OSU Freshman View Book 2011

Learning to lead "Faculty make the difference in academics at Oklahoma State University. We have more than 200 degree options supported by passionate and experienced faculty.

It's really cool when a professor kicks off a Monday lecture by recapping an international conference where he was the keynote speaker. My professors challenge me to apply my classroom education to real-world situations, so I know I'll be ready for my first real job. They're available for a quick question or to give advice about an internship. I know I'll leave OSU with a quality education and mentors who will always be there for me."

Justin Yearwood Strategic Communication

“The OSU Honors College does not necessarily offer a more difficult academic path, but it challenges you in a different way. My involvement in the Honors College has greatly impacted my college experience; I have had smaller , discussion-based classes, exciting research opportunities and a lot of support from my Honors advisor . My Honors College classmates are just as academically driven and goal-oriented as I am, so it has been a stimulating experience to share classes with them throughout my time at Oklahoma State.�

Olivia Snellgrove Russian Language and Literature

"OSU athletics is something you just have to experience for yourself. There's nothing like being in Gallagher-Iba Arena or Boone Pickens Stadium with thousands of other students cheering on the Cowboys and having a blast.!

I also love that we have the most national championships in the Big 12 Conference. Most athletic events are free to students with your student ID, so it's easy to be part of OSU's winning traditions."

Megan Brooks Animal Science/Pre-Vet

"OSU offers a lot of housing choices, and I loved my time in KerrDrummond. I have always felt at home in the residence halls because there is always a friend in the lounge or down the hall ready to study or hang out. Campus dining provides a convenient way to meet and eat with friends, or grab something quick on the way to class. I have everything I need right here on campus."

Jennifer Payne Elementary Education

It isn’t free,

“Many students think that they

won’t be able to afford college.

This couldn’t be more wrong.

With more than $265 million

given out in scholarships and

financial aid, there are lots of

ways to reduce tuition costs at

Oklahoma State. The Office of

Scholarships and Financial Aid helps us take advantage of all

of them. The staff has played an important role in helping me to

graduate debt free by providing academic scholarships and

encouraging me to find an on-campus job.”

Matthew Roche Human Resource Management

“From America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration to Pistol Pete and the Waving Wheat at football games, OSU has many traditions that make it stand out from any other school in the nation.

Homecoming is an enormous display of the passion of students and alumni alike.

With events like Walkaround, the Harvest Carnival and the parade, homecoming is a weeklong celebration of Oklahoma State University and the Cowboy Nation.”

Jeffrey Hendrickson Physiology

"When I came to college, I was shy, but my campus Involvement helped me break out of that shell. Once you fInd a place to get Involved, It’s almost ImpossIble to quIt there. One opportunIty almost always leads to another. WIth more than 400 clubs and organIzatIons on campus, It Is easy to fInd somewhere to get Involved.

I have made some of my best frIends through actIvItIes on campus, provIng that educatIon and frIendshIp are what a college experIence Is all about."

Scott BlankenshIp Computer EngIneerIng

“Coming from a small town, Stillwater has been the perfect transition for college life. It is the best of both worlds. It is a small, tight-knit community for us small-town kids, but with a large and diverse student population, students from larger cities can feel comfortable here, too. I love spending time at Boomer Lake or getting Eskimo Joe’s famous cheese fries with my friends! Stillwater has become my home away from home.�

Chelsea Thompson English

“My favorite OSU memories are all about the people, especially meeting my husband, David. The personal attention I received from my professors was exceptional, and they prepared me well for my career as a Certified Public Accountant. We love visiting Stillwater with our family for Homecoming and other events to catch up with friends from our college days and to meet other cowboys. Attending OSU is life changing, and if you are willing to invest yourself in studies, activities and friendships, you will be rewarded for a lifetime.�

Sharon Trojan Accounting Oklahoma State, 1976

“My friends and I have explored Czech and Slovakian forests, lounged on beaches in Italy and Spain, and climbed mountains in Morocco, all through our OSU study abroad experience.

After spending a semester of traveling, learning and growing, I’ve seen how valuable studying abroad can be. I’ve adapted to several new cultures while still retaining my sense of self and general love of Oklahoma. The wonders that I’ve seen, the activities I’ve pursued, and most importantly, the relationships that I’ve formed, have changed my life forever.”

Ry Fleming Liberal Studies

Majors

Accounting (SSB)

Aerospace Administration and Operations (COE) Aerospace Logistics Aerospace Security Aviation Management Professional Pilot Technical Service Management

Athletic Training (COE) Clinical Pre-Professional

Geography (A&S)

Biochemistry (A&S)

German (A&S)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (CASNR) Pre-Medical or Pre-Veterinary Science

Health Education and Promotion (COE) Community Health Education Exercise and Health

Aerospace Engineering (CEAT)

Biological Science (A&S)

Agribusiness (CASNR) Agricultural Communications Double Major Crop and Soil Science Farm and Ranch Management Finance Management Marketing Pre-Law Pre-Veterinary Business Management

Biosystems Engineering (CEAT) Biomechanical Bioprocessing and Biotechnology Environmental and Natural Resources Food Processing

Agricultural Communications (CASNR) Agribusiness Double Major Animal Science Double Major Agricultural Economics (CASNR) Accounting Double Major International Agricultural Marketing Agricultural Education (CASNR) Horticulture Double Major Teaching Agricultural Leadership (CASNR) Extension Education International Studies American Studies (A&S) Animal Science (CASNR) Agricultural Communications Double Major Agricultural Education Double Major Animal Biotechnology Business International Livestock Merchandising Pre-Veterinary Animal Science Production Ranch Operations Architectural Engineering (CEAT) Structures Architecture (CEAT) Art (A&S) Art History Studio Art Graphic Design Studio

Geology (A&S)

History (A&S) Horticulture (CASNR) Horticultural Business Horticultural Science Public Horticulture Turf Management

Botany (A&S)

Hotel and Restaurant Administration (COHS)

Career and Technical Education (COE) Business and Information Technology Education Health Occupations Education Marketing Education Technology Education Certification Noncertification

Human Development and Family Science (COHS) Child and Family Services Early Childhood Education Family and Consumer Sciences Education Gerontology

Civil Engineering (CEAT) Environmental Communication Sciences and Disorders (A&S)

Computer Science (A&S) Construction Management Technology (CEAT) Building Heavy Design, Housing and Merchandising (COHS) Apparel Design and Production Interior Design Merchandising Economics (SSB) Business Economics and Quantitative Studies Pre-Law

Economics (A&S) General International Economics Relations Education (COE) Non certification Electrical Engineering (CEAT) Electrical Engineering Technology (CEAT) Computer Telecommunications Elementary Education (COE)

English (A&S) Creative Writing Screen Studies Professional Writing Entomology (CASNR) Insect Biology and Ecology Bioforensics, Pre-Veterinary and Pre-Medical Sciences Entrepreneurship (SSB) Environmental Science (CASNR) Environmental Policy Natural Resources Water Resources

Finance (SSB) Commercial Bank Management General Fire Protection and Safety Technology (CEAT) Food Science (CASNR) Industry Meat Science Science French (A&S) General Business (SSB) Pre-Law

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

Landscape Contracting (CASNR)

Philosophy (A&S)

Leisure Studies (COE) Leisure Service Management Therapeutic Recreation

Physical Education (COE) Teacher Education

Liberal Studies (A&S)

Computer Engineering (CEAT)

Music (A&S) Elective Studies in Business Performance

Landscape Architecture (CASNR)

International Business (SSB)

Chemistry (A&S) ACS Approved Departmental Degree

Multimedia Journalism (A&S)

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

Industrial Engineering and Management (CEAT)

Chemical Engineering (CEAT) Biomedical/Biochemical Pre-Medical

Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology (A&S) Biomedical Science Clinical Laboratory Science Microbial Ecology/Environmental Microbial Pathogenesis Molecular Genetics

Management (SSB) Human Resource Management Sports Management Management Information Systems (SSB) Information Assurance Management Science and Computer Systems Marketing (SSB) Mathematics (A&S) Mechanical Engineering (CEAT) Pre-Medical Mechanical Engineering Technology (CEAT)

Physics (A&S) Applied Physics Physiology (A&S) Plant and Soil Sciences (CASNR) Agribusiness Bioenergy Production Forage and Livestock Production Plant Biotechnology Plant Science Soil Geotechnology Soil and Water Resources Political Science (A&S) Psychology (A&S) Russian Language and Literature (A&S)

Secondary Education (COE) English Foreign Language Mathematics Science Social Studies Sociology (A&S) Anthropology Applied Sociology Spanish (A&S) Sports Media (A&S) Statistics (A&S) Strategic Communication (A&S) Theatre (A&S) University Studies (SSB) Multidisciplinary Studies Zoology (A&S)

COLLEGE CODES CASNR : College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources A&S : College of Arts & Sciences COE : College of Education CEAT : College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology COHS : College of Human Sciences SSB : Spears School of Business

Not sure what you want to study? You aren’t alone. OSU provides special advising for students who are undecided on an academic major.

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Honors students can enroll in a variety of classes and special seminars taught by top faculty members. As an honors student, you will also receive specialized advising and opportunities for undergraduate research.

Honors students also have access to a special computer lab in historic Old Central.

They receive extended library checkout privileges and earn priority enrollment starting their second semester.

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology is Oklahoma’s largest such academic college. Its undergraduate

he ollege of rts and ciences is OSU’s largest and most diverse academic college, with options in everything from art to zoology. Its faculty are leaders across the range of 24 fields, representing life, physical, and mathematical sciences; fine arts and humanities; social sciences; and media and strategic communications.

Undergraduate research, study abroad, and internships complement classroom experiences to prepare students for graduate study as well as careers in corporations, government, and education. A&S provides the university-wide advising for health professions and law.

The Spears School of Business

he ollege of ducation s career and technical education program was ranked as the No. 7 such program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2010. The college also is one of the few institutions that offers a four-year degree in aviation. In addition to programs in elementary, secondary and physical education, the college offers degrees in athletic training, health promotion, recreation management and therapeutic recreation. Through research-based methodology and practical experiences, OSU graduates leave prepared to enrich the lives of others in diverse settings.

students are among the best in the nation, as evidenced by their strong performance and numerous championships in national design competitions. Architecture professionals recently ranked OSU’s architecture school among the nation’s top 20, the magazine DesignIntelligence reported.

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50 study options. Its award-winning academic programs focus on careers in science, business, education, engineering, technology, leadership, natural resources and communications. Faculty and students are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements in academics, research and community involvement.

Honors students also have the option to live in the honors residence hall, Stout Hall.

Space is limited.

Information: okstate.edu/honors

The Henry Bellmon Office of Scholar Development and Recognition This office can enrich your college experience and help you apply for a host of academic and leadership awards, including the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, GatesCambridge, Goldwater, Truman and Udall scholarships.

In addition to informal advising, a debate and writing skills class, and other opportunities, the office provides the following: Freshman Research – an early chance to learn top-notch research methods and receive guided research experience with an OSU faculty member.

Wentz Research Projects – a competitive program for undergraduate students who want to continue research at a higher level.

Wentz General/Leadership Scholarships – a competitive program for student leaders who are strong academically and involved in community and campus service projects.

Summer study in Cambridge, England – an annual trip for 20 outstanding students to take an OSU course at Magdalene College.

Information: scholardevelopment.okstate.edu

Did you know?

OSU was named a Truman Honor Institution in 2000 for its high number of Truman Scholars and for encouraging students to work in public service. 16 OSU students won Truman scholarships from 1977 to 2011.

provides the tools for students to pursue their passion. Whether their interests lie in sports, banking, music, or designing high technology, business fundamentals learned from each Spears department make these endeavors attainable. One of the Spears School gems is the Center for Telecommunications and Network Security which houses the National Repository for Digital Forensic Information used by law enforcement officials worldwide. Another is OSU’s School of Entrepreneurship, part of a campus-wide effort to promote entrepreneurship in higher education.

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Interested in

medicine or law?

Like most universities, OSU has pre-law, medicine and veterinary programs if you’re planning on continuing your education in those areas. OSU offers special advising in these subjects, but you can major in whatever discipline you believe best prepares you for your chosen path.

Should you decide to stay a Cowboy, OSU’s veterinary and medical schools are among the best in the nation at what they do.

The Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is one of the top

veterinary schools in the nation. The center features active programs in biomedical research and facilities including a teaching hospital, diagnostic disease laboratory, and state-of-the-art infectious disease labs, in addition to a curriculum at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine education.

OSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa has

a special emphasis on training rural providers. In addition to osteopathic medicine, it trains students in forensics and research. Its curriculum is studentcentered and problem-based, structured around small group learning. Most of its graduates go on to practice in primary care, although others work in a wide range of specialties.

Academic Services Free tutoring and academic advising is available for all OSU students, including transfers, studying any major.

Tutoring services are available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Learning and Student Success Opportunity Center counselors can answer

your questions about majors, courses or OSU policies. The center also keeps degree sheets in its offices so you can compare majors. The department also offers courses in study skills and adjustments to college life.

Information: uas.okstate.edu

OSU offers other services to help you with your coursework.

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The riting enter helps students write at a college level. Tutors staff four campus locations in the architecture school, Edmon Low Library, Morrill Hall and the Business Building.

Appointments can be made online through english.okstate.edu/writing, which also has helpful links to writing tools students can use on their own.

The Mathematics Learning Resource Center helps students

through their math courses. Whether it’s college algebra, Calculus III or differential equations, tutors there help students from all academic backgrounds sort out their courses. The center is on the fourth floor of the Classroom Building.

Information:

www.math.okstate.edu/mlrc

Edmon Low Library OSU’s academic heart is pounding with more than 3.4 million volumes, nearly 200,000 government documents, more than 4.5 million microforms and nearly 800,000 electronic books.

Students can check out laptops at the circulation desk or use desktop computers in its first-floor lab. The library is also packed with out-of-the-way places to study.

There are more than 30 places to eat on OSU’s campus.

Options range from national franchises to unique offerings from the university. All feature healthy dining choices to keep you eating well. Many of them have choices for students with dietary restrictions.

Each eatery accepts OSU’s five student meal plans structured according to cost and how much students plan to use campus dining.

Bursar charges, cash and major credit cards are also accepted.

Many of the food products sold are made in Oklahoma. Also, a farmer’s market is held on campus every second and fourth Thursday of the month from June to October.

Dining locations can be found in residence halls, Adams Market, the Student Union, Edmon Low Library and North Classroom Building.

Information: dining.okstate.edu

More than 6,000 students from 71 countries live inside OSU’s 26 residence halls suites, apartments and community-style living areas.

All halls are on campus, tobacco-free, and have cable and Internet access, in addition to 24-hour security provided by OSU police.

All single-student residence halls have free laundry. There are also apartment options for graduate students as well as students with spouses and children.

Many of the residence halls feature Living Learning Communities of students who share each other’s academic interests or other commonalities. Those include everything from values to academic majors such as agriculture or engineering.

Nine-month, summer and 12-month housing options are available.

Units in traditional residence halls and suites are furnished. Apartments are usually furnished, although some at OSU are not. Check online for specifics.

Information: reslife.okstate.edu

Cost of Attendance

Scholarship Chart

Figures represent the best estimate as of June 2011 Undergraduate

The priority deadline for receipt of the Undergraduate Admissions Application for scholarship consideration is February 1 for fallentering students and October 15 for spring-entering students. Applications received after these dates may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain available.

Tuition & Fees* Room & Board Books & Supplies Total Direct Expenses

Oklahoma Resident

Nonresident

$7,470 $8,100 $1,040 $16,610

$18,070 $8,100 $1,040 $27,210

$1,930 $2,610 $4,540

$1,930 $2,610 $4,540

SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

ELIGIBILITY

National Merit Scholarship

Combination of National Merit, state, and/or university funding

Up to $55,500 for OK residents*** Up to $112,300 for nonresidents***

Based upon regulations for National Merit competition and/or OSRHE Academic Scholar criteria. For program details, go to our website at www.okstate.edu/finaid/

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Academic Scholars (OK residents only)

Combination of state and university funding

Up to $43,500 for OK residents***

Based upon regulations for National Merit competition and/or OSRHE Academic Scholar criteria. For program details, go to our website at www.okstate.edu/finaid/

Transportation Personal & Miscellaneous Additional Personal Expenses

OSRHE Institutional Nominee

Combination of state and university funding . Eighty awards per year

Up to $32,700 for OK residents*** Up to $67,900 for nonresidents***

Based upon regulations for OSRHE Institutional Nominee criteria. For program details, go to www.okstate. edu/finaid/

*Some programs, such as OSU tuition scholarships and Oklahoma’s Promise, pay all or part of the cost of “tuition” only, not “fees.” To determine an estimate of tuition charges separate from fees, go to http://bursar.okstate.edu.

Regents’ Distinguished Scholarship (OK residents only)

Tuition scholarship. Renewable for up to four years with 3.00 cumulative graduation/retention GPA and 28 hours earned each year

Up to $2,500 per year**

30+ ACT or 1330+ SAT and 3.00 unweighted GPA; or National Merit Semifinalist or Commended status and 3.00 unweighted GPA; or National Achievement Semifinalist or Outstanding Participant status and 3.00 unweighted GPA; or National Hispanic Scholar or Honorable Mention status and 3.00 unweighted GPA

Academic Excellence Scholarship (OK residents only)

Tuition scholarship. Renewable for up to four years with 3.00 cumulative graduation/retention GPA and 28 hours earned each year

Up to $2,000 per year**

28–29 ACT/1250–1320 SAT and 3.25 unweighted HS GPA 27 ACT/1210 SAT and 3.50 unweighted HS GPA 26 ACT/1170 SAT and 3.60 unweighted HS GPA 25 ACT/1130 SAT and 3.70 unweighted HS GPA 24 ACT/1090 SAT and 3.80 unweighted HS GPA

Valedictorian Scholarship (OK residents only)

Tuition scholarship. Renewable for up to four years with 3.00 cumulative graduation/retention GPA and 28 hours earned each year

Up to $1,250 per year

Valedictorian designation by high school, according to OSU Valedictorian Scholarship Eligibility Rules

Academic Opportunity Award (OK residents only)

Tuition award. Renewable for up to four years with 3.00 cumulative graduation/retention GPA and 28 hours earned each year

Up to $1,250 per year

Demonstrated financial need. Preference to students from under-represented high schools or economically disadvantaged areas of the state and to first generation college students

Nonresident Achievement Scholarship (Nonresidents only)

Nonresident tuition scholarship. Recipients must pay resident tuition and any remaining nonresident tuition after the scholarship is applied. Renewable for up to four years with 3.00 cumulative graduation/ retention GPA and 28 hours earned each year

Up to $12,500 per year Up to $10,000 per year Up to $8,750 per year Up to $7,000 per year

1330+ SAT or 30+ ACT 1210–1320 SAT or 27–29 ACT 1130–1200 SAT or 25–26 ACT 1090–1120 SAT or 24 ACT (3.00 unweighted HS GPA required for all ranges)

Cash scholarship. Renewable up to four years.

Oklahoma’s Promise covers tuition. OSU provides funding for mandatory fees and a book allowance of $1,040 after other aid has paid

Dependent upon other aid received, more than $25,000 over four years including Oklahoma’s Promise benefits. Total value will vary depending on other aid received.

Fully admitted recipients of Oklahoma’s Promise, a program of the Oklahoma State Regent’s for Higher Education, who have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Nonresident tuition scholarship. Recipients must pay resident tuition and any remaining nonresident tuition after the scholarship is applied. Freshman award renewable up to 4 years. Transfer award available up to 3 years. Renewable for up to four years with 3.00 cumulative graduation/retention GPA and 28 hours earned each year

Up to $5,000 per year

Child/grandchild of OSU alumnus who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher at OSU. Qualifying parent/grandparent alumnus must have graduated before student attends OSU

Cowboy Covenant – an Oklahoma’s Promise Partnership

Alumni Legacy Scholarship (Nonresidents only)

* Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. ** Students receiving this award who have unmet need of at least $2,000 (as determined by the FAFSA) will receive an additional $500 per year. *** Estimated based on 30 credit hours per academic year. The awards/scholarships listed above are not stackable. SAT scores from the new SAT are computed without including the essay score.

For the most up-to-date and complete listing of scholarship opportunities, please visit okstate.edu/finaid

Want to be an OSU Cowboy?

The first step is applying for admission. At Oklahoma State, we’re committed to helping qualified students get admitted to OSU to begin earning their college degrees. Check out our four admission options below to see how you can become an OSU Cowboy.

A DMIS SIONS DOCU MEN T S REQ UIRED: 1. C o mp le te d A dmis sio ns / S ch o la r ship A p p li c at i o n a n d $ 4 0 n o n - re f un d a ble a p p li c at i o n fe e.

2. O f f i cial high s ch o o l t r a ns cr ipt re f le c t ing unweigh te d G PA a n d cla s s r a nk ( i f availa ble).

3 . A C T o r S AT te s t s c o re s.

MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION OF FIRST TIME ENTERING STUDENTS OPTION 1

ACT/SAT

24 or 1090

OPTION 2

High School GPA and Class Rank

3.0 unweighted and Top 33.3%

OPTION 3

High School GPA in the 15-unit core and ACT/SAT

3.0 and 21 ACT or 980 SAT

OPTION 4**

High School GPA in the 15-unit core or ACT/SAT and answers to application questions

3.0 or 22 ACT or 1020 SAT and answers to the application questions

**Option 4 does not guarantee admission. Applicants who meet the criteria will be reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee before a decision is rendered. In addition, applicants must have a complete application submitted 10 business days before the start date of the semester for which they are applying. A complete application includes all required documents listed above.

15-Unit Core Curricular Requirements: 4 units of English (Grammar, Composition and Literature); 3 units of Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and above), 3 units of History and Citizenship Skills (Must include 1 unit of American History and 2 units from the subjects of history, Economics, Geography, Government, Civics and/or Non-Western Culture); 3 units lab science (Biology, Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Physics or any lab science certified by school district) and 2 units of other courses selected from any of the sections above or computer science or foreign language.

Home Study or Unaccredited High Schools: Graduates must satisfy the curricular requirements and have either a 1090 SAT or a 24 ACT score. Grade point average and class rank are not used to evaluate students who fall under either category.

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions 800-233-5019 ext. 1 admissions.okstate.edu

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid 405-744-6604 okstate.edu/finaid

Office of Residential Life 405-744-5592 reslife.okstate.edu