)
in 001 Classroom Building (Stillwater) or North Hall 130 (Tulsa)
■ Attend New International Student Orientation activities
Start things off “right”
■ Identify campus resources and get to know the OSU community,
alumni, and other key members of the University
■ Verify that your final transcript(s) has been received
in the Graduate College
■ Establish relationships with faculty members, academic
advisors, peers, deans, staff, and administrators
■ Strive to reach your academic and GPA potential
■ Clarify your academic and research goals
Soumitra Ghosh
hometown: Calcutta, India
program currently enrolled in:
Ph.D. in English
What is your favorite thing about
oSu? Walking around on the beautiful
campus. The faculty in my department
are active in my area of interest. The
interlibrary loan system is incredibly
helpful and useful.
are you involved in any student
government, school, or off
campus associations? I am the
chair for the Society of Student for
the Ethical Treatment of Theory.
What do you like to do in your
free time? Watch avant-garde films
and hang out with my friends.
tips for meeting people or
getting involved: Get to know your
professors and classmates outside of
class. The faculty are always helpful
but you have to be the one to contact
them. Be open to meeting new people
and get to know as much as you can.
any sporting events, multicultural
activities, concerts, museums,
oSu traditions you like(d)
attending? I love Homecoming at
OSU. I like events at the Seretean
Center especially jazz musicians.
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graDuate School time line
master’s level
The following is meant to
serve as an example for you
to understand the chronology
of your graduate education
experience. This is based on
a typical student attending
full-time. Please keep in mind
that every graduate program
has unique requirements and
therefore your timeline will
vary accordingly. Consult
the Graduate College section
of the OSU Catalog for
additional information.
First Year
Semester 1
Attend Graduate/
Professional Student
Government
(GPSGA) functions
Get to know your
classmates
Get to know
your faculty
Identify potential
faculty advisors
First Year
Semester 2
Choose a faculty
advisor
Organize
your advisory
committee
Submit your
Plan of Study
Summer
Take advantage of
Summer research
and internship
opportunities
Research options
for applying to
Doctoral programs
Second Year
Complete courses
and other degree
requirements
Apply to Doctoral programs
or work with Career Services
for job possibilities
Apply for
graduation
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Finish working
on thesis, report,
or creative
component
graduate
graDuate School time line
Doctoral level
First Year
Attend Graduate/
Professional Student
(GPSGA) campus
functions
Get to know your
fellow students
Get to know
your faculty
Identify potential
faculty advisors
Organize
your advisory
committee
Start considering
dissertation topics
Second Year
Submit Plan of Study
Continue
coursework
Start working
on dissertation
Third Year
Explore grants and
scholarships to help
fund dissertation
research
Continue coursework
Fourth Year
Work with Career
Services for job
possibilities
Complete courses
and become
admitted into
doctoral candidacy
Finish dissertation
Apply for
graduation
graduate
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Bonny Cheng
hometown: Beijing, China
program currently enrolled
in: Master of Arts, English (TESL
Linguistics Option)
What do you like best about tulsa?
It is a nice environment with a small
community life living style.
What do you enjoy doing in your
free time? I participate in multicultural
activities and I am engaged in the
OSU-Tulsa International Student
Organization.
Where is your favorite place on
oSu-tulsa campus? The Library.
W h a t d o yo u e n j oy m o s t
about oSu-tulsa? It is small and
convenient.
how has oSu helped to prepare
you for the future? It has trained
me with necessary skills for my
career. As an English as a foreign
language learner, teaching English
is an education for myself.
any advice for students
considering oSu-tulsa? Yes.
Take full advantage of the facilities
available to assist you with learning.
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For many OSU graduate programs, you
have the choice of taking courses at two
different campus locations — Stillwater
or Tulsa. On the Tulsa campus, most
courses are scheduled with the working
person in mind starting after 4:30 in
the afternoon; however, some courses
are available during the day. A fullservice library with research librarians
for your assistance, high-tech computer
labs, counseling center, health clinic,
writing and math tutoring center, and
fitness center complement the modern
campus. Additionally, there are several
active student organizations at OSU-Tulsa
to enhance networking opportunities and
stimulate activities both on campus and
in the community.
The Tulsa campus is conveniently located
near downtown Tulsa at the intersection
of major highways leading in and out
of the city. It is near the Greenwood
Cultural Center, Brady Arts, and Blue
Dome entertainment districts, which offer
a diverse array of activities for students.
The BOK Center concert arena, the Tulsa
Drillers baseball stadium, the Tulsa Ballet,
Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra,
and the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
are also housed nearby. Adjacent to
the campus is downtown Tulsa which
continues to flourish with new housing,
restaurants, and entertainment venues
for students to enjoy.
Tulsa is Oklahoma’s second largest city
with a population approaching half a
million people. It is a city rich in history
and culture beginning with stories from
Native Americans who arrived via the
Trail of Tears, African Americans who
aBout oSu in tulSa
Roland Nuñez
home town: Clermont, Florida
program currently enrolled in:
Master of Science in Educational
Leadership Studies
What do you like best about oSu?
I love the welcoming campus environment. Everyone here is nice and friendly.
What is it like taking classes in both
Stillwater and tulsa campuses?
Although the commute is about an hour,
OSU makes it simple with their BOB
shuttle. It allows me to do homework
or even sleep during the commute.
prospered on “Black Wall Street,” and
oil moguls who built some of the most
architecturally stunning buildings
and mansions in the world. Home to
several world-class museums such as
the Philbrook Museum of Art, Gilcrease
Museum, and the Tulsa Historical Society,
Tulsa is known for its innovative ideas
and bold entrepreneurial spirit.
OSU in Tulsa is welcoming to graduate
students. To assist you, the staff of the
Graduate Student Services Center are
available to answer your questions about
enrollment, policy interpretation, and
offer support for completing your degree.
Should you need to move between the
two campuses, OSU offers a transit
system through a fleet of big orange
buses (lovingly called “BOB’s”).
The buses operate through the semester
with a schedule that begins early in the
morning through late into the evening.
Whether you attend classes in Tulsa,
Stillwater or both, the requirements for
completing your OSU degree are the same.
You can view the programs offered at the
Tulsa campus on this website gradcollege.
okstate.edu/degrees/tulsa_progs.php.
For more information, contact your
academic program of interest to discuss
the kinds and numbers of courses offered
on the Tulsa campus. Also, you are
welcome to contact Tulsa’s Graduate
Student Services Center:
Tulsa Graduate Student Services Center
1101 Main Hall
700 North Greenwood Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106-0700
918.594.8445
are you involved in any government/school/off-campus organizations? I’m involved in the theatre
group on campus, and have interned
in OSU Tulsa’s Graduate Students
Services Center. Off-campus, I work
with the local elementary schools
providing extra help and preach at
my local church.
What attracted you to oSu for your
graduate studies? I came to OSU
during its Research Week Symposium
to present my undergraduate research,
and I was very impressed with the
students and research. This convinced
me to enroll in OSU for my graduate
studies.
as a mcnair Scholar, how has
your experience been at oSu?
Great! Undergraduate students who
are McNair scholars are valued for their
achievement here. OSU provides a
scholarship that awards a generous
tuition package for McNair students
and many programs, including socials
and research opportunities.
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ScholarShipS anD other aiDS
career Services
loans
Job openings on the OSU campus, in
the Stillwater and Tulsa communities,
and around the state and nation are
posted on the Career Services webpage
at hireosugrads.com. You can also visit
Career Services in 360 Student Union
(Stillwater) or North Hall 130 (Tulsa)
for any job search help you need.
The U.S. Department of Education
offers long term loans to U.S. citizens
and permanent residents. Students
can complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid available at
www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for these loans
at OSU. The University also provides
opportunities for short term emergency
loans for students who meet eligibility
requirements. For more information on
loans available to students, visit OSU’s
Office of Scholarships and Financial
Aid webpage at www.okstate.edu/finaid
or their office in 119 Student Union
(Stillwater) or North Hall 130 (Tulsa).
gpSga research
travel awards
The Graduate and Professional Student
Government Association (GPSGA)
provides travel grants which pay for
some costs associated with graduate
students presenting original research at
state, regional, national, or international
conferences. Additional information
can be found on the GPSGA website
at gpsga.okstate.edu.
graduate assistantships
and tuition Waivers
Each year OSU graduate programs award
greater than $20 million in stipends and
tuition waivers to graduate teaching
assistants, graduate research assistants,
and graduate assistants. OSU employs
nearly 2000 graduate students in such
positions. These assistantships typically
require 20 hours of teaching/research
or other duties per week and carry
competitive stipends, tuition waivers
allowances, and health insurance benefits.
Students should contact the program
regarding the availability of assistantships
and any deadlines to be considered.
federal Work Study
This program is designed to help eligible
students meet their educational expenses
through part-time employment. The
amount earned cannot exceed the
demonstrated need, and the actual
rate of pay depends on qualifications
and types of jobs held. Graduate
students are paid hourly or monthly.
For more information about work
study, see OSU’s Office of Scholarship
and Financial Aid webpage at
www.okstate.edu/finaid.
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Scholarships
OSU Graduate students who are
U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for
this competitive $1,000 scholarship
opportunity. Applicants must provide
evidence of academic achievement,
involvement in leadership activities,
demonstrated exemplary achievement
in collegiate studies and/or exceptional
talent in the creative and performing
arts. Application details are available
on the Graduate College website in
March-April of each year.
Summer research
fellowships
Summer research fellowships ($2,000
each) are available for graduate
students who are actively involved in
their thesis or dissertation research.
This opportunity is open both to U.S.
citizens and to international students.
The intent of this competitive award
is to off-set the costs of performing
research towards the completion of a
thesis or dissertation. Application details
are available on the Graduate College
website in March-April of each year.
Working on-campus Jobs
All full-time positions and part-time
opportunities on the OSU campus are
listed on the OSU Human Resources
website: jobs.okstate.edu. Jobs on campus
usually consist of clerical, technical, food
service, or general labor positions. Rate
of pay and work schedules vary.
intereSteD in finDing grantS anD other SourceS of funDing?
See our WeBSite Which liStS knoWn funDing SourceS
graDcollege.okState.eDu/funDing.htm.
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Sarah Pifer
hometown: Houston, TX
program currently enrolled in:
Masters of Business Administration
Using the library is an essential aspect of
your graduate study. The comprehensive
resources in OSU’s Library will provide
you the help needed to write research
papers and complete class projects.
On the Stillwater campus, the Edmon Low
Library is one of the most distinguished
buildings on campus and has dominated
the center of the campus landscape
since 1953. On the Tulsa campus, the
library is centrally located in Main
Hall on the First Floor. Our libraries
house more than seven million books,
documents, and microforms. Through
the library you can access more than
200 electronic bibliographic databases
which link to millions of full-text, on-line
articles. The following are examples
of databases provided by the library:
Web of Science, LexiNexis, ProQuest
Direct, SciFinder Scholar, PsycInfo,
Compendex, and Early English Books
Online. You can find a complete list
of databases at www.library.okstate.
edu/database/index.cfm. The library
also funds access to more than 60,000
online full text journals. A complete list
of journals is available at www.library.
okstate.edu/ftdb/index.htm. For material
you need which the library doesn’t own,
Interlibrary Loan Service will accept
your online requests for books and
articles. Most articles requested through
Interlibrary Loan can be delivered
electronically to your computer.
As an OSU student, you have access to all
online resources from computers located
in the library or any computer on campus.
If you are researching a paper while
off campus, through library’s website
you can access all on-line materials.
Also, graduate students are entitled to
a 120-day (4 months) checkout period
for books.
If you need a computer while studying
in the Edmon Low Library, you
can checkout one of 150 laptops,
30 ipads, or 20 MacBook Pro’s.
The laptops have wireless access to the
internet anywhere in the building with a
generous five hour checkout period, they
can also leave the building if you want
to use them elsewhere.
The Edmon Low Library is open most
nights until 2:00 a.m. during the fall
and spring semesters. During pre-finals
and finals weeks, it is open 24 hours.
The OSU-Tulsa library is open during
business and class hours on Monday
through Thursday until 10:00 p.m. with
shortened hours during the weekend.
how do you balance school/
work/research/family/life time?
I think it’s really important to keep a
healthy balance between family, work,
school, and social activities. For me,
if one of those starts to dominate too
much then I need to make an adjustment. If you’re organized and efficient,
it’s not too challenging to balance a
full-time job and the MBA program.
things you wish you had done/
known sooner … OSU is a PGAU
school, meaning that they offer noncredit golf classes to students that
are taught by PGA professionals.
The MBA program pays for the PGAU
class which is offered each semester.
I had the opportunity to take it my last
semester at OSU and it tremendously
helped my golf game and was a great
way to meet new people.
fun/ random tips to Stillwater
students or grad students in
general: The cost of living in Stillwater
is extremely affordable. Gas prices
are among the lowest in the country
and if you shop around, you can find
really good deals on house rentals.
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on anD off campuS houSing
residential life
There is no place like home
and during your tenure as a
student at Oklahoma State
University you will need a place
to stay. If you will be moving
to Stillwater or to Tulsa, you
will need to consider local
housing options.
In terms of housing around the
Stillwater campus, there are many
options available to you. As a graduate
student, the choice is yours to live on
campus or off. However, the Graduate
College believes that when you live on
campus, you are given the opportunity
to become a member of an interesting
and unique residential community.
As a member of this community, you
can be an active participant in making
and carrying out decisions affecting
you and the community. Also, living
on campus provides quicker access to
services beneficial to your success such
as recreation facilities, classrooms, labs,
and the Edmon Low Library. Plus, you
don’t have to drive to campus and find
a parking spot.
While the Tulsa campus does not have
residence halls, there are several housing
opportunities located in close proximity
to the campus and throughout the city.
For suggestions, see osu-tulsa.okstate.
edu/services/housing.asp.
If you want to live on campus in
Stillwater, Housing and Residential Life
(reslife.okstate.edu) provides a number
of choices for you to consider. Family
and Graduate Student Housing is home
to seven neighborhoods which house
students with families (students may
be any classification), single graduate
students, and as space is available,
junior and senior level undergraduates.
Apartments are available furnished
and unfurnished, and two and three
bedroom options are offered. Modern
conveniences include cable TV hookups,
high speed internet, laundry facilities,
playgrounds, 24-hour maintenance,
nearby recreation areas, and garden
plots. One bill, which can be charged
to your Bursar account each month,
covers everything including utilities for
the apartments. Also, close by is the
Family Resource Center (reslife.okstate.
edu/frc/) providing all residents of
Family and Graduate Student Housing
after school activities for children,
social programs for families, and a
computer lab.
Twenty-six residence halls offer a
combination of traditional halls and
modern apartment style housing
for co-ed and single-sex living
environments. From double rooms to
suite-style living to private apartments
with full kitchens and utility roomsthey are all available right on campus!
Again, just one bill, which can be
charged to your Bursar account each
semester, covers rent and utilities.
thrift and Second hand Stores
Once you have identified where you want to live, you will probably need to fill it with basic furnishings.
Rather than buying something new, consider the ultimate in “green” living and purchase gently
used pots, pans, clothes, and other items at thrift or second hand stores. The best part is that you can
recycle your purchases when you graduate. Simply donate the items back to the stores so that future
students can benefit!
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tulsa suggestions:
Stillwater suggestions:
• Goodwill
2800 Southwest Boulevard
• Value Thrift Store
1112 South Memorial Drive
• Community Thrift Store
6921 East Admiral Place South
• Salvation Army Thrift Store
2150 South Sheridan Road
• Goodwill
811 South Main
• Karman Korner Resale
819 South Main
• Salvation Army Thrift Store
211 East 9th Avenue
• St. Andrews Thrift Shop
516 West Third
• Habitat for Humanity Restore
505 East 18th Avenue
No matter your housing choice, it is
best to apply early and it can all be
done electronically. Please visit the
Housing and Residential Life website at
www.reslife.okstate.edu and click the
apply now button. Nothing could be
easier! Housing is assigned based on the
date which the completed is contract
and prepayment is made. Housing and
Residential Life has been experiencing
record demand for on-campus housing,
so please apply early.
You are also given the option to
purchase a meal plan. Your University
Dining Services meal plan entitles you
to eat in any of the over 30 dining
locations on campus. This includes
Adams Market, Country Barbeque Co.,
Which Wich, Fast Break, Newtons, the
newly renovated Student Union, Café
Libro in the Edmon Low Library, and
other operations such as the Ranchers
Club, Taylor’s Dining, and the West
Side Café. Please visit the University
Dining Services website at http://dining.
okstate.edu for more information on
meal plan options and locations.
off campus choices
If you want to live off campus, Stillwater
and the surrounding communities offer
a variety of houses, apartments, and
other living choices. The Off-Campus
Student Association (osuoffcampus.org/
ocsa/) provides a housing guide listing a
variety of off campus living options for
Stillwater. The Housing Guide provides
a list of contacts for apartments, rental
agencies, and housing management
agencies within the city of Stillwater.
This handy guide can help you search
for the right housing as well as provide
helpful hints on how to inspect possible
rental units, a budgeting sheet, and
contact information for local utilities
(e.g., phone, gas, cable, etc.) in
Stillwater.
In Tulsa, there are numerous housing
options with houses and apartments
available close to the campus and
throughout the Tulsa metro area. For
suggestions, see osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/
services/housing.asp.
recreation
We know that as a new student
at OSU you will want to take
part in activities when not
concentrating on your studies.
The recreational facilities are
a perfect outlet for you to
exercise your body when you
are not exercising your mind.
On the Stillwater campus, you will
want to visit the OSU Colvin Center
(campusrec.okstate.edu). This 240,000
square foot facility offers you one of
the best activity centers for sport,
recreation, and fitness in the nation.
The Colvin Center is not your typical
workout facility because it offers stateof-the-art equipment and facilities.
Activity areas available to you include
an indoor climbing wall, indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, gymnastics,
fencing, billiard, dance, golf, table
tennis, wrestling, fitness machines, and
weightlifting. Also, you can use courts
for basketball, volleyball, badminton,
and racquetball. The outdoor facilities
include tennis courts, basketball courts,
archery range, golf driving range,
jogging track, and fields for soccer,
rugby, and football. There are also a
number of fee based classes offered for
you including aerobics, yoga, spinning,
and much more. Another great feature
is it's within walking distance of the
residence halls. Over the weekend, or
in the evening, you can take a break
from your studies and take advantage of
the opportunities offered at the Colvin
Center.
On the Tulsa campus, the Wellness
Center (osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/services/
wellness.asp) in North Hall provides
you all the amenities of an expensive
fitness club. Exercise machines and
weight equipment are available. Also
provided is blood pressure screening,
and health education information.
If you are not sure how to use equipment,
staff will be happy to provide you an
orientation as well as help you create
a customized fitness program.
On the Stillwater campus, consider
participating in the Outdoor Adventure
program (campusrec.okstate.edu/
outdooradventure). Their goal is
to provide opportunities for fun,
adventure, education, and excitement
for you and your family. They sponsor
a variety of regional and national trips
as well as workshops for people at all
skill levels. Past trips include white
water rafting on the Rio Grande in New
Mexico, hang gliding in Oklahoma,
sea kayaking in California, volcano
climbing in Mexico (Popocatepetl and
El Pico de Orizaba). If you want to go
camping or on a picnic with the family,
they also provide rentals on camping
equipment (backpacks, tents, etc.)
and picnic activities (volleyball nets,
tug-of-war rope, canoes) plus many
other items. Whether it is exploring
the Grand Canyon over Spring Break
or spending the day at one of the local
lakes, the Outdoor Adventure program
can help outfit you.
If you are interested in amateur
sports, you might consider organizing
or joining an intramural team.
T he I ntramural Sports office
(campusrec.okstate.edu/intramural)
provides an avenue for teams to compete
in soccer, dodgeball, volleyball,
basketball, softball, flag football,
wheelchair basketball (one of the best
teams in the nation), and many other
areas. A variety of sports, including
adaptive sports, are offered during the
fall and spring semesters. You can view
their website for information about how
to organize a team and activity areas.
Perhaps the best feature of the Colvin
Center in Stillwater and the Wellness
Center in Tulsa is that the facilities
are free for students enrolled on
those campuses. The Colvin Center
in Stillwater has generous hours of
operation during the weekdays usually
opening at 6:00 a.m. and closing at
midnight with somewhat shortened
hours over the weekend. The Wellness
Center in Tulsa opens at 7:00 a.m.
Monday through Friday with shortened
hours over the weekend and summer
semester.
parking anD commuting
Hui Ju Park
hometown: Kangnamgu, South
Korea
program currently enrolled in:
Ph.D. — Design, Housing, and
Merchandising
What attracted you to oSu
for your graduate studies?
I liked the advisor for my program
and knew of his reputation as an
outstanding researcher in his field.
OSU has advanced facilities for the
Housing Design field. I was offered a
scholarship for students to encourage
higher excellence and I was impressed
with the higher grade of students
I met at OSU.
What is your favorite thing about
oSu? I love the dynamic weather
which is very different from Korea.
OSU and Stillwater are kind, generous,
and patient with international students.
I feel very welcome. The student
leadership is also quite strong. I like
that OSU offers events like Research
Week and the Creativity Competition.
Research Week is a great tradition
and good training for future leaders.
The Creativity Competition is a great
opportunity to apply what we have
learned in academics and research to
contribute to OSU and the community.
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If you plan to park on the Stillwater
campus, you will need to explore the
Parking and Transit Services website
(parking.okstate. edu). Parking permits
are required to park on the Stillwater
campus during the day. Different colored
permits signify different areas available
for parking. Parking specifically for
commuting students is available. Students
living in the Residence Halls have parking
all around the residential areas.
In Tulsa, no permit is required to be
purchased to park on campus. There is
ample parking surrounding the campus
buildings. Large parking areas are
available to the west and east from the
center of campus.
Stillwater-tulsa Shuttle
The shuttle service is available to OSU
students, staff and faculty and offers
daily trips (Monday-Friday) between each
campus. Travel on BOB, the Big Orange
Bus, in roomy, comfortable seats and have
no parking hassles. Tickets are available
at the Multi-Modal Transportation
Terminal in Stillwater or at North Hall’s
Information Center on the Tulsa campus.
You may obtain additional information
and specific shuttle schedules by calling
918.594.8332 (Tulsa) or 405.744.7100
(Stillwater) or visit the Parking and Transit
Services website (parking.okstate.edu)
for the Stillwater-Tulsa Shuttle times.
community transit System
If you live in Stillwater, OSU provides
a transit system to get you to campus
and back to your neighborhood.
Multiple routes go through most of
the city neighborhoods and apartment
complexes as well as making stops at
popular shopping locations throughout
town. Buses move through the campus
throughout the day. Current operating
hours are Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to
10:30 p.m. on campus and until 7:00
p.m. for off campus routes. You may
obtain additional information and specific
route schedules at parking.okstate.edu.
The best part is that as an OSU student,
the transit system is FREE!
In Tulsa, city transit buses are available
to take you around town with multiple
routes available. You can pay cash per
trip or purchase a fare card. Route maps,
fare costs, and other information can
be found on the Tulsa Transit website
(tulsatransit.org).
keeping BuSY arounD StillWater
Rachel Messer
hometown: Dry Ridge, KY
program currently enrolled in:
Ph.D. in Psychology (Lifespan
Developmental option)
At Oklahoma State University you won’t
always be in the lab or at the library
studying, and when you are not busy
studying, you will want something to do.
OSU and the surrounding areas offer you
a variety of cultural activities to stimulate
your mind without being a drain on your
money. Here are just a few suggestions.
The Stillwater campus is a busy place
with more than 200 student groups to
keep you active. Each group offers a
variety of activities. For example, through
the efforts of the International Student
Organization (orgs.okstate.edu/iso/)
events such as Diwali Night and Cultural
Night happen each year. Diwali Night
offers students a night of Indian music,
dancing and food. Cultural Night allows
each of our international student groups
the opportunity to show off their musical
talents with dancing, music and clothing
from their home country. One of the most
popular events is the International Bazaar.
Students from more than 100 countries
represented at OSU set up displays of
their native dress on the library lawn,
and some of the groups sell products or
food from their home country to raise
money for their student clubs.
One of the biggest events students look
forward to attending is the Salsa Ball
sponsored by the Latin Dance Club.
The Salsa Ball is a unique opportunity to
dress up and set the dance floor on fire.
This event brings to campus the dancing
passions of more than 350 salsa crazy
people. You don’t know how to salsa?
That is not a problem. The Latin Dance
Club holds free lessons each weekend
on campus during the fall and spring
semesters.
If you want to go off campus, the city of
Stillwater offers many possible events.
There is the fall County Fair complete
with baking contests, carnival rides,
and livestock showings. Stillwater is in
the heart of cowboy country and there
are several barbecue cook-offs held
in town each year as well as several
rodeos. The city has a bowling alley,
multiplex movie theater, lakes, and parks.
The city also sponsors art festivals, a blues
music festival, and many other events.
A complete list of activities in town can
be found on the Visit Stillwater website
at visitstillwater.org.
Why did you choose oSu for
your graduate studies? I chose
OSU because of the excellent
faculty and research opportunities.
Also, the general sense of community
on campus and in town is very
welcoming and supportive.
What is your favorite thing about
oSu? Besides the educational
opportunities, the campus is beautiful;
the architecture and landscaping
makes campus a great place to be,
especially for graduate students who
spend many hours per week there.
a r e yo u i nvo l ve d i n a ny
student government, school,
or off campus associations?
I am a member of the first Oklahoma
American Association of University
Women Council. We advocate for
equal pay for women, increases in
maternity leave and paid time off for
parents, and increases in women
in male-dominated professions.
I am also part of the Psychology
Graduate Students Association,
which raises money for conference
opportunities for students and for
philanthropies within the department.
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exploring oklahoma
Kristin Waldo
hometown: Stillwater, OK
program currently enrolled in:
Ph.D. — Sociology
What do you like to do in your
free time? I like to attend lectures,
plays, and other events offered at the
Seretean Center and SUA movies.
I like to take classes at the Stillwater
multi arts center.
tips for meeting people or getting
involved: Overcome your fear of
being a “newby” and make a lot of
effort to talk to fellow grad students
and professors. If you go to your
professors, they will make time for you.
Try to get outside of your field to
experience things.
favorite activities in Stillwater:
Checking out the local music scene,
shopping at the international food
stores and the farmers’ market.
things i wish i had known sooner:
Start finding funding and conference
details a semester/year in advance
so that you will be able to attend. The
Grad College office is really helpful.
They helped keep me on track to finish
my Masters and I used their website
to meet people.
any sporting events, multicultural
activities, concerts, museums,
oSu traditions you liked attending?
Latin Dance Night and Cineculture
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tulsa
Tulsa has a large number of opportunities
for culture, shopping, and recreation.
The Gilcrease Museum houses the world’s
largest, most comprehensive art collection
of the American West. In addition, the
museum offers an expansive collection
of Native American art and artifacts,
a hands-on, interactive exhibition
highlighting the art, culture, and history
of Mexico, plus a distinguished collection
of historical manuscripts, documents, and
maps. Tulsa is the home of RiverWalk
Crossing along the Arkansas River and
its facilities include an amphitheater,
river walk trail and live entertainment.
Located nearby are the Oklahoma
Aquarium, antique shops, bicycle trails,
shopping and restaurants. However, if
you’re not the outdoors type Tulsa also
has shopping areas that may peak your
interest including Woodland Hills Mall,
Utica Square or the Promenade. If you are
daring and would like to take a walk on
the wild side, Tulsa offers exploration in
the Tulsa Zoo, where you will find 1500
animals representing 436 species on 78
acres. Listings for Tulsa events can be
found on their visitors’ bureau website
at visittulsa.com.
exploring oklahoma
David Manison
hometown: Oklahoma City
program currently enrolled in:
MBA
What is your favorite thing about
oSu? The community feeling, stuff
always happening on Library lawn
oklahoma city
around the State
In Oklahoma City — just an hour from
either Tulsa or Stillwater - there is the
National Cowboy and Western Heritage
Museum. In addition to the impressive
permanent art collection, each year it
sponsors the Prix de West featuring
paintings and sculptures by the best
contemporary Western artists in the
United States. The museum honors the
men and women who have embodied
the heritage of the American West.
Past inductees include Will Rogers,
Theodore Roosevelt, and John Wayne. For
the kids, just down the street is the Science
Museum Oklahoma, an amusement park
with hands-on science exhibits. Next
door to the Science Museum Oklahoma
is the local IMAX Theater and the
Oklahoma City Zoo. Also in Oklahoma
City is the Chesapeake Energy Arena
which is home of the Oklahoma City
Thunder professional basketball team.
The Chesapeake Energy Arena hosts
major concerts, family events, and other
sporting events throughout the year.
To get the latest listing of events visit
the Chesapeake Energy Arena website at
chesapeakearena.com/ for details. One
of Oklahoma City’s most appealing
attractions is Bricktown. The Bricktown
Entertainment District, Oklahoma’s most
unique entertainment destination and
neighborhood, is the vibrant home to
many restaurants, nightclubs, sporting
facilities, shops, attractions, condos, and
a spectacular canal.
If you have a free weekend, you might
want to explore one of 50 state parks
which protect Oklahoma’s natural
wonders of lakes, mountains, sand
dunes, tall grass prairies, and pine forests.
In addition to the relaxing surroundings,
you will find such activities as hiking,
biking, fishing, or other opportunities.
Most towns have annual events including
local art festivals, carnivals, historic
sites, marathons (biking and running),
and many other things to see.
These are just a few suggestions to keep
you going during your free time. Part of
the fun is exploring the state to discover
other activities and attractions. There
are many possibilities to pursue in local
towns and the state parks. You can
review the Oklahoma Tourism website at
www.travelok.com and Oklahoma
Arts Council website at arts.ok.gov for
additional ideas.
are you involved in any student
government, school, or off
campus associations? I am on
the executive board for the MBA
Association, an MBA Ambassador,
Black Grad Student Association
mentor.
tips for meeting people or getting
involved: Check out different cultural
activities, step outside your comfort
zone and your own cultural boundaries
to see how other people view
the world.
any sporting events, multicultural
activities, concerts, museums,
oSu traditions you like(d)
attending? Playing on the MBA
men’s intramural indoor soccer team.
any special oppor tunities,
networking, accomplishments
as an oSu grad student? The
location of Stillwater is great because
of nearby opportunities in Tulsa and
Oklahoma City. I have an internship
with the Oklahoma City Thunder. I am
already working towards my career
while still being a fulltime student.
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ServiceS for Your career
certificate in university
faculty preparation
Rinosh Mani
hometown: Kerala, India
program currently enrolled in:
Ph.D. in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
What do you like to do in your free
time? Take my family to Boomer Lake,
attend campus housing community
functions. I like working out at the
Colvin and playing on a badminton
team with my friends.
tips for meeting people
or getting involved: Get involved
with GPSGA. At tend welcome
receptions and orientations held by
your program. Network.
any special oppor tunities,
networking, accomplishments
as an oSu grad student?
I participated in OSU Research Week.
I have also participated in competitions
within my department. These are
good opportunities to prepare for
my future. The school has been
helpful in finding opportunities for me
and sources of funding. Everyone
needs to attend at least one football
game. The library access to online
journals and interlibrary loan service
is quite helpful.
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Career education and awareness is
paramount during your academic
tenure at OSU, if you want to
succeed in the job search at the
end of your degree. At OSU,
there are several services available
to help you in your quest towards
a future career.
career Services
Perhaps the most helpful of the services
available to you is Career Services.
Career Services at OSU is one of the
best in the nation with each academic
college offering a branch office
staffed with people ready to help you.
These offices provide you with resources,
workshops, services, and staff to help
with your career decisions. Also there is a
dedicated staff member just for graduate
students available in the main office to
assist with your career search questions.
Their services include resume and
curriculum vitae development/critiques,
job search strategies, career fairs,
internship & full time job information,
professional school application assistance,
and much more. OSU Career Services
attracts top employers from around the
state of Oklahoma and the nation to
their career fairs. There are even some
employers that do not attend any other
career fairs in Oklahoma except those
held at Oklahoma State University.
Career Services is available to you
throughout your career at OSU.
Even as an alumnus you are eligible to
use their services. Perhaps the best part
is that their services are free to you!
We encourage you to use the wide range
of services available while at OSU.
Career Services is committed to offering
you specialized assistance in finding the
best job whether you wish to remain
in academia or pursue a career in the
business world. You can learn more about
their office via the web at hireOSUgrads.
com or you can stop by their offices in
360 Student Union (Stillwater) or North
Hall 130 (Tulsa).
To prepare students for careers in
academia, OSU offers a program that
combines courses and practical experience
to help OSU doctoral students become
highly competitive as they pursue faculty
positions and to give them a head start
on the road to success in research,
teaching, and service. All students
earning doctorates at OSU receive the
opportunities and guidance to excel
in research, but academic institutions
increasingly expect new faculty to be
excellent teachers, render professional
services, have collaboration skills, and
contribute to students’ overall growth.
These expectations are not typically
addressed as part of your doctoral degree.
The UFP program complements the
research preparation that OSU’s doctoral
programs provide with instruction in
pedagogy through select coursework,
observations of exemplary instruction,
and practical experience. In the core
course, Succeeding in the Professoriate,
in which any doctoral student can
enroll, participants learn about the job
responsibilities and expectations for
higher education faculty such as course
planning and management, the tenure
process, mentoring, resource acquisition
and management, and service within
and outside an institution. In two other
core courses, participants develop their
understanding of human learning,
and instructional design. Next, they
participate in an apprenticeship in which
they observe and receive guidance from a
qualified faculty mentor in their discipline.
Finally, during the teaching practicum,
program participants teach a course under
the supervision of their UFP mentor.
While earning their certificates,
participants also gain an understanding of
the current research-based “best practices”
in college teaching; receive guidance while
creating a professional portfolio, including
statement of teaching philosophy, research
plan, and syllabi; interview faculty
nationwide via videoconference; have
the opportunities to obtain video-recorded
documentation of their teaching; become
informed about the types of institutions
best suited for their careers; and learn
about institutional citizenship including
governance, compliance, equity, and
collegiality. For more information,
see their website at grad.okstate.edu/ufp.
SpecializeD reSourceS
Khayyat Hawta
hometown: Erbil/ Kurdistan Region/
Iraq
program currently enrolled in:
Ph.D. — Geography (Focus in GIS)
campus groups
off campus Student association
While academics are of utmost importance
at OSU, we also recognize the need for
students to expand their social and
cultural horizons. OSU has over 400
student clubs and organizations that offer
something for everyone. Below are just a
few examples of clubs and organizations
to keep you active.
osuoffcampus.org
To find out more about clubs and
organizations use your OKEY information
to login to campuslink.okstate.edu.
For information about organizations
specific to the Tulsa campus, contact
Campus Life, 918.594.8147, or visit
osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/campuslife/index.
asp.
gpSga
gpsga.okstate.edu
The Graduate and Professional Student
Government Association serves as the sole
voice for all graduate and professional
students in the OSU system. They are an
official advisory body to the President.
Their mission is to enhance your
graduate experience through a unilateral
representative body which provides student
input on the policies that impact your health,
finances, and professional development.
GPSGA also provides aid for scholarships,
fellowships, and leadership opportunities.
The Off Campus Student Association
(OCSA) works to ensure issues related
to the off campus student population are
represented. The OCSA presents the views
of its constituents to the University and
the community in matters of off campus
students’ concerns and the interests
of off campus students to OSU student
governments and local leaders.
Student union activities Board
union.okstate.edu/suab/
Having a variety of social, educational and
cultural activities to choose from on campus
is an expectation of college life. Student
Union Activities Board (SUAB) sponsors
many of these campus events by providing
funds for programs and performances
that are specifically tailored to students’
interests. Volunteering to work with SUAB
can provide valuable experience in planning,
promoting and producing public events.
What attracted you to oSu for
your graduate studies/why did
you pick oSu? I picked OSU because
they are AWESOME … They offer one
of the best Geography programs in
the world, and they offer a certificate
in GIS. I have experience with the
school. They amazed me with their
GIS, GPS, and remote sensing courses
for Iraqi Universities and ministries
in Amman, Jordan in 2004, which
strongly affected my decision to
choose OSU.
a r e yo u i nvo l ve d i n a ny
student government, school,
or off campus associations?
Yes, I served as the secretary of Iraqi
Students and Scholars Association
(ISSA) in OSU campus for one year,
and now I’m a member of that
association.
What do you like to do in your
free time? Exercising, shopping with
my wife, spending some time with my
family and playing with my kids in the
recreational sites in Stillwater, and go
to Oklahoma City and Tulsa to by our
traditional groceries.
Your home college & program
Every college and program provides
multiple clubs and organizations in
which you can become involved.
Join the club or organization associated
with your chosen major, or run to be a
representative in the GPSGA, and start
getting connected NOW.
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Special campuS ServiceS
international Students
and Scholars
union.okstate.edu/iss/
The Office of International Students
and Scholars provides numerous
services for international students
attending OSU. Their support programs
include assistance with all pre-arrival
and post-arrival needs of new students
including airport pick-ups, assistance
with bank accounts, housing, books,
employment clearances, U.S. tax form
preparations, and all other “settling in”
needs. Contact them at 405.744.5459
(Stillwater) or 918.594.8521 (Tulsa).
Visit their offices in 001 Classroom
Building (Stillwater) or North Hall
130 (Tulsa).
learning Services
center (tulsa)
osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/lsc/tutoring.asp
The OSU-Tulsa Learning Services
Center, located in North Hall 103
offers free writing and math tutoring
to all students enrolled on the Tulsa
campus. The Learning Services Center
provides one-on-one tutorials that can
assist students with writing assignments
at any phase of the writing process,
including brainstorming, organization,
developing support, and documenting
sources. They also offer math tutorials
in topics such as statistics, accounting,
finance, linear algebra, and more.
Please contact the Learning Services
Center to schedule an appointment,
918.594.8232.
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Study abroad
Wellness center (Stillwater)
studyabroad.okstate.edu
wellness.okstate.edu
Some graduate programs offer students
an opportunity to complete a limited
number of courses from schools outside
of the U.S. The Study Abroad office
can help you discover a large variety
of semester long and summer study
abroad programs in colleges and
universities all over the world. They can
also help you identify possible grants
and scholarships for the excursion and
explain how you can use your existing
federal financial aid toward the overseas
courses. Ask your graduate program
about opportunities or contact the
Study Abroad office at 405.744.8569.
OSU supports a variety of fitness
programs such as the Wellness Center.
The Wellness Center offers a variety
of health-related programs including
screening of cholesterol, blood pressure,
body fat analysis and a Health Risk
Appraisal. They also offer free classes
on topical health issues throughout
the year.
Wellness center (tulsa)
osu-tulsa.okstate.edu /ser vices/
wellness.asp
Located in North Hall, the Tulsa
Wellness Center provides you all the
amenities of an expensive fitness club
such as exercise machines and weight
equipment. If you are not sure how to
use equipment, staff will be happy to
provide you an orientation as well as help
you create a customized fitness program.
Also provided is blood pressure screening,
and health education information.
Writing center (Stillwater)
english.okstate.edu/writing
Since 1976, the OSU Writing Center has
been available to provide one-on-one
assistance with your writing projects.
You can find the Writing Center in
104 Morrill or at 102-K Edmon Low
Library. The Writing Center can help
with essays, reports, and personal
statements. In addition, the Writing
Center can provide one-on-one
conferences and consultants to help
you de-mystify the sometimes complex
process of writing, and guide you
towards the desired richness of your
written communication. Consultants
work with students of all experience
levels. Instead of simply proofreading or
editing, the goal of the Writing Center is
to provide tools which enable students
to revise, edit and proofread their own
work. The ultimate objective of the
Writing Center is to cultivate better
writers who will be able to create
effective texts.
information technologY
neeD help?
computer labs and hours
If at any time you have technical questions
or need computing help (such as setting
up your personal laptop or smart phone),
the IT Helpdesk is here to provide you
with support.
OSU IT manages four state-of-the-art
student computer labs (three of which
are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
located across the Stillwater campus
and several on the Tulsa Campus.
Lab locations and hours of operation
may be found at labs.okstate.edu
(Stillwater campus) or osu-tulsa.okstate.
edu/it/labinfo.php (Tulsa Campus).
Stillwater Campus
113 Math Sciences
405.744.HELP (4357)
E-mail: helpdesk@okstate.edu
Tulsa Campus
Main Hall 2302
918.594.8200
E-mail: tulsa.helpdesk@okstate.edu
Hours of Operation (Stillwater)
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
During the summer semester the Helpdesk
will close at 10 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Weekend hours still apply.
Hours of Operation (Tulsa)
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
orange key (okeY) account
Your OKEY username and password are
used to access the student computer labs,
Student Information System (SIS), online
classes and your OSU e-mail. If you have
not created your OKEY account, visit
okey.okstate.edu and set up your account.
oSu e-mail
You can sign up for an OSU e-mail account
through your OKEY account. Then, visit
the web to access your email account.
Software
Distribution center
telecommunications
Student Services
OSU IT provides telephone service
to students living in the Stillwater
residence halls. Sign up for or modify
your telephone service online at
app.it.okstate.edu/telecom or in person
at 113 Math Sciences (Stillwater
campus). To report any OSU telephone
service problems call, 405.744.7174.
legal music Sites
Through the Microsoft Campus
Agreement, IT provides students with
download access to the latest versions
of select Microsoft products. Students
also have download access to anti-virus
software. Visit app.it.okstate.edu/sdc
for more information.
OSU takes illegal copyright issues
very seriously. There are many legal
music sites that students can use.
Visit security.okstate.edu and click
on the “FAQs” link, and then click
on “Copyrights and File-sharing” to
find information on legal music
download sites.
oSu iD cards
account password
The OSU ID card provides access to a
variety of services including buildings,
computer labs, event attendance,
meal plan access, point-of-sale
transactions, as well as banking services.
Your ID card can be made in 113 Math
Sciences (Stillwater Campus) or 1st
Floor Admin Building (Tulsa Campus)
following your enrollment.
IT will never ask for your password
by postal mail, e-mail, intercampus
mail, over the phone, by text message
or in person. NEVER respond to
e-mail requests for your password.
For questions, please contact the
IT Helpdesk.
Student home Drives
Every OSU student has an available
home (H:) drive providing network
storage. This drive can be accessed
from any IT lab, as well as from
computers in the Library and Student
Union (Stillwater campus). Your drive is
private; only you can retrieve your files.
Wireless access
on campus
rules and regulations
By using University computing accounts
and other University computing
services, you have accepted and agreed
to all relevant policies. You can read
these policies in their entirety at
it.okstate.edu/policies.
Become a fan
Look for the OSU IT Helpdesk on
Facebook and become a fan to get
updated information and news
regarding your IT services.
WIFI access is available throughout
most of the campus offering you
mobility and ease in accessing the
Internet. To connect, you must have
activated your O-Key account and
have a wireless device. Visit it.okstate.
edu/students/wireless for login and
coverage information.
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campuS termS
course
numbering System
All courses at OSU begin with a four
letter abbreviation standing for the
academic department supervising
the course, followed by a four digit
course number. The first digit of the
course number indicates the level of
coursework, the middle two digits
identify the course sequence within
the department, and the fourth digit
indicates the number of credit hours
the course receives.
cWiD
A Campus Wide IDentification number
is assigned to you upon submission of
your application. This is an eight-digit
number and is displayed on the front
of your OSU ID card.
academic college
While you have been admitted
into a degree program through the
Graduate College, the academic unit
that supervises the degree program is
housed in one of the seven academic
colleges. OSU’s academic colleges
are: Agricultural Sciences & Natural
Resources; Arts & Sciences; Education;
Engineering, Architecture, and
Technology; Human Sciences; Spears
School of Business; and Center for
Veterinary Health Sciences. Some
interdisciplinary graduate programs
are housed within the Graduate College
and some programs are supervised
through the Center for Health Sciences
in Tulsa.
advisor
Upon admission, you should consult
with your graduate faculty advisor
about information on required
courses, course sequencing, and other
information you will need to make
correct course choices. Your temporary
advisor is usually the Graduate
Coordinator of the academic program
to which you have been admitted.
During your degree program, you will
have a permanent advisor assigned to you.
This advisor will help you with your
plan of study and to navigate through
the degree program.
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Bursar office
“Bursar” is a term unique to higher
education and means “keeper of the
purse.” The Bursar Office bills and
collects tuition, fees, campus housing,
and other University-related charges.
This office also processes and disburses
all federal and campus-based funds to
students’ bursar accounts and refunds
any overpayments. The Bursar Office
is located on the Stillwater campus at
113 Student Union (405.744.5993)
or on the Tulsa campus at 1st Floor
Administration Hall (918.594.8320).
catalog
The OSU Catalog is revised each
year and lists the academic calendar,
policies and procedures of the Graduate
College, course descriptions, and many
other items. Electronic versions are
found on the Registrar’s website
(www.okstate.edu/registrar) which
includes historical versions dating back
to the 1980s.
class Schedule
Each semester’s schedule of available
courses can be found through the
Student Information System (SIS)
or on the Office of the Registrar’s
webpage (www.okstate.edu/registrar).
The Class Schedule book also lists the
drop/add deadlines, final examination
schedule, and other information about
the semester.
Dropping and adding
courses (Drop/add)
For the fall and spring semesters,
you can add or drop courses through
the Monday of the second week of
school through the web enrollment
system (prodosu.okstate.edu).
After this point, you have through the
end of the second week of school to add
or drop courses. This period is called
“restrictive enrollment.” During the
restrictive enrollment period, dropping
or adding courses via the web is closed:
any changes must be done in person on
either the Tulsa or Stillwater campus at
Enrollment Services. To add a course
during restrictive enrollment, you
must obtain written permission from
the course instructor, plus you must
enroll in person on either the Tulsa
or Stillwater campuses at Enrollment
Services. There are monetary penalties
for dropping a class during or after
the second week of school. There are
shorter periods of time for dropping/
adding short courses and summer
semester courses. You can consult the
Class Schedule for more information.
campuS termS
ferpa
The initials stand for the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy
Act. FERPA is a Federal law listing
requirements for protecting your student
education records. After you enroll at
OSU, University officials cannot discuss
your academic records or standing with
your parents or family members without
your consent.
final grade reports
Shortly after the end of each semester,
a listing of your course grades are made
available to you via the SIS website at
prodosu.okstate.edu. Final semester
grades are not mailed or emailed to you.
o’colly
The Daily O’Collegian (or Daily O’Colly)
is the daily student newspaper. Copies
can be found in orange boxes around
campus and in various building locations.
The paper is free on campus and available
online. The O’Colly provides the latest
news and happenings around campus,
the city, and the world. www.ocolly.com
pre-finals Week
Pre-Finals or Dead Week is the week
immediately preceding finals week. During
pre-finals week, no new assignment or
exam worth more than 5% of your final
grade may be given. Also, student or
campus organizations are not to hold
meetings or sponsor activities requiring
student participation during this week.
prerequisite
Some courses require that certain
conditions be met prior to enrolling in
that course. These conditions are usually
a previously completed course or proof
of admission into a graduate program.
Course prerequisites are listed in the OSU
Catalog in the course description section.
Student union
The Student Union opened its doors
in August 1950 and is located in the
heart of OSU’s Stillwater campus. The
Student Union has played host to students,
alumni and guests for more than 54 years.
Today, after many additions and
renovations the 611,000 square foot
building continues to host a countless
number of diverse programs and services
as well as a wide selection of eateries and
retail outlets. Offices found in the Student
Union include: Bursar, Registrar, Career
Services, Scholarships & Financial Aid
and International Students and Scholars.
The OSU Student Union is the largest
Student Union in the world!
union.okstate.edu
Syllabus
Each course is required by OSU policy
to have a course syllabus. The syllabus
includes information about the course
objectives, grading policy, and other
pertinent information about the course.
campus Safety
The efforts of the men and women of the OSU Police Department and the
efforts of all faculty, staff and students, have gained OSU the reputation of
being one of the safest campus of any university. Campus officers patrol in
cars, on foot and on bicycles. OSU’s police force is one of the best in the
nation and was the first force in the state to receive accreditation from the
Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act, a report which details the numbers and types
of crimes on the OSU campus for a three-year period is available online at
www.osupd.okstate.edu/stats.php. A paper copy of the report may be obtained
upon request to the OSU Police Department at 405.744.6523.
Adrienne N. Erby
hometown: Chicago, Illinois
program currently enrolled in:
M.S. Community Counseling
What attracted you to oSu
for your graduate studies/
why did you pick oSu? Many
of my undergraduate psychology
faculty were graduates of OSU and
had positive experiences in their
respective programs.
What do you like to do in your
free time? Spend time with friends
just talking at a restaurant or coffee
shop, trips to Tulsa/Oklahoma City,
watching movies with friends, etc.
how is faculty and advisor
interaction at the graduate
level? There is more of a colleague
relationship that begins to develop.
You’re not just a student anymore,
you are a future colleague. There is
the expectation that you will contribute
in class, become involved in research
and in the field.
favorite thing about being and
oSu grad student: Having a
faculty and program that focuses
on the importance of multiculturalism
and diversity in counseling, and
works to develop that in students
is one of the best things about this
Master’s program.
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tuition anD feeS
Scholarships
Oklahoma State University remains
one of the best values in the United
States in terms of costs. We are
proud that national rankings
consistently show OSU listed in
the top of rankings for value given
to the high quality of our academic
programs. You can view the tuition
rates, fees, and other costs-as
well as estimate your semester
tuition at bursar.okstate.edu/
tuitionEstimate.asp
Questions about Billing?
email: bursar@okstate.edu
113 Student Union – Stillwater
405.744.5993
1st Floor Administration Hall – Tulsa
918.594.8320
about the Bursar office
The Bursar Office bills and collects
tuition, fees, campus housing, and other
University-related charges. This office
also disburses all federal and campusbased funds your bursar accounts.
A financial counselor is available to assist
with financial matters regarding your
bursar account. The counselor is available
Monday through Friday, 8:30-11:30 and
1:30-4:30.
The Bursar Office divisions below
can provide special assistance on your
university financial matters.
Debt management
(405.744.6447) This division answers
questions regarding Perkins, Health
Profession and Murray Case Sells Loans.
Staff provide assistance with disbursement
information, exit interviews, consolidation
information, address updates, questions
on billing, repayment plans, deferments,
and cancellation options.
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(405.744.8520) This division answers
questions concerning third party billing to
a student’s sponsor (ex. Bureau of Indian
Affairs, parent’s place of employment, etc.)
and non-OSU scholarship checks from
outside agencies or schools (ex. Lions
Club, Rotary Club, etc.). Each semester, it
is the student’s responsibility to check their
individual bursar account to verify that
University-administered scholarships and
waivers, as well as external scholarships,
have been credited to their account.
oSu payment option plan
(405.744.5993) or by email at bursar@
okstate.edu to discuss the plan for current
students or to discuss the process to
sign-up for the payment option plan.
PLEASE NOTE: Federal law limits the
information the university may provide to
parents of OSU students. Your account is
in your name and information regarding
your account may only be issued directly
to you, the student. However, you can give
your parents access to view your account
on the Bursar website if you choose.
general tips to assist
With Billing
All billing statements are sent to you
at your OSU email address. Be sure to
activate your OKEY account to receive this
email address. Carefully read everything
you receive from the Bursar Office.
Create a file for your billing statements
retrieved online plus any correspondence
or notes regarding your financial aid.
It is VERY important to be aware of
deadlines and University policies, such as
payment due dates. Remember, it is better
to be early than late. You can find a guide
about your bursar account at bursar.
okstate.edu/forms/BursarCatalog.pdf.
As a student at OSU, you agree to pay
all charges on your account when due.
You also acknowledge that failure to
make the required payment by the due
date will result in the possibility of
finance charges, revocation of campus
charging privileges, inability to enroll in a
future semester, and/or withholding of a
transcript or diploma. Your future credit
rating may be jeopardized and collection
costs incurred if your account is placed
with a collection agency.
Billing Statement — online
A monthly billing statement generates
on the last day of every month detailing
charges and payments that occurred.
A billing notification is sent to your
OKSTATE email address at the beginning
of each month. You may request the
notification be sent to a secondary email
address through the web based SIS system.
You can pay your bill via the web at
prodosu.okstate.edu or in person.
Payment is considered past due after the
15th of each month. A payment option
plan is available. OSU may clear your
check electronically and it will appear
on your bank statement although your
check will not be physically presented to
your financial institution or returned to
you. For Bursar Office questions, forms,
and to view your billing statements visit
bursar.okstate.edu.
local Banking
Local banks welcome student accounts. Because many OSU students maintain
bank accounts in their home bank, many merchants will accept out-of-town
checks with proper identification. Also, most major credit cards are accepted
by local merchants. If you are interested in banking locally, we have set up
these links for local options:
Banks in Stillwater: gradcollege.okstate.edu/stillwater_banks.htm
Banks in Tulsa: gradcollege.okstate.edu/tulsa_banks.htm
health ServiceS &
counSeling ServiceS
university health
Services (Stillwater)
fees and charges
for Services
The OSU University Health Services
(www.okstate.edu/UHS) is located on
campus and is an outpatient ambulatory care
facility designed to provide cost effective,
physician directed health care and health
information. Services include:
Health services are funded by student
fees and charges for services. Any student
enrolled in at least one credit hour is
eligible for the services. Charges for
services include a per visit charge for a
physician visit, fees for lab, X-ray and
pharmacy depending on the nature of
the service. Payment for services can be
made by cash, check or Bursar charge.
The Insurance Office can assist with
filing claims for insurance reimbursement.
You are responsible for deductibles,
co-pays and non allowed charges as
defined by your insurance plan. Health
services are neither a Medicare or
Medicaid provider. Students covered
by these plans may request a waiver of
the semester health fee.
 Outpatient Medical Clinic — The clinic is
available on a walk-in or an appointment
basis, with physicians, physician assistants,
licensed nurses and other health professionals
on staff to assist.
 Pharmacy — Registered pharmacists
fill prescriptions and assist patients
with questions regarding prescriptions
and interactions with other medication.
The Pharmacy can fill prescriptions written
by physicians at the health center or from
a private physician. They can assist in
transferring a prescription from your home
 pharmacy to OSU.
Laboratory Services and Radiology — A full
service laboratory and radiology department
will perform lab tests and X-ray services
upon request of a physician. A consulting
 radiologist interprets all X-rays.
Women’s Clinic — The Women’s Clinic
is located in a quiet and private area of
University Health Services and offers
 information and treatment for a wide range
of needs.
 Flight Physicals — Provides 2nd and 3rd flight
physicals for commercial and private pilots.
Insurance Office — The insurance office
provides information and assistance for
students enrolled in the OSU Student Health
Insurance Plan. This office can also help
students with filing claims for medical
services received at the OSU University
Health Services.
Hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday
when school is in session.
oSu-tulsa health clinic
Located in North Hall 265, the OSU-Tulsa
Health Clinic (osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/services/
healthclinic.asp) provides registered nurse
practitioners and certified medical assistants
to assist patients with general health care
needs on a walk-in basis.
Hours are 8-5 Monday through Friday.
health history
and immunization
The University requires new students
to provide the following health and
immunization information.
1. All students born after 1957 are
required to provide documentation of
having received two vaccinations for
measles, mumps and rubella. As an
option, a student may provide evidence
of antibodies that indicate sufficient
immunity. All new students are required
to have completed a Hepatitis B series.
2. The State of Oklahoma has enacted an
immunization requirement for college and
University students who live in campus
housing. All new students, (including
transfer students and graduate students),
are required to comply. This requires
students who live in campus housing
to comply to with one of the following
options:
Option A: Be immunized for the
meningococcal disease, OR
Option B: After having reviewed
information about meningitis provided
by OSU, decline the vaccination.
Visit the website www.okstate.edu/UHS/
forms.php for detailed information or to
download health forms.
counseling Services (Stillwater)
University Counseling Services (www.okstate.
edu/ucs) is composed of the ADA Compliance
Office, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center,
Academic and Career Development Center, Student
Counseling Center, Student Conduct Education and
Administration, and Student Disability Services.
Efforts are made to maximize opportunities for
students to benefit from academic experiences
both in and out of the classroom. It is a goal
of these offices to help make the environment
beneficial to the intellectual, emotional, and physical
development of students. University Counseling
Services supports the OSU mission through efforts
to assist students in improving the quality of life
so that personal and intellectual growth can be
fostered, values can be clarified, and knowledge
can be interrelated for use in improving the campus
and larger environments for future generations.
Locations for the various University Counseling
Services departments are as follows:
university health Services
Academic and Career Development Center
013 UHS 405.744.6434
ADA Compliance & Student Disability Services
015 UHS 405.744.7116
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Center
002 UHS 405.744.2818
Directors Office
002 UHS 405.744.5458
Psychiatric Services
002 UHS 405.744.5458
cordell hall north
Student Counseling Center
001 Cordell 405.744.5472
Student union
Student Conduct Education & Administration
326 SU 405.744.5470
counseling Services (tulsa)
The counseling psychology clinic (osu-tulsa.okstate.
edu/services/psychology.asp) provides services to
children over the age of 15, adolescents, and adults
who are residents of the community, including
students, staff, and faculty affiliated with Oklahoma
State University. Services are provided by Counseling
Psychology and Community Counseling Graduate
Students, and supervised by faculty members.
The office is at Main Hall 2403 or call 918.594.8568.
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Oklahoma State University
is truly steeped in tradition!
You will soon become familiar
with many of our OSU
traditions, but we have provided
the following information to
help you better understand the
true meaning of our Cowboy
spirit. To get an idea of the
spirit, see this YouTube video:
gradcollege.okstate.edu/video1.
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Classroom Building North
Life Sciences West
Life Sciences East
Engineering South
Engineering North
Advanced Technology Research
Center (ATRC)
Noble Research Center (NRC)
Physical Science
Mathematical Sciences
Willard Hall
College of Human Sciences
Agricultural Hall (Ag Hall)
Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural
Products Center
Animal Science
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and we consider all students, faculty
and staff “Cowboys”. Pistol Pete makes
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a real person, Frank B. Eaton, a U.S.
Deputy Marshal in Indian Territory before
statehood. For more information about
Frank Eaton see: www.library.okstate.edu/
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To help students during finals week, the
Student Union offers the tradition of serving
free pancakes and drinks from 10 p.m.
to 1 a.m., Monday through Thursday of
finals week. Thousands of students attend
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consume thousands of pancakes.
Members of the OSU leadership team and
city officials help serve. The event requires
290 gallons of pancake batter, 56 gallons
of maple syrup, 54 gallons of strawberry
topping, and 120 pounds of peanut butter.
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The OSU Alma Mater is sung at the
conclusion of all athletic events and many
campus events. You will hear it played at
20 minutes past the hour from the library
carillon on campus. Whenever OSU
students, faculty or alums sing it, they
use their arms to spell the letters O-S-U
on the final three notes of the song. And
all Cowboys know the left arm is up on
the "S"! If you want to learn the song:
gradcollege.okstate.edu/ almamater.htm
4-H Youth Development
Northern Oklahoma College
– In the Cowboy Mall
Hanner Hall
Donald W. Reynolds School of
Architecture
Spears School of Business
Morrill Hall
Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts
Gundersen Hall
Old Central
Seretean Center for the
Performing Arts
Paul Miller
Scott Hall
Agricultural Central Office
McElroy Hall
Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital
Oklahoma Animal Disease
Diagnostic Laboratory
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Student Union
ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center
Atherton Hotel/Ranchers Club
Student Union Parking Garage
Bennett Memorial Chapel
Fire Station No. 2
Thatcher – Air Force ROTC
Cordell Hall
Wes Watkins Center
Physical Plant
Multimodal Transportation Terminal
Monroe Street Parking Garage
The Market
Biosystems & Agricultural Eng. Lab
University Assessment & Testing
Iba Hall – Residential Life Office
University Health Services
The Little Bakery
Public Information
Telecommunications Center
North Murray Hall
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Patillo Community Center
Transportation Services
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Griffith Community Center
Kerr-Drummond Mezzanine
University Laundry
Family Resource Center
Whitehurst Hall
Lot 81 – Visitor Parking
Parking & Transit Services
Lot 32 – Parking Pass Required
Seretean Wellness Center
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Bost Hall
Young Hall
Morsani-Smith Hall
Sitlington Hall
Davis Hall
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Morrison apartments
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University apartments
University apartments
University apartments
Kerr Hall
Drummond Hall
Parker Hall
Wentz Hall
Patchin & Jones Hall
Stout Hall
Village C,D,E,F
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Bennett Hall
Kamm Hall
Peterson-Friend Hall
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Boone Pickens Stadium
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Cowgirl Stadium
Allie P. Reynolds Stadium
Colvin Recreation Center
Colvin Annex
Intramural fields
Cowgirl Soccer Field
Theta Pond
Library Lawn
Droke Track & Field Center
CAMPUS SPIRIT
Homecoming
Waving
Homecoming has been a fall semester
tradition at OSU since 1914 and was originally held in conjunction with the annual
Harvest Carnival. It became a separate
event in 1921 and has become one of the
nation’s largest homecoming celebrations. Today, OSU’s homecoming draws
crowds in excess of 30,000 to Stillwater,
with events such as the Harvest Carnival,
window and sign painting competitions,
walk-around, pep rally and parade. You
won’t believe it until you see it.
orangeconnection.org/homecoming
What are all those people doing with
their arms in the air at the athletic events?
The WAVE! The first documented waving
was at Varsity Revue in the 1920’s.
The wave symbolizes the waving wheat of
the Oklahoma plains - one of Oklahoma’s
leading agricultural commodities.
The Waving Song was adapted from
“In Old New York” from the musical
“The Red Mill.”
School Colors:
Orange and Black
OSU’s school colors are Orange and
Black. Not only do our athletic teams
wear the colors, but students and fans
wear orange at all the games. It is also
a tradition to wear orange on Fridays in
solidarity to the University.
Theta Pond
Theta Pond is on the Stillwater campus,
and was built in 1895. It was originally
known as the Horse Pond because it
watered the horses and other livestock housed in a nearby horse barn.
In 1922, it became known as Theta Pond,
drawing its name from the Kappa Alpha
Theta sorority located across the street.
Over the last 60 years, Theta Pond has
undergone numerous renovations and
changes including expansion, lighting,
and landscaping.
Spirit Rider
A rider carrying the OSU flag rides a
horse into Boone Pickens Stadium at
the beginning of each home game and
after each touchdown. The “Spirit Rider’
tradition began in 1984 when student
John Beall became the first rider, using
his own horse. OSU purchased its own
Spirit Rider horse in 1988 and named
him “Bullet” through a contest in the
student newspaper.
facebook.com/pages/
Oklahoma-State-University/39013362306
twitter.com/okstatenews
youtube.com/okstatenews
Bedlam Games
Throughout the year, Oklahoma
State University and the University of
Oklahoma compete in various athletic
events. Fans from both schools show up in
huge groups to help support their favorite
university. Describing the Bedlam Rivalry
in words is almost impossible. A bedlam
game, no matter what sport, brings fans
to their feet from the first moment, and
they hold their breath until the very end.
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Oklahoma State University
202 Whitehurst
Stillwater, OK 74078-1019
Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability,
or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Title IX of the Education Amendments and Oklahoma State University policy prohibit discrimination in the provision of services or benefits offered by the University based on gender. Any
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