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CATALOG 2020-2021 OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY CATALOG 2020-2021 ACADEMIC POLICIES 1 CATALOG 2020-2021 OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration ..............................................................................................................................3 Academic Calendar .......................................................................................................................3 Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City ...................................................................................4 Services to Students ......................................................................................................................6 Assistance, Resources, Policies .....................................................................................................8 Student Life.................................................................................................................................11 Security .......................................................................................................................................13 Financial Aid ...............................................................................................................................17 Business Services........................................................................................................................22 Money Matters ............................................................................................................................23 Admission General Information..................................................................................................24 Registrar .....................................................................................................................................28 Academic Regulations .................................................................................................................31 O-Key and the Online Classroom ................................................................................................42 Technical Education Graduate Performance Guarantee .............................................................43 Center for Safety and Emergency Preparedness .........................................................................44 Training and Development Center (Non-credit Courses, Seminars and Training) ......................46 2 CATALOG 2020-2021 OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY ADMINISTRatION OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS BOARD OF REGENTS FOR FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OSU AND THE OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA STATE Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor A&M COLLEGES UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA Joseph L. Parker Jr., Chair Calvin J. Anthony CITY PRESIDENT’S Ann Holloway, Vice Chair Blayne Arthur ADVISORY BOARD Jay Helm Douglas E. Burns L.E. “Dean” Stringer, Chair Jeffrey W. Hickman, Secretary Jarold Callahan Bob Ault Andrew W. “Andy” Lester Rick Davis, Vice Chair Cindy Batt Toney Stricklin Joe D. Hall Terena Boyer Steven W. Taylor Tucker Link, Chair JoeVan Bullard Mike C. Turpen, Assistant Secretary Trudy Milner C. Michael Carolina Ronald H. White Lou Watkins Art Cotton Jason Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer Cary DeHart and Secretary Miles Hall Rhonda Hooper OKLAHOMA STATE Rodd Moesel UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Susan A. Nelson V. Burns Hargis, President Tim O’Toole Wilmari Ruiz OSU-OKLAHOMA CITY ADMINISTRatION BRAD WILLIAMS RONDA REECE PAIGE LANDRETH President Vice President for Budget and Finance Executive Assistant to the President B.A., East Central University A.A.S., Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City A.A.S., Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City M.S., East Central University B.S., Southern Nazarene University Ph.D., Oklahoma State University M.S., Southern Nazarene University TRACY EDWARDS Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs JOEY FRONHEISER MIKE WIDELL A.A.S., Redlands Community College Vice President for Academic Affairs Vice President for Operations A.A.S., Redlands Community College A.A., Okaloosa-Walton Community College B.S., University of the Ozarks A.A., Redlands Community College B.A., University of West Florida M.B.A., University of Central Oklahoma B.S., Southern Nazarene University M.S.W., University of Oklahoma M.S., Univ. of Okla. Health Sciences Center Ph.D., Oklahoma State University DAR YAssERI Vice President for Student Engagement B.S., Oklahoma State University M.A., University of Memphis ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2020 SPRING 2021 SUMMER 2021 August 17 ......................... First Day of Fall Semester January 18................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Day June 7 .......................First Day of Summer Semester Campus Closed September 7 .................... Labor Day July 3 ................................ Indeoendence Day Campus Closed January 19 ....................... First Day of Spring Semester Campus Closed October 15-16 .................. Fall Break March 15-19 .................... Spring Break Campus Closed Campus Closed July 25 .......................Last Day of Summer Semester November 26-27 .............. Thanksgiving May 16 ............................. Last Day of Spring Semester Campus Closed May 16 ............................. Commencement December 13 ................... Last Day of Fall Semester May 31 ............................. Memorial Day December 24-January 1 Holiday Break Campus Closed Campus Closed 3 CATALOG 2020-2021 OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA StatE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City • provided an opportunity to equip Regents. Criteria for consideration of is a Higher Learning Commission accredited, themselves for a fulfilling life and programs outside of the function described state-assisted public college serving the technical responsible citizenship in a world herein are outlined in the Academic Program education and training needs of Oklahoma. characterized by change. Approval policy. Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, at the crossroads of Interstate 44 and Interstate 40, the THE MISSION CAMPUS WIDE campus enrolls full- and part-time students each Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City LEARNING OUTCOMES semester. OSU-Oklahoma City has grown from one provides industry-relevant higher education for building with fewer than 100 students in 1961 to a a diverse student population through innovative OUTCOME STATEMENT: campus today of 110 acres, 15 modern buildings, technology and experienced faculty and staff; The general education curriculum is designed 331 full-time faculty and staff, and over 5,000 leading to personal growth, graduation, and to help students develop math, science and students. employment that supports the needs of a communication skills; gain a sense of social, Taking pride in its student-centered approach multicultural region. ethical and cultural values; and appreciate to collegiate education, OSU-Oklahoma City offers: the application of these values in a complex • a bachelor of technology degree program THE VISION technological and global society. • 23 associate in applied science degree Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City will Upon completion of the general education programs with numerous areas of option, improve lives through an educational learning com- curriculum, students should be proficient in demonstrating the following competencies: • 7 associate in science degree programs, munity that is caring, supportive, and accessible. • a variety of certificate programs, • CRITICAL THINKING: Students solve problems by evaluating arguments or propositions • developmental education courses, and THE FUNCTION • business and industry training. and making judgments that guide the 1. Provide general education for all students development of their beliefs and actions. Curriculum is designed in response to current 2. Provide lower division education in several business and industry needs and with input from • EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Students fields of technical study and a limited number communicate effectively using organized professionals who serve on advisory committees. of Associate in Science degree programs as All energies are directed toward one goal: blending and coherent written and oral presentations authorized by the the Regents using criteria appropriate for the audience and situation. academic and student support services to create outlined in the Academic Program Approval a collegiate educational experience that addresses • COMPUTER PROFICIENCY: Computer policy. proficiency includes a basic knowledge of individual student goals and workforce needs. 3. Provide certificates and undergraduate operating systems, word processing and technical and occupational educational Internet research capabilities. THE OKLAHOMA STATE degree programs (i.e., Associate in Applied • CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY: Students engage UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Science-AAS degrees) that prepare individuals in the community through activities OSU-Oklahoma City is one of four branch for immediate entry into the labor market, effecting positive change in society and the campuses within the Oklahoma State University including both credit and non-credit environment. system. The other three campuses are OSU- programs designed to enhance job skills, • GLOBAL AWARENESS: Students display Institute of Technology, OSU-Tulsa and the promote workforce readiness and provide sensitivities to cultures across local, national, Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa. The main professional development. and global communities. Oklahoma State University campus is located 80 4. Provide