Class of 2014 graduation planner
welcome to ou!
The Graduation Planner you hold in your hands is the collective effort of many members throughout the University community. It is our hope that it
will help you successfully navigate your way here at OU. It was designed specifically to help YOU:
• Understand the way things work at OU
• Find the campus resources you need to ensure academic success and involvement in the OU Community
• Connect you to faculty members, academic advisors and other university staff members who want to help you meet your goals
• Affirm or clarify your decision about an academic major
• Make sound decisions about the courses you will take each semester
• Plan a program of study to graduate from OU
• Develop your interests and skills and enhance your opportunities for employment, graduate or professional school
• Take your place among the OU alumni in 2014!
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to do with your Graduation Planner?
Use it as your #1 resource for all things OU
Bring it with you to each advising session
Use it to help you plan a schedule each semester (check out the planning templates on the CD in back of your planner)
Use it to seek out the resources on campus
Use it to store and save important university information, including:
1. A degree requirement check sheet for your academic major(s) and minor(s), if applicable
2. A copy of your advisement form each semester
3. Information about Study Abroad, internships and other campus activities
4. Specific information about your degree-granting college
We are here to help you Graduate a Sooner!
If you have a question or don’t find the information you need, please contact us. OU is a dynamic place, and it is likely that over the course of your
college career some of the information included here, such as Web sites or contact information, may change. You may also visit
ou.edu/graduatesooner for updates to this planner.
We are here to assist students in reaching their graduation goals. The Graduation Office and OU Cares program provide a bridge between the
various offices around campus and the student body in order to promote your success.
If you are experiencing difficulties, or have questions, please let us know through the OU Cares program and we will do our best to help you stay
or get back on track to graduation and your life as a Sooner!
Becky Heeney, Director
(405) 325-2756
beckyh@ou.edu
Lori Stevens, Associate Director
(405) 325-3467
lorilee@ou.edu
Drop by and see us at Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall, 1005 Asp Ave., Suite 203
Cares
(405) 325-0841 • oucares@ou.edu
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Table of Contents
Sooner Introduction and Enrollment
How to Graduate a Sooner
Norman Campus Academic Calendar.......................................... 5
Final Examinations....................................................................... 6
Class Attendance Policy.............................................................. 6
Full-Time Enrollment.................................................................... 6
Think 15!....................................................................................... 6
Credit Hour Enrollment Limits...................................................... 6
Cancellation of Enrollment........................................................... 6
Add Drop Regulations.................................................................. 6
Complete Withdrawal................................................................... 7
What the "W" does to your Record.............................................. 7
Audit Enrollment........................................................................... 7
Academic Integrity....................................................................... 7
Repeated Courses........................................................................ 7
General Education Course List.................................................... 8
How to enroll.............................................................................. 19
• Enrollment Window............................................................ 19
• Look Up Classes................................................................ 21
• Trial Schedule Worksheet.................................................. 24
• Enrollment / Add / Drop..................................................... 25
• Registration Errors............................................................. 29
Freshman Year
Your Home as a Sooner Freshman - University College............ 35
University College Academic Advising....................................... 35
Freshman Opportunities............................................................. 35
• Gateway to College Learning............................................ 35
• Freshman Seminars........................................................... 35
• President's Distinguished Faculty Mentoring.................... 35
Transition to College................................................................... 36
15 Ways to Stay on Track........................................................... 39
Measure of Success................................................................... 40
Academic Advising
Academic Advising Syllabus...................................................... 41
• Advisor / Student Expectations......................................... 41
How to Make The Most of Your Advising Appointment............. 42
Academic Advising Flow Chart.................................................. 43
College Advising Contacts......................................................... 44
Major / Career Exploration
Student Affairs............................................................................ 81
Money Matters
Academic Resources
oZONE........................................................................................ 79
OU Net ID and Password (4x4).................................................. 79
OU.edu - OU e-mail address...................................................... 79
OU Daily / OU Daily.com............................................................ 79
Facebook.................................................................................... 79
UC News Flash........................................................................... 79
YouTube...................................................................................... 79
Twitter......................................................................................... 79
iPhone App................................................................................. 79
Computer Labs on Campus....................................................... 79
Student Services
should be placed in the back on this section.
Learning and Assessment Center.............................................. 49
• Assessment / Placement Tests
• Major / Career Exploration
• Computer Tutorials
• Action Center / Tutoring
• Success Seminars
Study Abroad............................................................................. 51
Libraries...................................................................................... 52
Writing Center............................................................................ 52
Tutoring....................................................................................... 52
Tips on Taking Notes.................................................................. 53
17 Ways to Study Smarter......................................................... 54
Test-Taking Skills........................................................................ 56
GPA Calculator........................................................................... 57
Deciding to Drop a Class........................................................... 58
Major and Career Exploration.................................................... 71
What If I Want to Change My Major?......................................... 71
Chart of OU Majors / Minors...................................................... 73
Career Services.......................................................................... 77
Connect to OU
Information you receive from University College and later your degree-granting college
Freshman Checklist.................................................................... 59
Sophomore Checklist................................................................. 62
Junior Checklist.......................................................................... 64
Senior Checklist......................................................................... 66
Honors College........................................................................... 69
How to Graduate with Distinction.............................................. 70
Learn How to Handle Your Money............................................. 85
How Can I Get Financial Aid?.................................................... 85
Financial Aid Early Disbursement............................................... 85
Budgeting Basics....................................................................... 85
Helpful Hints for Saving Money.................................................. 86
What You Need to Know About Credit Cards............................ 86
What About Applying for a Student Loan?................................ 86
Tuition and Fees......................................................................... 87
• Payment of Tuition and Fees
• Deadlines and Penalties Fall 2010
• Tuition and Fees Payment Plan
• Guaranteed Tuition Rate Program
• Required Tuition and Fees
• Late Registration Fee
• Tuition Estimator
What Every Sooner Should Know
Campus Directory...................................................................... 89
University FAQs.......................................................................... 90
Student Alcohol Policy............................................................... 91
Glossary of Common Terms....................................................... 92
Complete Campus Map............................................................. 95
Welcome to Norman
Norman Community Information................................................ 97
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OU Chant
The Chant was written in 1936 by Jessic Lone Clarkson Gilkey, who
directed the OU girl’s glee club from 1936 to 1938 and was voted
Outstanding Faculty Woman in 1937. Every fan in crimson and cream,
current students, and OU alumni are encouraged to stand and raise one
finger in the air during the playing of the Chant – a symbolic gesture of
the greatness of the University and the unity between all Sooners.
MEx
During OU football and baseball games
from 1915 – 1928, Mex the Dog wore a
red sweater with a big “O” on the side.
One of his main jobs was to keep stray
dogs from roaming the field during a
game in the days when the football
field was more accessible to non-
O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A
ticket holders.
Our chant rolls on and on!
Thousands strong
Join heart and song
In alma mater’s praise
Of campus beautiful by day and night
Of colors proudly gleaming Red and White
‘Neath a western sky
Sooner Introduction
& Enrollment
Mott Keys, a U.S. Army field hospital
medic, found Mex one night in Mexico
in 1914 among a litter of abandoned
Think Ahead!
Did you know the time and date
of your finals are included on
your class schedule?
pups. When Keys finished his duty and
moved to Hollis, Oklahoma, he took
Mex along. Keys later attended OU
with Mex following him again.
OU’s chant will never die
Live on, University!
At OU, Mex’s experiences as an Army
medic company mascot landed
him the job with the football team
and a home in the Kappa Sigma
fraternity house. He quickly became
Oklahoma’s most famous dog, and
he is the only one to letter in every
sport at OU.
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Student Planner
Get your student planner
- a spiral bound weekly
calendar - when you move in
during Sooner Orientation
Weekend or from the
Center for Student Life,
located on the third floor
of the Union
1928. He was so popular among
students and faculty that the
university closed for his funeral and
procession on May 2, 1928. He was
buried in a small casket somewhere
under the existing stadium.
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Begin with the end in mind!
Jot down the time and date of your
finals in your student planner.
For an online version of this Graduation Planner, go to ou.edu/classof2014
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Norman CAMPUS Academic CALENDAR 2010-2011
Summer 2010
Fall 2010 Spring 2011
Advance Registration
Apr. 5-30
Apr. 5-30
Nov. 1-Dec 3
Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin
June 4*
Aug. 20
Jan. 14
CLASSES BEGIN
June 7*
Aug. 23
Jan. 18
First Day for Late Registration Fee of $20
June 7*
Aug. 23
Jan. 18
Advance Registration for Next Term Begins
Nov. 1
Final Exam Preparation Period
Dec. 6-12
Final Day of Classes
Dec. 10
Aug. 2*
Final Examinations
May 6
Dec. 13-17
Commencement Weekend
Final Grades Due
April 4
May 2-8
May 9-13
May 13-14
Aug. 5*
Dec. 20
May 17
100% Reduction of Charges on Dropped Courses
June 7-11*
Aug. 23-Sept. 3
Jan. 18-31
No Record of Grade for Dropped Course(s)
June 7-11*
Aug. 23-Sept. 3
Jan. 18-31
Final Day to Register or Add a Course.
June 11*
Aug. 27
No Reduction of Charges on Dropped Courses After This Date
June 11*
Sept. 3
Automatic Grade of W for Dropped Course(s)
June 14-25*
Sept. 7-Oct. 1
Feb. 1-25
Grade of W or F for Dropped Course(s) June 28-Aug. 2*
Oct. 4-Dec. 10
Feb. 28-May 6
Petition to Dean Required to Drop a Course(s)
July 12-Aug. 2*
Nov. 1- Dec. 10
April 4-May 6
Cancellation Deadline (No record of grade on transcript)
June 4*
Aug. 20
100% Reduction of charges on Complete Withdrawal From University
June 7-11*
Aug. 23-Sept. 3
ADD/DROP (Changes in schedule, retaining at least one course)
Jan. 21
Jan. 31
COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL (Dropping all courses for a semester)
Jan. 14
Jan. 18-31
Automatic Grade of W on Complete Withdrawal From University
June 7-25*
Aug. 23-Oct. 1
No Reduction on Complete Withdrawal From University After This Date
June 11*
Sept. 3
Jan. 18-Feb. 25
Grade of W or F on Complete Withdrawal From the University
June 28-Aug. 2*
Oct. 4-Dec. 10
Final Day to Change From Audit to Credit
June 11*
Sept. 3
Jan. 28
Final Day to Change From Credit to Audit
July 9*
Oct. 29
April 1
Final Day to File as a Candidate for Master’s Degree
Mar. 3
April 5
Oct. 3
Final Day to File Graduation Application
July 1
Oct. 1
Mar. 1
Jan. 31
Feb. 28–May 6
AUDIT
GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Final Day to Submit Dissertation Reading Copy
July 13
Nov. 30
Apr. 15
Final Day to Apply for Doctoral General Exam
July 13
Nov. 30
Apr. 15
Final Day for Oral Defense of Dissertation
July 27
Dec. 10
May 6
Final Day for Defense of Thesis
July 27
Dec. 10
May 6
Final Day for Comprehensive Exam
July 27
Dec. 10
May 6
Final Day to Deposit Thesis in Library
Aug. 2
Dec. 17
May 13
Final Day to Deposit Dissertation in Library
Aug. 2
Dec. 17
May 13
Final Day to Complete Work Needed for Graduation
Aug. 2
Dec. 17
May 13
Final Day to Submit Work Needed (e.g., transfer work)
for Graduation to Admissions & Records
Aug. 16
Jan. 10
May 27
HOLIDAYS AND VACATION DAYS
Independence Day Holiday
July 5
Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 6
Thanksgiving Vacation.
Nov. 24-28
Martin Luther King Holiday
Jan. 17
Spring Vacation
Mar. 12-20
INTERSESSION
REGISTRATION
CLASSES MEET
AUGUST
April 5-July 30
DECEMBER
Nov. 1-Dec. 17
May
April 4-May 13
Aug. 3-20
Dec. 20-Jan. 14
May 16-June 3
* Contact Enrollment Services for Complete Summer Session I and Summer Session II Dates and Deadlines.
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Sooner Introduction
and Enrollment
Seventh through 10th week of semesters
Students may add classes only by permission of the instructor and
their dean. For dropped courses, instructors may assign a grade of
“W” or “F.” University College students must obtain approval of the
dean to drop a course after the second week of classes.
Academic Integrity
FOR COMPLETE ACADEMIC INFORMATION
ou.edu/admissions/home/academic-calendar
Eleventh week through end of classes in fall/spring
Permission of instructor and dean is required for adding classes.
Students who wish to drop a course during this period must petition
the dean of their dollege. Instructors may assign a grade of “W” or “F.”
In 2003, the University of Oklahoma Student Association created an
integrity pledge as an indication of students’ commitment to integrity. The
Academic Integrity Pledge states, "On my honor, I affirm that I have neither
given nor received inappropriate aid in the completion of this exercise."
Final Examinations
Better known as finals, these exams are usually comprehensive in
nature or count for a greater proportion of the final grade than a
regular exam given during the semester.
THINK 15! - Full Academic Load
The student-driven initiative, THINK 15!, encourages students to
think about taking at least 15 hours a semester or 30 hours in an
academic year (including intersession and summer school). By
completing closer to 15 hours a semester for eight semesters or 30
hours each year, a student can graduate in four years in a majority
of the OU degree programs.
OU reserves the final week of the semester as the final examination
testing period.
Fall 2010 Spring 2011
Finals Preparation Period (Pre-Finals Week) Dec. 6-12
May 2-8
Final Day of Classes
Dec. 10
May 6
Finals
Dec. 13-17
May 9-13
Credit Hour Enrollment Limits
There are limits on how many credit hours an undergraduate student
may enroll in each semester, without permission of the student's dean:
FALL/SPRING: 19 credit hours
SUMMER (June and July): 9 credit hours
SUMMER MINI-SESSIONS: 5 hours maximum for either of the four-week mini-sessions
Faculty may cover new course material during finals prep week.
Cancellation of Enrollment
Students may cancel enrollment online at ozone.ou.edu or in person at
Enrollment Services, Room 230 Buchanan Hall. The deadline to cancel
online for summer semester is midnight on June 6 and in person at 5 p.m. on June 4. The deadline to cancel for the fall semester online is
midnight on Aug. 22 and in person at 5 p.m. on Aug. 20. After classes
have begun, students must withdraw from enrollment according to the
following instructions.
The scheduled time for your final in a given course will appear on your
course schedule along with the regular meeting time. It is a good idea to
record your finals in your planner at the very beginning of the semester.
Students are not expected to take more than two finals in one day. If
you have three or more finals scheduled for the same day, instructors
must offer make-up exams. The instructor(s) giving the third and
subsequent exams must provide make-up exams sometime during
finals week. Students must notify the instructors or departments of the
third and subsequent final exams conflicts before the end of the 12th
week of classes (sixth week for summer school).
If students have two or more finals scheduled for the same time, the
student should attend the final for the class that met first during the week
of their class schedule. The instructor of the second and subsequent
finals must provide make-up exams sometime during finals week.
Finals Preparation Period Policies*
On 16-week courses during fall and spring semesters, assignments,
examinations, or projects worth less than 10 percent of a student's
grade may be assigned prior to and may be due during pre-finals
week. However, no assignments, examinations, or projects may be
due on the last two days of pre-finals week.
Class Attendance Policy
Some courses have very strict attendance policy, for example the
English department requires attendance and grades will be dropped
based on absences. In other courses participation points are common
and a student must be in attendance to receive these points.
Whatever the stated policy, students are responsible for their class
attendance. Students who do not attend classes beginning the first
day may be canceled from a course if there is high demand and a
waitlist for the course.
Full Time Enrollment
To be considered full time, an undergraduate student must be enrolled
in at least 12 hours during the fall and spring terms and at least six
hours during the summer term. Additional enrollment regulations may
apply for students applying for Financial Aid. Please consult Financial
Aid Services for more information.
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Add /Drop Regulations
Different regulations will apply, depending on when add/drop occurs.
The regulations below apply to full semester and summer sessions
courses. Contact Enrollment Services for information on adding or
dropping course that are not full term, room 230 Buchanan Hall.
SUMMER SESSION - ADD/DROP
First week of session
Students may add or drop a course(s) without the approval of the
instructor and without any additional charges or grades recorded.
Second or third week of session
Students may add classes only by permission of the instructor of the
course and the dean of the student’s college. Courses dropped during
this time will be recorded with a grade of “W.” University College
students must obtain approval of the dean to drop a course after the
second week of classes.
Fourth and fifth week of session
Students may add classes only by permission of the instructor and their
dean. For dropped courses, instructors may assign a grade of “W” or “F.”
University College students must obtain approval of the dean to drop a
course after the second week of classes.
Sixth week through end of classes for Summer Session
Permission of instructor and dean is required for added classes.
Students who wish to drop a course during this period must petition
the dean of their college. Instructors may assign a grade of “W” or “F.”
Complete Withdrawal
FALL/SPRING SEMESTERS - ADD/DROP
Students completely withdrawing from the university after classes
have begun should report to their college office. If you do not know
your college, check with Enrollment Services, Room 230 Buchanan
Hall. Refer to the Academic Calendar on page 5 for deadline
information about the amount of refunded fees and tuition. Students
who completely withdraw from classes during the first six weeks of
fall or spring semesters (first three weeks of the summer session) will
receive a "W" for all courses. After this time, a final grade of "W" or
"F" will be assigned by the instructor of each course.
First week of semesters
Students may add a course(s) without approval of instructor
What the “W” does to Your Record?
Note on Tuition and Fees for Dropped Courses
After the second week of the fall/spring semesters and after the first week
of Summer Session students will be required to pay tuition and fees for any
course dropped, even if another course is added at the same time.
Second week of semesters
Students may add a course(s) with approval of instructors
Through the end of the second week of the semesters
Students may drop a course(s) without additional charges or
grades recorded
Third through sixth week of semesters
Students may add classes only by permission of the instructor of the
course and the dean of the student’s college. Courses dropped during
this time will be recorded with a grade of “W.” University College
students must obtain approval of the dean to drop a course after the
second week of classes.
A “W” will not affect your grade-point average – but the “W” will
appear on your transcript.
Audit Enrollment
Basically, auditing just allows the student to sit in on the class; students
earn no credit hours. The class will show up on the transcript as a
regular class with the departmental designator and number; however,
no grade or hours will be registered, just AU. The student can take the
class again at a later date for credit. Any course may be audited subject
to the approval of the instructor. A change of enrollment from audit to
credit may be made until the end of the second week of the fall/spring
semesters or the first week of summer session with approval from the
instructor and dean. A change of enrollment from credit to audit may
be made during the first 10 weeks of classes, provided the student is
passing at the time the change is processed. All regular fees and tuition
apply to audit enrollments.
Academic misconduct is a serious offense and may have strict
consequences, including dismissal from the university. As a student, it
is your responsibility to know and understand academic expectations.
Faculty take academic integrity very seriously and so should you.
That same year, OU students created an honor council to be their
voice in the academic integrity system. Now known as the Integrity
Council, it is composed of students representing the various
colleges on campus. It meets regularly to advise the Office of the
Provost on matters involving the academic integrity policy at the
university. Representatives also serve on academic misconduct
boards and represent the university at national level conferences
concerning academic integrity. The council advisors include
Associate Provost and Director of Academic Integrity Systems,
Dr. Greg Heiser, and the Assistant Director Breea Bacon.
The Academic Misconduct Code can be found at
ou.edu/provost/integrity/AMC2003.pdf.
The University of Oklahoma
Academic Misconduct System
A student charged with violating the Academic Misconduct Code
always gets the chance to respond to the charges. In less serious
cases, an admonition (formal warning) will be given by the instructor
along with a grade penalty. In more serious cases, the instructor will
file an academic misconduct charge. If guilt is established, either
through a hearing or by the student’s own admission, both a grade
penalty and a disciplinary penalty will be imposed. The grade penalty
may be as severe as an "F" in the course. Institutional penalties
include reprimand, suspension and expulsion. Suspension and
expulsion are noted on the student’s transcript.
Visit integrity.ou.edu for more information, including tutorials about
what constitutes academic misconduct.
Repeated Courses
Students may not repeat a course in which they earned a grade of "A"
or "B," unless the course is one in which there is a change of subject
matter (e.g., SLEP, Independent Study). A student may repeat up to
four courses, not to exceed 18 hours, in which the original grade was
"D" or "F" and have only the second grade count in the calculation
of the student’s retention/graduation grade-point average. Students
who repeat courses beyond the first four courses of "D" or "F" may
do so with both the original grades and repeat grades included in the
calculation of the retention/graduation grade-point average.
GRADE-POINT AVERAGE AND THE REPEAT POLICY
The cumulative retention/ graduation grade-point average is
based on all work attempted both transfer and OU, minus
those courses repeated in accordance with the repeat
policy. The minimum cumulative retention/graduation grade
point average required for graduation is 2.0. Each degreerecommending college may establish higher standards for
retention and graduation.
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University-wide General Education
APPROVED COURSE LIST
The Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education have approved a
university-wide education curriculum for the University of Oklahoma.
The required 40 hours of university-wide General Education curriculum
can be summarized as follows:
University-wide General Education
(As of Feb. 8, 2010)
Core Area II. Natural Science (including at least two courses, which
must be from different disciplines. At least one course must include a
laboratory component, denoted by [L].**)
Core Area I. Symbolic and Oral Communication (3–5 courses)
Core Area III. Social Science (two courses, one of which is Political
Science 1113**)
English Composition (English 1113 and 1213 (or EXPO 1213)**)
Core Area IV. Humanities (four courses)
Foreign Language (Two courses in the same language, which can be
satisfied by successfully completing two years in the same foreign
language in high school)
Understanding Art Forms (one course)
Western Civilization and Culture (two courses, one of which is History
1483 or History 1493**)
Mathematics (one course)
Non-Western Culture (one course)
Other (for example, communication, logic or public speaking)
Note: Courses in this area may not be used to meet the minimum
hourly requirement for Core Area I, but may be used to meet
the 40- hour total general education requirement.
Core Area V. Senior Capstone Experience (one course)
IN ADDITION TO THE SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, STUDENTS MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE UPPER-DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATION APPROVED COURSE OUTSIDE THE
STUDENT’S MAJOR.
** OKLAHOMA REGENTS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF six HOURS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING THREE AREAS: ENGLISH COMPOSITION, SCIENCE, U.S. HISTORY AND
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
COURSES MARKED BY AN ASTERISK (*) AND WHOSE TITLES ARE ENCLOSED IN QUOTATION MARKS (“ “) HAVE BEEN APPROVED ONLY FOR THE SUBJECT MATTERS INDICATED.
Note: Many colleges and departments have additional requirements and/or specify particular general education courses. Students should consult
with their college advisers to most effectively meet all general education requirements.
class gift
Even before Oklahoma was a state,
OU graduates have been leaving
their mark on the campus each year
through the tradition of the Class
Gift. Some Class Gifts have become
familiar landmarks. Recent gifts have
included some of OU's most important
campus artworks, including a bronze
rendition of the University Seal in the
Union's Stuart Landing, as well as The
Guardian statue.
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APPROVED COURSE LIST
CORE AREA I: SYMBOLIC AND ORAL
COMMUNICATION (THREE–FIVE COURSES)
ENGLISH COMPOSITION (ENGL 1113 and 1213 or EXPO 1213)
ENGL
1113
Principles of English Composition
ENGL
1213
Principles of English Composition
EXPO
1213
Expository Writing
HON
*3993
"Leadership in Theory and Practice”
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPONENT (2 courses in the same language)
ANTH
1713
Begin Amer Ind Languages I
ANTH
1723
Begin Amer Ind Languages II
ARAB
1115
Beginning Arabic
ARAB
1225
Beginning Arabic- continued
CHER 1715
Beginning Cherokee
CHER 1725
Beginning Cherokee-continued
CHEY
1713
Beginning Cheyenne
CHEY
1723
Beginning Cheyenne-continued
CHIN
1115
Beginning Chinese
CHIN
1225
Beginning Chinese-continued
CHOC 1715
Beginning Choctaw
CHOC 1725
Beginning Choctaw-continued
CREK
1715
Beginning Creek/Seminole
CREK
1725
Beginning Creek/Seminole-continued
FR
1115
Beginning French
FR
1225
Beginning French-continued
GERM 1115
Beginning German
GERM 1225
Beginning German-continued
GRK
1115
Beginning Greek
GRK
1215
Beginning Greek-continued
HEBR
1115
Beginning Hebrew I
HEBR
1225
Beginning Hebrew II
ITAL
1115
Beginning Italian I
ITAL
1225
Beginning Italian II
JAPN
1115
Beginning Japanese
JAPN
1225
Beginning Japanese-continued
KIOW
1713
Beginning Kiowa
KIOW
1723
Beginning Kiowa-continued
LAT
1115
Beginning Latin
LAT
1215
Beginning Latin-continued
LAT
1315
Intensive Introductory Latin
NAS
1713
Begin Amer Ind Languages I
NAS
1723
Begin Amer Ind Languages II
PORT
1115
Beginning Portuguese
PORT
1225
Beginning Portuguese-continued
PORT
1235
Intensive Portuguese
for Spanish Speakers
RUSS
1115
Beginning Russian
RUSS
1225
Beginning Russian-continued
SPAN
1115
Beginning Spanish
SPAN
1225
Beginning Spanish-continued
UNIV
*2000
“Independent Study
in Arabic Language”
MATHEMATICS COMPONENT (one course)
COMM 2513
Introduction to Statistics
ECON 2843
Elements of Statistics
MATHEMATICS COMPONENT (one course) continued
ECON 4223
Econometric Analysis
GEOG 3924
Analytic Methods
LSTD
1413
Mathematics for Liberal Studies
MATH 1473
Mathematics for Critical Thinking
MATH 1503
Introduction to Elementary Functions
MATH 1523
Elementary Functions
MATH 1643
Pre-calculus for Business, Life
and Social Sciences
MATH 1743
Calculus I for Business, Life
and Social Sciences
MATH 1823
Calculus/Analytical Geometry I
MATH 1914
Differential and Integral Calculus I
MATH 2123
Calculus II for Business, Life
and Social Sciences
MATH 2423
Calculus/Analytical Geometry II
PHIL
1113
Introduction to Logic
PHIL
3113
Reasoning, Judgment, and
Decision Making
PSY
2003
Understanding Statistics
S WK
2223
Statistics for Social Work
UNIV *1000
“Differential and Integral Calculus I”
UNIV *2000
“Differential and Integral Calculus II”
OTHER (courses in this area are not required, but may be used to meet
the 40 hour total general education requirement)
ANTH
2303
General Linguistics
COMM 1113
Principles of Communication
COMM 2613
Public Speaking
GEOG 1113
The Language of Maps
LING
2303
General Linguistics
LIS
1013
Acquiring Knowledge in the Digital Age
PHIL
3123
Logic and Scientific Method
CORE AREA II: NATURAL SCIENCE
(INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO COURSES, WHICH MUST BE FROM
DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES. AT LEAST ONE COURSE MUST INCLUDE
A LABORATORY COMPONENT, DENOTED BY [L]
(Students in the College of Arts and Sciences must take one
three-hour course in the Biological Sciences [BOT, HES, MBIO or
ZOO] and one three-hour course in the Physical Sciences [ASTR,
CHEM, GEOG, GEOL, AGSC, GPHY, METR OR PHYS], including
one laboratory component, in order to fulfill the University General
Education Natural Sciences requirement.)
Natural Science, Non-Lab
ANTH
3873
ASTR
1504
ASTR
1523
BIOL
2103
BOT
1003
CEE
2103
CHEM 1613
GEOG *3890
GEOG 4273
GEOG 4343
Primates
General Astronomy
Life in the Universe
Everyday Evolution
Contemporary Issues in Biology
Energy and the Environment
General Chemistry for Non-Majors
“Quaternary Environment”
Regional Climatology
Climate, History & Society
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CORE AREA II: NATURAL SCIENCE Continued
Natural Science, Non-Lab
GEOL
1003
GEOL 1034
GEOL
1133
GEOL
1203
GEOL
3633
GEOL
*4970
GPHY 1104
HES
1823
HES
2823
INTL
*2000
INTL
*3000
LSTD
2423
METR 1034
METR 2013
METR 2603
METR 2903
MBIO
1003
MBIO
4864
PHYS
1114
PHYS
1453
PHYS
2414
PHYS
2514
UNIV
*1000
UNIV *1000
ZOO
1003
ZOO
1114
ZOO
1203
Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Native Science and Earth Systems
of North America
Gold, Silver and Gemstones
The Age of Dinosaurs
Introduction to Oceanography
“Strange and Unusual Geologic
Theories and Phenomena”
Adventures in Geophysics
Scientific Principles of Health
and Disease
Introductory Nutrition
“Introduction to Physical Science”
“Origin of Man”
Science as a Process
Native Science and Earth Systems
of North America
Introduction to Meteorology I
Severe & Unusual Weather
Global Climate Change and Societal
Impacts
Contemporary Issues in Biology
Geomicrobiology
General Physics for
Non-Science Majors
Musical Acoustics
Physics for Life Science Majors
Physics for Sciences
and Engineering Majors
“Earth Systems of the Southern Plains”
“Introduction to Biology”
Contemporary Issues in Biology
Introductory Zoology
The Age of Dinosaurs
Natural Science, Laboratory Component
AGSC 2004
Evolution of the Earth System [L]
AGSC 2014
The Earth System [L]
ASTR
1514
General Astronomy with Lab [L]
BIOL
1134
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity [L]
BOT
1005
Concepts in Biology [L]
BOT
1114
General Botany [L]
BOT
2404
Ecology and Environmental Quality [L]
CHEM 1315
General Chemistry [L]
CHEM 1415
General Chemistry II [L]
CHEM 1425
General Chemistry for Majors [L]
GEOG 1114
Physical Geography [L]
GEOL
1024
History of the Earth & Life[L]
GEOL
1104
The Dynamic Earth [L]
GEOL
1114
Physical Geology for Science
and Engineering Majors [L]
GEOL
2014
The Earth System [L]
GEOS 2004
Evolution of the Earth System [L]
GEOS 2014
The Earth System [L]
MBIO
1005
Concepts in Biology [L]
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2815
METR 1014
METR 2011
PHYS
1205
PHYS
1311
PHYS
1321
ZOO
1005
ZOO
1121
ZOO
2404
APPROVED COURSE LIST
Introduction to Microbiology [L]
Introduction to Weather and Climate [L]
Introduction to Meteorology I
Laboratory [L]
Physics I for Science Majors [L]
General Physics Laboratory I [L]
General Physics Laboratory II [L]
Concepts in Biology [L]
Introductory Zoology Laboratory [L]
Ecology and Environmental Quality [L]
CORE AREA III: SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2 courses. One course must be P SC 1113)
ANTH
1113
General Anthropology
ANTH
1523
Prehistoric Foundations of Old
World Civilizations
ANTH
1913
Plagues and People: Health
and Disease in Human Society
ANTH
2113
Introduction to Archaeology
ANTH
4103
People and Plants
ANTH
4873
Desert Cultures of Western
North America
ECON 1113
Principles of Economics-Macro
ECON 1123
Principles of Economics-Micro
ECON 3113
Intermediate Price Theory
ECON 3713
Government Relations to Business
GEOG 1213
Economic Geography
GEOG 3003
Interpreting Geography
GEOG 3253
Environmental Conservation
GEOG *3890
“Geography of Africa”
GEOG 4433
Cultural and Political Ecology
HON
3613
Alcohol and Drugs in American Society
HON
*3993
Gender and Environment
HON
*3993
Natives/Nations/Napster: Debates on Owning Culture”
HON
*3993
“Revisioning Revolution
in Latin America”
IAS
2003
Understanding the Global Community
IAS
3073
Global Economic Relations
INTL
*1000
“French Economics”
INTL
*1000
“Mexican Economics”
IPE
1013
Introduction to Interdisciplinary
Perspectives on the Environment
LIS
2003
Introduction to Information Studies
LSTD
1313
What Are Social Sciences?
LSTD
1323
Governing Ourselves
PHIL
1103
Critical Reasoning
P SC
1113
American Federal
Government (required)
P SC
3133
Politics & Public Administration
P SC
3453
Southern Politics
PSY
1113
Elements of Psychology
S WK
*4010
“Sexuality: Sexual Behavior, Gender
Differences and Sexual Values”
SOC
1113
Introduction to Sociology
SOC
3723
Sociology of Family
(Sociology of Family--Honors
Sections Only)
CORE AREA IV: HUMANITIES (FOUR COURSES)
UNDERSTANDING ARTISTIC FORMS (one course)
UNIV
*4000
“Death and Dying”
UNIV
*4000
“Sociology of Families”
WS
3563
Women and World Politics
WS
*3810
“Gender and Human Rights Law”
AFAM
4213
African Dance
ANTH
1253
Folklore and Folklife
ARCH 3013
Architecture for Non-Majors
ARCH *4970
“Asian Design”
A HI
1113
Understanding Art
A HI
2213
General Survey I
A HI
2223
General Survey II
A HI
3213
Greek Art to Alexander
A HI
3223
Hellenistic & Roman Art
A HI
3263
Survey of Byzantine Art
and Architecture
A HI
4273
Byzantine Icons
A HI
4703
History of Photography, 1839–1945
A HI
4713
History of Photography, 1945–Present
A HI
4743
The American West in Art
Photography & Popular Culture
CL C
3213
Greek Art to Alexander
CL C
3223
Hellenistic & Roman Art
DANC 1713
The Understanding of Dance
DRAM 1713
Understanding Theatre
DRAM 2713
Introduction to Fine Arts
ENGL
2213
Fiction
ENGL
2223
Poetry
ENGL
2233
Drama
ENGL
2243
Film Narrative
ENGL
2413
Introduction to Literature
ENGL
3403
The Graphic Novel
ENGL
4283
Hip Hop as Poetry, Literature
and Cultural Experience
FVS
1013
Intro to Film & Video
FVS
3683
Cinema of Social Issues/Protest/Satire
HON
*3993
“Aliens, Androids, Robots and Cyborgs”
HON
*3993
“Cinema of Subversion”
HON
*3993
“The American Character”
HON
*3993
“Documenting America”
HON
*3993
“Race and U.S. Cinema”
INTL
*3000
“Dutch Art in Context”
INTL
*3116
“Journey to Prague (Modern
Czech Theatre)”
LSTD
3223
Renaissance Art
MLLL
3373
Italian Cinema
MTHR 3143
History of American Musical Theatre
MUHI
1312
Music in Culture
MUSC 1312
Music in Culture
MUNM 1113
The Understanding of Music
MUNM 1743
Experiencing Music
MUNM *2210
“Art of Listening”
MUNM *2210
“Music in Film”
MUNM 2313
History of Jazz
MUNM 3123
An Introduction to Art Song
MUTH 2512
Musical Structure III
UNIV
*4000
“Russian Émigré Artists in the Context
of American Culture”
WESTERN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE (two courses. One course must be HIST
1483 or HIST 1493; the second course cannot be HIST 1483 or HIST 1493
to fulfill this requirement, but must be one of the other courses from the list.)
ANTH
3043
Mythology & Folklore
ANTH
4633
Cultures & Communities
of Latin America
ARCH 2243
History of the Built Environment I
ARCH 2343
History of the Built Environment II
ARCH 4443
History of American Built Environment
A HI
3133
Survey of Aegean Art and Architecture
A HI
3303
Renaissance Art in Italy: 1200-1600
A HI
3313
Art and Culture in Italy
A HI
3403
Baroque Art and Architecture
in Europe: 1600-1700
A HI
3753
History of Interior Design, Early
Civilization through the 17th Century
A HI
4133
Aegean Art
A HI
4163
Etruscan Art
A HI
4233
Medieval Art I
A HI
4243
Medieval Art II: Romanesque
A HI
4243
Medieval Art II (Thru Sp 2000)
A HI
4253
Medieval Art III: Gothic
A HI
4303
Early Renaissance Art in Italy
High Renaissance & Mannerist Art in Italy
A HI
4333
A HI
4353
Northern Renaissance Art
A HI
4373
The Italian City
A HI
4403
Southern Baroque Art
A HI
4503
Art of the 18th Century
A HI
4553
19th-Century Art
A HI
4603
American Art
A HI
4613
Readings In 20th-Century Art
A HI
4633
Art-Cezanne to 1950
A HI
4653
Art Since World War II
A HI
4663
Women in Contemporary Art
A HI
4673
Modern Sculpture
A HI
4753
The American West in Photography
A HI
4843
20th-Century Hispanic & Latin
American Art History
A HI
*4913
“Italian Decorative Complexes”
BOT
3163
Economic Botany
CAS
1023
The Scientific Method
CL C
2383
Classical Mythology
CL C
2603
Ancient Greek Culture
CL C
2613
Survey of Roman Civilization
CL C
3023
Greek Literature in English Translation
CL C
3033
Latin Lit in English Translation
CL C
3053
Origins of Christianity: Jesus
to Augustine
CL C
3113
Greek Epic Poetry
CL C
3123
Greek Tragedy
CL C
3133
Plato & the Platonic Tradition
CL C
3143
Women in Antiquity
CL C
3163
Virgil and Dante
CL C
3173
Freedom in Greece
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CORE AREA IV: HUMANITIES (FOUR COURSES) Continued
WESTERN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE
CL C
3183
Hellas, The Civilization
of Ancient Greece
CL C
3193
Freedom in Rome
CL C
3303
Comparative Mythology
CL C
3313
Religions of Rome
CL C
3613
Classical Influence on Modern Lit.
CL C
3713
Women in Ancient Greece
CL C
3723
Women in Ancient Rome
CL C
*3970
“Honors Seminar: Hellas”
CL C
*3970
“Honors Seminar: Roma”
COMM 3513
Intercultural Communication
DANC 3743
Dance History: Early Roots
DANC 3753
Dance History: Three Centuries
of Development
DRAM 3713
History of the Theatre I
DRAM 3723
History of the Theatre II
ENGL
2003
Introduction to World Literature
ENGL
2433
World Literature to 1700
ENGL
2443
World Literature, 1700 to Present
ENGL
2543
English Literature, 1375 to 1700
ENGL
2653
English Literature, 1700 to Present
ENGL
2773
American Literature
ENGL
2883
American Literature (since 1865)
ENGL
*3023
“The Angry Russian Men of the '60s”
ENGL
3143
Studies in Literacy and Rhetoric
ENGL
3223
Oklahoma Writers/Writing Oklahoma
ENGL
3323
Gender & Culture Texts
ENGL
3463
American Fiction
ENGL
3473
American Non-Fiction
ENGL
3513
Medieval English Literature
ENGL
3533
17th-Century English Literature
ENGL
3543
18th-Century English Literature
ENGL
3573
Arthurian Legend & Literature
ENGL
3613
19th-Century English Literature
ENGL
3623
20th-Century English Literature
ENGL
3713
Introduction to American Studies
ENGL
3813
Science Fiction
ENGL
3833
Introduction to American Drama
ENGL
4003
Movements in World Literature
ENGL
4423
Modern European Novel
ENGL
4503
Backgrounds of the Renaissance
ENGL
4523
Shakespeare Comedies
ENGL
4533
Shakespeare Tragedies
ENGL
4613
19th-Century English Novel
ENGL
4643
20th-Century English Novel
EXPO
1223
Expository Writing
FVS
*3843
“The Borderless World”
GEOG 1103
Human Geography
GEOG 2603
World Regional Geography
GEOG 3513
Political Geography
GEOG 3633
Historical Geography
of the United States
GEOG 4253
Latin America Geography
GEOG 4573
Indigenous Peoples and Resources
GEOL
4373
History of Geology
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HIST
1223
HIST
1233
HIST
1483
HIST
1493
HIST
1613
HIST
1623
HIST
1913
HIST
1923
HIST
2023
HIST
2033
HIST
2043
HIST
2203
HIST
2333
HIST
2613
HIST
2623
HIST
2803
HIST
3003
HIST
3013
HIST
3023
HIST
3033
HIST
3053
HIST
3063
HIST
3073
HIST
3083
HIST
3093
HIST
3113
HIST
3123
HIST
3133
HIST
3143
HIST
3153
HIST
3163
HIST
3173
HIST
3183
HIST
3193
HIST
3203
HIST
3213
HIST
3223
HIST
3233
HIST
3243
HIST
3253
HIST
3263
HIST
3283
HIST
3293
HIST
3303
HIST
3323
HIST
3333
HIST
3343
HIST
3353
APPROVED COURSE LIST
Post-1945 German Literature
and Culture in Modern Europe
Europe, 1500-1815
Europe since 1815
United States, 1492-1865
United States, 1865 to Present
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
World Civilizations to 1600
World Civilizations since 1600
Greek & Roman Civilizations
African-American History to 1865
African American History Since 1865
Religion/Archaeology of the Near East,
Egypt and Mediterranean
The British Empire
Colonial Hispanic-American
History, 1492-1810
History of Hispanic-American Nations,
1810 to Present
Survey of Russia
History of Sparta
Archaic Greece
Classical Greece
Alexander the Great
Medieval Italy
The Ancient Art of War
Women in Early Modern Europe
The American Colonies
U. S.: Revolution and New Nation to 1815
The Crusades
War in European History
Medieval Women
The Era of Reformation
The Great War, 1914-18
Europe from the French
Revolution to Napoleon
History of the Great Plains
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
& State-Building in Eastern Europe
Europe in the 20th Century
Transformation of Jews
Intellectual History
of 19th-Century Europe
Intellectual History
of 20th-Century Europe
Modern Spain
European Women & Gender
Relations - 18th Century to Present
Hitler and Nazi Germany
Germany 1800-1923: The Long
19th-Century
History of Ireland Part II
Antisemitism
Mexico and the United States
Tudor England
Stuart England
18th-Century England
England Since 1832
CORE AREA IV: HUMANITIES (FOUR COURSES) Continued
WESTERN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE
HIST
3363
Legal and Constitutional History
of England I
HIST
3373
Legal and Constitutional History
of England II
HIST
3383
The American West
HIST
3403
America Through Western Film
HIST
3413
The History of Ancient Israel
HIST
3423
War, Prosperity & Depression
HIST
*3430
“20th-Century American West”
(Honors Section Only.)
HIST *3430
“Mexican American History since 1848”
HIST
3433
United States in the Cold War
HIST
3443
The American Frontier to 1828
HIST
3453
The American Frontier Since 1828
HIST
3463
The Life of the Mind in America: to 1815
HIST
3473
The Life of the Mind in
America: 1815-1877
HIST
3483
20th-Century Urban West
HIST
3493
American Environmental History
HIST
*3500
“Socialism & Capitalism: A History”
HIST
3503
World War II
HIST
3513
Central America and the Caribbean
HIST
3523
American Southwest
HIST
3533
The History of Early American Women
HIST
3543
The History of Modern
American Women
HIST
3553
The Civil War
HIST
3563
United States Diplomatic History
HIST
3593
Women in the American West
HIST
3623
Conformity and Dissent in the
1950s and 1960s
HIST
3643
The American Indian: 1870
to the Present
HIST
3653
The Media & Social Change in 20th
Century United States
HIST
3673
African-American Thought in
the 20th-Century
HIST
3683
Jewish Mysticism
HIST
3713
History of Mexico, 1800 to the Present
HIST
3733
History of Heaven and Hell
HIST
3763
Eastern Europe Since 1938
HIST
*3770
“Eastern Orthodox Christianity and
State Building in Eastern Europe”
HIST
*3770
“History of Yugoslavia”
HIST
3793
Imperial Russia
HIST
3813
20th-Century Russian History
HIST
3833
Nation Building in East Central
Europe, 1790-1939
HIST
3933
History of the Great Witch-hunt in Early Modern Europe & America
HIST
3963
Rebirth of Israel
HIST
3993
The Evolution of Martyrdom in
the Judeo-Christian Civilization
HIST
4003
Jews and Other Germans
HIST
4013
Modern Italy
HIST
4023
Inquisitions
HIST
4033
HIST
4043
HIST
4053
HIST
4063
HIST
4103
HIST
4303
HIST
4323
HIST
4333
HIST
4343
HIST
4503
HIST
4513
HIST
4523
HIST
4533
HIST
4543
HSCI
1003
HSCI
1133
HSCI
2103
HSCI
2213
HSCI
2223
HSCI
2333
HSCI
2423
HSCI
2453
HSCI
3013
HSCI
3023
HSCI
3413
HSCI
3423
HSCI
3433
HSCI
3443
HSCI
3463
HSCI
3473
HSCI
3493
HSCI
3813
HSCI
3823
HSCI
3833
HSCI
*3970
HON
2973
HON
3223
HON
3233
HON
3323
HON
3413
HON
3713
HON
*3970
HON
*3970
HON
*3970
The Renaissance
Modern France
The Enlightenment
France in the Americas
Mythology in Ancient Greece and Rome
Violence in the American West
The African-American Political Tradition
Twentieth-Century West
The Vietnam War
Brazil, 1500-2000
Intellectual and Artists in
Modern Latin America
Latin American Left
Populism in 20th-Century South America
Latin America in the Age of
the Cuban Revolution
Science, Nature, and Society:
Historical Perspectives
Science and Popular Culture
Origins and Development of Modern
Science in Its Social Context, 1600
to the Present
The Darwinian Revolution
Lives in Science: History of Science through Biography
Inventing the Modern World
Social and Ethical Issues in Science,
Technology, Environment, and Medicine
God and Nature in the Pre-Scientific World
History of Science to the Age of Newton
History of Science Since the 17th Century
Biomedical Ethics
Modern Medicine: An Historical
Introduction
Science, Technology and Politics:
International Perspectives
Historical Studies of Science
in a Religious World
Cold War Science
History of Ecology and Environmentalism
The Cultural History of Information
Science in the Ancient World
Science in Medieval Culture
The Scientific Revolution
Honors Seminar: Knowing
How We Know
Perspectives on the
American Experience
American Thought and Culture
in the 1940s
American Politics/Society Since 1945
Intro to American Women’s Writing
U.S. Environmental History
Religion in America
“Appearance & Reality”
“British Fiction Between
the World Wars”
“British Poetry Between
the World Wars”
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WESTERN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE
HON
*3970
“Imagining Italy”
HON
*3970
“Oxford and Archaeology
HON
*3970
“Philosophical Themes in Shakespeare”
HON
*3993
“African American Women’s Activism”
HON
*3993
“American Visions”
HON
*3993
“Beauty in American Literature
and Culture”
HON
*3993
“Capitalism and Socialism”
HON
*3993
“Cinema and Culture”
HON
*3993
“Cities”
HON *3993
“Consumer Revolution to
Consumer Culture”
HON
*3993
“Contemporary American
Women’s Writing”
HON
*3993
“Environments of Fiction”
HON
*3993
“Experiment in Science”
HON
*3993
“Florence and the Making of
the Renaissance”
HON
*3993
“Food, Culture and Sign”
HON
*3993
“From Ballyhoo to Spin”
HON
*3993
“Germany and Japan in the Age
of Total War”
HON
*3993
“Great Books of Western Civilization I”
HON
*3993
“Great Books of Western Civilization II”
HON
*3993
“Historical and Ethical Issues
in American Medicine”
HON
*3993
“History of American Petroleum,
1859-1973”
HON
*3993
“History, Memory, Conflict:
World War II since 1945”
HON
*3993
“Literature and Medicine”
HON
*3993
“Measuring Humankind”
HON
*3993
“Mexican American Ethnography”
HON
*3993
“Modern Epidemics”
HON
*3993
“Music and Culture in Everyday Life”
HON
*3993
“Our Schools, Our Selves”
HON
*3993
“Psychoactive Substances
in American Culture”
HON
*3993
“Readings in Native Literature”
HON
*3993
“Religion and Democracy”
HON
*3993
“Religion, Race & Ethnicity in America”
HON
*3993
“Remember Death (Memento Mori)
in Film and Visual Arts”
HON
*3993
“Rethinking the 1960s”
HON
*3993
“Science and the Cold War”
HON
*3993
“The American City in History,
Literature and Film”
HON
*3993
“The Civil War in American Memory”
HON
*3993
“The Leader in You, The Leader in US”
HON
*3993
“The Media in the Movies”
HON
*3993
“The New Hollywood”
HON
*3993
“The Oil Curse in 20th-Century
World History”
HON
*3993
“The Political Einstein”
HON
*3993
“Weapons of Mass Destruction”
I D
3753
History of Interior Design, Early
Civilization to 1800
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IAS
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3233
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3023
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3113
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3123
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3133
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3143
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3043
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3123
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3133
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Introduction to Latin American Studies
Governments Around the World
International Law
Genocide
Global Security
Globalization
Politics of Developing Countries
Global Economic Relations
International Activism
International Relations of East Asia
Latin American International Relations
“People’s History Project”
“Dutch Present Day Society”
“Dutch Society & Culture”
“Early Celtic/History and Institutions”
“Founding of Scotland 11th-13th
Centuries”
“French Culture and Civilization”
“The Celtic Place-Names of Scotland”
“The Rise of the Medieval Town,
1100-1500”
Introduction to Law & Legal Reasoning
History of the United States
Humanities of the Ancient World
Humanities of the Modern World
German Art and Culture
American Novel as a Social History
Documentary Oklahoma
Classical Italy and Umbria
The Examined Life I: Antiquity
The Examined Life II: Middle Ages
and Renaissance
The Examined Life III: The Enlightment
The Examined Life IV: Emergence
of the Modern Academy
Seminar in Medieval Culture
Introduction to World Literature
“Dante’s Divine Comedy”
“The Angry Men of Russia”
“The Mask and the Market: Dissimulation
and Authenticity in Italy”
Mythology & Folklore
Russian Culture & Civilization
Soviet Cinema and Post Soviet Cinema
Dostoevsky and His Age
Russian Literature Through Film
Chekhov
Nabokov
Tolstoy: Writer, Thinker, Social Critic
The World of Dante
Introduction to Italian Literature
and Culture
Orientalisms: Western Visions of the East
from the 12th to the 21st Century
Survey of Russian Literature to
1917 in Translation
Survey of Russian Literature from
1917 in Translation
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WESTERN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE
MLLL
3543
The Petersburg Myth and Text/The City in Russian Culture
MLLL
3573
Arthurian Legend & Literature
MLLL
3823
German Culture and Thought
MLLL
3843
20th Century European
Culture & Identity
MLLL
3853
The Rise of Romanticism
MLLL
3943
German Cinema
MLLL
4003
Movements in World Literature
MLLL
4063
Early Literary Criticism
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Luso-Brazilian Civilization
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Exploring Music in Literature: Poetry and Drama of Lorca
MLLL
4553
Latin America in Its Literature: The
Search for a Latin American Identity
MLLL
4663
Gender and Cross-Cultural Issues
in Eastern European Women’s Writing
MUHI
2313
Ancient Times to 1700
MUHI
2323
Late Baroque through Romantic Period
MUHI
3333
Post-Romantic Period to the Present
MUSC 2313
Ancient Times to 1700
MUSC 2323
Late Baroque through Romantic Period
MUSC 3333
Post-Romantic Period to the Present
PHIL
1013
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL
1203
Philosophy & Human Destiny,
East and West
PHIL
1213
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL
3023
Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
PHIL
3033
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL
3043
Philosophy and Film
PHIL
3053
Comparative Philosophy
PHIL
3253
History of Ethics
PHIL
3273
Ethics and Business
PHIL
3283
Religion and the Environment
PHIL
3293
Environmental Ethics
PHIL
3313
History of Ancient Philosophy
PHIL
3333
History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL
3353
American Philosophy
PHIL
3393
20th-Century Anglo-American
Philosophy
PHIL
3423
Ancient and Medieval Religious
Philosophy
PHIL
3433
Modern Philosophy of Religion
PHIL
3443
Contemporary Issues in
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL
3503
Self and Identity
PHIL
3533
Language, Communication
and Knowledge
PHIL
3613
Philosophy of Biology
PHIL
3623
Phil Issues in Physics & Cosmology
PHIL
3713
History of Social
and Political Philosophy
PHIL
3723
Contemporary Social & Political
Philosophy
PHIL
3733
Religion in Political Theory
PHIL
3743
Feminist Philosophy
P SC
2603
Governments Around the World
P SC
3033
P SC
3463
P SC
3553
P SC
3563
P SC
3603
P SC
3613
P SC
3643
P SC
3653
P SC
3673
P SC
3683
P SC
3703
P SC
3713
P SC
4113
P SC
4273
P SC
4283
P SC
4293
P SC
4553
P SC
4653
P SC
4723
RELS
1113
RELS
2413
RELS
*3043
SOC
1523
SOC
1003
UNIV *1000
UNIV
*2000
UNIV
*3000
UNIV *4000
UNIV
*4000
UNIV *4000
UNIV
*4000
UNIV
*4000
W S
1003
W S
3233
W S
3473
W S
3933
WS
4553
Religion & Politics in America
American Political Development
International Political Economy
United States Diplomatic History
Government of England
Politics in Western Europe
Democracies and Democratization: A Comparative Inquiry
Government & Politics of Latin America
Politics in Eastern Europe
Politics of Russia
From Plato to Machiavelli: The
Classic Art of Politics
The Idea of the Liberal Society
American Foreign Policy,
World War II to the Present
Constitutional Interpretation
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
American Constitutionalism
The International Political System
Politics, Literature, and Film
Philosophical Issues in
American Politics
Introduction to Religious Studies
Religion, Culture, and
the Meaning of Life
“Religious Leaders for Social Justice”
Social Problems
Introduction to Women’s Studies
“Grief and Growth”
“World Cultures & Traditions “
“Bible and Ethics”
(Fa 2002, Sp 2003)
“American Exceptionalism
and U.S. Foreign Policy”
“Etruscan Art and Culture”
“Human Rights and World Politics”
“Powwow Culture-Native American
Performance, Identity, and Meaning”
Procrastination-About Time?”
Introduction to Women’s Studies
Women Creating Social Change
Red Dirt Women and Power
History of the Great Witch-hunt in Early Modern Europe and America
Women and the Law
NON-WESTERN CULTURE (1 course)
AFAM
2003
Introduction to African and
African-American Studies
AFAM
2113
Africa and the Diaspora
AFAM
3133
Introduction to African Aesthetics
AFAM
3613
Visual Culture and African
American Identity: 1895 – 1939
ANTH
1203
Language Across Cultures
ANTH
1413
Great Discoveries in Archaeology
ANTH
1613
Indian Peoples of Oklahoma
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1823
Religion in Everyday Life
ANTH
2203
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NON-WESTERN CULTURE (1 course)
ANTH
2613
Native Peoples of North America
ANTH
3333
The Aztec World
ANTH
3453
Contemporary Native American Issues
ANTH
3503
Oklahoma Prehistory
ANTH
3553
Peoples of the Pacific Islands
ANTH
3713
Native American Artistic Traditions
ANTH
3743
Indian Justice in Cultural Law
ANTH
3803
Asian Prehistory
ANTH
3843
South Asia
ANTH
3883
Archaeology of South America
ANTH
3893
Maya, Aztec and Inca: High Civilizations
of Ancient America
ANTH
4303
Women & Development in Africa
ANTH
4623
Approaches to Cross-Cultural
Human Problems
ANTH
4653
Ethnology of the Greater Southwest
ANTH
4813
Archaeology of North America
ARCH 4183
Survey of Middle Eastern Architecture
ARCH *4970
“Chinese Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, and Cities”
ARCH *4970
“Istanbul Study/Travel Abroad”
ARCH *4970
“Middle Eastern Architecture”
ARTC
4693
Contemporary Native American Artist
ARTC
4893
Contemporary Native American Artist II
A HI
3803
Pre-Columbian Art & Architecture of
Meso and South America
A HI
3853
Survey of Asian Art
A HI
4803
Survey I-North American
Indian Prehistoric Art
A HI
4823
20th-Century American Indian
Art History
A HI
4833
North American Indian Pre-historical Art
A HI
4853
American Indian Women Artists
A HI
4873
Japanese Art
A HI
4883
The Arts of China
COMM 2003
Communication in
Non-Western Cultures
DANC 1813
Introduction to Non-Western
Dance Forms
DANC 3813
History of World Dance
ENGL
3433
Foundations of Indic Culture
& Civilization
ENGL
3483
Native American Writers
ENGL
4343
The Indian in American Popular Culture
ENGL
4383
Civilization & Diaspora
ENGL
*4403
“Modern Indian and British
Commonwealth Poetry”
GEOG 3223
The British Empire and Its Successor
GEOG 3273
Cultural Geographies of
the Colonial Caribbean
GEOG 4243
Geography of Asia
GEOG 4563
American Indian Geographies
HIST
1543
Introduction to American Indian History
HIST
1723
East Asia to 1600
HIST
1733
East Asia Since 1600
HIST
2013
Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations
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HIST
2713
HIST
3043
HIST
3103
HIST
3303
HIST
3313
HIST
3633
HIST
3693
HIST
3703
HIST
3723
HIST
*3740
HIST
3743
HIST
3783
HIST
3823
HIST
3843
HIST
3853
HIST
3863
HIST
3873
HIST
3883
HIST
3893
HIST
3903
HIST
3913
HIST
3923
HIST
3953
HIST
3973
HIST
3983
HIST 4203
HIST
4213
HIST
4463
HIST
4553
HSCI
3313
HSCI
3483
HSCI
3453
IAS 2103
IAS
2413
IAS
*3003
IAS
3123
IAS
3133
IAS
3143
IAS
3163
IAS
3433
INTL
*3000
LING
1203
LSTD
3263
MLLL
3213
MLLL
3223
MLLL
3413
MLLL
3433
MLLL
3453
MLLL
3623
APPROVED COURSE LIST
Introduction to Islam
Survey of African Civilization
Egypt and Mesopotamia
Slavery in World History
Mexico and the United States
Israeli Culture Through Film
American Indian Ethnohistory to 1870
Political and Socioeconomic
History of South Africa
Native Peoples of Latin America
Africa Since 1945
“Southern Africa”
Southern Africa Since 1800
Africa Since 1800
A History of Japanese Culture
International Relations
in the Middle East
Japan to 1850
Japan Since 1850
Traditional China
Modern China to 1945
Culture and Society in the Middle East
Contemporary Japan
The Samurai in Japanese History
China Since 1911
The Modern Middle East
Judaism - A Religious History
Medieval Jewish History
Classical China
China’s Art of War
History of West Africa
Environmental History of Latin America
Science and Technology
in Asian History
Technology, Politics,
and International Development
Science & Civilization in Islam
Survey of Asian Civilizations
and Cultures
Islam
“Social Change and Development
in West Africa”
Environmental Challenges in Asia
Ethnic Identity and Conflict in Asia
Chinese Politics
International Relations of East Asia
International Relations
in the Middle East
“Archeology and Pre-Hispanic Cultures”
Language Across Cultures
The Art of the Non-Western World
Japanese Theatre & Performance
Japan through Film and Literature
Arabic Lit and Culture
Arab Culture and Society
Through Modern Fiction
The World of the Arabian Nights
Pre-Modern Japanese
Literature and Culture
CORE AREA IV: HUMANITIES (FOUR COURSES) Continued
NON-WESTERN CULTURE (1 course)
MLLL
3633
Modern Japanese Literature
and Culture
MLLL
3753
Modern Chinese Literature and Culture
MLLL
4123
History of Afro-Brazilian Music
MLLL
4173
Introduction to Francophone
Literatures in Translation
MLLL
4183
Contemporary Japanese Drama
MLLL
4993
Epics of India: Ramayana
and Mahabharata
MUNM 3113
Introduction to World Music
MUNM 3213
Native American Music
MUNM 3313
African Repercussions
MUNM 3413
Music of the Pacific Rim
MUNM 3513
Music of South Asia
MUNM *4970
“Middle Eastern Music”
(Spring 2010 only)
MUNM *4970
“Music Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa”
NAS
1013
Introduction to Native American Studies
NAS
3113
Native American Philosophy
NAS
*3693
“Native Cultural Aesthetics
and the Heritage Industry”
NAS
4693
Contemporary Native American Artist
NAS
4893
Contemporary Native American Artist II
NAS
4993
Understanding Native American
Art of Today
PHIL
1223
Introduction to Asian Philosophy
PHIL
3343
Chinese Philosophy
P SC
3633
Politics in East Asia
PHIL
3303
East Asian Philosophy
RELS
2503
Introduction to Islam – Interpreting
Muslim Voices
RELS
2703
Introduction to Buddhism
RELS
2713
Introduction to Hinduism
RELS
2403
Introduction to Comparative Religion
RELS
*2923
“Introduction to Islam”
RELS
3303
Conceptions of the Afterlife
RELS
3533
The Qur’an
RELS
3543
Islamic Law
RELS
3563
Islamic Theology
RELS
*3933
“Buddhist Meditation Traditions”
SOC 3753
Sociology of Africa
UNIV
*3000
“World Cultures & Traditions”
UNIV
*4000
“Islam and the West Since 9/11”
CORE AREA V: SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (one course)
AFAM
4003
Senior Seminar in African and
African-American Studies
AME
4373
Aerospace Systems Design II
AME
4553
Design Practicum
ANTH
4113
Anthropology Capstone
ARCH 4575
Arch Design/Building
Systems Integration
ARCH 4754
Building Systems Integration
ART
4983
Senior Capstone Experience
A HI
4993
Senior Capstone Experience
AVIA
4713
Senior Capstone
CORE AREA V: SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (one course)
BOT
4983
Senior Capstone: Plant Biology
for 21st Century
B AD
4013
Business Strategy & Policy
CAS
4703
Multidisciplinary Capstone
CEES
4903
Civil Engineering Capstone
CEES
4913
Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering Capstone
CEES
4923
Environmental Engineering Design
CEES
4993
Design of Building Systems
CH E
4273
Advanced Process Design
CHEM 4913
Senior Thesis
CHEM 4923
Senior Project
CHEM 4933
Current Topics in Biochemistry
CHIN
4993
Senior Capstone in Chinese
CS
4273
Software Engineering II
CL C
4503
Classical Culture Capstone Course
COMM 4713
Issues in Communication Study
CNS
4993
Construction Science Capstone
DANC 4723
Senior Capstone
DRAM 4803
Capstone Experience
ECON 4983
Economics as a Social Science
EDEC
4123
Curriculum of Early
Childhood Education
EDEN
4913
The Teaching of English
EDLT
4313
Language and Literacy in Elementary/
Middle School Classrooms
EDMA 4243
Fundamental Concepts & Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics00
EDSP
4890
Practicum II
EDSS
4563
Teaching Secondary
School Social Studies
EDUC *4060
Teaching Experience in Secondary
School “Science”
ECE
4773
Lab-Special Projects
ENGL
4853
The English Capstone Course
FR
4993
Senior Capstone in French
FVS
4013
Senior Seminar in Film & Video Studies
GEOG 4953
Pro-seminar in Geography
GEOL
4136
Field Geology
GPHY 4953
Senior Thesis in Geophysics
GERM 4333
Culture and Literature III
HR
4513
Service Learning
HES
4953
Senior Capstone
HIST
4973
Undergraduate Seminar in History
I D
4776
Interior Design V
I E
4393
Capstone Design Project
IAS
4013
Senior Capstone Seminar
in International & Area Studies
ITAL
4993
Italian Geographies
JMC
4343
Advertising Campaigns
JMC
4403
Public Relations Campaigns-Capstone
JMC
4573
Theories of Professional Writing
JMC
4653
Current Issues in Broadcasting
JMC
4683
Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy
JMC
4813
Mass Communication Law
LAT
4503
Latin Capstone Course
LIS
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LSTD
4650
Study in Depth
LSTD
4953
Study in Depth
LTRS
4503
Letters Capstone Course
LING
4983
Senior Essay
MATH 4513
Senior Mathematics Seminar
MATH 4991
Mathematics Capstone Course
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Senior Capstone
PE
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PHIL
4893
Senior Capstone in Philosophy
PHYS
4300
Senior Research Project
P SC
4093
Capstone Seminar in Political Science
P SC
4203
Capstone Seminar in Public
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PSY
4113
Capstone Survey of Major
Fields in Psychology
PSY
4143
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PSY
4153
Capstone History of Psychology
RELS
4323
Capstone
RUSS
4183
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4843
4943
4183
4012
4021
4123
4983
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Capstone in General Sociology
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Continued from the prior page Continued from the prior page If your enrollment window is not open, you will see when you will be able to register: 
The Look Up Classes search page will display. Prior to your enrollment time, you can plan ahead by looking up classes through the Look Up Classes link and noting the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) for the sections in which you will want to enroll. These CRNs can be a short‐cut for you later when your Registration Time arrives. To look up classes, click the Back to Academics tab link in the upper‐left hand part of the page and then click the Look Up Classes link. If your enrollment window is open but you have not yet enrolled in any classes for the selected term, the Add or Drop Classes page will look like this: You must select at least one Subject, and you can select multiple subjects using the shift or Ctrl key. To select all subjects, click on the first entry in the drop‐down box, then click shift+Z. To select more than one item in any of the fields, hold down the Ctrl key and click on them.. Select any combination of fields to search. To enroll or add a class, you can EITHER  Enter the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) in the Add Classes Worksheet section and click Submit Changes OR 
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Enrollment, Add / Drop Classes
Registration Add Errors: What They Are and How to Resolve Them
Continued from the prior page Continued from the prior page The example below shows the search results for spring 2010 Architecture General Education Western Culture classes. The term selected displays in the upper‐right hand part of the screen below the student’s name. Details shown include: Title, Days, Time, Capacity, Remaining Seats, Date class begins and ends, Building with Room number, and Course Attributes. 
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To add a lecture with lab or discussion ‐ select the lecture section AND the lab or discussion section at the same time and click Register. You can also tell what lab or discussion sections go with what lecture sections by the course and section number included in the lab or discussion section title. If you are enrolled in a class that is lecture with lab or lecture with discussion, and you want to change lab or discussion sections ‐ find a lab or discussion you want and enter the CRN in the Worksheet, then change the lab or discussion in your schedule to Drop and click Submit Changes. If you are enrolled in a class that is lecture with lab or lecture with discussion and you drop either part, both parts of the class are dropped. To add the same lecture section back to your schedule but with a different lab or discussion, find a lab or discussion you want and enter the CRN in the Worksheet, then change the dropped lecture schedule in your schedule to Self Service Enrollment and click Submit Changes. To add a different lecture and lab or discussion, enter the CRNs for both in the Worksheet and click Submit Changes. If you pick a class that has a time conflict with an existing course, you can type the CRN of the new course in the Add Classes Worksheet section, select an Action from the drop‐down box for the existing course, and then click Submit Changes to add the new course and drop the old one. Course Overrides/Special Permission Departments and colleges place registration restrictions on courses for a variety of reasons, such as requiring that certain prerequisites be completed, controlling course capacity, and monitoring enrollment in individualized programs.  If you receive a Class Full override, add the class to your schedule by entering the CRN in the Add Classes Worksheet and clicking Submit Changes. In oZONE the Registration Add Errors will
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• To add a lecture with lab or discussion select the lecture section AND the lab or discussion
section at the same time and click Register. You can also tell what lab or discussionsections go
with what lecture sections by the course and section number includedin the lab or discussion
section title.
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changelab or discussionsections - find a lab or discussionyou want and enter the CRN in the
worksheet, then changethe lab or discussionin your scheduleto Drop and click Submit
Changes.
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either part, both parts of the class are dropped. To add the same lecture section back to your
schedulebut with a different lab or discussion, find a lab or discussionyou want and enter the
CRN in the worksheet, then changethe droppedlecture schedulein your scheduleto Self
Service Enrollment and click SubmitChanges.To add a different lecture and lab or discussion,
enter the CRNs for both in the worksheet and click SubmitChanges.
If you get this Registration error, it means the class you are trying to add is restricted to a certain
degree.
To get a Degree Exception override, contact the College offering the degree.
Duplicate Course Registration Error If you get this Registration Error, it means the class you are trying to add is restricted to students in a certain college. To view the registration restrictions for a section from the Add or Drop Classes page, click the Back button on your browser to go back to the Look Up Classes page, and then click on the CRN for the section you are trying to add. When the Class Schedule Listing page comes up, click on the course title to view the registration restrictions and prerequisites for that section. To get a College Restriction override, contact the advising office of the College of the course. 30
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Degree Exception Registration Error If you receive a Class Full override, add the class to your schedule by entering the CRN in the Add Classes Worksheet and clicking Submit Changes. HOW TO ENROLL
If you get this Registration error, it means you are trying to enroll in two courses with the same subject
and number in the same semester. Course titles are not distinguishedin the system.
To get a Duplicate Course Registration override, contact your academicadvisor.
Major Code/Department Registration Error or Major Program Exception Registration Error If you get either of these Registration errors, it means the class you are trying to add is restricted to
students in a certain major.
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To get a Major Code/Department Restriction or a Major Program Exception override, contact the
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Prerequisite Registration Error If you get this Registration error, it means the class you are trying to add has prerequisites that must
be satisfied.
To view the prerequisites for that section from the Add or Drop Classes page, click the Back button on
your browser to go back to the Look Up Classes page, and then click on the CRN for the section you are
trying to add. The Class ScheduleListingpagewill come up, and then you can click on the course title
to view the prerequisites for that section.
To get a Prerequisite override, contact the department offering the course, or the instructor, or your
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Continued from the prior page Continued from the prior page Department/Instructor Permissions Registration Error Time Conflict Registration Error If you get this Registration error, it means you will need to get permission from the department offering the course or the instructor of the course. To get a Department/Instructor Permission override, contact the department offering the course. If you get this Registration Error, it means the meeting time of the section you are trying to add conflicts with the meeting time of the course indicated by the CRN in the statement in the Status column. College Restriction on Upper‐Division Registration Error If you get this Registration error, it means they class you are trying to add is restricted to students who have met College‐specified requirements. To view the registration restrictions for that section from the Add or Drop Classes page, click the Back button on your browser to go back to the Look Up Classes page, and then click on the CRN for the section you are trying to add. The Class Schedule Listing page will come up, and there will be a note line below the course title indicating the requirements which must be met. To get a College Upper‐Division Restriction override, contact the advising office of the College offering the course. Honors Restriction Registration Error If you get this Registration error, it means the class you are trying to add is restricted to Honors students. To get an Honors Restriction override, contact the Honors College. Classification Restriction Registration Error If you get this Registration error, it means that the class you are trying to add is restricted to certain classifications, such as sophomore standing, junior standing, senior standing, etc. To get a Classification Restriction override, contact the department offering the course, or the instructor, or your academic advisor. To resolve a time conflict by adding a different course, find another class (use Concise Student Schedule link at the bottom of the page to view your current schedule), enter the CRN in the Add Classes Worksheet section, select Drop from the Action drop‐down box for the existing course and click Submit Changes. To get a Time Conflict override, you will need to get written permission from one of the instructors of one of the sections involved and bring it to OU Enrollment Services office in Buchanan Hall room 230. Campus Restriction Registration Error If you get this Registration error, it means the class you are trying to add is restricted to a particular campus. To get a Campus Restriction override, contact the campus offering the course. The campus is indicated in the CMP column on the Look Up Classes page and also on the Class Schedule listing page. Continued to the next page Graduate or Law Registration Error If you get this Registration error, it means the class you are trying to add is restricted to Law or Graduate students. To get a Graduate or Law Restriction override, contact the department offering the course. 32
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University College
Where OU Excellence Begins
Founded in 1942, OU’s University College was one of the first academic
units in the United States to focus on meeting the needs of students
just like you – first-year college students. Since then, many colleges
and universities have patterned their first year experience programs on
OU’s University College model.
The Goal - to assist our new students in making a successful transition
to OU and in building a solid foundation to make certain you have what
it takes to graduate a Sooner!
This will be your academic home at OU until you have earned 24 hours
and met the entrance requirements for your degree-granting college.
Academic Advising is the primary function of University College and
most freshmen are advised here. Professional academic counselors are
available throughout the year to help students decide on majors, select
appropriate courses and become acquainted with university policies.
University College also advises pre-health students seeking to enter
professional health fields.
To make your advising appointment – iAdvise.ou.edu or through
oZONE click on iAdvise Appointments
Freshman Opportunities - The transition from high school to college
requires many adjustments – leaving home, meeting new people,
preparing for a more intensive study environment, learning to budget
time effectively and a new level of responsibility in managing yourself.
The necessary support and resources to help with these transitions
are available in several freshman opportunities specifically targeted to
students like you.
Gateway to College Learning (UCOL 1002) – This interactive course
focuses on the process of learning and how to be an effective and
successful student at OU (letter-graded, two credit-hour elective course)
Freshman Seminars (UCOL 1022) – These courses focus on a
topic of special interest to an outstanding professor who has a unique
perspective on the subject and is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge
with freshmen. Seminars provide the opportunity to learn how to
succeed as a college student by “learning to learn” about a particular
field. (letter-graded, two credit-hour elective)
Boomer Sooner
In 1905, Arthur M. Alden, a student in history and
physiology, wrote the lyrics to the university’s “Boomer
Sooner,” borrowing the tune from Yale University’s
“Boola Boola” but improvising the words. A year later,
an addition was made to it from North Carolina’s “I’m
a Tarheel Born,” and the two combined to form the
University’s battle song of today:
Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner
Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner
Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner
Boomer Sooner, O-K-U
Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma, O-K-U
I’m a Sooner born, and a Sooner bred
And when I die, I’ll be a Sooner dead!
Rah Oklahoma, Rah Oklahoma,
Rah Oklahoma, O-K-U!
Faculty Mentors create a nurturing and personalized university
experience for new students, helping to ease the transition from high
school to college. This program provides students the opportunity
to become acquainted with someone who is personally interested in
the student’s well-being and who can assist with the complexities of
university life. Talk to your advisor about how to enroll in this program.
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The transition from
high school to college
The transition from high school to college is something that most students struggle with at some point. Review the following information to learn
what to expect at college that may be different from your high school experience.
How is College Different from High School?
"I needed lots of help
High School from others."
College
high school
College
Teachers are often available for conversation
before, during or after class.
Professors expect and want you
to attend their scheduled office hours.
Teachers provide you with information
you missed when you were absent.
Professors expect you to get from classmates
any notes from classes you missed.
Teachers present material to help you
understand the material in the book.
Professors may not follow the textbook. Instead, to amplify
the text, they may give illustrations, provide background
information, or discuss research about the topic you are
studying. Or they may expect you to relate the classes
to the textbook readings.
Teachers often write information on
the board to be copied in your notes.
Professors may lecture nonstop, expecting you to identify
the important points in your notes. When professors write on
the board, it may be to amplify the lecture, not to summarize
it. Good notes are a must.
"My success is my
Your time is structured by others.
You can count on parents and teachers
to remind you of your responsibilities and
guide you in setting priorities.
responsibility."
You manage your own time.
You must balance your responsibilities and set priorities.
You will face moral and ethical decisions you have never
faced before.
Each day you proceed from one class
directly to another, spending approximately
six hours a day — 30 a week — in class.
You often have hours between classes; class times vary
through the day and evening and you spend only about 15
hours each week in class.
Teachers often take time to remind
you of assignments and due dates.
Professors expect you to read, save and consult the course
syllabus; the syllabus spells out exactly what is expected of
you, when it is due and how you will be graded.
Most of your classes are arranged for you.
You arrange your schedule in consultation with your advisor.
Schedules tend to look lighter than they really are.
Teachers carefully monitor class attendance.
Professors may not formally take roll, but they are still likely
to know whether or not you attended.
You are not responsible for knowing what
it takes to graduate.
Graduation requirements are complex and differ from year
to year; you are expected to know those that apply to you.
High school is a teaching environment
in which you acquire facts and skills.
You are usually told what to do and corrected
if your behavior is out of line.
You are expected to take responsibility for what you do and
don’t do, as well as for the consequences of your decisions.
College is a learning environment in which you take
responsibility for thinking through and applying
what you have learned.
Testing is frequent and covers small amounts of material.
You may study outside class as little as zero to two hours a
week, and this may be mostly last-minute test preparation.
You need to study at least two to three hours outside of
class for each hour in class.
Testing is usually infrequent and may be cumulative, covering
large amounts of material. You, not the professor, need to
organize the material to prepare for the test.
You seldom need to read anything more than once, and
sometimes listening in class is enough.
You need to review class notes and text material regularly.
Mastery is usually seen as the ability to reproduce what you
were taught in the form in which it was presented to you, or
to solve the kinds of problems you were shown how to solve.
Mastery is often seen as the ability to apply what you’ve
learned to new situations or solve new kinds of problems.
You are expected to read short assignments that
are then discussed, and often re-taught in class.
You are assigned substantial amounts of readings and
writings that may not be directly addressed in class.
Consistently good homework grades may raise your overall
grade when test grades are low.
Grades on tests and major papers usually provide
most of the course grade.
You will usually be told in class what
you need to learn from assigned readings.
It’s up to you to read and understand the assigned material;
lectures and assignments proceed from the assumption
that you’ve already done so.
Initial test grades, especially when they are low, may not
have an adverse effect on your final grade.
Teachers remind you of your incomplete work.
Professors may not remind you of incomplete work.
Watch out for your first tests. These are usually “wake-up
calls” to let you know what is expected — but they also may
account for a substantial part of your course grade. You may
be shocked when you get your grades.
Teachers approach you if they believe you need assistance.
Professors are usually open and helpful, but most expect
you to initiate contact if you need assistance.
“Effort counts.” Courses are usually
structured to reward a “good-faith effort.”
“Results count.” Though “good-faith effort” is important
in regard to the professor's willingness to help you
achieve good results, it will not substitute for results in
the grading process.
Southern Methodist University. (n.d.). How college is different from high school? Retrieved March 8, 2009, from http://smu.edu/alec/transition.asp.
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15 ways to stay on track to
Helpful Web sites
graduate a sooner
“Quintessential Careers: Your First Year of College: 25 Tips to
Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond”
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
quintcareers.com/printable/first-year_success.html
1. Use your Graduation Planner.
9. Use the resources available to you.
Explore and utilize the resources found in this Graduation Planner.
2. Ask for help!
Read about transitioning to OU from the blogs of OU
Freshmen at Boomer Blogs online at
ouboomerblogs.com
OU Cares: call (405) 325-0841 or e-mail oucares@ou.edu for
information or with questions about succeeding at OU. Don’t be
afraid to ask questions of your professors and the OU staff. They
are here to help you!
10. Work with Career Services from day one.
3. Consult your academic advisor to make a plan
for graduation.
What is a
sooner?
4. Think 15! Enroll in 15 hours or more each semester.
The Oklahoma territory opened with the
Land Run of 1889. Seeking free land,
5. Look into summer school and intersession options
to help stay on track.
way to the plains to stake their claim on a
a lot of land was that all participants
were to start at the same time. Settlers
who left early were called "Sooners".
As time went on, "Sooner" came to be a
Enough said.
7. Learn to balance personal and academic endeavors.
was an "individual who travels ahead of
the human procession."
Ask your advisor about these options to help you stay on track to
graduate. Remember, if you are taking a course at another institution
to fulfill your OU requirements, you must make sure the course is a
transfer equivalent to the OU course requirement. You can find the
Transfer Equivalency tables at checksheets.ou.edu/tetables.htm.
College is a lot different from high school. Use a planner and learn
to manage your time efficiently. You can find information about
time-management seminars and other resources to help you
balance college life at ou.edu/graduatesooner.
Go to hiresooner.com and use the online assessments to help you
explore and choose a major or learn more about the career field
for which you are preparing. Visit the Career Services office early
in your college experience. They have a well-trained staff that can
help you create a resumé and perfect interview skills that will help
you land a great internship that could lead to your dream job!
11. Know the details of your degree requirement sheet.
Once you choose a major, check out suggested semester
plans at checksheets.ou.edu.
12. Track your progress toward graduation with
Degree Navigator.
With Degree Navigator you can visualize your degree and search for
courses that meet degree requirements at degree.ou.edu
13. Study!
You should study between two and three hours per week for every
credit hour for which you are enrolled. Create a good study group or
study on your own in a quiet place with few distractions.
14. Go to see your professors during office hours.
6. Go to class!
synonym of progressivism. The Sooner
Meet with your professors in their office hours to discuss how to be
successful in their class, clarify class assignments, ask questions
about what you are not understanding or just get to know them.
15. Go to tutoring!
At some point, everyone needs assistance with coursework. For a list
of tutoring resources on campus, visit ou.edu/tutoring.
8. Use your OU e-mail account.
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It is a common misconception that 12 hours is a full load. Yes,
12 hours is the minimum enrollment for full-time financial aid and
scholarship eligibility, but most degree plans have 120 hours or more
requiring a minimum of 30 credit hours per year to remain on track
to graduation.
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Your advisor wants to help you succeed in your goal to GRADUATE
A SOONER! Utilize their expertise to help you craft a plan for
completing your degree requirements.
There are countless resources to help you succeed at OU, including
the faculty and staff. Ask for help when you need it! Visit
ou.edu/graduatesooner for links to resources to help you succeed.
Check your OU e-mail and keep any important information that OU
will send you. To update your e-mail account visit account.ou.edu.
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Measure of
success
Academic Advising
The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best
possible educational experience for our students through excellence
in teaching, research, creative activity, and service to the state and
society. Therefore …
To this end, we believe that…
Every student admitted to the University of Oklahoma is capable of
attaining a degree from the university.
Get Advised!
Every student who develops through higher education his or her
highest potential for personal and economic success and community
leadership is prepared to enhance the quality of life in his or her
community, state and nation.
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Every member of the university community shares the responsibility
for providing an environment of assistance and support that provides
each student with the maximum opportunity to complete his or her
degree through continuous enrollment at the University of Oklahoma.
This includes the students themselves, their parents, and the
university’s faculty, staff and administrators.
Every student enrolled at the University of Oklahoma should have the
opportunity to develop a close working relationship with a member
of the university family. Through these relationships, students should
receive guidance throughout their academic experience as they
advance toward completion of their degree.
Every student is entitled to a broad spectrum of support services,
including regular advising, involvement in learning communities,
valuable mentoring and outlets for social growth.
Every student should be encouraged to become actively involved in
the life of the university.
Every student, fostered by the collective effort of the university
community, should be encouraged to complete the educational
cycle that begins with New Sooner Convocation and ends with
Commencement. All members of the University of Oklahoma
family are encouraged to participate in the events that celebrate
this passage.
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all.
For an online version of this Graduation Planner, go to ou.edu/classof2014
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Academic advising syllabus
ADVISOR'S NAME:
E-MAIL:
Advising Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Text and Materials:
This Graduation Planner also is available at ou.edu/graduatesooner
University Catalog
catalog.ou.edu/current/index.html
Advising Web site
advisement.ou.edu
Degree Requirements
checksheets.ou.edu
Course Schedules
ozone.ou.edu Degree Navigator
degree.ou.edu
Definition of Academic Advising
Academic advising is an interactive process in which the advisor helps
the student establish academic goals, acquire relevant information and
services, and make responsible decisions consistent with interests,
goals, abilities and degree requirements. Decisions concerning
careers and/or graduate study may be part of the advising process.
Advising should be personalized to consider the special needs of each
student, which may include appropriate referral services.
Goal of Academic Advising
The goal of Academic Advising at the University of Oklahoma is to
educate and empower our students as they design, develop and
implement individual academic plans leading to intellectual and
personal growth for success as citizens of the global community.
Advisor Responsibilities
You can expect from me as your advisor to:
• Understand and effectively communicate university
curriculum, policies, procedures and resources.
• Encourage and guide students toward a successful
academic experience.
• Create an environment of mutual respect.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Aid the student in the major and career
decision-making process.
Student Responsibilities
As an advisee, you have a partnership in the advising processes and
are expected to:
• Educate yourself about university policies, programs and deadlines.
• Come to each advising session with a printed semester
academic plan and materials for discussion.
• Follow the suggestions of the advisor when enrolling in
courses.
• Use the resources available to you to become a
successful student.
• Accept your responsibility for your decisions and your actions.
Expected Learning Outcomes in the First Year
Through the academic advising experience at the University of
Oklahoma, students will:
• Define their academic goals and develop an educational
plan for successfully achieving their goals.
• Use resources and services on campus to assist them in
achieving their academic, personal and career goals.
• Use such academic tools as major checksheets and Degree
Navigator in course planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the components of a degree,
including university, college and department requirements,
policies and procedures.
• Create an appropriate semester academic plan and
register online.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to calculate Grade Point
Average (GPA).
Assistance with Issues Involving Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is dedicated to providing equal
opportunity and access for every student. It is important that if you
feel you need accommodations for a learning or physical disability
that you make your advisor aware of this need so you can discuss
necessary accommodations to ensure full participation opportunities
throughout your educational experience. In some cases, your advisor
may refer you to the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for assistance.
The staff of the DRC provides a broad range of supportive services in
an effort to ensure that the individual needs of each student are met.
University College
100 Wagner Hall
(405) 325-3521
ou.edu/univcoll
Appointment Scheduling:
iAdvise.ou.edu
OU Scholars Program
120 David L. Boren Hall
(405) 325-2851
ou.edu/honors/ouscholars/
Appointment Scheduling:
iAdvise.ou.edu
Athletics Advising
Prentice Gautt Academic
Center
(405) 325-8373
Student-Athletes
Project Threshold
215 Wagner Hall
(405) 325-6261
ou.edu/threshold
Project Threshold serves
students who meet one or
more of the following criteria:
• First Generation - neither
parent received a four-year
degree
• Economically
disadvantaged - by federal
guidelines
• Disabled - with appropriate
documentation
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How to make the most of your
Academic Advising Appointment
Before your appointment
After your appointment
•
Log on to oZONE and check out all the resources available
to under the Academics tab
•
Place all the documents from your advising appointment in
this section of the Graduation Planner
•
Make an advising appointment early in the semester schedule an appointment at iAdvise.ou.edu
•
•
Review undergraduate degree requirements and suggested
semester plans at ozone.ou.edu
Plan out possible schedules - search for classes on oZONE
and use the trial schedule worksheet at ou.edu/
graduatesooner - write down the CRN numbers to make
enrollment quicker once your enrollment window opens
•
Find out about possible classes - look at course
descriptions at catalog.ou.edu or the search function of
Degree Navigator at degree.ou.edu. For more information
about Degree Navigator call (405) 325-3572
•
Think 15! Plan on taking 15 hours per semester or 30 hours
a year, including intersession and summer school - check out ou.edu/15
During your appointment
•
Review Major and Minor options with your advisor
•
Find out when your enrollment window opens on oZONE
•
Talk about your graduation plan
•
Discuss ways to enhance your experience at OU - Find out
about Internship posibilities, Study Abroad programs that would work with your major, scholarships that you can apply
for, getting more out of your degree by graduating with honors or distinction
•
Ask about any enrollment stops - your advisor should be
able to direct you on how to resolve holds on your enrollment
academic
advising at ou
•
Enroll! Log on to oZONE and all your enrollment information
can be found under the Academics tab
•
Make sure you receive a confirmation e-mail from oZONE
the day after you enroll. If you do not receive an e-mail, you did not complete your enrollment transaction
•
When you have processed your enrollment, print your
course schedule and file it in this planner
•
If you need to change your schedule, refer to the Academic
Calendar (page 5) for important add drop deadlines and consult with your advisor immediately - the Academic
Calendar also can be found online at: ou.edu/admissions/
home/academic_calendar
•
If you need to retake a course or are ineligible to proceed to
the next course because of grades, consult your advisor AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE to make the appropriate adjustments
Admitted to OU
Students
University College
Every University of Oklahoma freshman starts his
or her academic career in University College. Most
students are advised through University College. Some
students receive specialized advising through the OU
Scholars Program, Project Threshold or Athletics.
• with a declared major
• who have earned 24 credit hours
• who have met the admittance requirements for a degree-granting college
Students
•
•
Admission requirements vary for each college and
may include entrance exams, successful completion
of specific courses and a required minimum GPA.
who have not declared a major
who are pre-health majors
Remain in University College
Advising files are transferred to
Degree-Granting Colleges
All students will meet their major
requirements within a degree-granting
college. See pages 44-47 for information
about your college.
Major is declared and
entrance requirements
are met
Accepted into Health
Program
Health Program /DegreeGranting College
The advisement process will vary with each college. Colleges use one or a combination of the following types
of advisors. Check out advising processes at advisement.ou.edu.
Major/Departmental
Advisors
• advise students within a specific
department or major
• communicate major and
enrollment requirements/
guidelines
• are generally located in the
department office
Professional Advisors
• track academic progress
through degree programs
• are generally centrally located
within college
Faculty Advisors
• are faculty members
• are knowledgeable about the
curriculum
• mentor students about the field
of study
• track students’ progress
• hold office hours for advising
Students are required to complete an official graduation application the semester prior to or during their final
semester, depending upon their college’s policies. You should have a degree check advisement appointment with
Graduation Clearance
Advisors
• advise students on completion
of graduation requirements
• evaluate academic records for
clearance to graduate
• some colleges have dedicated
graduation clearance advisors
for this specific duty, while
other colleges’ professional,
departmental or faculty advisors
assume this role and thus act as
graduation clearance advisors.
your graduation clearance advisor in the semester leading up to your anticipated graduation to ensure that you
have met or will meet all of your graduation requirements. Visit advisement.ou.edu for more information about
academic advisement at OU.
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The University of Oklahoma
Degree-granting colleges
College of Architecture College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
Requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: 124 Ellison Hall
Phone: (405) 325-4411, Web site: casweb.ou.edu
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. You will be assigned an advisor through the department of your declared major. Visit
advisement.ou.edu for an up-to-date list of departmental advising contacts. You also
may visit casweb.ou.edu/home/departments.html for links to the various departmental
Web sites. In addition to working with your departmental advisor, you may seek help
from the professional advisors in the College of Arts and Sciences, Hobson Academic
Services.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period.
Requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: National Weather Center, Room 4600
Phone: (405) 325-3101, E-mail: mahempe@ou.edu, Web site: ags.ou.edu
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Depending on your major, you will be assigned a faculty advisor by the Department of
Geography or the School of Meteorology. This information will be sent to your OU e-mail
address along with additional advising information prior to the University's advance
registration period.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period.
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Requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: 1010 Price Hall
Phone: (405) 325-6021, Web site: ou.edu/biz
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Professional Advisors are available to assist you. Additional information is available at
ou.edu/biz or you may e-mail an advisor at undergrad@ou.edu.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised their first semester in Price College as well as the
semester prior to graduation. Although students are not required to be advised other
semesters, they are highly encouraged to do so.
Requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: Arc-on-Main, 504 W. Main St.
Phone: (405) 325-2444, Web site: coa.ou.edu
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Toni Rice (trice@ou.edu) and Suzanne Robinson (suzanner@ou.edu) are the professional
advisors. Contact one of these advisors for further information and to schedule your
advisement appointment.
Faculty serve as mentors and assist with course/curriculum-specific information and
career/academic options. Questions regarding degree completion, general education,
graduation, degree checks, major changes and petitions should be directed to Toni Rice
or Suzanne Robinson.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period
by Toni Rice or Suzanne Robinson.
College of Arts and Sciences
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College of continuing
education/Aviation
Requires a 2.25 cumulative GPA for admission
209 Max Westheimer Airport
Phone: (405) 325-7231, Web site: aviation.ou.edu
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Shelly Ainsworth (sainsworth@ou.edu) and Marian Brown (mbrown@ou.edu) are the
professional advisors.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period.
Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
Requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA for admission
Student Services office: Sarkeys Energy Center, N 117
Phone: (405) 325-4005, Web site: mcee.ou.edu
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Students are advised by professional academic counselors during their first semester
in the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. Additional information is available at mcee.ou.edu.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period. Students are notified
of advising periods via e-mail and the weekly newsletter, The EarthLink.
Jeannine Rainbolt
College of Education
Requires a 2.75 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: 137 Collings Hall
Phone: (405) 325-2238, Web site: education.ou.edu
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Students are advised by departmental advisors. More information is available at
education.ou.edu.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to attend the initial advising session, where they will receive an
orientation to their chosen program and discuss the guidelines for full admission into that
program. From that point, students will be individually advised each semester.
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College of Engineering
Requires 2.0 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: 112 Felgar Hall
Phone: (405) 325-4096, Web site: coe.ou.edu
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Multidisciplinary Degree
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Students are advised by teams of professional advisors and a faculty advisor in your
respective engineering area. Additional information is available at coe.ou.edu/wssc.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period.
* A student must maintain at least a 2.00 grade-point average (GPA) in order to be in good
standing in the College. Students may not proceed in their major courses until they have
achieved a minimum grade of C in all prerequisites. Note: If the course is taken unsuccessfully
three times and is a course required in all curricula in the College of Engineering, the student
will receive a permanent Enrollment Stop from the College of Engineering.
Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts
School of International and Area Studies
Requires a 2.50 cumulative GPA for admission and the student must have already been
accepted into a specific degree plan via audition, portfolio review or interview.
Advising office: 109 Carpenter Hall
Phone: (405) 325-7370, Web site: finearts.ou.edu
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. A faculty advisor will be assigned through the school of your declared major. Visit
advisement.ou.edu for an updated contact list.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period on the school
designated Advising Day(s).
Requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: 155 Hester Hall
Phone(405) 325-4547
Web site: ou.edu/sias
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Malin Eichman (meichman@ou.edu) is the professional advisor.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period.
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Requires a 2.75 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: 2533 Gaylord Student Services Center
Phone: (405) 325-5684, Web site: ou.edu/gaylord
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. Kathy Sawyer (ksawyer@ou.edu), Melanie Adams (melanieadams@ou.edu) and
Chris Borthick (cborthick@ou.edu) are the professional advisors.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period.
Requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA for admission
Advising office: 200A and 200B, Carnegie Building
Phone: (405) 325-4411, Web site: casweb.ou.edu
Q. Who is my new advisor?
A. The College of Arts and Sciences administers the Multidisciplinary Degree Program.
If you are interested in pursuing this degree plan, e-mail mds@ou.edu for more
information.
Q. When should I be advised?
A. Students are required to be advised prior to each enrollment period.
additional advising contacts
Graduate College
100 Robertson Hall
(405) 325-3811
gradweb.ou.edu
Law
200 Law Center
(405) 325-4726
law.ou.edu
Liberal Studies
226 OCCE ADMIN
(405) 325-1061
cls.ou.edu
Pre-Professional Advising - Norman Campus
PRE-MED/PRE-DENT/PRE-VET
209 Richarads Hall
(405) 325-2457
or (405) 325-5661
PRE-HEALTH
100 Wagner Hall
(405) 325-3521
OU Health Sciences Center
Interested in going to the HSC? Here are some
events that you should check out.
Visit go2.ouhsc.edu for more info!
Allied Health
(405) 271-6588
www.ah.ouhsc.edu
Nursing
(405) 271-2428
nursing.ouhsc.edu
HSC Day takes place in the fall and Campus Connections takes place
in the spring. Both events provide the opportunity to visit the OU Health
Sciences Center to learn more about the seven colleges on the campus,
meet with college representatives, hear from Financial Aid and Admissions
and Records, speak with current students and tour the HSC campus.
Dentistry
(405) 271-5444
dentistry.ouhsc.edu
Pharmacy
(405) 271-6598
pharmacy.ouhsc.edu
First Fridays is an opportunity to come meet with OUHSC representatives
on the Norman Campus in Wagner Hall on the first Friday of the month.
No appointment necessary.
Medicine Graduate College
(405) 271-2085
ouhsc.edu/graduate/
Public Health
(405) 271-2308
coph.ouhsc.edu
Medicine
(405) 271-2331
medicine.ouhsc.edu
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Academic Resources
Student Success Series
Explore our one-hour, FREE
sessions on such subjects as:
-Time Management
-Effective Note-Taking
-Managing Stress
View the seminar schedule at
uc.ou.edu/alc
Visit ou.e
informati du/tutoring for
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with a va n on free assista
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riety of
OU cours ce
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Academic Expectations
As a student at the
University of Oklahoma,
you are responsible
for knowing academic
expectations.
Visit integrity.ou.edu to
review academic conduct and
integrity policies.
Go to the Writing Center
The Writing Center provides
support for all writers in the
University community.
ltw.ou.edu 325-2936
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT
and
LEARNING CENTER
COURSE PLACEMENT TESTS
Upon entering the university, many students are required to take placement tests
that assess skill level for determining appropriate course enrollment. We administer
these free, computerized tests to thousands
of students each year in Math, Reading
and Writing.
More information is available
at http://
uc.ou.edu/alc.
MAJOR AND CAREER EXPLORATION
We offer free,
nationally
certified, academic assistance in over 50
subjects. These
UC Action sessions offer an environment to
work with peers, faculty and/or our trained
Peer Learning Assistants. Small-group sessions are available as walk-in, by appointment, in-person and/or online. Flip this
page for a sample schedule or check http://
uc.ou.edu/action for the current one.
Students may use DISCOVER, OKCIS and
SIGI3, online resources, to explore career
fields and majors. Access all three of these
resources at http://uc.ou.edu/career. Oneto-one coaching also is available to help
students through the process of deciding
what major is best for them.
MATH AND ENGLISH PRACTICE AND
PREPARATION TOOL
Assess and enhance your current knowledge of mathematics, grammar, reading
and writing using our online resource,
SkillsTutor.
Stop by or call
for more information.
Explore our one-hour sessions designed to
help OU students succeed. Sample topics
include “Time Management,” “Effective
Note-Taking” and “Reading Efficiently.”
View the schedule for these seminars on
our Web site, http://uc.ou.edu/alc
.
COMPUTER LABORATORY
Our printer, Mac and PC-equipped student
computer lab in Wagner Hall 245 has weekday hours extending late into the night.
The Assessment and Learning Center, Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall, Room 270 and 245
Learning Center Satellite location: Adams Center, Muldrow Tower, Room 105
Phone: (405) 325-4336 | E-mail: alc@ou.edu | Web site:http://uc.ou.edu/alc
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Study Abroad
ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES
Below is a schedule of walk-in tutoring sessions from the Spring 2010 semester.
Check http://uc.ou.edu/action for a current
schedule and for directions for making
small-group appointments.
In a world that is increasingly small, the University of Oklahoma and
the Office of Education Abroad both strongly feel that a study abroad
component is a critical part of any OU student’s undergraduate
experience. The development of an international profile for all students
is a critical element in the development of any student’s professional
and academic identity – part of what college is all about. The Office
of Education Abroad strives to develop programs that fit the diverse
needs of all of our students.
Program Length
OU offers overseas programs that can go as long as a full academic
year abroad or as short as a two-week intersession course.
Language
Programs can focus on intensive language learning for students
seeking this experience; however we have dozens of options around
the globe that offer coursework in English. Both of these program
types work well for different students with different needs.
Courses
Different majors may have more or less flexibility with respect to credit
transfers. The EA office knows this is a concern for many students and
has taken steps to develop a series of “General Education” courses
taught overseas, most notably the OU “Journey Series.” These
courses are needed by all students in all majors.
Location
OU has program offerings in dozens of countries from the most
traditional destinations, like France, Spain and Italy to less traditional
study destinations such as Turkey, Chile and Korea.
so unforgettable, that like a fine Italian wine, the stories get better
with time. Students can cycle through the beautiful medieval town of
Arezzo on short-term or long-term programs and take coursework in
English or Italian taught by OU faculty and lecturers on site. This type
of program has a direct enrollment in OU courses taught abroad, thus
removing any concerns about credit transfers.
OU Journey Programs
OU Journey Programs are designed exclusively for OU students in
collaboration with our partner universities abroad. Participants on Journey
Programs travel with an OU faculty member for one month throughout
various parts of a particular country or region. Academic instruction
for Journey Programs takes place in English. Experiential activities,
cultural events and lectures from host nationals combine to give Journey
participants a broad introduction to the historical context and contemporary
issues facing world societies. General Education coursework is offered for
month-long programs in Italy, China and Latin America.
The Office of Education Abroad also has taken up the university’s
challenge and has become increasingly “green.” You can now search
our program Web site 24 hours a day at studyabroad.ou.edu as well
as watch orientation videos with your family and friends at home,
giving you the most up-to-date information on all study abroad
opportunities across campus. There are very few times in your life
when you will have the ability to spend a couple of weeks, a month,
a semester or a year overseas while learning about the world. Not
only will you understand the world and what it has to offer better, but
the most informative way of learning about yourself, your state and
country is from the outside in.
Cost
We are aware that cost is something that is always important to all
students as well as parents and families. The EA office has worked
with various scholarship offices as well as the OU Office of Financial
Aid in order to assure that as many scholarships apply to study abroad
programs as possible. For reciprocal exchanges between partner
universities the OU tuition and fees paid while abroad matches almost
exactly to what you would pay here. To assure that you have the most
up-to-date and accurate information, our team of advisors can work
with you to select a program that fits all of your financial needs.
Programs of Note
OU in Arezzo
Begin your Italian journey in Arezzo, a classic Tuscan town nestled
conveniently between Rome and Florence. Arezzo is filled with
charm, warm welcomes and unforgettable views. As you walk from
the ancient City Center down Corso Italia, you begin to understand
why Italian filmmaker Roberto Benigni chose Arezzo as his canvas,
on which he painted the Oscar-winning “La Vita è Bella.” Life in
Arezzo is beautiful. A magical place where you can begin to build
your Italian dreams, make lifelong friendships, and have experiences
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Libraries
University Libraries is the largest research library in the state of
Oklahoma and contains more than 5 million volumes, thousands of
periodicals and over 250 electronic databases. The research library
facilities on the Norman campus include Bizzell Memorial Library
(main library) and six branch libraries for architecture, chemistrymathematics, fine arts, engineering, geology, and physics-astronomy.
Special collections include the Harry W. Bass Collections in Business
History, the History of Science Collections, the John and Mary Nichols
Rare Books and Special Collections, the Western History Collections
(Monett Hall) and the government documents collection.
Library faculty and staff assist students, faculty and staff with research
and class assignments, teach classes about library resources and
how to use them, and offer library facility tours. Students may access
library resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the
Libraries’ Web site, http://libraries.ou.edu. In addition, students may
request assistance through the reference desk at (405) 325-4142,
chat with a librarian on the Ask Us page, or use E-mail a Librarian at
librarian@ou.edu. Other library services include reserves, interlibrary
loan and wireless laptop checkout (Current Periodicals Room, Bizzell).
A map of Bizzell Memorial Library and locations of the branch libraries
and special collections is available
at http://libraries.ou.edu/help/maps/.
Student IDs serve as library cards. Sooner Xpress is the University
of Oklahoma campus document delivery service for faculty, staff
and students and provides digitized copies of journal articles, or
book chapters and book from the OU libraries’ collection to faculty,
staff and students for their personal research. Book delivery is free.
Digitized copies of articles or book chapters are $4.00 for up to 20
pages. University Libraries host one of the several computer labs
managed by Information Technology (Bizzell, Room 130).
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FALL/SPRING SEMESTER HOURS:
BIZZELL MEMORIAL (MAIN) LIBRARY
Sunday
NOON–2:00 a.m.
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.–2:00 a.m.
Friday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
For branch libraries and special collection hours and intersession,
holiday, finals and summer hours, contact the reference desk at
(405) 325-4142 or http://libraries.ou.edu/hours.
OU Writing Center
The OU Writing Center serves thousands of students, faculty,
and staff each semester. In collaboration with the writers’ goals,
writing consultants work with writers at any stage of writing, from
brainstorming to late-stage drafting, and on any type of writing,
from resumés to first-year composition drafts to dissertations. A
typical session is a one-with-one consultation between trained
student tutors and writers, but specific support groups for writers
and other opportunities to learn about writing are also offered. These
include dissertation support groups and conversation groups for
those learning English. The OU Writing Center has several satellite
locations across the campus and the main location is in Wagner
Hall room 280. The OU Writing Center online consulting and writing
resources are at ltw.ou.edu
Tips on
Taking notes
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Leave margin of 1 1/2” on the left side of your paper for notes during reviews.
Outline lecture notes – use Roman numeral or indenting.
Write brief paragraphs for more unorganized material.
Write down key words in your notes – technical jargon, numbers, names, formulas, key concepts.
Use pictures and diagrams if you are a kinesthetic or visual learner.
Use loose leaf paper so you can spread your notes out in front of you.
Make sure to write the date on your notes.
Use brackets, parenthesis and so on to emphasize important information.
When to write things down in your notes:
1. When the instructor repeats, paraphrases or restates an idea, issue, concept, formula or example.
2. When the instructor uses words that signal significance like:
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Tutoring
For a list of tutoring services offered on campus visit
ou.edu/graduatesooner. Most academic departments have a list of
approved tutors - contact department offices for more information.
“The following four points...”
“The most important...”
“To begin with...”
“Also...”
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“In conclusion...”
“In addition...”
“The key idea...”
“Consequently...”
These words signal that some important information will be revealed.
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When the instructor writes something on the board or puts information on an overhead projector.
When the instructor refers to their notes.
When the instructor seems particularly interested in a point or issue.
When the instructor indicates directly that information is important - “This will be on the exam”– put
a star by it in the margin.
What do you do if you have a fast-talking instructor?
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Use a recording device so you can refer to the full lecture at a later point for any missed information.
Indicate where you have missed something in your notes.
Write down only key words and ideas.
Exchange notes with classmates.
See instructor or teaching assistant after class or during office hours to clarify incomplete information.
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17 Ways to
Study smarter
1. Attend classes
You’ll be spending your study time reviewing what you need to know because your professor has already identified
important points, rather than teaching yourself what you hope you need to know.
2. Know your instructor
Find out your professor’s testing format and expectations. Refer to the syllabus to be sure you are on track. Meet your
professor during his/her office hours and introduce yourself.
3. Schedule regular study times
The most effective way to learn anything is to rehearse it regularly.
“Practice makes perfect.”
4. Be realistic
It is better to plan one hour of study time rather than two hours and not follow through.
5. Establish a regular study area
A regular study place gives you a permanent place to keep your notes, texts and other supplies. Your mind will
automatically become conditioned to studying in that location.
6. Study short and often
Don’t try to overload your brain. Six two-hour study periods a week are more effective than three four-hour ones.
Frequent repetition is the key to building your memory. Leaving a long time between study periods might lead to
forgetting a good portion of the material you already studied.
7. Take regular breaks
Take a 10-minute break for every hour of study. This will refresh your mind for the next hour of study.
8. Start study sessions on time
Train yourself to use every minute of your scheduled study time. It is amazing how quickly 10 minutes here and there
can add up.
9. Study when you are wide awake
The majority of people work most efficiently during daylight hours. One hour during the day is worth 1.5 hours at
night. You accomplish more when you are alert.
10. Set a specific goal for each subject you study
You’ll accomplish more faster if you set a specific goal for each study session. Instead of sitting down to study, start
studying with the goal of completing the outline for your paper or reviewing 25 terms and reading the first 15 pages
of the next chapter.
11. Reward yourself
When you complete one of the major goals you set for yourself, give yourself a reward: take a walk, watch a TV show, talk
with a friend.
12. Start assignments as soon as they are given
Spreading out your workload will avoid a log jam at the end of the semester. A little work on an assignment each week will
allow you time to give attention to its quality and will help you avoid cramming and all-nighters.
13. Study your most difficult subjects first
You are most alert when you first sit down to study. You’ll feel better getting the worst out of the way and you won’t be
tempted to spend all your time on the easier or favorite subjects.
14. Review your notes regularly
By reviewing often you can retain up to 80 percent of the course material in your long-term memory.
Try this schedule below:
Review your lecture notes the same day as they were taken
Review them at the end of the week as though you were being tested on them
Review them one week later
Review them two to three weeks later
Review them monthly
15. Vary your work
Alternate between reading, taking notes and doing homework during your study sessions. The variety of activities and subjects
will help with processing the information more effectively.
16. Problem solve
Spend a good portion of time working on problems for the classes requiring problem solving: Math, Statistics, Chemistry and
Physics. Much of the testing content will be presented in problem form, so you’ll be preparing yourself for the exam.
17. Keep on top of it
Letting work pile up can leave you overwhelmed. Identify what needs to be done as soon as possible and keep life
manageable.
Adapted from: "Making your Mark" by Lisa Frasher, LDF Publishing. 1995.
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GPA Calculator
What’s on the test?
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Ask your instructor / TA about the format of the test.
Pay attention to what the instructor emphasizes, repeats or writes down on the board.
Notice when your reading material is discussed in class.
Save and review all lab work, quizzes and papers.
In math and science — practice problems with variations.
Attend review sessions, if offered.
Taking the test
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Arrive early.
Breathe!
When you get the test, briefly look it over.
Read and re-read the directions.
Write down key words, formulas, ideas and concepts in margins.
Answer true/false questions first, then short answer, then essay.
Keep track of the time.
If you get stuck on a question, move on and come back to it later.
Look for answers within other test questions.
Created by Brian Nossaman, University College
GPA Calculation
Step 1: List the hours of each course
(See notes below)
Step 2: List the grades on a 4.0 scale for each course
A=4
B=3
C = 2 and so on…
Step 3: Multiply the hours times the grade to
determine the grade points for each course
Hours
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Step 5: Divide the total grade points by the
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Multiple-choice test
1. Answer questions in your head first.
2. Skip over questions you are unsure of and go back to them later.
3. To guess:
a. If two answers are similar except for one or two words, choose one of them.
b. If the answer calls for sentence completion, eliminate answers that would not form grammatically correct sentences.
Notes about hours:
1. Only list letter graded courses (no S/U grades such as Math 0113/0123, HES activity courses, DANC 2512, etc…)
2. The last number in the course number indicates the number of hours for each course.
For example:
ENGL 1113  3 hours
CHEM 1315  5 hours
UCOL 1002  2 hours, and so on…
Open Book Test
1. Write formulas on a separate sheet.
2. Put tabs on important pages of book. 3. Prepare carefully — these are some of the most difficult tests. Review your notes and course material before the test and
organize and mark these reference materials.
4. Practice writing out the answers to review questions if available.
Short-answer Test
1. Make sure to write down key words and facts.
Essay
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Write a quick outline.
Get to the point.
Support your basic argument with specific points and facts.
Write clearly.
Review for grammatical errors and readability.
Math and science tests
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47 ÷ 15 = 3.13
Created by Brian Nossaman, University College
Translate your problems into English.
Perform opposite operations.
Draw a picture of your problem if you can.
Check your work!
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Deciding to
Drop a class
The following questions are intended to help you
through the decision-making process of keeping or
dropping a course.
Please refer to the Academic Calendar at
ou.edu/admissions/home/academic_calendar for
specific drop deadlines. If you are having academic
difficulty, see your advisor immediately to discuss
your options.
Step 1: Gather Information
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What is my current situation in the class?
What grade have I earned at this point?
How much time and effort have I put into the course?
How much of the final grade is already determined?
What do I need to do to improve my situation?
What does the professor recommend?
How much more time/effort do I need to invest?
How well do I need to do on future tests/papers?
Are there external factors beyond my control (i.e., chronic illness or serious injury)?
Step 2: Identify Questions
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What are my chances of passing the class? Of getting a “C”?
Will I still have at least 12 credit hours after dropping this class? (You must carry at least 12 credits to be
in good standing for financial aid and for most insurance policies, although it takes 15 credit hours for a full
academic load.)
If not, how will dropping below 12 credit hours affect my financial aid and scholarships? You can ask at the
Office of Financial Aid Services, Buchanan Hall, Room 216, (405) 325-4521.
Will dropping below 12 credit hours affect medical coverage, housing or insurance? You may need to talk to your
parents about these issues.
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What are the consequences of earning a “D” or “F” grade in the class?
Is this course a prerequisite for something else I need to take? Is a “C” required to satisfy the
prerequisite requirement?
Is my foundation strong enough to do well in the next course?
How will my performance in other classes be affected if I invest additional time and energy in this course?
How will dropping this class affect my other classes?
What are the consequences of having a “W” on my transcript? (A few Ws on a transcript probably won’t attract
much attention. However, a pattern of Ws is quite noticeable and may raise questions.)
If I drop the class, will I have trouble making up the credits? It takes a minimum of 30 credit hours per year to
graduate on time.
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worksheets located on the CD in the
back of this planner to set goals!
For an online version of this Graduation Planner, go to ou.edu/classof2014
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FRESHMAN CHECKLIST
August
If you need to change your schedule at the beginning of the semester, refer to the Academic Calendar (page 5)
for important add/drop deadlines and consult with your advisor immediately. The Academic Calendar also can be
found online at: ou.edu/admissions/home/academic_calendar
Always attend your classes!
In the first week of the semester, gather all your syllabi and enter dates for all papers, projects, tests and finals
in a weekly planning calendar. Track social activities and co-curricular commitments here as well. Get your free
Student Planner weekly planning calendar at your residence hall or the Center for Student Life during Sooner
Orientation Weekend Aug. 19 through 22.
Check your OU e-mail account often. Read all correspondence from OU. You will receive information about
advising, enrollment, scholarship opportunities and other important matters via your OU e-mail account.
September
Make an advising appointment early in the semester. Schedule an appointment at iAdvise.ou.edu in September for
spring 2011 enrollment. Visit advisement.ou.edu for more information about advising.
Record the date and time of your enrollment window opening in your weekly planning calendar so that you can
finalize your enrollment as soon as your enrollment window opens to ensure you get the schedule you want.
October
Check your academic standing on Desire to Learn (D2L) at learn.ou.edu. You should always know how you are
doing in your classes. Mid-terms grades are posted on oZONE in October. If you are struggling in a class, contact
the OU Cares program at (405) 325-0841 to discuss strategies to improve your standing.
Participate in campus organizations and activities that interest you. Visit hiresooner.com to record these activities
in your OptimalResume online resumé to apply for scholarship, awards and building your resumé.
November
Obtain career-related information by attending career fairs, using the Career Services library and discussing
ideas with academic advisors, professors, other students, relatives and friends. Networking will help you discover
career exploration and preparation opportunities. Visit Career Services Web site hiresooner.com and sign up for an
account.
Learn how to write a resumé and to interview for a summer job related to your career interests by visiting Career
Services, Oklahoma Memorial Union, Suite 323 or visit hiresooner.com.
Pick up a copy of “50 Clues to Getting the Job You Want With an OU Degree” from Career Services, Oklahoma
Memorial Union, Suite 323.
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February
December
Access your fall grades online at ozone.ou.edu.
If you need to retake a course or are ineligible to proceed to the next course because of grades, consult your advisor AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE to make the appropriate adjustments.
For continued enrollment in good standing, students with 0 to 30 credit hours attempted must earn a 2.0 or better retention
GPA (based on the combined OU and transfer GPAs). Students with 0 to 30 hours attempted with a retention GPA of 1.70 to
1.99 will be placed on academic notice. Those below 1.70 will be placed on academic probation. If you have earned below a
2.0 for the semester, contact the Center for Student Advancement at (405) 325-2574 to determine how you can continue as
a student at OU.
Prepare to apply for financial aid and scholarships by reviewing information on available scholarships at scholarships.ou.edu.
Financial aid information can be found at fafsa.ed.gov/. Go to financialaid.ou.edu for everything you need to know about
financial aid.
Find out how to see the world and stay a Sooner - learn about Study Abroad opportunities on page 51.
January
If you need to change your schedule at the beginning of the semester, refer to the Academic Calendar on page 5 for
important dates and consult with your advisor immediately.
Always attend your classes.
In the first week of the semester, gather all your syllabi and enter dates for all papers, projects, tests and finals in a weekly
planning calendar. Track social activities and co-curricular commitments as well.
Many campus awards and scholarships are due early in the calendar year. Ask your advisor, visit scholarships.ou.edu and go to
Student Life to find opportunities for award and scholarship applications. The application process will be much easier if you have
recorded your participation in campus organizations and activities in your OptimalResume online resumé at hiresooner.com.
Attend the Majors and Minors Fair in February. Visit ou.edu/univcoll for more information.
Make an advising appointment early in the semester. Schedule an appointment at iAdvise.ou.edu in February for fall 2011.
OU's Financial Aid Services recommended FAFSA filing date is by March 1. OU Financial Aid Services imposes specific
recommended deadlines in order to process financial aid applications in a timely manner. Federal, state and institutional
deadlines also apply. Late applications take longer to process and will have fewer awards available as aid is awarded on a
first come, basis.
March
Check your academic standing on D2L. You should always know how you are doing in your classes. Mid-term grades are
posted in March. If you are struggling in a class, contact the OU Cares programs at (405) 325-0841 to discuss strategies
to improve your standing.
May
Access your spring grades online at ozone.ou.edu.
If you need to retake a course or are ineligible to proceed to the next course because of grades, consult your advisor AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE to make the appropriate changes.
You will be notified by e-mail when your records move from University College to the college of your declared major.
Contact your advising office if you have any questions regarding your academic eligibility for your chosen major.
Sooner
Schooner
The Sooner Schooner is a Conestoga, or
covered wagon, reminiscent of the mode
of travel of the pioneers who settled in
Oklahoma. The Schooner, powered by
matching white ponies named Boomer
and Sooner, ventures onto Owen Field for
a triumphant victory ride after OU scores.
Although the Schooner was introduced
in 1964, it did not become the official
mascot until 1980.
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sophomore CHECKLIST
August
Make sure the Office of Admissions and Records has received all transfer credit. You can contact them at (405) 325-4147 or
go to Buchanan Hall, Room 330.
If you have repeated a course, check with Academic Records to confirm that the Repeat Policy has been applied, if appropriate.
In the first week of the semester, gather all your syllabi and enter dates for all papers, projects, tests and finals in a weekly
planning calendar. Track social activities and co-curricular commitments here as well.
Update your campus address and cell phone number on oZONE.
September
Schedule an advisement appointment for spring 2012 enrollment. Visit advisement.ou.edu for more information.
Interview individuals doing work of interest to you (information interviewing).
Attend a career fair, sponsored by Career Services, your college or your department, featuring employers with internship
opportunities. See a complete list at hiresooner.com.
If you are pursuing a competitive program, such as a health
degree or other professional degree, review the application
procedures and deadlines.
Access your fall grades online at ozone.ou.edu.
If you need to retake a course or are ineligible to proceed to the next
course because of grades, consult your advisor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
to make the appropriate changes.
Check out information on available scholarships at scholarships.ou.edu
as soon as possible after Jan. 1 and apply for financial aid at fafsa.
ed.gov/. Go to financialaid.ou.edu for everything you need to know
about financial aid.
Find out how to see the world and stay a Sooner - learn about Study
Abroad opportunities on page 51.
January
The
Ruf-neks
The Ruf-Neks are the oldest all-male
spirit organization in the nation. Over 80
years strong, the Ruf-Neks can always
be found leading cheers at Sooner
athletic events and pep rallies. They are
best known for their loud gun-fire at
football games and leading Boomer and
Sooner onto the field in the Schooner’s
triumphant lap around Owen Field after
In the first week of the semester, gather all your syllabi and enter dates
for all papers, projects, tests and finals in a weekly planning calendar.
Track social activities and co-curricular commitments here as well.
Many campus awards and scholarships are due early in the calendar year. Ask your advisor, visit scholarships.ou.edu and
go to Student Life to find these opportunities for award and scholarship applications. The application process will be much
easier if you have recorded your participation in campus organizations and activities in your OptimalResume online resumé
at hiresooner.com.
the Sooners score!
February
Join a campus organization related to your major or career interests.
Make an advising appointment early in the semester. Schedule an appointment in February for advisement for fall 2012 enrollment.
Take an active role in campus organizations to develop leadership
and communication skills. Visit hiresooner.com to record these
activities in your OptimalResume online resumé to apply for
scholarships, awards, and building your resumé.
If pursuing a degree with Honors, discuss remaining requirements by contacting the Honors College at (405) 325-5291 or at
ou.edu/honors.
Attend a career fair, sponsored by Career Services, your college or your department, featuring employers with internship
opportunities. See a complete list at hiresooner.com.
Visit Career Services, 323 Oklahoma Memorial Union, for
assistance with developing your resumé and identifying internship
opportunities. Take advantage of the workshops and resources
available through Career Services to enhance your job search,
resumé writing and interview skills.
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Check your academic standing on D2L. You should always know
how you are doing in your classes. Mid-term grades are posted on
oZONE in October. If you are struggling in a class, contact the OU
Cares program at (405) 325-0841 to discuss strategies to improve your standing.
Take advantage of courses available to give you insight
into possible careers.
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March
Review Career Services online internship resources at hiresooner.com and decide whether to apply.
Check your academic standing on D2L at learn.ou.edu. You should always know how you are doing in your classes. Early
Progress Reports come out in March. If you are struggling in a class, contact the OU Cares program at (405) 325-0841 to
discuss strategies to improve your standing.
May
Access your spring grades online at ozone.ou.edu.
If you need to retake a course or are ineligible to proceed to the next course because of grades, consult your advisor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to make the appropriate changes.
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January
In the first week of the semester, gather all your syllabi and enter dates for all papers, projects, tests and finals in a weekly
planning calendar. Track social activities and co-curricular commitments here as well.
Many campus awards and scholarships are due early in the calendar year. Ask your advisor, visit scholarships.ou.edu and
go to Student Life to find these opportunities for award and scholarship applications. The application process will be much
easier if you have recorded your participation in campus organizations and activities in your OptimalResume online resumé
at hiresoner.com.
August
Make sure the Office of Admissions and Records has received all transfer credit. You can contact them at (405) 325-4147 or
go to 330 Buchanan Hall.
If you have repeated a course, check with Academic Records to confirm that the Repeat Policy has been applied, if appropriate.
Update your campus address and cell phone number on oZONE.
September
Make an advising appointment for spring 2013 enrollment. Visit advisement.ou.edu for more information.
If you are pursuing a competitive program, such as a health degree or other professional degree, review the application
procedures and deadlines.
Visit Career Services, 323 Oklahoma Memorial Union, for assistance with developing your resumé and identifying internship
opportunities. Take advantage of the workshops and resources available through Career Services to enhance your job search,
resumé writing and interview skills.
Activate your free HIRE SOONER page with Career Services to have your resumé included in the OU Resumé Book and to
interview with employers in the Career Services office for internships.
October
Check your academic standing on D2L. You should always know how you are doing in your classes. Mid-term grades are
posted on oZONE in October. If you are struggling in a class, contact the OU Cares program at (405) 325-0841 to discuss
strategies to improve your standing.
Use campus career fairs to expand your contacts and apply for internships.
Research internship/cooperative education opportunities through Career Services and your academic department and obtain
career-related employment.
December
Access your fall grades online at ozone.ou.edu.
If you need to retake a course or are ineligible to proceed to the next course because of grades, consult your advisor
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to make the appropriate changes.
Check out information on available scholarships at scholarships.ou.edu as soon as possible after Jan. 1, apply for financial
aid at fafsa.ed.gov/. Go to financialaid.ou.edu for everything you need to know about financial aid.
Find out how to see the world and stay a Sooner - learn about Study Abroad opportunities on page 51.
February
Make an advising appointment for fall 2013 enrollment.
Attend career fairs to expand your contacts with employers hiring for internships.
March
Check your academic standing on D2L. You should always know how you are doing in your classes. Mid-term grades are
posted on oZONE in March. If you are struggling in a class, contact the OU Cares program at (405) 325-0841 to discuss
strategies to improve your standing.
May
Access your spring grades online at ozone.ou.edu.
If you need to retake a course or are ineligible to proceed to the next course because of grades, consult your advisor AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE to make the appropriate changes.
The
RED RIVER RIVALRY
During the second weekend of October, at the time of the State Fair of Texas, the city of Dallas plays host to the biggest
annual college football game in the nation.
OU and Texas first squared off in 1900 and have played continually in Dallas since 1929, and in the Cotton Bowl since it
opened in 1937. The seating is divided equally for OU and UT fans, cutting down the 50-yard-line, coloring the stadium half
crimson and half burnt orange.
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October
Check your academic standing on D2L. You should always know how you are doing in your classes. Mid-term grades are
posted on oZONE in October. If you are struggling in a class, contact the OU Cares program at (405) 325-0841 to discuss
strategies to improve your standing.
Attend meetings of professional associations as a student member to network with professionals in your field.
August
Make sure the Office of Admissions and Records has received all transfer credit. You can contact them at (405) 325-4147 or
go to 330 Buchanan Hall.
If you have repeated a course, check with Academic Records to confirm that the Repeat Policy has been applied, if appropriate.
In the first week of the semester, gather all your syllabi and enter dates for all papers, projects, tests and finals in a weekly
planning calendar. Track social activities and co-curricular commitments here as well.
December
Access your fall grades online at ozone.ou.edu.
If you need to retake a course or are ineligible to proceed to the next course because of grades, consult your advisor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to make the appropriate changes. It is critical you see your advisor if you did not pass a course, this
could impact your ability to graduate.
Update your campus address and cell phone number at oZONE.
September
Go to degree.ou.edu and review your degree navigator for accuracy.
If applicable, make an appointment in your minor department to confirm requirements.
Follow your college’s procedures and schedule a final “degree check.” Make this advising appointment early in the semester.
Schedule an appointment in September for spring 2014 enrollment. Visit advisement.ou.edu for more information.
If you are pursuing a competitive program, such as a health degree or other professional degree, review the application
procedures and deadlines.
If pursuing a degree with Honors, discuss remaining requirements by contacting the Honors College at (405) 325-5291 or at
ou.edu/honors. Turn in the application to graduate cum Laude, Magna cum Laude or Summa cum Laude.
Update your OptimalResume online resumé and cover letter and prepare for your job search.
Activate your free HIRE SOONER page with Career Services to have your resumé included in the OU Resumé Book and to
interview with employers in the Career Services office for internships.
• Work with a Career Services professional to focus your job search.
• Identify and research specific employers you wish to contact.
• Contact the employers of choice.
• Review job openings available through Career Services and across campus.
• Attend career fairs to meet with organization representatives about full-time jobs.
January
Many campus awards and scholarships are due early in the calendar year. Ask your advisor, visit scholarships.ou.edu and
go to Student Life to find these opportunities for award and scholarship applications. The application process will be much
easier if you have recorded your participation in campus organizations and activities in your OptimalResume online resumé
at hiresooner.com.
February
Review all details for the University of Oklahoma Commencement 2014 at ou.edu/commencement.
Apply for Graduation by March 1.
YOU MUST APPLY TO GRADUATE. Most colleges send you information and letters if they think
you are close to graduation. You need to complete the Application for Graduation early in your last
semester. In some colleges you will be required to talk with an academic advisor before you are
allowed to apply for graduation. This is your college’s way of ensuring you are indeed within reach
of graduation by the end of that academic term. You must state your intent to graduate by filing
this official Application for Graduation. Once you have filed the Application for Graduation, your
student files are flagged and carefully monitored. There is a deadline for receipt of the Application
for Graduation: December graduation application deadline - Oct. 1; May graduation application
deadline - March 1; August graduation application deadline - July 1.
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March
Check your academic standing on D2L. You should always know how
you are doing in your classes. Mid-term grades are posted on oZONE in
March. If you are struggling in a class, contact the OU Cares program
at (405) 325-0841 to discuss strategies to improve your standing.
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Graduation
gear-up
You will not want to miss Graduation
Gear-Up, held each fall and spring
Report any job offers with Career Services. Visit hiresooner.com and click
on the report your full-time button.
Graduation Gear-Up is an event
semester, during your senior year.
designed to provide graduating
students with the information they
May
graduate with honors
Attend Graduation Gear-Up and order graduation regalia and
announcements.
honors college: How to
need to make the most of their
Do not miss out on Commencement 2014!
Your graduation from OU is an achievement that the entire university
community takes pride in and celebrates during Commencement. The
university expects attendance by all students who are candidates for
graduation at the end of the spring semester 2014 and encourages
participation by all those who graduated in the summer and fall 2013.
Undergraduate students with nine or fewer hours to complete their
degree during the summer session 2014 also may participate in
Commencement. For additional information on Commencement, log on to
ou.edu/commencement.
Commencement experience and
take care of details regarding their
approaching graduation. During
The Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College at OU provides the very best educational and professional opportunities for motivated, highachieving students. The Honors College is a curricular program for students who desire access to the small honors courses (usually with no more than 19
students) and who wish to pursue the cum Laude degree designation. Interested students must apply and be accepted into the Honors College
Honors Curriculum Advising:
Dr. Carolyn Morgan
325-5291, cmorgan@ou.edu,
David L. Boren Hall, room 160
If you have already applied and been accepted to the Honors College, please use this requirement sheet to check your progress toward attaining your
degree cum laude. To graduate cum laude you must complete:
Honor Perspectives (HON 2973)****, 3 hours, as approved as Western Civilization and Culture
Honors Colloquium (HON 3993), 3 hours, check topic for General Education approval
Honors Electives*, 9 hours
Honors Reading**, 2 hours
Honors Research***, 3 hours
*Electives may include Honors designated courses, OU Study Abroad programs (1 semester abroad waives 3 hours of honors electives up to 2
semesters), and OSLEP, Feaver-MacMinn, Puterbaugh, or Neustadt seminars. Up to three hours may be completed by "contracting" for honors credit.
Graduation Gear-Up candidates can:
**This requirement is typically waived by your senior capstone, and the exceptions to this rule are based upon major; please contact your department
for more information. Zoology and several other departments require 7 hours of reading / research.
• Purchase and pick up their cap and gown
***Honors Reading and Research is coordinated by Dr. Carolyn Morgan in the Honors College. Please contact the Honors College to schedule an
appointment with Dr. Morgan prior to enrolling in Reading and/or Research hours and/or to check your progress toward your cum laude graduation.
• Select their graduation announcements
• Order their official OU class ring
• Order the Sooner yearbook
Final Degree Verification
• Obtain information about Commencement
The final degree verification occurs after the grades for the final
semester are posted. When your transcript is complete and all
and their College Convocation
requirements have been fulfilled, your degree-granting college advising
• Obtain Commencement Rain Location
office sends a degree clearance to the Academic Records Office. The
Tickets in the event Commencement is
Academic Records Office then verifies that you have paid the final
moved to Lloyd Noble Center because
semester enrollment fees and tuition. Please note that if you are
planning to graduate you must have fully paid for your final semester
of inclement weather and tickets are
fees and tuition prior to the final degree verification. Then, and only then,
required for admission.
will the Academic Records office
• Learn about their new role as alumni!
1. post the final degree(s) earned on the transcript
2. print your diploma and mail it to the address you listed on your
Graduation Application
3. list you on the Official Graduation List
If you have not completed all of the requirements for graduation, Academic Records holds all information regarding
graduation. Occasionally it is very important for purposes of certification or employment that a student have a specific
graduation date. If you are concerned about the exact date listed on your transcript and diploma, be sure to complete all your
course work and pay all tuition and fees by the appropriate time.
****Special Note: The OU College of Medicine will allow HON2973 to count toward the third English requirement regardless of topic.
As you satisfy these requirements, insert the information to track your progress.
Requirement
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Once you complete these requirements, you must submit the Honors College Graduation form and Honors Thesis to the Honors College office prior to
Graduation in order to receive a degree designation of:
• cum Laude (with a GPA of 3.40-3.59)
• Magna cum Laude (with a GPA of 3.60-3.79)
• Summa cum Laude (with a GPA of 3.80-4.00)
Students graduating with Honors wear a crimson hood with their cap and gown during graduation ceremonies.
For additional information or to view current honors course listings, see the Honors College Web site at ou.edu/honors.
Visit ou.edu/alumni and stay connected with the University of Oklahoma!
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Graduating with a 4.0 GPA
Undergraduate students with an overall 4.0 GPA are eligible to receive
a University medallion on a crimson ribbon, which may be worn with
their cap and gown during graduation ceremonies. Students must have
a 4.0 on all OU work and on any work transferred from other institutions.
Students who qualify will be notified by their degree-granting college and
will be invited to attend a special medallion presentation by President
Boren. The Graduation Office will provide information regarding the
presentation by President Boren. Presentations are held during the fall
and spring semesters.
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In addition to graduating with Honors, the University of Oklahoma confers
baccalaureate degrees with distinction. The with distinction degree
designation is conferred by the student’s degree-granting college.
Each degree-granting college has established unique requirements
for graduation with distinction or special distinction. The college with
distinction designation is based primarily on the student’s grade-point
average. Both the transcript and the diploma carry the designation.
Contact your college academic advisor for specific requirements for
graduating with distinction. Students graduating with distinction wear a
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Visit jobs.ou.edu for a
job on campus or
hr.ou.edu/employment/jlp
for off-campus student jobs
or hiresooner.com
for full-time or internship
positions.
“When I grow up...”
Visit hiresooner.com and
click on “What Can I Do
With a Major in...?” to
find out more about your
major and internship and
career paths of recent OU
grads in the same major!
For an online version of this Graduation Planner, go to ou.edu/classof2014
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major and career exploration
Finding the career field that is right for you early in your college career
can help you Graduate A Sooner! Exploring majors and minors along
with seeking out internships and shadowing experiences can help
students decide what career field is right for them. The University of
Oklahoma offers a variety of ways to help students be successful in
choosing a major and planning for their futures.
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online at catalog.ou.edu.
Look at various major requirements and course descriptions
to help find a major. You should receive a CD containing an
electronic version of the General Catalog, which you can store
in the back of this planner.
Visit the Assessment and Learning Center, 270 Wagner Hall.
Work one-to-one with the ALC staff as they coach you through
the decision-making process. Learn about yourself, explore
majors and careers, and decide on the academic path that
is right for you and your future. Call (405) 325-4336 for an
appointment. The Assessment and Learning Center also offers
online career and major assessments where you can explore
possible majors and careers that fit your specific interests,
abilities and values. Best of all, they are free to OU students!
Check out ou.edu/alc
Take one of the career exploration courses and seminars offered at OU.
A few examples include: EDPY 2012: Career Development
and Life Planning; the University College Freshman Seminar
“Do What You Are”; and the Student Success Series
seminars on exploring majors, minors and careers. Ask your
advisor about these and other options to help find a career
field that is right for you.
Talk to advisors, career counselors and friends in various majors.
Visit the academic department or school that interests you and
talk with the faculty and staff. Be sure to visit any professional
programs at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
to which you may want to apply.
Visit the Career Services office, 323 Oklahoma Memorial Union.
Talk with a career counselor and check out resources on the
majors and occupations you find interesting or check out the
Web site at hiresooner.com
Get the most out of your general education requirements!
Take a variety of courses in subjects that interest you to find
out what areas motivate you and spark your enthusiasm. Ask
faculty or advisors for guidance on which courses offer the best
exploration opportunities.
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What if I want to
change my major?
A. If at any time you decide to change
your major, visit your college's
academic advisement or student
services office for assistance with
the procedure for declaring your
new major.
If you are unsure about what
major to choose, please review the
Major/Career Planning Section in
this Graduation Planner, discuss
major options with your advisor or
e-mail majorchange@ou.edu.
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In addition to the programs listed below, the University offers a number of dual degree programs along with preparatory programs in the health sciences.
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& Geographic Sciences; BUS-Business; CCE-Continuing Education; E&E-Earth & Energy; EDUC-Education; ENGR-Engineering; F A-Fine Arts;
GRAD-Graduate; HON-Honors; IAS-International & Area Studies; JMC-Journalism; LAW-Law; LIB ST-Liberal Studies; UCOL-University College
Schedule “information interviews” with
professionals in the fields that interest you.
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particular occupations. Ask advisors, career counselors or
faculty for contacts and additional information.
Attend a meeting of a student or professional
organization related to a field in which you are interested.
Notice how comfortable and interested you are in the subjects
discussed and with the people involved. Pick up a list of OU
organizations at the Center for Student Life, 370 Oklahoma
Memorial Union, or view the list online at studentlife.ou.edu
under student organizations.
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Learn how to use Degree Navigator by reviewing the tutorial
at ou.edu/graduatesooner under resources or visiting 233
Buchanan Hall.
Visit career counseling at Goddard Health Center
201 Goddard Health Center
A variety of self assessments are available through the
Counseling and Testing Services to better understand your skills
and abilities and how those match up with your career and major
interests. For an appointment, call (405) 325-2911
or (405) 325-2700.
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Art History (F A)
Arts and Sciences Planned Program (A&S)
Asian Studies (IAS)
Astronomy (A&S)
Astrophysics (A&S)
Aviation (CCE)
Aviation Management (CCE)
Aviation Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot (CCE)
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Biochemistry (A&S)
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Chemical Engineering (ENGR): Pre-Medical/Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry (A&S)
Chemistry and Biochemistry (A&S)
Chinese (A&S)
Civil Engineering (ENGR)
Classics (A&S): Classical Languages; Latin
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Criminal Justice (LIB ST)
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To assist you in your academic major exploration, OU provides
Degree Navigator - a visual advising tool that allows students and
advisors to:
•Review the student’s progress in a degree program
•Explore different degree programs
•Search for courses that are related to a student's chosen
career path
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Elementary Education (EDUC)
Energy Management (BUS)
Engineering (ENGR)
Engineering Physics (ENGR)
English (A&S): Literary & Cultural Studies; Writing
Enterprise Studies (A&S)
Entrepreneurship for Engineers (BUS)
Entrepreneurship and Venture Management (BUS)
Entrepreneurship MInor for Non-Business Majors (BUS)
Environmental Design (ARCH)
Environmental Engineering (ENGR))
Environmental Geology (E&E)
Environmental Science (ENGR)
Ethics and Religion (A&S)
Film and Video Studies (A&S)
Finance (BUS)
Foreign Language Education (EDUC): French, German, Latin, Spanish
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Geophysics (E&E): General; Exploration
German (A&S)
Hebrew (A&S)
History (A&S)
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Regional and City Planning (ARCH)
Religious Studies (A&S)
Russian (A&S)
Russian and East European Studies (IAS)
Social Studies Education (EDUC)
Social Work (A&S)
Sociology (A&S)
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Spanish (A&S)
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The University of Oklahoma Career Services is a one-stop shop
dedicated to helping students and alumni with career development
and exploration, internship opportunities and professional
employment upon graduation. Career Services provides a highly
regarded on-campus interviewing program, advice on resumé writing
and interviewing, and assistance on applying to graduate school.
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You should begin to build your resumé upon entering college. During
your time at the University of Oklahoma, you will be involved in
organizations and campus activities, which you will want to document.
Career Services offers an online resumé builder, OptimalResume, that
will allow you to track your college career. You will want to include
such things as leadership and teamwork experience, internships, and
awards and activities, etc. The resumé builder in OptimalResume
allows you to store information you provide, build upon it each year,
and finish school with a resource full of college accomplishments you
can use to design a resumé for your job search. To access the resumé
builder in OptimalResume, log into hiresooner.com.
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Weather and Climate (CAGS)
Women of Color (A&S)
Women’s Health (A&S)
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Remember when you start your resumé, it is a summary of your
personal data, your educational background and training, your
professional experience and qualifications, and your achievement
highlights. It should touch on everything that could positively influence
the reader’s view of your qualifications and set you apart from other
candidates in the job market. It is essentially an advertisement
designed to sell the employer on your strongest qualifications for a
particular position or type of employment.
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Name and Contact Information: Give your full name, complete
mailing address, phone number (with area code) and mail address.
Objective Statement: If you wish to pursue a very specific position,
this can be useful in routing the resumé for review by a specialist in
that area.
Education: This section may include major field of study, degree
conferred, anticipated graduation date, name and location (city and
state) of each institution.
Experience: In addition to part-time and summer jobs, include
relevant experiences such as internships, co-ops, student teaching,
field experiences, class projects, and community service.
Skills/Abilities: This section can be used to highlight skills important
to your targeted employers.
College Activities and Honors: Specify offices held and committee
assignments with professional affiliations, honorary societies, and
student organizations.
Community Service: Volunteer or community service work is viewed
positively by employers.
Job Search Checklist
• Start early - your job search should begin the moment
you step foot on campus. Waiting too late can result in
missing opportunities and some application processes
can take up to eight months to complete!
• Get familiar with Career Services - view our webpage to get
started on planning, preparing and acting on your job search.
• Activate your HireSooner Page - we will e-mail you job
and internship listings based on your major. You may also
upload a resumé to the OU Resumé Book and apply for
on-campus interviews.
• Create a resumé - Use OptimalResume to build on your
resumé each year, and by the end of college you will have
something impressive!
• Schedule an appointment with Career Services - get your
resumé critiqued and discuss overall job search strategies.
• Attend workshops - Learn how to write a resumé,
interview effectively and conduct a successful job search
in these 30-minute presentations.
• Attend career fairs - meet employers and explore careers.
• Practice interviewing - Polish your interviewing
skills by scheduling a mock interview with a Career
Services advisor, or use our interactive online program,
InterviewStream.
• Utilize your resources - Contact family and friends and
get to know all your professors, especially in your field of
interest. This will work in your favor when needing letters
of recommendation or contacts in the industry.
• Get involved on campus - Become an active member in
organizations to develop leadership, teamwork and other
career-related skills that employers value.
• Get an internship - apply for internships to gain experience before you graduate.
• Contact a Career Mentor - sign up for the OU Career
Mentoring Network and talk with alumni and other
professionals about career goals.
• Don’t be afraid to ASK for help!
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Internships
OUR SERVICES
In a recent survey, employers stressed a strong preference for
candidates who had participated in internships. In fact, nearly 80
percent said they prefer candidates with relevant work experience
learned through internships. In general, college graduates who had
internships fared “far better” than classmates who skipped them.
Career Fairs
Career Fairs are important recruiting tools for employers because
of the face-to-face contact they have with OU students. Career
Services hosts or co-hosts a variety of career fairs, bringing employer
representatives to campus to provide information and answer
questions about their industries, organizations and employment
opportunities. Career Fairs can be campus-wide, college-specific or
department-specific. To see a current list of career fairs, please visit
hiresooner.com.
When should you start looking for an internship?
• NOW!...Many students make the mistake of not looking into
internship positions until late into their academic careers.
• There are internships for lower classmen.
• Many employers start as early as the fall semester to interview for
summer internship positions -- so don’t wait until March to begin
looking because in most cases those positions will already be filled.
YOUR DIGITAL PRESENCE IN THE JOB SEARCH
A polished resumé and cover letter aren’t the only tools job seekers
need to land a job; digital presence is important, too. Nearly threequarters of employers said they are likely to search for information about
prospective hires online. Another 59 percent review job candidates’
LinkedIn profiles and 44 percent check out their Facebook pages.
Here are five tips to help job seekers
build their digital reputation:
1.Create employer-friendly profiles. Make sure the
information you post about yourself on sites such as LinkedIn
and Facebook showcases not just your personal interests and
hobbies, but also your expertise, dedication to your field and
ability to communicate effectively.
2.Optimize your information. Help employers find you online by
integrating key words that describe your skills, specialties and
positions of interest into your profiles.
3.Design for impact. Make sure all job-hunting materials have a
unified look and feel, including online content. For example, you
might create a Twitter background with similar design elements
that appear on your resumé, business cards and online portfolio.
4.Keep certain details under wraps. Use privacy settings
effectively so information that you don’t want employers to see
won’t show up in a search. Also, avoid publishing anything that
could damage your reputation, even to an audience of friends.
You don’t want comments made in the heat of the moment to
come back to haunt you.
5.Voicemail. Check your outgoing voicemail message to ensure it
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Workshops
If you are ready to be armed with information and tools for your job
search, these short 30-minute presentations will leave you with tips
on being professional and successful. Each semester, Career Services
hosts presentations and events on various job search topics. Check
our Web page at www.hiresooner.com for dates and times.
OU Online Resumé Book
Let us do the work for you and get your resumé in the hands of
employers! Once you have activated your HireSooner page and
uploaded a resumé, your resumé will automatically be in the OU
Online Resumé Book. Employers request a password for the OU
Online Resumé Books from Career Services and then search for
resumés based on criteria they choose.
HireSooner Online Job Board
If you want to talk with employers who like hiring OU students, this
job board give you direct access to openings. Throughout the year,
employers post full-time, internship and co-op vacancies in the
HireSooner Online Job Board. It is important to upload a resumé to
HireSooner so you can apply for positions directly.
On-Campus Interviews
You’ve heard it said so many times. Making an excellent first
impression is essential for a strong interview. This includes your
appearance, your timeliness, but most importantly, your interviewing
skills! Representatives from business, industry, government and
school districts conduct interviews at Career Services during the fall
and spring semesters. You can apply for these interviews online and
don’t have to leave campus to get a job!
Mock Interviews
Contact a career adviser to participate in a mock interview in the
Career Services office. We also offer an online mock interview
program, Interview Stream. Use this interactive online interviewing
practice tool to perfect your interview from the comfort of your home.
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OU Net ID and Password (4x4) - More commonly known as your
4x4, your OU Net ID and password will be your log-in for access to
OU services. Your 4x4 consists of the first four letters of your last
name and the last four digits of your Sooner ID number.
OU.edu - the University of Oklahoma's Web site is a great resource
for you. Use this Web site to keep you connected to OU! Ou.edu can
connect you to your academic college, student services, news and
events, and much more!
Log in one place to do all your OU
business and more!
OU e-mail - Every student, faculty and staff member has an OU
e-mail account. This is one of the main forms of communication
between you and the university so make sure to check it daily! Set up
your account at webapps.ou.edu/it/students
oZONE is the gateway to OU's student information resources,
providing single sign-on, 24/7, Web-based access to resources
students use daily.
Take Care of Business in oZONE
• Update your student addresses and phone numbers
• Check your progress toward your degree with Degree Navigator
• Access course syllabi, lecture notes, etc., with Desire2Learn (D2L)
• See your financial aid balance
• Pay tuition and fees
• View your academic profile, including any holds you may have
• Enroll in classes
• View your transcript/grades
oZONE also contains several other resources, such as search.ou.edu,
campus map, FAQs, and helpful links to enrollment information,
records information, graduation planning, Career Services and
academic resources, such as tutoring and the Writing Center.
The Oklahoma Daily - The Oklahoma Daily is our student-run campus
newspaper. The Daily has information about OU, Norman and our global
community, and can be found almost anywhere on campus. The Oklahoma
Daily also has an online version that can be found at oudaily.com.
Facebook - The University of Oklahoma has a Facebook page to keep
you connected. Also, many campus offices and student groups have
Facebook pages as well. University College has a Facebook page
where they will post announcements, upcoming events and deadlines.
UC News Flash - Periodically, University College will send the UC
News Flash, an electronic newsletter, to your OU e-mail address. It will
keep you informed about upcoming events and deadlines.
YouTube - Did you know OU has a YouTube channel? Make sure to
check out the University of Oklahoma channel!
Get Help in oZONE
Twitter - OU is on Twitter! If you are a tweeter make sure to follow
UofOklahoma!
For technical support, such as log-in problems, forgotten passwords,
locked out accounts, or unresponsive services, students can contact
OU IT 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (405) 325- HELP, or via email
at support.ou.edu, needhelp@ou.edu, or in person at the OU IT Service
Centers. You can also e-mail ozonehelp@ou.edu for all functional
support issues.
iPhone App - If you have an iPhone, make sure you download the
OU 2 GO application. This app offers an interactive campus map,
a section on OU Traditions, news feeds, video and radio feeds, and
even an up-to-date weather report for Norman.
computer labs webapps.ou.edu/it/students/services.cfm#labs
Student Computer Labs: Numerous computer labs are strategically located throughout the Norman campus. Each lab
features personal computers, printers and scanners readily available for you to use. Computer Labs are located at:
Physical Sciences Building (PHSC), Room 230
(405) 325-2640
Oklahoma Memorial Union Computer Lab
(405) 325-8741
Dale Hall Tower, Room 105 (Macs Available)
(405) 325-1757
Bizzell Memorial Library
(405) 325-2640
Walker Tower’s Mouse House, 106A Walker Center
(405) 325-1277
Couch Computer Center, W146
open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
(405) 325-5356
Felgar Hall 300
(405) 325-3569
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student affairs
The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Oklahoma:
• provides the out-of-classroom experiences that define university life for students
• assists students in realizing their goals, from personal to academic to professional
• provides programs that are designed to enhance the academic experience and to develop their leadership skills
• committed to providing students with a safe, healthy environment in which to live, study and work.
Vice President’s Office
Susan Sasso, Associate Vice President
and Associate Dean of Students
susan@ou.edu
contact between students and employers, and teach career decisionmaking and job-search skills.
For on- or off-campus student jobs, contact OU’s Office of Human
Resources at (405) 325-1826.
Programs and Services: Career fairs, career exploration, job search
assistance, online job board, graduate school planning, resumé assistance,
interview training and facilitation of on-campus interviews for full-time
jobs, internships and co-ops.
Brynn Daves, Assistant to the Vice President
brynn@ou.edu
Disability Resource Center
Clarke Stroud, University Vice President
for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
cstroud@ou.edu
Nancy Mulder, Financial Associate I
nmulder@ou.edu
Nanette Hathaway, President’s Leadership Class
and Crimson Club Coordinator
nshadid@ou.edu
Teresa Schuster, Managerial Associate
teresaschuster@ou.edu
900 Asp Ave., Suite 265
Norman, OK 73019-4054
(405) 325-3161
Fax: (405) 325-5248
sa.ou.edu
Career Services
Bette Scott, Director
oucs@ou.edu
Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Ave., Suite 323
Norman, OK 73019-4057
(405) 325-1974
Fax: (405) 325-3402
hiresooner.com
Career Services assists students with career exploration, internships,
cooperative education, graduate and professional school applications
and professional employment. The staff provides programs that facilitate
Suzette Dyer, Director
drc@ou.edu
Goddard Health Center
620 Elm Ave., Suite 166
Norman, OK 73019-2093
(405) 325-3852
TTY (405) 325-4173
Fax: (405) 325-4491
ou.edu/drc
The Disability Resource Center encourages full participation for
students with disabilities and helps ensure equal educational opportunities.
It is the central point-of-contact on the Norman, Health Sciences Center
and Tulsa campuses for accommodation requests. Resources include both
programmatic and architectural access.
Services and resources include, but are not limited to: advocacy,
interpreter and real-time captioning, note-taking services, alternative
testing, adaptive computer labs, tutoring for skill development, priority
enrollment, readers, scribes, library assistance and faculty notification.
Health Services and Counseling and Testing Services
William Wayne, Director
goddard@ou.edu
Goddard Health Center
620 Elm Ave.
Norman, OK 73019-0615
Information (405) 325-4611
Appointments (405) 325-4441
Fax: (405) 325-7065
goddard.ou.edu
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Counseling and Testing
Housing and Food Services
(405) 325-2700
Fax: (405) 325-1478
goddard.ou.edu
Dave Annis, Director
info@housing.ou.edu
126 Walker Center
1406 Asp Ave.
Norman, OK 73019-6091
(405) 325-2511
Fax: (405) 325-7117
housing.ou.edu
Health Services provides a broad range of health care services for OU
students, faculty and staff, including a full-service pharmacy, laboratory,
women’s center, physical therapy, and counseling and testing services. The
center hosts regular health fairs and activities focusing on health issues
and healthy lifestyle choices.
Counseling and Testing Services’ counselors help students resolve
problems and develop new skills that will enhance their lives. Additionally,
Counseling and Testing Services offers college and graduate admissions
tests, proficiency exams and career assessments.
Students may call for an appointment or more information, from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Health Sciences Center Student Affairs
Kate Stanton, Executive Director
student-affairs@ouhsc.edu
David L. Boren Student Union
1106 North Stonewall Ave., Suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1200
(405) 271-2416
Toll Free: (877) 577-5655
Fax: (405) 271-8817
student-affairs.ouhsc.edu
HSC Student Affairs is helping develop health care professionals through
recruitment, retention, and recreational programs and services. The office
complements students' academic lives by providing opportunity through
student development, community-based programs, student organizations
and student government. An operation of HSC Student Affairs, the David L.
Boren Student Union plays an integral part of the HSC campus community
by providing study space, a food court, student organization meeting space,
computer access, the Academic Records Office and the Financial Aid Office.
Programs and services: Campus Connections, HSC Campus Awards,
HSC Writing Center, Campus Activities Board, HSC Daily News, HSC Sower,
Read and Lead Book Club, Big Event, international student services,
intramurals, multicultural student services, prospective student services,
student health insurance, and provides counseling services.
Henderson Scholars Program
Norris G. Williams, Director
hsp@ou.edu
1524 Asp Ave., Room E 130
Norman, OK 73019-2160
(405) 325-0850
Fax: (405) 325-5274
hsp.ou.edu
Named in honor of longtime OU human relations professor George
Henderson, the Henderson Scholars Program annually recruits a diverse
class of outstanding high school students.
Programs and services: Community service, diversity programs,
mentors, leadership retreat, scholarships, speaker series and think tank.
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Recreational Services
Amy Davenport, Director
recservices@ou.edu
Huston Huffman Center
1401 Asp Ave., Room 170
Norman, OK 73019-0615
(405) 325-3053
Fax: (405) 325-1365
recservices.ou.edu
Housing and Food Services directly supports the broader university
mission by offering multiple housing options, from suite-style living in
the residence halls to premier apartment-style communities. Through
involved residence life staff to the Faculty-in-Residence program, more
than 20 flavorful and healthy campus restaurants, and weekend activities,
staff work to provide students with positive opportunities that enrich their
university experience.
Programs and services: Campus dining, campus housing, catering
services, computer labs, concierge services, leadership opportunities, student
employment, tutoring, university apartments and volunteer opportunities.
Recreational Services provides recreational sports and fitness programs,
and offers weight rooms, a climbing wall, a cardio room, indoor track,
basketball, volleyball, badminton, racquetball and squash courts. The OU Pool
offers swim lessons, water aerobics, and lap and recreational swimming.
Programs and services: Adaptive sports, group fitness classes,
exercise, fitness programs, intramural sports, recreation, swimming
and wellness programs.
Student Life
Kristen Partridge, Director
kpartridge@ou.edu
Cordell Cunningham, Assistant Dean of Students
ccunningha@ou.edu
Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Ave., Suite 370
Norman, OK 73019-4058
(405) 325-3163
Fax: (405) 325-7493
studentlife.ou.edu
Student Conduct
206 Walker Center, 1406 Asp Ave. Norman, OK 73019-6091
(405) 325-1540
studentconduct.ou.edu
The Student Conduct Office serves the university community through
the administration of day-to-day disciplinary matters, as set forth in the
Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct, and the maintenance of all
student disciplinary records. Additionally, Student Conduct administers the
Housing Citation Office for offenses within Residence Life.
Programs and Service: Housing Citation Office, Campus Discipline and
Student Code Publication.
Leadership Development and Volunteerism
Becky Barker, Director
Kari J. Dawkins, Assistant Director
Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Ave., Suites 249-253
Norman, OK 73019-4054
(405) 325-4020 or (405) 325-2340
Fax: (405) 325-5248
leadandvolunteer.ou.edu
Leadership Development and Volunteerism prepares students for
leadership responsibilities and student volunteer opportunities through
educational programming and student volunteer opportunities.
The office coordinates campus awards and recognition programs,
advises President’s Community Scholars and serves as a resource for
student organizations.
Programs and Services: Campus Awards, Read and Lead Book Club,
Leadership Summit, Peer Leadership Education Team (OU LEAD Team),
Volunteer Programs, Arbor Day, Day of Caring and a Resource Library. This
office also serves as the liaison to Sooner Parents, an organization dedicated to keeping OU parents connected to campus.
Oklahoma Memorial Union
Laura Tontz, Director
union@ou.edu
Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Ave., Suite 428
Norman, OK 73019-4052
(405) 325-2121
Fax: (405) 325-7721
union.ou.edu
Oklahoma Memorial Union is the living room of the university, a place
for students to study, eat and relax. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. The Union provides a computer lab for OU students and wireless
Internet access throughout the building, a food court that houses seven
restaurants and meeting rooms for student organization use.
Programs and services: ATMs, auditorium, ballroom, bookstore,
computer lab, copy services, credit union, game room, meeting rooms,
restaurants, post office and student lounges.
Student Life provides motivation, encouragement, guidance and support to
students throughout their collegiate experience. Students may participate in a
wide range of program opportunities that enhance their academic pursuits.
Programs and Services: Academic support, diversity programs,
fraternities and sororities, international student programs, orientation
programs, scholarship programs, student organizations, transfer student
programs and the Women’s Outreach Center.
Student Media
Brian Ringer, Director
bringer@ou.edu
studentmedia@ou.edu
860 Van Vleet Oval, Room 149A
Norman, OK 73019-2052
(405) 325-2521
Fax: (405) 325-7517
studentmedia.ou.edu
Student Media provides professional, hands-on experience for students
interested in journalism and related fields. Students write, edit, design and
sell advertising for The Oklahoma Daily.
Programs and Services: Advertising, campus newspaper, media
leadership, magazines, online media and yearbook.
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Money matters
Learn How to Handle your money
Planning your college and personal finances can be one of the most important challenges you’ll face upon arriving at the University of Oklahoma.
It’s important that you understand how to handle your money, whether it’s your financial aid, scholarships, money from your family, your paycheck
or even the use of loans and credit cards. The investment you make in yourself in the early college years about how to manage money and
learning some basic financial planning strategies can make a huge difference in your financial future! Don’t underestimate how important personal
finance is to your financial health. Planning your personal finances is critically important to your success in college.
The University of Oklahoma offers a course on managing and planning personal finaces. The course is designed to cover basic knowledge of
personal finance, including money management, tax payment, consumer credit and investment. Visit ou.edu/univcoll, then click on Freshman
Programs and then Freshman Seminars to find out about this seminar course and many others!
How can I get Financial Aid?
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. The most common types of financial aid include grants and scholarships (free
money), student loans (money you have to pay back) and work-study programs (money you have to work for). To learn more about the many
financial aid and scholarship opportunities at OU, visit the Financial Aid Services Web site at financialaid.ou.edu. You’ll find a wealth of information
to help you apply for financial aid by using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov. Remember, applying for financial aid is
FREE, so be sure to apply according to OU’s recommended deadlines for priority processing. The information at financialaid.ou.edu is updated
regularly, so check back often!
You can find answers to your most frequently asked financial aid, billing and payment questions using “Ask the Sooners”
at financialaid.ou.edu.
Financial Aid Services, 1000 Asp Ave. Room 216, Norman, OK, 73019-4078. Phone: (405) 325-4521, FAX: (405) 325-7608.
FINANCIAL AID EARLY DISBURSEMENT
The University of Oklahoma is one of the few schools in the country that disburses financial aid funds to students before the beginning of classes.
We offer disbursement early so that student can focus on their classes rather than taking care of financial matters. Students can be supportive in
the process by being informed of their aid eligibility and by following the disbursement schedule.
You also have the option to sign up for automatic disbursement. You can sign up for automatic disbursement by logging in to ozone.ou.edu. Under the money tab, you can input your banking information to register for this service.
Disbursement begins Monday, Aug. 16, and continues throughout the semester. If you come, beginning Aug. 16, to pick up your aid, bring a photo
ID for identification. Staffing is reduced during lunch hours, 11: 30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., resulting in an increase in waiting time. Normal operating
hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Budgeting Basics
Planning your personal finances is critically important to your success in college. One of the best ways to manage your money is to develop
a budget and learn to stick to it. Setting up a budget is really not that difficult. Sticking to it can be a challenge at first, but it just takes some
planning and determination on your part.
To set up a budget, first determine what money you have coming in. Second, figure out your expenses, and third, determine your plan of action
to save and pay your expenses (bills). A Budget Worksheet is provided on the CD located in the back of this planner. Whatever you choose, it’s
important that you keep track of your savings, income and expenditures. If you find your expenses are greater than your income, it may mean
making some sacrifices or finding additional income or other resources.
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Tuition and Fees
Payment of Tuition and Fees
Guaranteed Tuition Rate Program
Students may pay fees online (E-checks or credit cards) at pay.
ou.edu or in person at the Bursar’s Office in Buchanan Hall, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To avoid penalties, payment should be
received by the deadlines on the below schedule.
First-time full-time undergraduate students who are residents of
Oklahoma may participate in the Guaranteed Tuition Rate Program.
For additional information about the Guaranteed Tuition Rate Program,
please go to https://bursar.ou.edu/guaranteedtuitionrateprogram.cfm.
Monthly statements will be prepared and mailed prior to the payment
deadline.
REQUIRED TUITION AND FEES
(Subject to change)
Helpful Hints for saving money
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RESIDENT TUITION (per credit hour):
1000 & 2000 level courses
$117.90
3000 & 4000 level courses
$117.90
The tuition and fee information number is (405) 325-3122. Scholarship
and loan information numbers are (405) 325-3123 and (405) 325-3124.
You may call 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
NON-RESIDENT TUITION (per credit hour):
1000 & 2000 level courses
$450.60
3000 & 4000 level courses
$450.60
Deadlines and Penalties Fall 2010
Plus Applicable per Semester and per Credit Hour Fees
Last day to pay tuition and fees
without penalty or service charge:
Sept. 15
Late Registration Fee
Last day to pay without $50
end-of-semester penalty:
Dec. 17
There is a late registration fee of $20.00 for any registration that
occurs on or after the first official day of classes each semester.
The first official day of class for fall is Aug. 23, 2010.
Buy used textbooks as early as possible for the best book deals and prices. Don’t forget to also check out purchasing books online.
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Take advantage of all the free entertainment opportunities on campus, such as activities in the residence halls, events on the oval or the free
movies at the Union!
What you Need to Know About Credit Cards
You should be very cautious about applying for and using credit
cards in college. Educate yourself about credit cards, including
interest rates, minimum payment plans, credit reports, etc., before
ever applying. Many students have found themselves deep in
credit card debt only because they applied just to get a free T-shirt
or pizza. Remember, there’s nothing free about a credit card. You
are borrowing money and it costs you to borrow. Here are a few
comments from OU’s Financial Aid Executive Director, Brad Burnett,
on the use of credit cards:
1.
Credit cards are convenient and if used responsibly
can be used to build a positive credit rating.
2.
Credit cards are the most expensive type of debt (some charge over 20 percent).
3.
The card is revolving credit, so you keep paying interest over and over on the same debt.
4.
Pay off your balance monthly to avoid interest
charges; do not just make the minimum payment.
5.
Make your payment on time to avoid late charges.
What About Applying for a Student Loan?
Borrowing money may be a necessity in order for you to attend OU. Applying for a student loan is a serious decision that will affect you for
years after you graduate. Explore all other options before borrowing. For example, can a campus or off-campus job help you pay your incidental
expenses so you don’t have to borrow? Student loans are available to help you pay for college, but should be carefully considered. Remember, if
you must borrow, always borrow conservatively. Failure to repay your student loans has serious consequences.
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Tuition and fee payments also may be mailed. If mailed, payment must
be received in the Office of the Bursar by the deadlines listed below.
Checks for payments should include the student’s name and Sooner
I.D. Number to ensure proper credit.
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Tuition and Fees Payment Plan
Participation in the Tuition Payment Plan will be limited to currently
enrolled students for the semester in progress and requires no
application or acceptance. Simply paying the minimum payment
amount on each monthly statement by the due date listed on the
statement constitutes participation in the plan. Students receiving
Financial Aid will be required to apply all of their aid to their account
up to the total amount owed.
The Tuition Payment Plan applies to current semester tuition and
fees (including course user charges) only. All other charges (housing,
Continuing Education courses, Goddard, etc.) are due on the 15th of
the month following the statement containing the charge.
Students with unpaid tuition and fees may continue to attend classes
until the last day of finals; however, all service charges and penalties
will be added and enrollment for future semesters will not be allowed.
In addition, students with any unpaid tuition and fees will not have
grades or diplomas released; students with any unpaid university
accounts, including tuition and fees, will not have transcripts (with
or without degrees) released. Accounts must be paid in full to allow
release of these records.
It is the student’s responsibility each semester to check with
the scholarship clerk in the Bursar’s office to be certain that any
university-administered scholarship or resident or non-resident
tuition waiver is applied.
Tuition Estimator
OU offers an interactive Web site that can help you estimate the cost
of attending the university. You can find the Tuition Estimator at
bursar.ou.edu/tuition_estimator.cfm
The Seal
David Ross Boyd, OU’s first president,
wanted an official seal. The idea came from
a chapel talk he made on the parable of a
man sowing seeds. George Bucklin drew
a sketch of a sower with his bag of seeds,
which would become the centerpiece of
the seal. Completing the seal is the Latin
motto, “Civi et Reipublicae,” furnished by
Professor Paxton. The motto translates
“For the Citizens and for the State.”
If you are having financial challenges, please contact OU Cares at
(405) 325-0841 or e-mail oucares.ou.edu.
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campus directory
Academic Records
330 Buchanan Hall, 325-4147
ou.edu/admrec/records.html
Employment Services
205 Nuclear Engineering Lab,
325-1826, jobs.ou.edu
Admissions Office
127 Buchanan Hall, 325-2252
ou.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Services
216 Buchanan Hall, 325-4521
financialaid.ou.edu
Assessment and Learning Center
270 Wagner Hall, 325-4336
ou.edu/alc
Fine Arts Ticket Service
Catlett Music Center, 325-4101
Athletic Ticket Office
1185 Asp Ave., 325-2424
soonersports.com
Bookstores (OU)
Asp Avenue Parking Facility or
Oklahoma Memorial Union,
325-3511, oklahoma.bkstr.com
Bursar's Office
Buchanan Hall, 325-3123
bursar.ou.edu
Career Services
323 Oklahoma Memorial Union
325-1974, hiresooner.com
Center for Student Advancement
150 Wagner Hall, 325-2574
ou.edu/univcoll/home/about_us/departments/
center_for_student_advancement.html
Center for Student Life
370 Student Union, 325-3163
studentlife.ou.edu
College of Continuing Education
CCE Admin., 325-4414
occe.ou.edu
Counseling and Testing Services
Goddard Center, 325-2700
goddard.ou.edu
(Norman and on-campus area code is 405)
Graduation Office
203 Wagner Hall, 325-0841
ou.edu/graduatesooner
Health Services
325-4441, goddard.ou.edu
Honors College
160 David L. Boren Hall, 325-5291
ou.edu/honors
Housing and Food Services
126 Walker Center, 325-2511
housing.ou.edu
Housing Learning Center
105 Adams Center, 325-2452
Human Resources
205 Nuclear Engineering Lab,
325-1826, hr.ou.edu
Independent Study
1600 Jenkins, 325-1921
isd.ou.edu
International Student Services
224 Old Science Hall, 325-3337
ou.edu/iss
Intersession Office
209 CCE ADMIN, 325-2899
intersession.ou.edu
Degree-Granting Colleges
See pages 44-47
Number Nyne Crisis Line
325-NYNE (6963)
ou.edu/oupd/nyne.htm
Degree Navigator
233 Buchanan Hall, 325-3572
degree.ou.edu
OneCard Office
127 Oklahoma Memorial Union
325-3113, ou.edu/onecard
Disability Resource Center
166 Goddard Health Center, 325-3852
TTY 325-4173, drc.ou.edu
OU Cares
203 Wagner Hall, 325-0841
ou.edu/graduatesooner
Education Abroad
223 Beatrice Carr Wallace Old Science Hall,
325-1693, ou.edu/ea
OU Operator
325-0000
OUPD
Emergency 325-1911
Non- Emergency 325-1717
ou.edu/oupd
Parking and Transit Services
311 Robertson Hall, 325-3311
parking.ou.edu
President's Action Line
325-1212
Project Threshhold
215 Wagner, 325-6261
ou.edu/threshold
Prospective Student Services
Jacobson Hall, 325-2151
go2.ou.edu
Recreational Services
170 Huston Huffman Center
325-3053, recservices.ou.edu
Safewalk/Saferide
DH29 Cate Main, 325-WALK (9255)
325-RIDE (7433)
Sexual Assult Response Team Hotline
279 Oklahoma Memorial Union
615-0013, studentlife.ou.edu
Student Conduct Office
A36 Cross Center Alley House, 325-1540
studentconduct.ou.edu
Student Insurance
Nuclear Engineering Lab, 325-9196
hr.ou.edu/studenthealth/NormanStudentHealth.asp
University College Advising
100 Wagner Hall, 325-3521
advisement.ou.edu
Writing Center
280 Wagner Hall, 325-2936
ou.edu/writingcenter
Women's Outreach Center
279 Oklahoma Memorial Union
325-4929, studentlife.ou.edu
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Contact information for these campus offices can be found on the previous page - Campus Directory.
All campus affiliated student organizations and all students who are
currently enrolled at the University of Oklahoma or are pre-enrolled
for subsequent semesters and have either attended the institution
for at least one semester in the current or past academic year are
responsible for following federal, state and local laws, the Student
Code of Responsibilities and Conduct, and the Student Alcohol Policy.
1. All fraternities, sororities, and residence halls shall be dry. Alcoholic
beverages will not be allowed inside fraternity houses, sorority
houses and OU residence halls or on the grounds surrounding them.
Fraternity officers and members will sign an agreement to abide by
this policy which will be strongly enforced. Enforcement for campus
alcohol violations and punishments has been increased.
2. To curtail alcohol abuse on and off campus, the university has
adopted a mandatory, minimum “3 Strikes” policy. The first alcohol
violation, whether off campus or on campus, automatically will
result in appropriate parent/guardian notification and further alcohol
education. A second offense will also automatically carry parent/
guardian notification and an appropriate sanction. A third violation will
result in automatic suspension from the university for a minimum of
one semester. Parents/guardians will be informed of this policy at the
time their son or daughter enrolls at OU.
3. Events at which alcohol is served, that are sponsored by campusaffiliated student organizations, shall be restricted to only Friday nights
and Saturday nights.
4. Transportation to and from off campus parties sponsored by
campus-affiliated student organizations shall include designated
drivers or public transportation provided by the sponsoring group.
5. Alcohol education programs have been expanded and all entering
undergraduate students, age 22 and under, are required to complete
these programs to remain in good standing. In addition, upon joining a
fraternity or sorority, new members will participate in a university approved
alcohol education program before their new member program begins.
6. An anonymous, confidential hotline has been established where
violations of the anti-hazing and dry fraternity, sorority and residence
hall policies may be reported.
7. All fraternity and sorority recruitment events are alcohol free. In
addition, regulations have been established for IFC fraternities to
regulate summer recruitment activities. These regulations include:
mandatory registration of recruitment-related facilities, notification one
calendar week prior to recruitment events, and open invitations to IFC
and University representatives to attend any recruitment activities.
8. Campus-affiliated student organizations are required to present
a plan annually for organizationally-sponsored events prior to any
activities at which alcohol is served.
9. Fraternity and Sorority Student Life has enhanced the University’s
statement on prohibited hazing activities. Fraternity and sorority
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officers will sign a pledge to abide by this policy and report violations.
It will also be provided to new members who will sign a statement
promising to report violations. This statement on prohibited hazing
activities will also be given to the new members’ parents/guardians,
who will be urged to report any violations.
10. The University has established a formal relationship with licensed
alcohol counselors for immediate student referrals.
11. The University has established the SafeRide program that
includes a voucher system with a local public transportation company
to provide safe rides to discourage drinking and driving.
12. Because of the critical student health and safety issues, any
conflicting policy or process will be waived.
13. Students who have received a first strike may at any time
request that the strike and the record be removed from their student
file providing the student meets the relevant eligibility criteria and
provides documents evidencing the following criteria. This request
must be made in writing to the Campus Judicial Coordinator. In order
to be eligible to have the strike and the record removed from their
student file at the University, the student must present the following
documentation:
1. It has been one year since the disposition of the offense,
whether by deferral, conviction, or negotiated settlement
with the University;
2. The student has not received any additional strikes under
the University system within the specified period of time
based on their negotiated settlement with the University;
3. The student has not received any additional charges or
alcohol related offenses on or off campus, since receiving
the alcohol offense at issue;
4. The student completed all agreed upon sanctions required
by the University and the court having jurisdiction over the
matter, if applicable.
Removal of the strike is at the sole discretion of the University Vice
President of Student Affairs or his/her designee. Additionally, this
opportunity for a student to have a first strike removed from their University
record does not apply to DUIs and applies only to charges under the
University’s Three Strike Policy and in no way limits any other available
action by the University, including but not limited to, any violation of the
Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct. However, the following
alcohol offenses shall be entitled to an automatic deferred first strike:
minor in possession and/or public intoxication and other similar, limited
circumstances at the discretion of the University Vice President for Student
Affairs. To qualify for the deferral and ultimate removal of the first strike,
the student must not receive any other alcohol offense for a period of
12 months from the date of the qualifying deferred first strike offense. A
deferred first strike will not be considered an “offense” and will not be
maintained as a disciplinary record of the University. However, if the student
receives another alcohol offense of any nature, within the 12-month period,
the deferral of the first strike shall be revoked and the second alcohol
offense shall be considered a second strike. Moreover, students are only
entitled to one deferred strike during their attendance at the University.
Revised by the OU Board of Regents October 24, 2007.
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Glossary of
common terms
Academic Forgiveness Policy: A student may repeat up to
four courses, not to exceed 18 hours, in which the original grade was
D or F and have only the second grade count in the calculation of the
student’s retention/graduation grade-point average. Students who
repeat courses beyond the first four courses of D or F may do so with
both the original grades and repeat grades included in the calculation
of the retention/graduation grade-point average.
Additional Degree Options: Some students will want to
expand on their basic undergraduate degrees by gaining expertise in
additional areas. Each degree-granting college establishes the rules
for these additional degree options. Additional degree options include
secondary emphasis, minors, double majors/single degree and dual
degrees. For additional information, contact your academic advisor or
refer to the OU General Catalog online at catalog.ou.edu.
ADVANCED REGISTRATION: During this time period, students are
given priority in courses according to classification, beginning with
graduate students and ending with freshmen. In later registration periods,
space in various courses may become limited. Generally, students who
register in advance have the best opportunity to obtain classes.
Alcohol PolicY: All students at the University of Oklahoma are
responsible for following federal, state and local laws concerning
alcohol, as well as the Student Alcohol Policy and the Student Code.
For more information, please refer to alcohol.ou.edu
BURSAR: The Office of the Bursar is the central billing office of the
University of Oklahoma. This is where you go to pay for tuition, fees,
housing and so on.
College Requirements: Requirements common to all
undergraduates earning a degree within a particular college.
COMMENCEMENT: OU holds Commencement, the university-wide
graduation ceremony, each year at the end of the spring semester
to celebrate its graduates. All summer and December graduates and
May graduation candidates participate in this ceremony. Degrees are
officially conferred at Commencement. This ceremony includes an
address from OU President David Boren and the Commencement
speaker. Doctoral degree candidates are recognized individually
during the ceremony and undergraduate and master's candidates
are recognized as a group. The ceremony concludes with a gigantic
fireworks display.
CONVOCATION: College Convocation ceremonies provide an
opportunity for students to celebrate with their specific college. At
College Convocations, undergraduate and master's candidates’ names
will be announced, they will have their picture taken and will be presented
a diploma cover by their college dean. Some colleges recognize their
doctoral candidates individually at Convocation ceremonies.
COURSE REFERENCE NUMBER (CRN): CRNs are used in the
oZONE enrollment system. Every class has a specific CRN assigned
to it. Students can type in the CRNs for the classes they wish to take
at the time of enrollment to expedite the enrollment process.
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Degree-Granting College: The “academic home” where
students pursue specific degree requirements and their major work is
completed. After a student has earned 24 hours and met the entrance
requirements of their degree-granting college, their records are
transferred from University College to their degree-granting college.
DEGREE NAVIGATOR: Degree Navigator is an advising and degree
audit tool that allows students to track their progress toward a
particular degree. It displays major requirements combined with
college, general education and university requirements in one report.
Then it compares your completed course work to the requirements to
evaluate your progress toward obtaining your degree.
DESIRE TO LEARN (D2L): D2L or Learn is an online classroom
community set up by your professors. D2L has class rosters,
discussion areas, an online drop box and a grade sheet. Your
professor could use some or all of the features that D2L offers. Log in
and take some time to explore the Web site at learn.ou.edu.
ENROLLMENT HOLDS/STOPS: A hold or stop can keep you from
being able to enroll when your enrollment window opens. Holds can
be placed on your account from numerous offices on campus. You can
check to see if you have any holds by logging on to ozone.ou.edu. Also,
your advisor will be able to direct you on how to can address a hold.
General Education Requirements (Gen Ed):
Requirements common to all undergraduate students at OU. All
students must fulfill these requirements to graduate.
GLOBAL ADDRESS BOOK: The Global Address Book is a complete
listing of OU e-mail addresses. Students have access the Global Address
Book through their OU e-mail accounts. When writing an e-mail, simply
click on the "To" to open up the Global Address Book. You can then
search for any student, faculty or staff member's e-mail address by their
last name and first name.
Grade-Point Average (GPA):
The University of Oklahoma has four different grade-point averages
that would be useful for you to know.
1. The term GPA is based on the letter-graded coursework in the
most recently completed semester at OU.
2. The OU cumulative retention GPA is based on all letter-graded
college coursework taken at OU, minus any repeated courses
in accordance with the policy on repeated courses, remedial
courses and activity courses.
3. The transfer cumulative retention GPA is based on all lettergraded coursework taken at other institutions of higher
education and approved for college credit here at OU, minus
any repeated courses as outlined above.
4. The OU combined, cumulative retention GPA is based on all
letter-graded college coursework from both transfer and OU
coursework, minus the repeated courses as outlined above.
INCOMPLETE: An incomplete is a neutral mark that is denoted
by an I on a transcript. To receive an I grade, the student should
have satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of the required
coursework for the semester. The instructor will indicate to the student,
and to the Office of Academic Records, what must be done to complete
the course and set a time limit appropriate to the circumstances.
INDEPENDENT STUDY, CORRESPONDENCE AND ONLINE
COURSES: Independent Study’s online and correspondence courses
offer you the flexibility to reach your educational goals without giving
up your life. You can choose from approximately 150 University
courses in 40 academic areas. You may enroll over the phone by
calling (405) 325-1921 or (800) 942-5702. As a University of Oklahoma
student, you will still need the signature of your advisor or college
dean on an enrollment form before your application will be complete.
Check out the Independent Study Web site, isd.ou.edu, for more
information. Also check out the College of Arts and Sciences’ online
courses at casweb.ou.edu/olr/.
INTERSESSION: Intersession courses are three-week courses
during May, August or December. They are intensive formats
designed to assist students in gaining three credit hours at a
much quicker pace. Intersession is offered through the College
of Continuing Education and can be selected through the regular
university online enrollment system at ozone.ou.edu. For more
information, visit www.intersession.ou.edu.
LIBERAL STUDIES COURSES: The Liberal Studies program in
the College of Continuing Education offers short courses that are
often weekend courses. Contact your advisor or the Liberal Studies
program for more information at (405) 325-1061.
Major Requirements: Specific to the particular degree a
student is pursuing, individual major requirements can be found at
checksheets.ou.edu.
OU General Catalog: All undergraduate degree programs are
listed in this catalog. It also includes the official requirements you will
need to graduate. The General Catalog can be accessed at catalog.
ou.edu. Also, there is a pocket for you to store your General Catalog
CD at the back of this planner.
OU Net ID and Password (4x4): More commonly known as
your 4x4, your OU Net ID and password will be your log-in for access
to OU services. Your 4x4 consists of the first four letters of your last
name and then the last four digits of your Sooner ID number.
RELEASE AND ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS: Only "directory
information" about students is released without the student's written
consent. Students may have their directory information withheld by
filling out a form in the Office of Admissions and Records.
RESIDENT STATUS: Residency is based on information provided
on the admission application. For more information about residency,
contact the Office of Admissions or visit admissions.ou.edu.
RETENTION, PROBATION AND SUSPENSION: Students
with 30 semester hours of less must maintain a 1.7 cumulative
retention/graduation GPA to continue to be enrolled at the
university. Students with more than 30 hours must maintain a 2.0
cumulative retention/graduation GPA Students who do not meet
this requirement will be placed on academic probation. To be
removed from probation, a student must meet the minimum GPA
requirements, but those who make a 2.0 GPA may be continued on
probation. Students should contact the Office of Academic Records
for specific requirements for enrollment while on probation. A
student on probation who fails to meet the minimum requirements
will be suspended from the university. Students suspended from
the university may not apply for readmission until after one full
semester has elapsed following the date of suspension. To be
readmitted, a student must submit an application for admission
and a letter of appeal to the Office of Admissions by Nov. 1 for the
Spring Semester and April 1 for summer or fall.
RACIAL, ETHNIC AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT/
ASSAULT POLICY: The University of Oklahoma has no tolerance for
any form of racial, ethnic, or sexual harassment. Our official policy and
the Student Code can be found at studentconduct.ou.edu.
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SOONER SENSE: Sooner Sense is an account that can be
accessed by OU students. Your student ID works like a debit card
and you can put money on your account. Visit ou.edu/onecard for
more information.
SUMMER SCHOOL: Summer school sessions are offered in June
and July; some June courses meet through July. You can enroll in
summer school during the spring semester, at the same time you
enroll for fall on oZONE.
STUDENT CODE: Students and faculty each have responsibility
for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Students who
fail to adhere to the established code of conduct may be subject
to disciplinary action. Faculty have the professional responsibility
to set reasonable standards and behavioral expectations for their
classroom and the obligation to take the appropriate course of action
when student behavior substantially interferes with the ability of a
faculty member to teach or the ability of other students to learn. The
faculty member can handle most inappropriate behaviors at the time
of the disruption; however, some situations may require consultation,
university disciplinary action, and/or immediate emergency response.
The Student Code can be found at studentcode.ou.edu.
THE DAILY: The Oklahoma Daily is the student-run newspaper
on campus. You can find a copy of The Daily almost anywhere on
campus. The Daily has information about OU, Norman and our global
community. View online at oudaily.com.
STUDENT ID (SOONER ONE CARD): Student ID cards are issued
by the OneCard office in room 127 of the Oklahoma Memorial Union.
Students must be currently admitted to be eligible to receive a card.
Legal picture identification is required. Lost cards should be reported
immediately to the OneCard office. There is a charge of $15 for new
and replacement cards.
century of trees
For more than 100 years, the University of Oklahoma has
worked very hard to make OU one of the most beautiful
campuses in the Big 12.
Starting as barren plains, OU’s campus developed quickly
after David Ross Boyd arrived. Boyd purchased 500 trees
with his own money from a nursery going out of business
in Kansas. Today, the tradition continues as OU celebrates
Arbor Day every spring toward the end of March. The day is
recognized with a campus-wide picnic, and students, faculty
and staff assist the Landscaping staff in planting trees. Since
the restoration of this day at OU, more than 4,000 new trees
have been planted on the Norman campus and the Health
Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.
Planting trees on campus also is a way for students to form a
permanent connection to the university. Under the guidance
of first lady Molly Shi Boren, Leadership Development and
Volunteerism and the Landscaping department coordinate the
Arbor Day event held at OU.
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THE OKLAHOMA SCHOLAR-LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM (OSLEP): An intercollegiate academic program
sponsored by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education, OSLEP
is open to students at all the public and private universities in
Oklahoma. OSLEP students have the opportunity to meet many
people from different majors, backgrounds and schools. This
provides for interesting discussion during the seminars. The
courses are interdisciplinary and taught by distinguished visiting
scholars. The OSLEP classes meet for five days and students earn
three credit hours. For more information on OSLEP courses, check
out www.oslep.org.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE: The “academic home” for all freshmen
and other students who are meeting the university general education
requirements and/or are working on the specific requirements to
be admitted into their chosen degree-granting college. University
College also is the home to pre-health majors prior to attending the
OU Health Sciences Center.
UNIVERSITY OUTREACH: University Outreach offers a variety of
credit courses in both traditional and non-traditional formats. This
Academic Programs “CAFE” offers several opportunities to gain
credit hours quickly. For more information, check out cafe.ou.edu or
call (405) 325-5101.
UOSA: The University of Oklahoma Student Association is the student
government on campus. It consists of the Executive Branch, the
Graduate Student Senate, the Undergraduate Student Congress,
the Budget Council and the Campus Activities Council. For more
information on UOSA go to ou.edu/uosa.
1 Old Faculty Club
2 Boyd House
3 Whitehand Hall
4 Catlett Music Center
5 Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
6 Fred Jones Jr. Art Center
7 Fine Arts Center, Drama
8 Reynolds Performing Arts Center
9 Elm Avenue Parking Facility
10 Physical Sciences Center
11 Chemistry Annex
12 Chemistry Building
13 Burton Hall
14 Sutton Hall
15 Beatrice Carr Wallace Old Science Hall
16 Evans Hall
17 Carnegie Building
18 Monnet Hall
19 Buchanan Hall
20 Oklahoma Memorial Union
21 Oklahoma Memorial Union
Parking Center
22 Jacobson Faculty Hall,
Visitor Center
23 Carpenter Hall
24 Carson Engineering Center
25 Devon Energy Hall
26 Felgar Hall
27 Craddock Hall, Air Force ROTC
28 Exxon Mobil/Lawrence G. Rawl
Engineering Practice Facility
29 Sarkeys Energy Center
30 Engineering Laboratory
31 Physical Plant Complex
32 Nuclear Engineering Laboratory
33 Rhyne Hall
34 McCasland Field House
35 Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall
36 Price Hall
37 Adams Hall
38 Bizzell Memorial Library
39 Ellison Hall
40 Goddard Health Center
41 Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center
42 Hester Hall
43 Nielsen Hall
44 Gittinger Hall
45 Robertson Hall
46 Kaufman Hall
47 Collings Hall
48 Copeland Hall
49 Dale Hall Tower
50 Dale Hall
51 Gaylord Hall
52 Gould Hall
For the Lloyd Noble
Center, Stephenson
Research Center and
the National Weather
Center, go South on
Jenkins Ave.
53 Noble Electron
Microscopy Laboratory
54 Plant Sciences Greenhouse
55 George Lynn Cross Hall
56 Richards Hall
57 Armory, Army-Navy ROTC
58 Asp Avenue Parking Facility
59 Gaylord Family-Oklahoma
Memorial Stadium
60 Barry Switzer Center
61 Cate Center
62 Boren Hall, Honors College
63 Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center
64 Observatory and Landscape Department
65 Adams Center
66 Walker Tower
67 Huston Huffman Physical
Fitness Center
68 Couch Restaurants
69 Couch Tower
70 OCCE Sooner Suites
71 OCCE McCarter Hall
of Advanced Studies
72 OCCE Thurman J. White
Forum Building
73 OCCE Administration Building
74 Outreach Office Building
75 Murray Case Sells Swim Center
76 Cross Center
77 OCCE Cross Center Main
78 Coats Hall, Law
79 Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of
Natural History
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Welcome to norman
Welcome to your new city! Norman, OK is a great place
to live. Norman offers small town charm with big city
entertainment and events. Whether you are enjoying
Norman’s live entertainment and concerts, the thriving
arts community, great shopping, a sporting event or
spending time in the great outdoors at one of the many
parks and recreation centers in and around Norman—
there is something here for everyone! To make the most
of the next four years, make sure you experience all that
OU and Norman have to offer! Go to visitnorman.com
for information about the City of Norman, including a
printable map of the area.
On-campus Activities
and Events
On-campus Activities and Events
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Union Programing (movies, live music, special events)
ou.edu/upb
The Oklahoma Daily (the student newspaper) oudaily.com
Campus Activities Council (student events, concerts and
speakers) cac.ou.edu
Center for Leadership Development and Volunteerism
(leadership book club, seminars and volunteer programs)
leadandvolunteer.ou.edu
FREE On-campus Museums
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Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
snomnh.ou.edu
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art ou.edu/fjjma
Arts District
Check out the OU Arts District! With events from the
schools of Music, Art, Dance, Drama and the Musical
Theatre Department, there is always something to see!
ou.edu/finearts/events.html
Check out The Oklahoma Daily
(the student newspaper) for more
information about on-campus and
off-campus activities and events.
How to get around Norman
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Off-campus Activities and Events
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Check out historic Campus Corner and downtown Norman
Campus Corner and downtown Norman offer numerous
opportunities for wonderful dining, great shopping and a
fun nightlife scene. Whether you are looking for Sooner
memorabilia, a quiet lunch or to take in some great live
music, check out what Norman has to offer!
visitnorman.com or oucampuscorner.com
•
Cleveland Area Rapid Transit provides Norman with
a great public transportation system. CART is a great
option for getting around Norman without the hassle of
traffic and parking. Visit cart.ou.edu for information on
the complete CART route.
You can find a map of Norman online at
visitnorman.com.
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Acknowledgments
Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University
Some of the photographs featured throughout this publication
of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting research university
were provided by OU Web Communications, OU Prospective
serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of
Student Services, OU Student Media, Melanee Hamilton, Shevaun
the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home
Williams and Robert Taylor. The creation of the University of
to all of the university’s academic programs except health-related
Oklahoma Class of 2014 Graduation Planner was a collaborative
fields. Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer
effort among many colleges and departments at OU. A special
programs at the Schusterman Center, the site of OU-Tulsa. The OU
acknowledgement is deserved by University College, especially
Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one
Janel Russell-Pendergraft, Brian Nossaman and Lillian Miller. This
of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation
planner would not have been possible without the foundational work
with seven professional colleges. OU enrolls more than 30,000
of Christina Norman in the OU Scholars Program. Design of the
students, has more than 2,400 full-time faculty members, and has 20
planner by Old Hat Creative. Production by OU Printing Services.
colleges offering 158 majors at the baccalaureate level, 167 majors
at the master’s level, 81 majors at the doctoral level, 26 majors at
the doctoral professional level, and 24 graduate certificates. The
university’s annual operating budget is $1.48 billion. The University
of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. (7/9/09)
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1. Old Faculty Club
2. Boyd House
3. Whitehand Hall
4. Catlett Music Center
5. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
6. Fred Jones Jr. Art Center
7. Fine Arts Center, Drama
8. Reynolds Performing
Arts Center
9. Elm Avenue Parking Facility
10. Physical Sciences Center
11. Chemistry Annex
12. Chemistry Building
13. Burton Hall
14. Sutton Hall
15. Beatrice Carr Wallace
Old Science Hall
16. Evans Hall
17. Carnegie Building
18. Monnet Hall
19. Buchanan Hall
20. Oklahoma Memorial Union
21. Oklahoma Memorial Union Parking Center
22. Jacobson Faculty Hall, Visitors Center
23. Carpenter Hall
24. Carson Engineering Center
25. Devon Energy Hall
26. Felgar Hall
27. Craddock Hall, Air Force ROTC
28. Exxon Mobil/Lawrence G. Rawl Engineering
Practice Facility
Key
29. Sarkeys Energy Center
30. Engineering Laboratory
31. Physical Plant Complex
32. Nuclear Engineering Laboratory
33. Rhyne Hall
34. McCasland Field House
35. Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall
36. Price Hall
37. Adams Hall
38. Bizzell Memorial Library
39. Ellison Hall
40. Goddard Health Center
41. Zarrow Hall, Social Work
42. Hester Hall
43. Nielsen Hall
44. Gittinger Hall
45. Robertson Hall
46. Kaufman Hall
47. Collings Hall
Campus Map Norman Campus
48. Copeland Hall
49. Dale Hall Tower
50. Dale Hall
51. Gaylord Hall
52. Gould Hall
53. Noble Electron
Microscopy Laboratory
54. Plant Sciences Greenhouse
55. George Lynn Cross Hall
56. Richards Hall
57. Armory, Army-Navy ROTC
58. Asp Avenue Parking Facility
59. Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
60. Barry Switzer Center
For the Lloyd Noble
Center, Stephenson
Research Center and
the National Weather
Center, go South on
Jenkins Ave.