OSU Transfer Essentials

TRANSFER ESSENTIALS New Student Orientation & Enrollment

WELCOME TO THE COWBOY FAMILY Welcome to your future as a loyal and true member of the Cowboy family. Within these pages, you will find the essentials for your next steps as an OSU student. Transfer enrollment is designed to introduce you to the necessary information you'll need to make a successful transition to Oklahoma State University. In addition to meeting your academic adviser and enrolling in courses, you'll also be introduced to the many resources on campus that can help you gain skills in leadership development and internship experiences important to obtaining your ideal career path after graduation.

I am eager to meet you, answer questions and help you begin your future at Oklahoma State University. Please feel free to call me at 405-744-3636 or email me at palvih.bhana@okstate.edu.

Go Pokes!

Palvih Bhana Coordinator, New Student Programs Office of New Student Orientation & Enrollment Oklahoma State University 321 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-3636 palvih.bhana@okstate.edu newstudents.okstate.edu

Check your OSU email account regularly We communicate essential information to this account only, including your enrollment program confirmation, program schedule, parking instructions and other details. You can log in to your email at email.okstate.edu.

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Getting Started Activate Orange Key (O-Key)

Registering for your Transfer Enrollment Day requires an O-Key login. If you have not already activated your O-Key, visit okey.okstate.edu and follow the activation steps.

Register Online

Beginning Feb. 1, you may register for your Transfer Enrollment Day at newstudents.okstate.edu. Students transferring to OSU enroll simultaneously with current OSU students according to the number of hours earned to date.

This doesn't include hours in which you are currently enrolled. Please select a Transfer Enrollment Day that corresponds with the number of credit hours you have completed. We encourage you to select the earliest available program, which will provide the greatest opportunity for course choice.

Dates for Transfer Enrollment Days

NOC students (must call to register): April 4 50+ hours earned: April 10 20+ hours earned: April 18 All transfer students: April 25, May 16 and May 23 Students admitted after the spring semester (registration opens after May 16): June 6, June 20, June 27, July 18 and Aug. 8 If your schedule can’t accommodate one of these programs or other circumstances prevent you from coming to Stillwater, call us at 405-744-3636 or email newstudents@okstate.edu.

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BEYOND ACADEMICS We know your transfer to Oklahoma State University is motivated by completing your degree, but life on campus is about more than just academics. At OSU, it is important to use the resources that can help make you more marketable to employers after graduation.

OSU Career Services can help you build your rĂŠsumĂŠ, strengthen your interview skills and find the best career after graduation. In addition, each academic college provides career services professionals to help you gain experience, especially in internships that enhance your area of study.

With more than 400 student organizations, we have plenty of opportunities to increase your leadership skills. The Transfer Student Organization offers you a unique place to connect with other students just like you. Tau Sigma, an academic honor society, recognizes and promotes the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. The Off-Campus Student Organization uniquely addresses the needs of students living off campus.

During your Transfer Enrollment Day, the offices of Career Services, Campus Life and the LASSO (Learning and Student Success Opportunity) Center will hold information sessions on the tools available to help you during the beginning of your OSU journey.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do I have to attend a Transfer Enrollment Day?

Yes. Participation in a transfer enrollment program is required for all new transfer students entering OSU. Academic advising and course enrollment is completed during the program.

I’ve already been through orientation at my previous institution. Why do I need to attend?

We know you don’t need a freshman orientation. Transfer Enrollment Days provide a specific time to meet with advisers, enroll in classes, meet with other student service representatives and learn how to navigate OSU systems during one campus visit.

Do I need to register ahead of time?

Can I bring guests with me?

Yes. We offer a family program for parents, spouses, family members and friends at a cost of $20/adult. Select this option when you register for your program date.

Is there a cost?

There is no upfront cost for you to attend.

Instead, you’re charged a one-time $75 orientation/enrollment fee in your first bill of the semester.

What do I need to bring?

What you will need is dependent on your particular situation. We’ll contact you prior to your enrollment date with specific requirements. Some of the most common items are: • Transcripts • Photo identification

• Current enrollment information Yes. Registering for the program allows • Scholarships and financial aid us to arrange for your academic advising paperwork appointment and preprint the necessary • Citizenship documentation forms to get your ID and enrollment completed at OSU. • Veterans Administration education benefit award letters

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Campus Contacts If you have questions about majors, careers or transfer credits, call the appropriate academic college listed below.

Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources 405-744-5395 Arts & Sciences 405-744-5658 Education 405-744-6350 Engineering, Architecture & Technology 405-744-5276

The Honors College 405-744-6799 Human Sciences 405-744-5053 Learning and Student Success Opportunity Center (LASSO) 405-744-5333 Spears School of Business 405-744-2772

Frequently called Numbers Campus Life 405-744-5488

Residential Life 405-744-5592

Career Services 405-744-5253

Scholarships & Financial Aid 405-744-6604

Fraternity & Sorority Affairs 405-744-5490

Scholar Development & Undergraduate Research 405-744-7313

Information Technology 405-744-4357 Institutional Diversity 405-744-9154 Meal Plan 405-744-4920 Multicultural Affairs 405-744-5481

Student Disability Services 405-744-7116 Undergraduate Admissions 405-744-5358 Veteran Benefit Services 405-744-6343

Registrar 405-744-6876

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Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.

This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Title IX of the Education Amendments and Oklahoma State University policy prohibit discrimination in the provision of services or benefits offered by the University based on gender. Any person (student, faculty or staff) who believes that discriminatory practices have been engaged in based upon gender may discuss their concerns and file informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with the OSU Title IX Coordinator, Mackenzie Wilfong, J.D., Director of Affirmative Action, 408 Whitehurst, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, (405) 744-5371 or (405) 744-5576 (fax). This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Director, New Student Orientation & Enrollment, was printed

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