Rogers State University Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin 2016-2017 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 800-621-7440 Fax 312-263-7462 www.ncahlc.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Tuition Waivers, Endowments, and Scholarships 20 Veterans Services .................................................. 20 BIA ....................................................................... 21 RSU Information Directory ...................................... v Vocational Rehabilitation ..................................... 21 Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid University Governing Boards .................................. vi Procedures ................................................................ 21 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education .............. vi Withdrawal and Return of Title IV Funds Policy ........ 22 The Board of Regents of the University Types of Withdrawals ................................................... 23 of Oklahoma ................................................................ vi Rogers State University Administration ........................vii Student Affairs and Support Areas ....................... 26 Accreditation .................................................................vii Continuing Education ................................................... 27 Library Resources ......................................................... 27 General Information ................................................. 1 Dining Service .............................................................. 27 Mission Statement and Commitments ............................. 2 Campus Police .............................................................. 27 History of Rogers State University .................................. 2 Athletics ........................................................................ 28 University Facilities on the Claremore Campus .............. 4 Student Affairs .............................................................. 28 RSU Public Television .................................................... 6 Career Services ............................................................. 28 RSU Radio ....................................................................... 6 Student Health Center ................................................... 28 Community and Location ................................................ 7 Student Counseling Services ......................................... 28 Equal Opportunity ........................................................... 7 International Health Insurance ...................................... 29 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ... 7 Student Conduct ............................................................ 29 Drug-Free School and Campuses Identification Cards and Parking Permits ...................... 29 Regulations Act of 1988 ............................................. 8 Residential Life ............................................................. 29 Accountability and Academics ........................................ 8 Student Activities and Organizations ............................ 29 Alumni Association ......................................................... 8 Students with Disabilities ............................................. 30 Guard Officer Leadership Development Program Vocational Rehabilitation ............................................. 30 (GOLD) ........................................................................ 8 Educational Opportunity Center ................................... 30 Educational Talent Search ............................................ 30 Admission Policies ............................................. 9 Rogers State University Bookstore ............................... 31 Application Fee ............................................................. 10 Student Success and Retention ..................................... 31 Admission Categories.................................................... 10 Testing Center ........................................................... 31 Academic Admission Policies ....................................... 11 Developmental Studies ............................................. 31 First-time Entering Freshmen ........................................ 11 RSU Writing Center ...................................................... 32 Transfer Student Admission .......................................... 12 Computerized Learning Laboratory .............................. 32 Returning Student Admission ........................................ 12 Hillcamp ....................................................................... 32 Special Admission ......................................................... 12 Early Alert Program ..................................................... 32 Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students........... 13 Tutoring Services .......................................................... 32 International Student Admission ................................... 14 Departmental Advisement and Tutoring ....................... 32 Non-Academic Admission Policies ............................... 15 Entry-Level Assessment: Basic Skills Academic Information ............................................ 33 and Placement ........................................................... 15 General Information ...................................................... 34 Program of Study .......................................................... 35 Student Costs and Financial Aid Policies ............. 16 Classification ................................................................ 36 Tuition and Fees ............................................................ 17 Transfer Policies ........................................................... 36 Guaranteed Tuition Program ......................................... 18 Requesting RSU Transcripts ......................................... 36 Approximate Cost per Semester .................................... 18 Grading Policy and Grade Point Calculations ............... 36 Payment Options ........................................................... 18 Academic Standing ....................................................... 38 Refund Policy ................................................................ 19 Retention Standards and Requirements..................... 38 Financial Aid ................................................................. 19 Academic Forgiveness Provisions ............................ 38 Types of Aid Offered ................................................ 19 Repeated Courses ...................................................... 39 Grants ................................................................. 19 Academic Reprieve ................................................... 39 Federal Work Study ............................................ 20 Academic Renewal ................................................... 39 Loans .................................................................. 20 Retention and Readmission Policies ............................. 40 OTAG ................................................................. 20 Adds, Drops and Withdrawals ...................................... 41 Oklahoma Promise .............................................. 20 Honor Roll Qualification .............................................. 42 i RSU Bulletin 2016-2017 Graduation ..................................................................... 42 Department of Biology............................................ 73 Commencement ........................................................ 42 Bachelor of Science Graduation Requirements-Master's Degree .............. 43 Biology .................................................................... 74 Graduation Requirements-Baccalaureate Degree ... 43 Option: Environmental Conservation Graduation Requirements-Associate Degree ............ 45 Option: Medical/Molecular Extra-Institutional Credit ............................................... 46 Minor Advanced Standing Credit ............................................. 46 Biology .................................................................... 76 Advanced Placement Program ....................................... 47 CLEP Testing ................................................................ 48 Associate in Science Biological Science ................................................... 77 Credit for Military/Training ........................................... 48 ACE College Credit Recommendation .......................... 48 Department of Communications ............................. 78 Correspondence Study ................................................... 48 Bachelor of Arts Independent Study Courses ....................................... 48 Communications ..................................................... 79 Distance Learning ...................................................... 48 Option: Communication Arts High Definition Telepresence System ..................... 48 Option: Corporate Communications Online ...................................................................... 49 Option: Radio–Television Blended .................................................................... 49 Two-Year and Four-Year Graduation Guarantee ........ 49 Minors Communication Arts ............................................... 81 Academic Enrichment Programs ......................... 51 Corporate Communications .................................... 81 Radio–Television