Priority Enrollment Booklet 2024

STUDENT SCHEDULE

PARENT SCHEDULE

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to Southern Nazarene University!

Priority Enrollment is the final step of your admission process and before we know it you’ll be coming to campus for classes. What an incredible choice you’ve made. I have confidence that you’re going to make lifelong friends here as you experience the transformational environment of SNU. As you get to know your professors and become involved in student life, you’re going to feel right at home. Our hope is that in 4 (or 5!) years you’re walking across a stage to receive your diploma with so much pride in your alma mater. SNU is a phenomenal place and we’re excited for you to join us.

I’m looking forward to the opportunity to meet you personally. Until then, best wishes as you finish up your current school year. Give it your best and we’ll see you at New Student Institute in August!

Dr. Keith Newman President

QUESTIONS?

We have created a Parent Portal with lots of resources for current and incoming parents. Please visit snu.edu/parents for more information about campus life and various University contact information.

SNU.EDU/PARENTS

IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your Calendars!

August 21, 2024 Fall Semester Classes Begin

September 2, 2024 Labor Day

October 17-18, 2024 Fall Break

November 8-9, 2024 Homecoming Weekend

November 27-29, 2024 Thanksgiving Break

December 9-12, 2024 Finals Week

December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025 Christmas Break

January 9, 2025 Spring Semester Classes Begin

January 20, 2025

Martin Luther King Day (No Classes)

March 19-21, 2025 Spring Break

April 18-21, 2025 Easter Break (No Classes)

April 28 - May 1, 2025 Finals Week

May 3, 2025

Spring Commencement

PAYMENT PLANS

Paying for my SNU Education:

Real-time access to student account activity is offered to SNU students via the student portal by visiting my.snu.edu and clicking on “Self-Service” then “Student Finance”. At this link you can make a payment, view charges, view financial aid awards, or enroll in a payment plan.

SNU offers families three convenient payment options:

1. Payment in Full

Payment in full, before August 1st. If enrolled after August 1st, full payment is due before classes begin.

2. Financial Aid

Securing enough financial aid (loans, scholarships, and grants) before August 1st to cover your balance. Note: “Securing” includes completing ALL necessary paperwork (FAFSA, FAFSA verification, loan applications, entrance loan counseling, master promissory note, signing award letter, etc).

3. Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plans

Semester payment plans can be divided in 5 month or 6 month payments. You must begin making payments on your plan before you arrive on campus or you will not be able to start as a student at SNU for that semester.

6 month payment plan

Starting in July, payments are due on the 15th of every month for the fall semester

Additional information regarding payment plans:

5 month payment plan

The 1st payment is due on August 1st. Payments are due on the 15th of every month for the fall semester

• Payment plans are offered at no charge to SNU students and do not incur a setup fee.

• Checking account (ACH) payments will not incur processing fees. Credit and Debit card payments will incur credit card processing fees.

• To enroll in a payment plan visit: my.snu.edu and click on “Self-Service” and then on “Student Finance”. Next, choose “Payment plan enrollment”.

• Once the student has registered, they are encouraged to invite and authorize additional participants to view their account and help pay the bill.

• Payment plans DO NOT automatically rollover to the next semester. You will need to re-enroll in a payment plan each semester.

CAMPUS STORE

SNU’S CAMPUS STORE MAKES IT EASY TO REPRESENT THE CRIMSON STORM AND PREP FOR CLASS

Visit the Campus Store on the main level of the Webster Commons for all your official Southern Nazarene University gear. From t-shirts to water bottles, show you are a proud member of the Crimson Storm!

Scan the QR code to order your official SNU Gear and buy, sell, or rent your textbooks!

TEXTBOOK RENTALS

The SNU Campus Store is here to provide course materials for our students. New students are automatically opted in to the Slingshot Book Rental program which automatically provides their course materials and applies the cost of their books to their student account. Visit https://snu.slingshotedu.com to change your Slingshot preferences, opt-out of using Slingshot, get detailed textbook information based on your enrollment, and view bookstore textbook transactions, etc.

HOW IT WORKS

ENROLL RECEIVE CHARGE RETURN

When you enroll in classes, we automatically receive your book order.

Your books will be delivered to campus before classes start.

Your books are charged directly to your student account.

When you finish your class, return your books to the Campus Store.

STUDENT SUCCESS

The Center for Student Success at SNU is home to many distinct but interconnected areas, all focused on creating spaces of belonging and affinity for all learners at SNU. For more information about these programs, please visit: snu.edu/student-success.

• Academic Services

• Disability Services

• SNU Writing and Tutoring Services

• Access & Opportunity (Student Support Services & McNair Scholars Program)

INTERCULTURAL LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT

Southern Nazarene University values each person created in the image of God, therefore, we also desire to be a community that reflects the representation of diversity. We care about inclusion and equity through refining our character, the way we create culture, and the way we serve Christ. Our goal is that you not only feel welcome but that SNU will be a place where you find the true hospitality of God as a means of transforming one another into Christlike disciples.

APPLY TO BE IN SSS

If you are a first-generation college student, receive a PELL grant or have a disability, you may qualify for TRiO Student Support Services (SSS). Contact Angela Rhodes at (405) 789-6400 or email arhodes@snu.edu. Scan the QR code to apply!

HEALTH CENTER

REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS

SNU and the State of Oklahoma require all students to have the following immunizations:

• Proof of immunizations for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR - 2 doses required)

• Proof of immunization against Hepatitis B (3 doses required)

• Proof of immunization against the Meningococcal disease (Meningitis), if under the age of 22.

All immunizations are available at the Student Health Center

The current prices are listed and must be paid at the time of service

Measles, Mumps, Rubella, 2 doses $75.00

Hepatitis B, 3 doses $75.00

Meningitis, only if under the age of 22. Optional waiver form available; signature required.

State law requires that all students must receive information about the risks of Meningococcal Disease, Hepatitis B, and MMR as well as the risks and benefits of the vaccines for each. The information can be found online at: www.cdc.gov/vaccines

Student forms are now available on my.snu.edu. Just click “forms,” then “New Student” and choose “Medical History.” When you complete and submit the form it will be sent to us electronically. No printed copies required. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact your admissions counselor or SNU Admissions at 405-491-6327.

Scan for more information about the Student Health Center

FRESHMAN LEARNING COMMUNITIES

At SNU, we believe that the best learning happens when students, faculty and staff work together in community. While high school strives to prepare students to succeed in college, there are many new challenges that a college Freshman experiences. We want to help high school students make that successful transition to college, welcome them to our campus, and encourage their development as Christ-like servant leaders. To help them do that, we have designed an academic and co-curricular approach we call Freshman Learning Communities.

For more information about SNU Learning Communities, please scan the QR code:

GENERAL EDUCATION

General Education is the core of every student’s educational experience at SNU. As a Christian, liberal arts university, SNU expects its students to engage broadly in learning the knowledge and skills fundamental to be Christian person and leader in the communities in which they live in and work in the twenty-first century.

For more information on SNU’s General Education requirements, please scan the QR code:

Founded in 1899, Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university–a service of the Church of the Nazarene. Located on a 40-acre campus in the heart of Oklahoma City, SNU grew out of several small colleges committed to educating people for lives of service to God, leadership, and reconciliation toward their neighbors and within the global community. 6729 N.W. 39th Expressway

Learning Resource Center Testing Center

GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Learning Outcome Outcomes Description Foundations Windows

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Social Responsibility

Effective Communication

Science & Technology

Explain and/or analyze a problem based upon evidence supported by the discipline in order to develop an appropriate conclusion/solution that can be reflected upon and evaluated.

Explain and contextualize social responsibility through integration of knowledge, interpretation, & application of diverse perspectives.

Choose a course such as:

• Introduction to Sociology

• General Psychology

• Intro to Philosophy

• Math Concepts/College Algebra

• Understanding Statistics

Choose a course such as:

• U.S. History I/II

• Ethics & Business Principles

• American Federal Government

Obtain and synthesize appropriate evidence to construct thoughtful and coherent exchanges of information which are expressed and/or presented utilizing sound rhetorical and visual processes.

Can evaluate developments in science, technology and health on the basis of elementary principles, good scientific practices, and the proper interpretation of mathematical models and statistics.

Global Perspective

Identify global influences and analyze them based upon discipline-specific criteria, various research methodologies, and differing worldviews to explain multiple cultural perspectives.

Christian Scripture & Traditions

Artistic Expression

Can articulate how a Christian perspective creates and deepens meaning in cultural, personal, social, and aesthetic issues; can evaluate moral and ethical choices in light of sound interpretations of Christian scriptures based on the best available methods, Christian traditions, and the Wesleyan theological perspective; and can operationalize that analysis through active stewardship and service.

Create a description and contextual analysis of an artistic artifact using tools of the discipline in order to interpret the artifact and evaluate its expression.

Students must show competence in all 3:

• Comp I

• Comp II or Academic Writing

• Intro to Speech

According to major, choose one:

• Computer Applications

• Educational Technology

• Computer Applications for Business

• Modern World

• Christian Faith & Life

3 hour choice from courses approved for General Education from a variety of departments

3 hour choice from courses approved for General Education from a variety of departments

3 hour choice from courses approved for General Education from a variety of departments

3 hour choice from courses approved for General Education from a variety of departments

3 hour choice from courses approved for General Education from a variety of departments

• Foundations of Christian Beliefs

• Old Testament Lit. & Life OR New Testament Lit. & Life

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• Aesthetics

3 hour choice from courses approved for General Education from a variety of departments

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

OUR MISSION

The Office of Christian Formation at SNU seeks to make Christ-like disciples through higher education. We do this by nurturing relationships with students, gathering for communal worship, engaging them in the local church, and discipling students towards holiness, and responsibly serving our community and world.

1. WORSHIP

CHAPEL - This all-school event meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:50 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Chapel @ SNU is a Christian worship gathering where students are encouraged and challenged by a variety of speakers. It’s mandatory for all traditional students. 25 Christian Formation Credits are required per semester. Students can get involved in leading worship, playing instruments, and joining one of our chapel teams.

KINGDOM COME - This is a student-led worship service that takes place on Thursday evenings at 9 p.m. Our Campus Ministries team leads this service. Students can get involved in preaching, sharing testimonies, leading worship and more. This service counts towards Christian Formation Credits and is another option to worship together.

2. PROCLAMATION

KERYGMA is led by our students in our pastoral ministry program. Kerygma means to proclaim. Students lead worship and preach the gospel. This will count towards Christian Formation Credits. This is a time to find peace away from the busy world around us and gives our pastoral ministry majors additional experience.

3. DISCIPLESHIP

SMALL GROUPS - Students are encouraged to join small groups led by other students. Small groups help students grow in their faith. They meet during the chapel hour over a 6-week period, and count toward Christian Formation Credit.

4. SERVICE

SNU IN MISSIONS (SIMS) is our short-term missions program. We partner with the Global Church of the Nazarene domestically and internationally. SIMS exists to encourage and support missionaries, Work & Witness coordinators, and local pastors world-wide and their ongoing ministries.

TRANSFER CREDITS

IF YOU HAVE EARNED COLLEGE CREDIT OR PLAN TO DO SO, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.

SNU generally accepts course credit in transfer from other accredited institutions. For further information please see scan the QR code or visit: https://www.snu.edu/undergraduate-academic-programs/transfer-coursework.

You may also call the Registrar’s Office at (405) 491-6386 or email registrar@snu.edu. The Registrar’s Office will work with each student individually to determine the exact number of transfer credits and the requirements that can be satisfied with these courses.

DUAL-CREDIT PROGRAMS (OR CONCURRENT CREDIT)

If you’ve taken a course at your high school that also counted for college credit, SNU will accept the credits, as long as they are reported to us on an official college or university transcript. After completing the course and receiving a grade, request the college or university where you earned the credit to send a paper official transcript to the address below or via a digital credential service, such as Parchment, to Southern Nazarene University.

Office of the Registrar

Southern Nazarene University

6729 NW 39th Expressway

Bethany, OK 73008

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION: AP/CLEP

Students may count up to 30 hours of credit by examination toward their graduation requirements at SNU. For a list of the AP and CLEP tests and equivalent course credit earned at SNU, visit snu.edu/registrar or call the Registrar’s Office at (405) 491-6386. For any credit by examination to be awarded, send official scores via the College Board to Southern Nazarene University.

Advance Placement (AP)

Required scores depending on the exam.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Course credit is granted for many CLEP tests. Required scores vary depending on the exam.

RESIDENCE HALL & MEAL PLAN OPTIONS ‘24-‘25

The costs listed are semester charges and include both the residence hall and the Residential meal plan. Residence hall assignments are based on availability.

Residence Halls

Bracken, Snow, Hills -8

$4,400.00 Per Semester

Hills 4-person suite

$5,075.00 Per Semester

• At SNU, we require all students to live on campus. We are committed to providing our students with the best possible education and spiritual support, and requiring them to live on campus is a key part of that mission.

• We understand that being a student can be challenging, and that’s why we’ve bundled our residence hall and meal plan together, providing you with an all-in-one package that will make your life easier and more affordable. Students living on campus will have the Residential Meal Plan which includes 19 meals per week to our SNU Dining area and $150 in flex money to be used in the on-campus Chick-fil-A and Starbucks. Students may exchange 10 meals per week in Chick-fil-A on campus per meal period.

• With our combined residence hall and meal plan cost, you’ll get access to a comfortable and safe living space, fully equipped with amenities, including Wi-Fi and wired internet services, laundry service, study rooms, and much more. Plus, you’ll enjoy delicious and nutritious meals prepared by our talented chefs, ensuring that you stay energized and focused throughout the day.

• We know that some students are accommodated better by living off campus. Anyone who is considering living off campus should check out the exceptions to our housing policy to first make sure you’re eligible to live off campus. You will need to submit an off-campus housing application and receive approval. These resources can be found at my.snu.edu/forms.

• A 60 Block Plan will be available to all commuter students. This plan includes 60 meals throughout the semester in the upstairs SNU Dining area as well as $125 in flex money for $725/semester. Students on this plan can also exchange 10 meals per week in Chick-fil-A on campus per meal period.

• Housing and Meal Plan contracts are year-long contracts. A fee is charged as laid out in contract terms when breaking the year-long contract. Housing and meal plans are only operational during the traditional academic year and rates listed above are for dates of operation as listed in the Housing Contract only.

RESIDENCE HALL FURNISHINGS

Each room in Bracken, Hills and Snowbarger is furnished with a bed, dresser, closest, desk and desk chair for each resident. The living rooms in the Hills suites have a couch, love seat, dining room table and chairs, 3 cubes (to be used for coffee table or side tables) and a full-size refrigerator.

Bracken

• 1 small refrigerator allowed in room

• Full kitchen in lobby

• No microwaves allowed in individual rooms

• A microwave is provided in common areas Hills

• 1 large refrigerator is provided in each suite

• No individual refrigerators allowed

• Full kitchen in building

• 1 microwave and 1 “George Foreman” grill allowed per suite

Snowbarger

• 1 small refrigerator allowed in each room

• No microwaves allowed in individual rooms

• A microwave will be provided in each hallway

KEYS TO COMPLETING HOUSING PLACEMENT

• Receive your acceptance to SNU

• Pay your $150 deposit

• Complete and return Roommate Profile found at my.snu.edu/forms

Snowbarger

Average 230 sq. ft.

• Males from all classes housed in double rooms

• Lounges with flat panel TVs and recreation equipment

• Strong, engaged all male community

• Furniture can be rearranged

Bracken

Average 175 sq. ft.

• Females from all classes housed in double rooms

• Community Kitchen

• Furniture can be rearranged

A.M. Hills

Average 925 sq. ft. (4)

Average 1380 sq. ft. (8)

Find out more about Residential Life and Housing

• Females and males from all classes housed in separate 4 or 8 person suites with kitchenettes and common space

• Numerous gathering places for studying and socializing

• Known for family atmosphere and involvement on campus

• Furniture can be rearranged

COLLEGE TERMS

HELPFUL WORDS & TERMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

ACADEMIC ADVISOR - A faculty member who is assigned to provide information and help you select the appropriate courses in order to earn the degree of your choice.

ACCREDITATION – An accredited school or university has met the accrediting organization’s competency requirements. SNU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

BACHELOR DEGREE – A program of study designed to be completed typically within four years or at the completion of 124 credit hours.

BURSAR – The bursar’s office collects money for tuition, fees, residence hall and meal plan charges, parking tickets, fines, etc. On the SNU campus this office is called the Business Office and is located on the first floor in the Bresee Building.

CATALOG – A yearly online publication that lists University policies, regulations, and requirements for completion of each degree program.

COURSE NUMBERING - At SNU, courses that begin with a zero, such as ENGL 0104 Modern English Usage, are developmental courses. 1000 series courses, such as ENGL 1113 are generally for freshmen level students. Courses in the 2000 series are for sophomores. Courses in 3000 juniors, 4000 seniors, and courses numbered 5000-6000 are for students pursuing a master’s degree.

CREDIT HOURS – As a rule, the number of credit hours assigned to a course indicates the number of hours the class meets per week. A three-hour course

normally meets for 3 hours a week. It could, for example, meet from 1-2 MWF or the same class might meet from 1-2:30 T/TH. Lab classes are the exception; they usually meet for longer periods of time.

DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES - These courses are required based upon your ACT/SAT scores to prepare you for enrollment in college-level courses. Credits earned for completion of these courses may be used to fulfill financial aid, full-time status or scholarship requirements, but cannot be used to fulfill graduation requirements. (These courses may also be called “remedial” or “pre-college level courses”.)

DROP/ADD – Students who have registered for classes and want to change their schedule by dropping or adding a course must complete the required drop/add form, obtain the required advisor signature, and return the form to the Registrar’s Office for processing by the published deadlines. Students completing a Drop/Add should always receive a new copy of their schedule confirming the change.

ELECTIVE – All degrees consist of a certain number of required courses. In addition to required courses, most (but not all) degrees will include a certain number of courses called “electives.” Electives are simply courses for which you are given the choice to take any course you choose. Electives may be courses that support or compliment your major or may just be a subject that you enjoy or find interesting.

COLLEGE TERMS CONT.

ARMY ROTC - Two-, three-, and four-year Army ROTC paths are available to undergraduate and graduate students at Southern Nazarene University. Through a cross-town partnership agreement, SNU students participate in military science courses for college credit through the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). If interested to learn more about Army ROTC opportunities, email veterans@snu.edu or call 405-717-6299.

FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID)Application form for students applying for Pell grants and loans. Must also be completed by all students receiving SNU need-based grants. www.fafsa.ed.gov

FINANCIAL AID – Any type of public financial assistance you may receive to attend college. To qualify for federally assisted financial aid programs (Pell grants, student loans, TEACH grant) you must complete an application form called a FAFSA. Contact the SNU Financial Aid Office for more information.

FULL-TIME STUDENT – Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours to be considered full-time students. Most full-time students, however, take 15-17 credit hours each term.

MAJOR – A major is the academic area that you have chosen to study in-depth and earn a degree.

PREREQUISITE – Before enrolling in some courses, you may be required to complete another course to prepare you for that course. For example, a student may not enroll in ENGL COMP II 1213, without completion of a requisite course, ENGL COMP I 1113. The course descriptions found in the SNU catalog list all the prerequisites for every course.

REGISTRAR – The office responsible for the recording and keeping of your grades and official academic record. The only office on campus that can issue your official transcript. Also the office where, after meeting first with your academic advisor, you add or drop courses, change your major, and apply for graduation.

REGISTRATION - The process of enrolling (registering) for classes you will take the next semester.

RESIDENCE HALL – Housing provided by SNU (dormitory).

SCHEDULE OF COURSES – An online listing available each semester during October and March which lists the courses (includes days, times, instructors and locations) to be offered during the upcoming semester.

TRANSCRIPT – Your official cumulative academic record of all courses taken with credits and grades earned.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS – Students who attend an accredited college usually find that their credits will transfer. The college to which the student is transferring will decide which credits they will accept.

UNDECIDED OR UNDECLARED – A student who has not yet decided on a field of study (major) has an undeclared major.

UNDERGRADUATE – A student who has not yet received a bachelor’s degree is considered an undergraduate student.

VERIFIED – A process in which all students must obtain verification from the SNU Business Office that all monies owed to SNU have been paid or that the student has approved financial aid to cover the cost of all charges. This procedure must be completed within the first few days of each semester.

VETS CENTER - The SNU Veterans Educational Transition Success (VETS) Center is located at the corner of Peniel Avenue and NW 41st Street directly east of the W. Don Beaver Science Hall. The VETS Center supports Veterans, Military Service Members and Dependents, and Army ROTC students while they are enrolled at SNU. For more information visit: snu.edu/vets.

WITHDRAWAL – The official process completed when a student stops attending a class or classes. This process must be completed by the student at the Registrar’s Office. Not attending class or failure to complete a course without officially withdrawing will result in the student receiving a grade of “F”.

OKLAHOMA CITY ACTIVITIES

SHOPPING

Downtown Bethany

Penn Square Mall

1901 Northwest Expressway

OKC, OK 73118

OKC Outlets

7624 W Reno Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73127

Northwest Expressway

Shopping (within 6 miles from campus):

• Kohls

• Target

• Aldi

• Ulta

• Five Below

• Walmart

• Hobby Lobby

• TJ Maxx

• AT&T

• T-Mobile

• Academy Sports & Outdoors

PLACES TO EAT

Swadley’s BBQ

4000 North Rockwell Avenue

Bethany, OK 73008

Boomarang Diner

6315 NW 39th Expressway

Bethany, OK 73008

Papa Angelo’s Pizza

6744 NW 39th Expressway

Bethany, OK 73008

Serve - Coffee & Community

6736 NW 39th Expressway

Bethany, Oklahoma 73008

Northwest Expressway

Dining (within 6 miles from campus):

• Chick-fil-a

• Starbucks

• Chipotle

• Panera Bread

• Qdoba

• Chili’s

• S&B’s Burger Joint

• Hideaway Pizza

• Clark’s BBQ

• Outback Steakhouse

THINGS TO DO

Downtown OKC

• Brickopolis

• Harkins Theatre

• Fuzzy’s Tacos

• Bass Pro Outdoor World

• Myriad Botanical Gardens

• Kitchen 324

• Riversport OKC

• Halls Pizza Kitchen

• The Collective Food Hall

• Marble Slab Creamery

• Harvey Bakery

• Capitals Ice Cream And much more!

Scissortail Park

300 SW 7th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Chicken N Pickle

8400 N. Oklahoma Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73114

Main Event

1441 W. Memorial Road

Oklahoma City, OK 73114