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The UNIVERSITY of TUlSa Tulsa, Okla. • (918) 631-2000 • utulsa.edu

The University of Tulsa consistently is named a top 100 national university and Oklahoma’s

research institution by U.S.

top-ranked News & World Report.

TU attracts some of the brightest students from across the U.S. and more than 70 countries to its 200-acre campus, where three out of four students live in universityowned housing. This fall, TU welcomed 776 freshmen, 75 percent of whom graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class. TU’s diverse student population is attracted not only by the university’s highly regarded academic reputation, but also its 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Global education is an important component of the TU experience, and all students are encouraged to study abroad at least one

semester. The opportunity to embrace new cultures also can be found on campus where 1,000 international students from 75 different countries call TU home. TU’s dedicated

service

community program, True Blue Neighbors, allows students, faculty and staff to participate in many civic enhancement projects and maintain a steady presence in local schools and neighborhoods.

Nearly 3,000 of these individuals contributed more than 58,000 service hours in 2013-14.

The Collins College of Business is home to one of the top 100 graduate business schools in the nation, according to 2015 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Bloomberg Businessweek undergraduate business school rankings list TU as one of

top

the schools for financial assistance with the sixth best undergraduate accounting program in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the TU College of Law among the country’s top 75 law schools.

TU recently renovated the Allen Chapman Student Union to include seven new dining establishments. John Mabee Residence Hall was remodeled in 2014, and a similar project will begin in Lottie Jane Mabee Residence Hall next summer. Coming soon, a new Campus Corner at 11th Street and Harvard will include the TU Bookstore. In fall 2015, construction is expected to be complete on Hardesty Hall, TU’s newest residential facility, which also will feature the Holmes Student Center multipurpose office space.

TU has been internationally recognized for Highest Degree: its petroleum Doctorate engineering program for Mascot: Golden Hurricane more than 50 years. Today, that Twitter: reputation extends @utulsa to other programs including cyber security, finance, accounting, management information systems, energy management, psychology and Native American law.

Student Population: 4,695

Golden Hurricane Athletics continues to strengthen its presence in the national spotlight with an appearance in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. This past spring, the TU women’s softball team was named conference champion with a record-setting season of 53 wins and nine losses. This fall, Golden Hurricane Athletics debuted in the new American Athletic Conference.

prestigious

Much more than a university, TU is a family of passionate alumni and friends deeply engrained in the Tulsa community. Its global network of relationships garners widespread recognition for TU, while providing partnerships and perspectives that have advanced the university for more than 120 years.

TU is a private university dedicated to knowledge, research and community.

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TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tulsa, Okla. • (918) 595-7000 • tulsacc.edu

Tulsa Community College has served Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma as a valued educational

resource for more than four decades. Af-

ter opening in the heart of downtown Tulsa at 9th and Boston in 1970, TCC has become Oklahoma’s largest, multi-campus community college serving 28,000 students in college credit programs annually. TCC’s Metro, Northeast, Southeast and West campuses offer classes in Tulsa’s four quadrants, and the Glenpool and Owasso community campuses offer classes in those communities. The TCC Education Outreach Center serves residents in eastern Tulsa, and several Tulsa area high schools host TCC classes for students taking college classes while still in high school.

premier

commuAs one of the nation’s nity colleges, TCC holds several national rankings.

According to Community College Week, TCC ranks 24th among more than 2,000 public and private two-year institutions across the United States. In individual disciplines, TCC ranks 3rd in education degrees, 5th in business related degrees and 10th

Locations: Tulsa, Glenpool and Owasso Annual Student Population: 28,000 Highest Degree: Associate Twitter: @tulsacc

in health related degrees. The College ranks 1st in the nation for degrees granted to Native American students and among the Top 100 for degrees granted to all minority groups.

Tulsa Community College conferred degrees on another record-setting graduating class at its 44th commencement ceremony in May 2014. Since 2010, TCC has experienced an increase of more than 20 percent in overall completions each year.

As one of Oklahoma’s three largest higher education providers, TCC enrolls one of the largest firsttime entering classes each fall (surpassed only by the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University), admits the largest number of concurrent enrollment students taking college classes

leads

the state while still in high school, and in online/distance learning enrollments each year.

TCC welcomed 4,219 first-time entering college students during the 2013-2014 academic year. Of those, 1,520 entered as Tulsa Achieves students.

Tulsa Achieves

evolves, TCC is committed to developing and maintaining vibrant, enriched academic pro-

dynamic

learning gramming offered in environments: * The Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity at Metro Campus houses TCC’s distance learning, journalism and broadcasting, digital and graphic design and fine arts programs. * The Center for Excellence in Energy Innovation at TCC’s Northeast Campus focuses on alternative energy, with instruction in wind energy, solar energy, biodiesel fuels, electric transportation, and home energy audits. * The Health Sciences and Biotechnology Learning Center at Southeast Campus provides education and training for professionals in the biological, medical laboratory and nursing fields. * The Veterinary Technology Center at West Campus prepares graduates to enter the veterinary health care field.

transfer

TCC students have access to 222 associate degree and certificate options ranging from bioscience to tomorrow’s technology, a thriving honors program and a vibrant global education perspective with opportunities to study abroad throughout the year. Furthermore, the College has more than 7,500 students enrolled in online and distance learning classes each year.

student TCC is the primary producer for public and private universities in the state. As such, the College has developed transfer program agreements with colleges and universities in Tulsa, throughout Oklahoma and in adjacent states, which allow TCC students to transfer more seamlessly to other institutions. Strong partnerships in the Tulsa area include Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, Langston University, Rogers State University, Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, University of Phoenix, St. Gregory’s University and Southern Nazarene University.

As students’ needs change and technology

TCC is the Tulsa connection to a college degree.

program ofTCC’s fers graduating seniors who live in Tulsa County the opportunity to go to college and complete an associate degree without the cost of tuition and fees.

TCC is Oklahoma’s largest community college with more students than any community college in the state.

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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Stillwater, Okla. • (405) 744-5358 • admissions.okstate.edu

Oklahoma State University offers a wide array of majors to meet the needs of students both from Oklahoma and from out of state. These offerings make OSU the most university system in the state.

popular

offer parents a reassuring look at the campus

trusted by so many families.

Weekday campus tours are scheduled daily at 10 a.m. and Fridays at 1 p.m. A number of prospective student events and select Saturday tours are also scheduled throughout the year.

Schedule your visit at admissions.okstate.edu/ visit or call 405-744-5358.

Whether students are interested in aerospace engineering, teaching, medicine, agriculture, engineering or myriad other majors, OSU is a launching point for countless careers.

Student Population: 36,376 A campus tour is the (all campuses) best way for students Highest Degree: to see the campus Doctorate and meet faculty, Mascot: current students and Cowboys their future classTwitter: mates to see where @BeAnOSUCowboy they might fit in at OSU. The walking tour includes housing options, an academic appointment and meetings with campus offices depending on prospective student’s needs and interests. Tours also

Not all of students’ time at OSU is spent in the classroom. Many students make lifelong connections here. With more than 450 campus organizations, Cowboys and Cowgirls have great opportunities to meet others who share their interests.

The OSU campus offers a multitude of resources from the Colvin Center, which ranks as one of the Top 10 recreation centers in the nation, to undergraduate research opportunities and career services.

“More than ever, we are in touch with the people of Oklahoma,” said Kyle Wray, vice president of enrollment management and marketing. “At

dedicated

OSU we are to service, wellbeing and leadership. We strive to instill these values in our students as well.”

Fore more information, call 405-744-5358 or visit admissions.okstate.edu.

OSU’s Edmon Low Library opened in 1953. Its Georgian architecture remains a focal point of the campus.

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ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY Claremore, Okla. • (800) 256-7511 • rsu.edu

At Rogers State University, “it’s personal” is more than just a motto – it’s part of the university’s way of life. This personal approach is seen throughout a student’s experience with the university – from his time as a prospective student all the way through his successful journey as an RSU alumnus.

progressive

A dynamic, university with more than 4,000 students, RSU is recognized for its high-quality academic programs, distance learning options and high-technology learning environment. Rogers State operates three physical campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville and Pryor, along with a robust online program. RSU also is the only public four-year, residential university in the Tulsa area.

Bachelor’s and associate degree programs are offered through its School of Liberal Arts, School of Business and Technology, and the School of Mathematics, Science and Health Science. These schools include traditional programs such as communications, humanities, business administration and nursing, as well as

cutting-edge concentrations such as game development, justice administration and environmental conservation.

The university has introduced its first graduate degree program, a master of business administration that benefits from the university’s signature strengths in the accounting, entrepreneurship, management and sport management disciplines.

Many students from northeast Oklahoma who plan to attend medical school complete their

Location: Claremore, Bartlesville and Pryor, Okla.

Student Population: 4,030 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Hillcats Twitter: @RogersStateU

undergraduate studies through RSU’s program in medical/molecular biology. RSU’s nursing program produces students who typically score better than the state and national averages on the RN licensure exam.

RSU students work closely with faculty members, many of whom hold doctoral degrees or the highest degrees available in

esteemed

institutions their fields from across the nation. The Honors Program provides an atmosphere where scholars can challenge themselves academically through specialized courses, student/faculty joint research projects and a strong emphasis on service learning in the community. The President’s Leadership Class (PLC), a four-year scholarship program that fosters personal and professional development, was designed for RSU students who have demonstrated leadership abilities.

Students are able to participate in a broad

internships such as

selection of The Washington Center Internship Program, a nationally recognized program placing students with private, public and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. The university offers international study-at-large programs to provide students with opportunities to see the world, learn about other cultures and enrich their educational experience in locations that have included Italy, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Korea.

Hillcat athletics have become a source of student and community pride, with fans cheering on student-athletes in basketball, golf, cross country, soccer, softball and baseball. The university was recently approved to start the membership process for the NCAA Division II, which will bring increased exposure to the university and its athletics programs.

With its commitment to personal attention and service, RSU provides students with all of the opportunities and tools they need to reach their potential.

RSU is expanding on-campus housing with construction of University Village C, opening fall 2015.

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“I knew RSU’s medical/molecular biology degree was the right path to prepare me for medical school. RSU also provides me the opportunity to be active on campus. I’ve taken a leadership role for a number of campus organizations, where I’ve served as social chair for the honors program, chaired the Campus Activities Team ‘Big Week’ and even won homecoming king. RSU has been a great fit for me.”

MICHAEL BLOSE Ripley, OK

MEDICAL/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Honors Program Pre-Professional Health Club Campus Activities Team Alumni – Big Week Chair 2012 RSU Homecoming King _____________________________________________

Stay Connected and keep up with the latest news from RSU

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LANGSTON UNiverSiTy Tulsa, Okla. • (918) 877-8121 • langston.edu

scholars

Langston University is a regional, four-year public institution and the only institution of higher education in the state of Oklahoma with a rural and an urban mission. As a landgrant institution, LU is committed to providing much-needed training, knowledge and support

farmers

to throughout America and in some foreign countries. With campuses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the university is working to become a definitive authority on urban trends and on finding solutions to issues faced by urban dwellers, particularly African Americans and other minorities.

The university offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees that are delivered through its schools of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, and Nursing and Health Professions. It was the first in the state to offer a doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Among our programs of distinction are: • Accounting • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Entrepreneur Studies • Goat Research • International Education • Physical Therapy • Rehabilitation Counseling • Urban Education

Our faculty are renowned in their disciplines and committed teachers who work to create learning opportunities beyond the confines of the classroom. These opportunities are innovative, creative and stimulate students’ desires to think independently.

Our student population is diverse. From traditional incoming freshmen who are recent high school graduates to the non-traditional student who, after years of pursuing other endeavors, decides to return to complete his education. Students from various races, ethnicities, religions, socioeconomic

foreign

counbackgrounds and some tries now call Langston “home.” They thrive in an environment that is conducive to personal and social development.

With a myriad of organizations and clubs from which to choose, students engage in various activities and interact sociably with their peers while creating lasting relationships. Langston University Marching Pride is one of the most popular collegiate show bands in the country.

It has received national recognition and is a source of pride for the university.

As a member of the NAIA, LU Athletics boasts some of the most talented student-athletes,

who often enjoy championships at both the national and conference levels. LU competes in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, football and women’s volleyball.

With the selection of Dr. Kent Smith Jr. as its 16th president, the university is well on its way to reaching unprecedented heights in its role as

enterprise.

an educational As one of the youngest college presidents in the country, Smith is a prescient leader who connects well with the students and whose charisma, intellect and vision appeal to the university’s stakeholders.

Locations: Tulsa, Langston and Oklahoma City Student Population: 2,500 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Lions Twitter: @LangstonU

Langston is Oklahoma’s only historically black institution of higher education.

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The University of OklahOma Norman, Okla. • (800) 234-6868 • go2ou.edu

Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature

like that of a small, private institution. OU is a

in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a

pacesetter in American public higher education,

doctoral degree-granting

research

university serving the educational, cultural,

ranking

No. 1 in the number of National

Merit Scholars with more than 750 enrolled.

economic and health-care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the university’s academic programs except health-related fields. The OU Health Sciences Center, located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive

academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. Both

Year Founded ...................... 1890

the Norman and Health Sciences Center

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT Norman............................. 27,174 All Campuses .................... 30,682 Student-Faculty Ratio .... 18-to-1 Number of Majors at the Baccalaureate Level ...............166

colleges offer programs at the Schusterman Center, the site of

OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members, and has 21 colleges offering 166

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION The Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College offers one of the most energetic and creative honors programs among public universities in the United States. More than 3,000 students participate in small classes, typically of 19 or less. More than 80 informal book clubs have been created in the past four years.

Areas of excellence include nursing, psychology, health and exercise science, zoology and petroleum engineering.

undergraduate majors, 232 graduate majors, 36 professional majors, and 34 graduate certificates. While OU has all of the opportunities of a large, public university, its service and commitment to help students succeed creates a sense of

family, more

Student Population: 30,682 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Sooner Schooner Twitter: @UofOklahoma

OU – The Pride of Oklahoma

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OklahOma baptist university Shawnee, Okla. • (800) 654-3285 • okbu.edu

A college education should be an engaging experience, preparing you for the rest of your life. Oklahoma Baptist University

transforms

lives by equipping you to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Since its founding in 1910, OBU has had a distinct mission of Christian higher

purpose

education. That sense of drives OBU professors to invest their lives in the lives of their students. This mission also drives students to help one another grow academically, socially, physically and spiritually.

OBU has a national reputation for strong academic programs. Each of OBU’s 86 majors features a common core curriculum designed

connect

to different fields of study for a solid foundation of knowledge. OBU’s student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 provides a climate where students can ask questions and find answers. This personal approach

outstanding

has produced results leading to national recognition. For 23 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked OBU as one of the top 10 comprehensive colleges in the western United States. The Princeton Review consistently lists OBU as a “Best in the West” college, and Forbes.com lists OBU among “America’s Best Colleges.” OBU recently ranked second on a list of the best affordable private colleges in the Midwest by Great Value Colleges.

Student Population: 1,979 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Bison Twitter: @obunews

encouraging

mentors among of our faculty, staff and upperclassmen. Most OBU students live on campus and participate in a wide range of activities throughout the year, including a strong intramural sports program, student talent shows, concerts and Bible studies. OBU competes nationally in 21 NAIA varsity sports for men and women, including our newest addition of football.

Beginning in fall 2015, OBU will move to NCAA Division II competition.

A distinctively Christian university, OBU academics integrate faith into all fields

Christian

of study. You’ll hear a worldview in business classes just as you will in religion classes. Faculty and students

faith

actively discuss their on a college campus that is truly Christ-centered.

Campus Ministry programs present students with an array of opportunities to worship, serve and engage the local community and the world. OBU’s Global Outreach Center helps link students with worldwide service and

missions opportunities.

This global concept is a tradition that has helped OBU lead all colleges in the number

working

of graduates in Southern Baptist international missions.

nurtures

OBU your mind, body and spirit to help you become the person God created you to be. Our close-knit community of faith inspires academic and personal excellence, helping you find your purpose and place in the world.

On OBU’s campus, known as Bison Hill, you will find a welcoming community

Three members of OBU’s inaugural class in 1911 later became U.S. senators, including Robert S. Kerr.

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4 YEARS THAT SHA

Make the most of your college experience by know

FRESHMAN YEAR

Welcome to your new world order. It can be equally exciting and fearful, depending on how you embrace change.

You’ll now be making more decisions in a single day than you did during a whole year in high school. The choices seem endless: where to live, what to eat, how to dress, which classes to take, when to wake and when to sleep.

Yes, this is when you step out of home and high school and move toward the real world and adulthood.

You’re not there yet — not by a long shot — but you’re heading in the right direction. Embrace it.

With freedom, however, comes responsibility.

Get used to it. Mom and Dad are only a text message away, but they’re no longer watching over you each and every day.

It starts with the simple tasks of sleeping and eating. Ever heard of the “Freshman 15?”

It’s the number of pounds many first-year students gain in college because their diets take a dive. And sleeping? Get ready for the “all-nighters” and the “mid-day naps” between classes. Catching zzz’s is all about to change.

This college stuff requires real work, as you’ll soon find out — hours of studying each day. It’s why you’re a “full-time student.”

Keep in mind that not all lessons are learned in class. The friends you meet, the places you go and the conversations along the way can take you further than you imagine. This is going to be amazing!

Ever y thing changes

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Last year you were wandering and wondering about everything. Now you can’t wait to get back to campus.

Admit it: This place has really grown on you. You know a lot more about which classes and instructors to take. You’re starting to understand which of your friends will soon be forgotten and which ones might last a lifetime. You’re learning who you can share a dorm with — and the type of roommates you just can’t abide.

You have a declared major, but you’re not sure if it will land you a job after graduation. Here’s a little secret: Most college students change their declared major an average of three times. This is the year of course corrections.

Start looking at some other options.

Ask around. You have a wealth of people all over campus who can help — from the peers in your living quarters to the advisers in your department.

And how about all those clubs and organizations that begged you to join last year? Many freshmen take on way too much, so it might be time to cut back. Opt for extra-curriculars that are meaningful and look good on a resume. If you’re lucky, it might even come with scholarship dollars. Who couldn’t use those?

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JUNIOR YEAR

Get serious. You’re an upperclassman now.

Don’t panic. Everything’s going to turn out OK. That feeling you’re expeiencing is only natural. Everyhing you’ve done in college up until now prepared you for this. It’s time to decide who you want to be and what you’re going to do for the rest of your life.

Are you pursuing something because everyone except you thought you would be good at it? Can you really see yourself in this career?

This is the year you put it all to the test.

Juniors are prime candidates for internships.

Look for employers willing to give you a chance. It will help you discover if you like this ine of work and provide companies with an early look at whether you have what it takes.

This is also the time when leadership roles emerge. Whether it’s in a fraternity or sororty, student government or the yearbook staff, people are looking for you to step up and get hings done. Move from the bench to the startng lineup. It’s your time to shine.

Relationships may take on new meanings, too.

By now you’ve logged quite a few memorable moments that will live forever. Don’t be surprised if those double this year alone. This is when bonding is at its best.

Those studies of yours should be accelerating. The coursework becomes more ntense, but you’re now taking courses that elate directly to your major. That should motivate you even more. Learn all you can.

me to gure is out

SENIOR YEAR

Can you believe it’s already here?

The year begins and ends with a single question: What’s next? In between, you work like crazy to find an acceptable answer.

That can lead to sending out resumes and lining up job interviews. It also can mean giving serious consideration to graduate school. Or what about studying abroad or taking the summer off to backpack across Europe?

You’ll feel like you’re standing at the end of a diving board, afraid to jump because you’re not exactly sure what’s waiting for you below. Don’t worry. It will all work out. It really will.

In the meantime, enjoy the ride.

You’ve come such a long way. Before you know it, you’ll be telling this place goodbye and a lot of great people, too.

You will soon learn you really had it made going to college. The real world can be a lot more work, more routine and probably not as fun now that those scholarships and loans won’t be propping you up.

Don’t lose sight, though. This is cause for celebration. Donning that cap and gown is something special. Not everyone makes it this far.

You earned it, and you’re ready. Look out world, here you come!

Am I really ready?

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University of central oklahoma Edmond, Okla. • (405) 974-2727 • uco.edu

More and more Tulsa metro students are choosing to take the short trip down the turnpike to “Live Central” — and for good reason say current Central students Moragen Ferrell, Claudia Lahmeyer, Lauren McKenzie and Jordan Peters.

innovative

learning They found an community where personal relationships with faculty, staff and students flourish.

“UCO is student centered. Here, you don’t feel like a number — you’re a new student with dreams and ideas,” said Ferrell, a business management major from Jenks. “The faculty and staff want to see you realize those dreams and help you every step of the way.”

McKenzie, a freshman who graduated from Victory Christian School, agrees.

organizations and a host of events and activities to take advantage of throughout the year.

Central’s metro location also gives students access to hundreds of jobs, internships and service opportunities. Employers know that Central

prepared

for graduates are not only success in their chosen field of study, but also in many of the “soft skills” they need in employees – such as problem solving and critical thinking.

Central helps students gain these skills through transformative learning (TL), incorporating the Central Six tenets of TL into classes and activities: discipline knowledge; leadership; research, creative and scholarly activities, service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural competencies; and health and wellness.

Jordan Peters “Even though it’s the third-largest Thanks to a $7.7 million grant from university in the state, you don’t feel like you are the U.S. Department of Education, Central is being swallowed in a mass of students. You can developing the Student Transformative Learning get involved with as much as you want — you Record (STLR), the first effort of its kind to track simply need to take action.” and assess the skills connected to transformative

connected

Located in Edmond, Central is to benefits of the thriving Oklahoma City metro with the safety of the town recently ranked as the number one suburb in America by CNNMoney. com.

“Location is one of the best things about Central,” said Peters, a junior kinesiology major and Booker T. Washington graduate.

“You’re in a growing city just north of OKC, so there’s no lack of resources — you even have luxuries compared to other college towns in Oklahoma. It’s also close enough to Tulsa, so if you’re feeling homesick, you can head back easily.”

It’s hard to get homesick, though, with 114 undergraduate majors, more than 200 student

learning. Beginning with the 2015 freshman class, all Central students will graduate with a record to show potential employers they have developed skills inside and outside of the classroom.

“At Central, we endeavor to educate the whole person — going beyond the skills needed to master a student’s chosen discipline. With

learning,

we foster a spirit transformative of lifelong learning in our students,” said UCO President Don Betz.

“The STLR will allow measurement of that spirit, giving Central students a way to prove competency in the ‘beyond discipline’ skills employers need.”

Farrell sees the focus on the Central Six already giving her opportunities to develop leadership skills and experience new cultures on campus.

“UCO is not just granting degrees, it’s giving me opportunities that are shaping into a wellrounded, productive member of society.”

Success is evident throughout campus. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Central as the top public regional university in Oklahoma.

top

nationally in Central also ranks among the residence life and as one of the top universities to work for by the “Chronicle of Higher Education” and ranks as a “Military Friendly” university.

Central is also an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, with the two-time discus gold medalist Jeremy Campbell and the silver medal-winning U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team training on campus. Plus, it’s the only university in the state named an official Green Energy Power Partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its sustainability practices.

Lahmeyer, a sophomore nursing major from Sand Springs, thinks Tulsa students will be convinced Central is the place for them once they set foot on campus.

“I would encourage students from the Tulsa area to at least take a tour of campus so they can have the opportunity to fall in love with Central like I have.”

Student Population: 16,840 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Bronchos Twitter: @UCOBronchos

UCO won the 2013 NCAA Division II National Softball Championship.

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University of science & Arts of oklAhomA Chickasha, Okla. • 800-933-8726 • usao.edu

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is one of the most unusual and progressive universities in the nation. It is known as Oklahoma’s only public liberal arts college, and it consistently ranks high in U.S. News’ America’s Best Colleges annual guide.

What does that mean to you? It means your education at USAO will be unique and

expand

rewarding. It will you as a person. It will show you how your field of interest relates to many others — and why this knowledge can serve you well in your personal and professional life. Best of all, it means getting an excellent education in the liberal arts tradition.

It is not an easy form of education. We intend that the rigors you face in interdisciplinary learning will result in your significant growth as an individual and your development as a competent citizen and person. Difficulty

growth

is a necessary prerequisite of and development. Challenge is what interdisciplinary education is all about. It is what USAO is all about.

Founded in 1908, USAO is one of the oldest public liberal arts colleges in America. It holds membership in the select, national Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.

Forty minutes southwest of Oklahoma City on Interstate 44, USAO is located on a wooded, 75-acre national historic district, the

only college in Oklahoma to be named to the National Register of Historic Places as a district.

distinctions

include: Some USAO • The Washington D.C. education thinktank American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) annually reviews and evaluates the required core curriculums of over 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide. Grading its content and quality from A to F, USAO is presently one of only 21 institutions in the United States on which ACTA bestows an “A” grade.

• Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine lists USAO on its exclusive 2014 national roll of the 100 “Best Values in Public Colleges” in America. Based on a combination of academic quality and cost, Kiplinger also ranks USAO first on its 2014 national list of the “25 Best College Values Under $30,000 a Year”.

• USAO is the only school in Oklahoma that US News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges assigns to an institutional category, “National Liberal Arts Colleges,” that includes many of the most prestigious and expensive private colleges and universities in the nation.

• Using US News institutional classifications in its “2015 College Rankings,” the national journal

Washington Monthly ranks USAO fourth in the country for “serving the public good” by encouraging “upward social mobility” — a rank based on a formula that factors a school’s graduation rates of lower income federal Pell Grant recipients to net price.

• A web-based national resource on campus and online higher education, The BestSchools. org, has designated a 2014 list of “100 Best U.S. Colleges and Universities by State.”

• Ninety percent of USAO faculty hold the highest degree in their teaching field; 80 percent with doctorates.

• A 13-1 faculty-student ratio matches talented faculty with high performing students.

Learn more about USAO at www.usao.edu. .

Student Population: 904 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Drovers Twitter: @usaodrovers

USAO ‘s mascot is the Drovers, named after the rich heritage of cattle driving in the Chickasha area.

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NortheasterN state UNiversity Tahlequah, Okla. • (800) 722-9614 • Go2NSU.com

Northeastern State University is one institution with and a robust online presence. The common thread is a tireless dedication to serving each student individually, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations from first contact to graduation, career placement and beyond.

We are determined that our students will be successful, no matter their background, offering strong academics focused on career readiness and the second-lowest tuition of any university in Oklahoma.

three campuses

Our highly credentialed professors and our team of advisors and counselors are focused on and committed to student success. NSU offers a wide variety of options for students, where they can select from 55 exceptional undergraduate and 23 graduate degree programs, along with the professional doctor of optometry degree.

Classes are offered on the home campus of Tahlequah, as well as Broken Arrow and Muskogee. It is a comprehensive regional university and the fourth-largest public fouryear institution of higher learning in Oklahoma.

NSU is one of only 21 colleges of optometry in the United States. It is the top university for American Indian baccalaureate graduates and prepares more American Indian educators than any other school in the world. NSU is a regional leader in healthcare education and prepares more educators than anyone in Oklahoma. Northeastern

is the frontrunner in campus public safety offering an opt-in free GPS savvy security smart phone app and offers seamless transition from two-year to four-year degree through Smart Choice.

Tahlequah

The campus, nestled at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, is a blend of old and new, where rich history meets modern technology. There are more than 80 student organizations, 10 NCAA athletic teams and plenty of on-campus and nearby activities.

Classes are small, people are friendly and supportive, and new students feel at home.

Broken Arrow’s state-of-the-art

campus serves mostly upper division and graduate students with 31 undergraduate and 17 graduate programs. Class schedules are designed to maximize a student’s time on campus by offering the chance to attend one or two nights a week. Seminar and workshop courses are offered on weekends, and students can take courses online and via IT V technology.

Muskogee’s modern campus serves

upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, offering programs in education, business, general studies, nursing, industrial management and other disciplines. Classes in Muskogee are geared toward working adults

pursuing their degrees on a part-time basis, with evening and online class schedules.

NSU was founded in 1845 as the Cherokee National Female Seminary, and on March 6, 1909, the Oklahoma legislature purchased the seminary from the Cherokee Nation. In September that same year, classes began at the Northeastern State Normal School. Seminary Hall still stands as the historical centerpiece of campus where classes are held daily. For decades, NSU has played a key role in the area’s history and development.

Go2NSU. com and

Enroll today at picture yourself as an NSU graduate.

Locations: Tahlequah, Muskogee, Broken Arrow and Online Student Population: 8,332 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: RiverHawks Twitter: NSURiverHawks

NSU was founded in 1851 as the Cherokee National Female Seminary and is now the state’s fourth-largest university.

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BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE Tulsa, Okla. • (918) 628-3700 • brownmackie.edu/tulsa new student will receive tablet technology upon enrollment, so you’ll be able to connect with instructors through tablet technology, review important classroom notes and experience the ease of sharing the latest course information.

Are you still looking for the right school?

We understand. It’s a big decision. That’s why Brown Mackie College – Tulsa can help make your decision easier — and one your whole family can support.

Brown Mackie College has been helping students change their lives through careerfocused education. Our school provides higher education to traditional and nontraditional students through bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree and diploma programs. As a student of Brown Mackie College, you can expect to

support

receive from enrollment through graduation in the form of academic advisement, tutoring, career guidance and financial aid for students who qualify.

Furthermore, each

Now that you know a little bit more about what we offer, find out what sets Brown Mackie College apart from other colleges.

It’s simple: One Course A Month®.

Our One Course A Month offers a

convenient

more approach to your education where you can take one subject, one month at a time. And you’ll still graduate on time. Don’t worry about juggling multiple courses; instead, focus on balancing your education and other life responsibilities. With One Course A Month, choosing the right school doesn’t have to be difficult.

Brown Mackie College – Tulsa gives you the opportunity to pursue an education in a city with a lot to offer. Located in northeast Oklahoma, Tulsa offers an ideal backdrop for a career-focused college.

Tulsa has a growing economy, beautiful natural resources, a wide

variety of cultural attractions, and a unique blend of big-city amenities and small-town values.

Brown Mackie College Tulsa is one of over 25 school locations of the Brown Mackie College system of schools. Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling subject to change.

options are

Brown Mackie College –Tulsa is located at 4608 S. Garnett Road, Suite 110. Visit us online at www.brownmackie.edu/tulsa or call 918-628-3700. Our email address is csprogramadmin@edmc.edu.

Brown Mackie operates 27 campuses in 15 states, including Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Student Population: 471 Highest Degree: Bachelor’s

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st. gregory’s university Tulsa & Shawnee, Okla. • 844-BE EXTRA • stgregorys.edu Our Adult Degree Programs, which are available on both our Tulsa campus and Strengthened by tradition. Committed to Shawnee campus, are designed for the adult your future. A university that cares about the who wants to further his or her education education you receive, as well as the type of while maintaining the responsibilities of work person you become — this is St. Gregory’s and/or family. We offer University. associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees with At St. Gregory’s University, classes offered in a flexible we believe what you format that allows you to Student Population: do can make you choose the schedule that 660 successful, but how works best for you. Our you do it can make you Highest Degree: Tulsa Campus was recently Master’s . honored by the Tulsa Mascot: We are Oklahoma’s only World as one of the “Best Cavaliers Catholic university, and in the World” for Adult for more than a century, Twitter: Education. @StGregorysUniv we have offered a wellrounded, liberal arts This year, St. Gregory’s curriculum based in the partnered with Oklahoma’s Benedictine tradition four Oklahoma Catholic of educating the whole health systems to launch person — mind, body and spirit. a new Catholic program and

extraordinary

Nursing

At St. Gregory’s, every student matters and we welcome students of all faiths. We are proud of our 12:1 student to teacher ratio, which allows

RN to BSN Degree Completion program. The curriculum will have an ethical focus and be based in Catholic theology and social teaching.

our faculty to give attention to each student. Your professors will know your name and help guide you through your college journey, whether you are a first-time student or returning to complete your degree.

Graduates will be well prepared to provide holistic care by treating the whole person — spiritually, emotionally and mentally — as well as physically. RN to BSN classes are forming now in the Tulsa, Shawnee and Oklahoma City

personal

area. The process to obtain state and national accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is underway.

For over a century, we have been helping students prepare for lives of meaning and

purpose

. Let us stand with you as you discover the person you are meant to be.

For more information about our Traditional and Accelerated degree programs, visit www. stgregorys.edu, call us at 1-844-BE EXTRA or send an email to admissions@stgregorys.edu.

We look forward to helping you take the next step to extraordinary.

St. Gregory’s is the only Catholic university in Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY Oklahoma City, Okla. • (405) 208-5050 • okcu.edu

Oklahoma City University is a private liberal arts and sciences university with top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs,

engaged

faculty, accomplished and successful graduates and strong connections to the business, health-care and arts communities.

percent of OCU math and physics majors continue their studies in graduate school, and 86 percent of OCU students who apply to medical school are accepted on their first attempt.

At the Meinders School of Business, more than 80 percent of students participate in an internship or in-depth research project with a faculty

focus

member. With a on entrepreneurship and energy management, many classes are taught by CEOs and business professionals to provide real-world experience for students.

The OCU Difference – Oklahoma City University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and embraces a tradition of scholarship and service. Founded in 1904 and located in The recently expanded Kramer School of Nursthe heart of one of the fastest-growing U.S. ing is in the top 10 percent of national nursing cities, OCU offers a creative environment in programs. It features no-waiting-list programs a lively urban setting where students from for beginning undergraduates, a second bachacross the globe pursue their passions in the elor’s degree in nursing, bachelor’s completion performing arts, sciences, business, nursing, law, for RNs, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees. Ninetyreligion and athletics. Professors, not graduate five percent of OCU’s nursing grads pass the RN assistants, teach all classes at OCU. A licensure exam on their first attempt, performstudent/faculty ratio of 11:1 ing well above the national average. fosters an environment of The university’s Ann Lacy School of individualized American Dance and Arts Manageinstruction and ment is ranked among the top 10 Student Population: collaboration. in the country, and pioneered tap, 3,829 jazz and music theater dance in Outstanding Highest Degree: higher education. Alumni can be Doctorate Programs – From found on Broadway and around the sciences to the Mascot: the world. stage, academic Stars programs garner The state-of-the-art Wanda L. Twitter: national acclaim. In Bass School of Music is an all@OKCU the Petree College of Steinway piano school boasting Arts and Sciences, 90 star-studded alumni performing

around the globe, including Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara. OCU also has the fastest-growing theatre school in the country, with more than 15 student productions every year.

The OCU Stars compete in 19 varsity sports in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and have won 51 national championships.

New Curriculum and Advancements – OCU has enhanced curriculum to prepare students

career

fields, for the fastest growing including a new graduate degree program in energy management with an online component; a graduate degree in exercise science; and an undergraduate degree in software engineering. The university will also begin a physician assistant degree program in 2016 and has added a doctorate in nursing track.

OCU’s Classical Guitar Ensemble (above) performs in the Wanda L. Bass School of Music on the OCU campus.

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The OCU Difference of the University’s nursing grads pass the RN Licensure on their first attempt.

96%

86%

95%

of OCU students who apply to medical school are accepted on their first attempt.

of Meinders School of Business graduating seniors are employed by the time of graduation.

PREPARE

to

RISE.

All careers aren’t created equal, and neither are all degrees.

Oklahoma City University provides the instruction, attention, and challenging programs to help you rise in today’s fastest growing careers. From software engineering to health care, Oklahoma City University grads are leading the way.

Cutting-edge Physician Assistant Program coming in 2016!

Schedule your campus visit today!

(405) 208-5345

2501 N BLACKWELDER AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106

www.okcu.edu visitocu@okcu.edu

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ORAL ROBERTS UnivERSiTy Tulsa, Okla. • (800) 678-8876 • oru.edu

“Make No Little Plans Here” This powerful challenge of ORU’s founder, Oral Roberts, is a core principle of the university bearing his name. Oral Roberts University is a world-

Christian

university focused renowned on building Spirit-empowered leaders to impact their world. Graduates launch from ORU prepared to achieve their dreams through a Whole Person — mind, body and spirit — education.

Undergraduate and graduate programs ORU offers 68 degree programs, 64 minors, and a variety of pre-professional programs, including pre-med, pre-law and graduate programs in business, education and theology. The University also offers online learning, and classes in concentrated and one-night-a-week formats. Across all programs, students address urgent, real-world concerns and learn to analyze information, think clearly and rationally express thoughts.

Affordability ORU offers many scholarships and grants, including merit scholarships, talent awards, athletic scholarships and need-based grants. A popular program is the Quest Whole Person Scholarship,

Student Population: 3,481 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Golden Eagles Twitter: @OralRobertsU

through which students can increase their scholarships to up to $20,000 per year. Learn how you can qualify at http://quest.oru.edu.

ORU participates in all Federal Title IV Financial Aid programs. Visit us online at http://finaid.oru. edu for a list of institutional, federal and state funds or to get a scholarship and financial aid estimate using our online Net Price Calculator.

Exceptional faculty ORU’s six colleges are committed to instilling

excellence

and skills students with the needed to be leaders in their world. The faculty at ORU provide individual attention and mentoring — thanks in part to a 16:1 student-faculty ratio.

ORU faculty are leading practitioners in a variety of disciplines and leading thinkers in a wide range of Christian theological perspectives.

Rave reviews Student life is a rich experience, including NCAA Division I athletics, more than 30 academic and co-curricular clubs, leadership development opportunities, and a diverse student body. Students also can participate in independent study, internships, study abroad experiences and an honors program.

Student success Developing skills in business classes that prepared her for the future

was pivotal to entrepreneur Leah Wietholter. This 2007 accounting graduate worked for the FBI in the field of forensic accounting prior to opening her own forensic accounting and fraud investigation firm in 2010. Wietholter notes, “The emphasis

community

at ORU helped me to of develop team building and skills pertinent for networking as a professional.”

Michael Smith, a 2012 graduate with a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, puts his training to use in the classroom each day as he seeks to capitalize on every opportunity to teach, encourage and mentor his students. Smith remembers the ORU faculty as always inspiring him as well as challenging him to be more.

ORU inspires students to make big plans. Ask any of our students, who represent all four corners of the United States and 84 nations. Or better yet, explore ORU for yourself. To find more information on ORU, scholarships, or to schedule a visit, go to www.oru.edu.

ORU students come from all four corners of the United States and 84 nations around the world.

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