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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT Spring 2018 http://academicaffairs.okstate.edu YOUR SUCCESS AS A STUDENT IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS MOST OFTEN ASKED BY STUDENTS.

IMPORTANT DATES outside the normal meeting schedule. If valid, documented Last day to add a class (without instructor permission) circumstances prohibit students from attending the 1/23/2018 rescheduled classes, instructors should provide reasonable Last day to drop a course with no grade and 100% refund alternative means for makeup. 1/23/2018 Last day to add a class (requires instructor & advisor permission) 1/26/2018 SEEK ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the The OSU faculty and staff want you to be successful in University with an automatic “W” and receive your educational pursuits. If you have questions or a partial refund (requires advisor signature) 1/26/2018 concerns, seek help EARLY. We are here to assist you. Last day to post 6 week grades 2/28/2018 Last day to file diploma application (for name to appear 4/2/2018 in Spring Commencement program) ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University 101 Whitehurst/405-744- with an automatic “W” 4/13/2018 5627/http://academicintegrity.okstate.edu Last day to withdraw from all OSU classes with an OSU is committed to maintaining the highest standards of assigned grade of “W” or “F” 4/27/2018 integrity and ethical conduct. This level of ethical behavior Pre-Finals Week 4/30/2018-5/4/2018 and integrity will be maintained in this course. Participating Final examinations 5/7/2018-5/11/2018 in a behavior that violates academic integrity (e.g., Final grades due from faculty by noon 5/16/2018 unauthorized collaboration, plagiarism, multiple submissions, cheating on examinations, fabricating Note: Outreach, Internet, and short courses have unique information, helping another person cheat, unauthorized drop/add and refund deadlines; lookup the specific advance access to examinations, altering or destroying the deadlines for these courses on the Short, Internet, and work of others, and altering academic records) will result in Outreach Class Schedules page of the Registrar’s website an official academic sanction. Violations may subject you http://registrar.okstate.edu/SIO-Schedule. to disciplinary action including the following: receiving a failing grade on an assignment, examination or course, Spring Semester Holidays receiving a notation of a violation of academic integrity on University Holiday 1/15/2018 your transcript, and being suspended from the University. Students’ Spring Break 3/19/2018-3/23/2018 You have the right to appeal the charge.

DROPPING A COURSE AND WITHDRAWING FROM THE UNIVERSITY, students often confuse these COPYRIGHT & FAIR USE POLICY OF COURSE terms. MATERIALS Dropping a Course (or courses) may occur during the first Course materials may not be published, leased, sold to twelve weeks of the semester. This means, however, that others, or used for any purpose other than appropriate you are still enrolled in at least one other OSU course. OSU-related individual or group study without the written Exceptions to the deadlines above may only be considered permission of the faculty member in charge of the course by petition due to documented extraordinary circumstances and other copyright holders. This paragraph grants you a and committee approval. The Retroactive Drop/Withdraw limited license giving you access to materials for this Petition and the Petition for a Refund of Tuition and Fees course, including PowerPoint slides, audio/video forms are available on the Registrar’s website recordings, written, or other materials, for appropriate http://registrar.okstate.edu/Forms. OSU-related educational use only. Lectures should not be recorded without permission from the faculty member and must not be further disseminated or shared. Withdrawing from the university means dropping all courses and you are no longer enrolled for the current semester. This may occur until the Friday before pre-finals CLASS ATTENDANCE week. The withdrawal process is initiated with your Class attendance is a critical component of learning; academic advisor. For additional information and dates, go therefore, you are expected to attend and participate fully in to: http://academicaffairs.okstate.edu/content/adding- all scheduled class meetings. Many instructors consider dropping-and-withdrawing-courses. attendance so essential that your grade may be affected by your absence. SOME DEPARTMENTS AND ALERTS AND RESCHEDULING PROFESSORS HAVE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE If the OSU campus officially closes due to inclement POLICIES. If no written attendance policy is provided weather or other emergencies, alerts are provided to local before the last day to add a class without instructor news media and posted on the OSU website. Missed permission, no penalty may be assessed for class absences exams, classes, or assignments may be rescheduled at times although you may not be permitted to make up certain in- class activities. If you are required to participate in official OSU is committed to maintaining a learning environment university-sponsored activities or military training, you that is free from discriminatory conduct based on race, should receive an excused absence unless the written color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, course attendance policy indicates otherwise. If you will be national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. absent from class for sponsored activities, you must OSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its provide prior notification of the planned absence to the educational programs and activities. Examples of sexual instructor. You may be required to submit assignments or misconduct and/or sex discrimination include: sexual take examinations before the planned absence. violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and intimate partner violence, stalking, or gender-based discrimination. OSU encourages any student who thinks PRE-FINALS WEEK POLICY that he or she may have been a victim of sexual misconduct or sexual discrimination to immediately report the incident Final examinations are scheduled at the end of each to the Title IX Coordinator (405-744-9153) or Deputy Title semester and are preceded by pre-finals week, which IX Coordinator (405-744-5470). Students may also report begins seven days prior to the first day of finals. During incidents of sexual misconduct or sex discrimination to a pre-finals week, all normal class activities will continue; faculty or staff member, who is then required by federal however, no assignment, test, or examination accounting law (Title IX) to notify the Title IX or Deputy Title IX for more than 5% of the course grade may be given; and no Coordinator. If a reporting student would like to keep the activity or field trip may be scheduled that conflicts with details confidential, the student may speak with staff in the another class. This excludes makeup and laboratory Student Counseling Center (405-744-5472) or one of the examinations, out-of-class assignments (or projects) made University’s Sexual Assault Victim Advocates (Mon-Fri 8 prior to pre-finals week and independent study courses. No AM-5 PM, 405-564-2129 or 24 Hour Help Line 405-624- student or campus organization may hold meetings, 3020). banquets, receptions, or may sponsor or participate in any activity, program, or related function that requires student STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES participation. For additional information, contact the Office 315 Student Union/405-744-7116/http://sds.okstate.edu/ of Academic Affairs, 405-744-5627, 101 Whitehurst. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a qualified FINAL EXAM OVERLOAD POLICY disability and need special accommodations, you should In the event you have three or more final exams scheduled notify the instructor and request verification of eligibility for a single day, you are entitled to arrange with the for accommodations from Student Disability Services. instructor of the highest numbered course (4 digit course Please advise the instructor of your disability as soon as number) or two highest, if you have four finals on one day, possible, and contact Student Disability Services, to ensure to re-schedule that examination(s) at a time and place of timely implementation of appropriate accommodations. mutual convenience during final exam week. If the final Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive exam overload includes a common final exam, the common official notice of a disability but are under no obligation to final exam is excluded from rescheduling unless multiple provide retroactive accommodations. To receive services, common exams are scheduled at the same time. You should you must submit appropriate documentation and complete submit this request in writing, with a copy of your class an intake process to verify the existence of a qualified schedule, at least two weeks prior to the beginning of final disability and identify reasonable accommodations. exam week. The instructor has one week prior to the beginning of final exam week to arrange a mutually convenient time and place for administration of the final STUDENT CONDUCT EDUCATION AND exam. After one week, if an agreement cannot be reached, ADMINISTRATION take the request to the department head. 328 Student Union/405-744- 5470/http://studentconduct.okstate.edu/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY By enrolling at Oklahoma State University, you accept Student Email - OSU uses your OKSTATE.EDU email responsibility for complying with all University policies address as a primary form of communication. Students are and contracts, and for local, state and federal laws on- or expected to check their OSU email on a frequent and off-campus that relate to the University’s mission. The consistent basis to remain informed of their official Student Code of Conduct educates students about their university business. If you do not use the OSU email civic and social responsibilities including policies and system you must redirect your okstate.edu email using the procedures involving student misconduct. Orange-Key System (www.okey.okstate.edu). Failure to maintain an accurate email address may result in missed or lost university communications. For email assistance In general, the University expects students to aspire to contact the IT Helpdesk at 405-744-HELP (4357). follow and promote the Cowboy Community Standards or integrity, community, social justice, respect, and Computer Labs - A complete description of computer labs responsibility. and hours of operations are available at their website: https://it.sharepoint.okstate.edu/TechnologySupport/DeskSi de/default.aspx. Lab information is also available by calling EDMON LOW LIBRARY HOURS the Information Technology Help Desk at 405-744-HELP www.library.okstate.edu (4357). 405-744-9775 or 405-744-9741 Text 405-592-4128 Sunday Opens at 9:00 AM EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Monday-Thursday Open 24 hours 408 Whitehurst/405-744- Friday Closes at 10:00 PM 9153/https://1is2many.okstate.edu/ Saturday 9:00 AM-10:00 PM *For holiday and intersession hours, check Academic, career, and personal success programs are http://library.okstate.edu/about/hours available. Student organizations representing diverse communities and annual events are offered. *Contact the following for information on hours of operation: Pre-Professional Student Services Architecture Library 405-744-6047 University College/040 Student Union/405-744-1389 Curriculum Materials Library 405-744-6310 http://universitycollege.okstate.edu/ Veterinary Medicine Library 405-744-6655 Pre-professional services for students from any major on campus, including coordination of contacts with health care WHERE TO GO FOR HELP professional schools and student interview processes. ACADEMIC RELATED SERVICES Registrar 322 Student Union/405-744-6876 Instructor - If you have questions regarding your class, http://registrar.okstate.edu/ talk to your instructor. Faculty members usually The Office of the Registrar provides services related to the include their office hours and/or phone number in the creation and maintenance of student academic records. We class syllabus. If you cannot locate this information, are here to assist students with enrollment, official set a time to meet with your instructor by speaking transcript requests, degree and enrollment verification, with updating personal information in the Student Information him/her prior to or immediately following your class System, graduation, and other services. session or check with the departmental office on when the instructor may be available. Scholarships & Financial Aid 119 Student Union/405-744-6604 http://financialaid.okstate.edu Academic Advisor - All students will benefit by conferring Over 80 percent of Oklahoma State University students with an advisor on a regular basis. If you do not know your received scholarships, grants, work, and low-interest loans advisor or would like to learn more, talk to the Student totaling over $320 million last year. Contact the Office of Academic Services Director for your college. Scholarships & Financial Aid to apply for financial aid or to meet with a financial aid counselor.

Bursar Transfer Students Services 113 Student Union/405-744-5993 University College/040 Student Union/405-744-1389 http://universitycollege.okstate.edu/transfer/index.html http://bursar.okstate.edu/ This office provides undergraduate transfer students with a seamless transition to OSU by collaborating with various The Bursar Office bills and collects tuition, fees, campus departments on campus, including the Office of housing, and other university related charges. The Bursar Undergraduate Admissions, the LASSO Center, the Office Office also processes and disburses all federal and campus- of the Registrar, and Financial Aid. based funds to students' bursar accounts and refunds any overpayments on students' bursar accounts. University Assessment and Testing 107 University Assessment and Testing Building/405-744- Career Services 5958 360 Student Union/405-744-5253 http://uat.okstate.edu/ http://hireosugrads.com Campus and national tests as well as testing Locate your College’s Career Consultant on the Career accommodations are provided. Services website. Use http://hireosugrads.com to search for part-time jobs. Veteran Benefit Services 322 Student Union/405-744-6343 Concurrent Student Services and Advising http://registrar.okstate.edu/Veteran-Benefit-Services This office provides information and assistance in University College/040 Student Union/405-744-1389 completing the appropriate forms to apply for educational http://universitycollege.okstate.edu/concurrent/index.html benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and through the State of Oklahoma. Contact Brett Rowh to find out about academic services for concurrent students or to schedule your next advising Veteran Student Academic Services appointment. University College/040 Student Union/405-744-1389 http://universitycollege.okstate.edu/veteran/index.html Foreign Language Placement Test This office works with veteran and military-affiliated 206 Gunderson Hall/405-744-9547 students to aid in their transition from military service to http://languages.okstate.edu/ successful careers by ensuring they succeed academically through coordination of support services from both on- and Students with prior foreign language experience in French, off-campus entities. German, or Spanish who take the placement exam and then score a ‘B’ or higher in a more advanced class, will get up HEALTH RELATED SERVICES to 6 credit hours for the classes below it. Schedule your free test by emailing Nick Howland at Counseling Psychology Clinic [email protected]. 107 Public Information Office/405-744-6980 https://education.okstate.edu/cpsy/clinic Multicultural Affairs Faculty and graduate students offer high quality and cost 240 Student Union/405-744-5481 efficient psychological and mental health services to http://oma.okstate.edu/ students Monday through Friday. Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources 136 Agricultural Hall/405-744-5395 Contact: Dr. Deb VanOverbeke University Counseling Services http://casnr.okstate.edu/students/ssc 320 Student Union/405-744-5458 Academic support and career guidance resources are http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/ available for CASNR students. Services include personal counseling, the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Center, and stress management through the Reboot Center. Arts & Sciences 213 Life Sciences East/405-744-5658 University Health Services Contact: Dr. Amy Martindale 1202 W. Farm Road/405-744-7665 http://casstudents.okstate.edu/ http://uhs.okstate.edu/ Academic support and career guidance resources are An allergy clinic, lab services, x-ray, travel clinic, women’s available for Arts & Sciences students. clinic and pharmacy are among the services offered at this campus outpatient medical clinic. Education, Health & Aviation 106 Willard Hall/405-744-6350 Wellness Department Contact: Leslie Evans 405-744-5510 http://education.okstate.edu/watson http://wellness.okstate.edu/ Academic support, advisement and career counseling is Intramurals, group fitness and sports clubs are among the available to all education majors. many programs and services available through the Wellness Department. Engineering, Architecture & Technology 110 Engineering North/405-744-5276 CAMPUS LIFE RELATED SERVICES Contact: Lance Millis https://studentservices.okstate.edu/advising Fraternity & Sorority Affairs Academic advising and career services are available for all 211J Student Union/405-744-5490 CEAT students. Tutoring is offered for general math, http://gogreek.okstate.edu/ science, and engineering courses. For questions and comments about fraternity and sorority organizations, contact Ival Gregory at Human Sciences [email protected]. 101 Human Sciences/405-744-2772 Contact: Kristi Seuhs Housing & Residential Life http://humansciences.okstate.edu/current-students 100 Iba Hall/405-744-5592 Academic support and career guidance resources are http://reslife.okstate.edu available for Human Sciences students. For questions and comments about housing and residential life, contact the Housing administration office. Spears School of Business 103 Business Building/405-744-2772 Leadership and Campus Life Contact: Marissa McIntyre 211 Student Union/405-744-5488 http://spears.okstate.edu/ss/ http://lcl.okstate.edu Academic advisement is provided for freshmen through Get involved through student organizations; the Center for seniors in all business major areas. Ethical Leadership; International Students & Scholars; Non-traditional Student Services; and Parent & Family University College Advising Relations. 214 Student Union/405-744-5333 Contact: Missy Wikle Service-Learning Volunteer Center https://uca.okstate.edu/ 211G Student Union/405-744-5145 University College Advising has academic advisors to help http://volunteer.okstate.edu/ with your academic needs, whether planning your semester Find volunteer opportunities and earn the recognition schedule, teaching your First-Year Seminar class, looking C.O.R.D. to wear at graduation. at degree options, or helping to bridge the gap between University Dining Services student life and academic success. Call or visit the office 076 Student Union/405-744-4424 anytime Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and http://dining.okstate.edu/ 5:00 p.m. For questions and comments about meal plans or university DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC TUTORING dining operations, contact University Dining Services.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES AND Academic Development Center TUTORING Kerr-Drummond Mezzanine/405-744-5905 http://reslife.ostate.edu/vac Learning and Student Success Opportunity (LASSO) Tutoring and supplemental instruction are available on Tutoring Center select weekday, weekend, and evening hours. 021 Classroom Building/405-744-3309 Accounting https://lasso.okstate.edu/ 416 Business Building/405-744-2863 LASSO offers free individual and group tutoring for a Walk-in tutoring is available for ACCT 2103, 2203, and variety of courses. 3103. See https://spears.okstate.edu/accounting/ace/ for STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES CENTERS hours. Biology & Zoology 303 Life Sciences West 5th Floor Edmon Low Library/405-744-5818 http://biol1114.okstate.edu http://www.math.okstate.edu/ Tutoring is provided for BIOL 1114. Tutors are available to answer questions for classes ranging from Beginning Algebra through Calculus II. Tutoring for Chemistry Differential Equations and Linear Algebra is offered at 453 Physical Science/405-744-9046 specific times. Tutoring for chemistry classes is available. Writing Outpost 102 Q, R, S Edmon Low/405-744-6671 http://osuwritingcenter.okstate.edu Civil & Environmental Engineering 30-minute walk-in consultations for writing projects are 315 Engineering South/405-744-9308 offered on a first come-first served basis on Monday- Tutoring for Statistics and Strength of Materials is Thursday evenings 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. available. Contact for more information. Writing Center Eta Kappa Nu Electrical and Computer Engineering 440 Student Union/405-744-6671 Honor Society http://osuwritingcenter.okstate.edu 010 Engineering South/405-744-4910 The Writing Center helps writers throughout the composing https://campuslink.okstate.edu/organization/eta-kappa-nu process; plan to visit early and often throughout the Tutoring is provided by Eta Kappa Nu membership for semester, not just the day before an assignment is due. Circuits, Network Analysis, and Electronic Devices. Tutors work with students to improve brainstorming, organizational, and composing techniques. The Language Lab 206 Gunderson Hall/405-744-9547 Writing Center West http://languages.okstate.edu 103 Ag Hall/405-744-6671 Two 28-user labs fully equipped with personal computers http://osuwritingcenter.okstate.edu and listening/recording devices are available. Students may 30-minute walk-in consultations for writing projects are practice vocabulary building and grammar in the target available Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. language. FOR MORE INFORMATION Graduate Research and Writing Lab Contact: Victor D. Baeza/[email protected]/405- go.okstate.edu/apps 744-1241 The OState app is your link to campus departments, OSU http://info.library.okstate.edu/RLS/grads news, and maps. The Orange Shield app is the official Tutoring is available evenings from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on safety app of OSU. Monday and Tuesday for current OSU graduate students. my.okstate.edu History This portal connects students to a wide range of campus 101 S Murray Hall/405-744-5680 services including links to student email, the library, and http://history.okstate.edu/contact the Online Classroom and Community (D2L). Tutoring is given for Survey of History and upper division courses. For other comments and inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Mathematics Learning Success Center