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Students at the University of Oklahoma enjoy countless opportunities for growth, both in and out of the classroom. An OU education includes academic challenges and a base of support for scholastic success, and extends to the building of leadership skills and a sense of commitment to the community within the larger society.
From help with the development of study skills to the recognition of outstanding academic achievement—from student government and campus activities to the host of special programs available— the OU experience encourages each individual to reach his or her personal and educational goals.
The opportunities for learning and personal growth at OU are enhanced by the diversity of the campus community. OU has students from every Oklahoma county, from rural and metropolitan communities, all 50 states, and 100 foreign countries. The University promotes a supportive atmosphere for women, ethnic minorities, international students, commuters, transfer students, working adults, students with disabilities and veterans, through a variety of services and organizations. Cultural programs for these and other unique segments of the campus enrich the environment of the entire University community.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Oklahoma Memorial Union, Room 265
(405) 325-3161 www.dsa.ou.edu
The mission of Students Affairs is to recruit students reflecting the rich diversity of the state and global population and to provide those students, once enrolled, with co-curricular programs, activities and services that:
The Division of Student Affairs recognizes the increasingly diverse nature of the student population. With that in mind, many programs, activities and services are designed to meet the special needs of minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, transfer students and other distinct groups.
Events, activities and more than 200 student organizations cover a full
range of student interests. From small workshops to retreats, traditional
campus-wide events, residential living, judicial services, student government
and more, Student Affairs offers programs to help students establish and
meet their personal goals.
Career Services
Oklahoma Memorial Union, Room 323
(405) 325-1974 www.ou.edu/career
Career Services assists students and alumni of the University in the areas of career exploration, career development and intern/co-op employment, as well as professional employment upon graduation. To accomplish this, the staff of Career Services:
Center for Leadership Development
Center for Leadership Development
Oklahoma Memorial Union, Room 253
(405) 325-4020 www.leadership.ou.edu
The Center for Leadership Development:
Center for Student Life
Oklahoma Memorial Union, Room 370
(405) 325-3163 or (405) 325-6873 www.cfsl.ou.edu
The Center for Student Life is dedicated to the development of programs and services designed to help a diverse student body achieve their educational goals, objectives and to enhance the overall quality of campus life. This mission is accomplished through the delivery of services and activities to include the following:
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
The Center for Student Life provides support for the more than 300 registered student organizations at the University of Oklahoma. Whether it be a culturally-rich campus powwow, Eve of Nations or Black History Month activities, or other campus-wide events like Homecoming and Sooner Scandals, student involvement plays a critical role in overall student success and satisfaction.
LEADERSHIP
Developing leaders for the new millennium is a major focus for the Center for Student Life. Leader-scholar programs are offered through the Center including the Advantage Scholars, International Leadership Class, President’s Achievement Class, Transfer Leadership Class, Gates Millennium Scholars, Retention Interns, Henderson Scholars, Sooner Tradition Scholars, and McNair Scholars.
PEER SERVICES
Peer support services offered through the Center for Student Life demonstrate the department’s commitment to providing academic, social, and personal support. Student leaders deliver supplemental instruction, new student orientations, retention activities, and other projects which contribute to the overall quality of campus life.
Counseling and Testing Services
Counseling and Testing Services
Room 201, Goddard Health Center
(405) 325-2911
Counseling and Testing Services offers a variety of services to help students,
faculty and staff grow personally, understand themselves, and develop mutually
satisfying relationships with friends and family. In addition to short-term
counseling and limited psychiatric consultation, the professional staff
offers assistance in exploring and assessing aptitudes, interests and abilities
that are important to career planning. Many standardized admissions and
assessment tests such as the ACT, SAT, GRE, TOEFL, MCAT, LSAT and others,
are available through this office.
Disability and Judicial Services
Office of Disability and Judicial Services
Goddard Health Center, Room 166
(405) 325-3852 (voice) or (405) 325-4173 (TTY)
The University of Oklahoma will reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals with a disability unless such accommodation would pose an undue hardship or would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the service, program, or activity, or in undue financial or administrative burdens. The term “reasonable accommodation” is used in its general sense in this policy to apply to employees, students, and visitors. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, academic, architectural and/or job modifications. Requests for accommodation should be addressed to the Office of Disability Services, Goddard Health Center, Suite 166.
Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation must self-identify to the Office of Disability Services and provide appropriate diagnostic information that substantiates both the disability and the functional limitations of the disability. The Office of Disability Services will then assess the impact of the disability and coordinate services for appropriate reasonable accommodation. All diagnostic information is confidential. Individuals who have complaints alleging discrimination based upon a disability may file them with the University’s Office of Equal Opportunity in accordance with prevailing University discrimination grievance procedures.
Judicial Services is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University discipline system and for all aspects of due process under the Academic Misconduct Code. This office also addresses all appeals of trespass warnings for both affiliates and non-affiliates.
Room 126, Walker Center
(405) 325-2511 www.housing.ou.edu
Housing and Food Services provides inviting, high-quality, and cost-effective residential and dining services, meeting the needs and desires of a diverse student population. Through academic and nutritional support, as well as cultural and social programming, Housing and Food Services provides students an opportunity to develop life-long leadership, interpersonal and community skills in a well-maintained, convenient, fun, and safe living and dining environment; and provides employees with a work environment of professionalism, cooperation, and pride that will transfer to students.
Housing and Food Services administers, operates, and maintains the University’s residence halls, apartments, and food service facilities. Residence halls and apartments are designed to accommodate both single and married students and flexible meal options are provided to meet the needs of all students.
Housing assigns students to the towers and quads taking into account a student’s preference for a roommate. For those meeting specific criteria, students may choose to reside in one of three University apartments, each of which is serviced by the Cleveland Area Rapid Transit (CART) system.
Full-time professional and part-time para-professional staff manage all housing facilities to ensure residents’ needs are addressed as well as to sponsor social, cultural, and educational programs and participation in community service activities. Student government is also represented in Housing through the Housing Center Student Association. The Student Food Service Advisory Committee also provides input to administrators.
The residence halls and apartments provide opportunities for students to experience independence, development, and personal growth.
All inquiries regarding residence hall and apartment accommodations should be directed to Housing and Food Services, 1406 Asp Avenue, Room 126, Norman, OK 73019-6091; (405) 325-2511, or 1-888-416-9524; FAX (405) 325-7117; or info@housing.ou.edu.
Five residence hall options are available: Towers—12-story air conditioned high rises with semi-private baths; Quads—four-story buildings, available in either air conditioned or non-air conditioned, with community bathrooms; Sooner Center—living among student athletes in air conditioned rooms; and Special-Interest Housing— Academic Arts, National Merit Scholars floor, International House, graduate students, and ROTC are available dependent upon space.
Costs are dependent upon center chosen, single or double occupancy, and meal plan selected. The residence hall contract is binding for a full academic year.
FOOD SERVICES
Food service is offered in buildings located across campus. Flexible meal plans are available for students. The food services staff is trained to take care of students’ nutritional needs. Dietary consulting is available to all students through Student Health Services.
RESIDENCE HALL STAFFING, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES
In addition to the full-time professionals and para-professionals managing the residence halls, student employees known as resident advisers are assigned to live among the students in the residential communities and: sponsor social, educational, and cultural programming; promote recreational, intramural, and community-service activities and opportunities; provide leadership and guidance; serve as resource for campus information and events; and support building and community security. Each resident adviser has been trained in a variety of areas such as counseling, emergency response, and mediatory intervention to maximize the benefits of residential living.
Additional social, educational, and cultural opportunities are offered through food services, including multi-cultural meals, holiday events, campus picnics, and student planned programs.
Academic support services available in the residence halls include:
A distinguished member of the University faculty and the faculty’s family reside in the residence halls among the students during the academic year. The faculty member holds office hours, sponsors and hosts speakers, and dines with the students.
Housing oversees three University apartment units. Rent varies dependent upon whether the apartment is: unfurnished or furnished; one or two bedrooms; and all bills paid. Amenities differ among the apartments ranging from swimming pools to basketball and tennis courts, to volleyball courts and playground equipment. Each apartment unit is also serviced by the Cleveland Area Rapid Transit (CART) system. All Housing and Food Services operations are available to apartment residents. Contact University Housing and Food Services for more information on University apartments.
HOUSING REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES
An OU Regents’ requirement stipulates that an unmarried freshman student meeting any of the following criteria must reside in housing:
To request an exception from this OU Regents’ requirement, a student must submit a housing exemption request for approval in advance to Housing and Food Services. Housing and Food Services exemption requests are available from Housing and Food Services.
Student applicants for the University apartment units must also meet the Regents’ requirements as follows:
HSC Student Union
1106 North Stonewall, Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1200
(405) 271-2416 www.student-affairs.ouhsc.edu
HSC Student Affairs is dedicated to the support and enhancement of the academic mission of the university. The office provides programming and services to both current and prospective students. Programming is structured to compliment the student's academic experience, celebrate the rich diversity of the campus, provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and participate in community service, and offer an entertaining and safe social atmosphere. Services are offered to ensure the physical, emotional, and mental health of all students and provide guidance toward a career as a health care professional. For a campus tour, assistance with writing assignments, counseling services, and campus life information, please contact HSC Student Affairs. In addition, HSC Student Affairs coordinates the HSC Campus Awards Ceremony, advises the HSC Student Association and oversees the registration of all campus organizations.
HSC STUDENT UNION
(405) 271-3606
The Student Union is home to HSC Student Affairs, Financial Aid, a branch office of the Bursar, the HSC Student Association, and the IT Helpdesk. The Student Union also offers banking services via Stillwater National Bank, including an ATM, a Food Court, a fully equipped fitness center, a sand volleyball court and basketball court. Multipurpose rooms, including the Boren Lounge, offer students a quite and relaxing place to study or chat with friends. While the HSC Student Union facility is devoted to the HSC community, the surrounding community utilizes the facility for meetings, retreats, parties, and wedding receptions. HSC Students are granted 24-hour access with a valid HSC Student ID.
Oklahoma Memorial Union
OMU Administrative Office, Room 428
(405) 325-2121 www.union.ou.edu
The Oklahoma Memorial Union is a place for students to study, relax, meet and eat. The Union has several comfortable lounges, a game room, and a dance floor. The food court houses seven restaurants, one of which is open 24 hours a day. In addition, there is also a student art gallery, a travel agency, United States post office, a copy shop, and a branck of the university bookstore. The Union has a 24-hour computer lab, over 100 network connections and wireless internet available throughout most of the building. The Union has several rooms available for rent and can provide catering for meetings, dances, receptions, banquets and more. The Union is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days a year.
OU Health Services
620 Elm Avenue
(405) 325-4441–appointments; (405) 325-4611–general switchboard
http://goddard.ou.edu/healthservices
OU Health Services offers a wide variety of outpatient medical services to students enrolled at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to the Medical Clinic, services include a full service Pharmacy providing convenient prescription dispensing and over-the-counter medications; X-ray imaging by registered technologists; experienced rehabilitative care by licensed therapists in the Physical Therapy department, federally certified testing in the Laboratory; comprehensive women's health care in the Women’s Center; and many health lifestyle programs presented by the Health Education and Wellness department.
Students may visit with any available provider or choose a personal provider for all of their scheduled appointments. The nursing staff provides initial work-ups, health assessments, educational and therapeutic services, administration of allergy injections, and travel immunizations.
For more information concerning OU Health Services providers and services, please call (405) 325-4611.
Recreational Services
Huston Huffman Center
(405) 325-3053 www.ou.edu/imrecsports
The newly renovated and expanded Huston Huffman Recreation Center is the cornerstone for student fitness and recreation on Campus. The majority of the recreation space is dedicated to a state-of-the-art weight room, cardiovascular center and basketball/volleyball courts. In addition, the facility also features a climbing wall, a one sixth mile three lane running track and racquetball and squash courts.
The Intramural sports program offers students thirty-two recreation opportunities ranging from flag football to table tennis. Fitness classes such aerobic step, deep water aqua aerobics, kickboxing, yoga and spin cycling are extremely popular student programs. A juice bar and student lounge equipped with wireless internet access also provide students with passive recreation opportunities.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
550 Parrington Oval, Jacobson Hall, Room L-1
Norman, OK 73019-0520
(405) 325-2151 or 1-800-234-6868
www.go2.ou.edu E-mail: ou-pss@ou.edu
In Tulsa:
4502 E. 41st St.
Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 660-3800
FAX: (918) 660-3804
In Texas:
P. O. Box 38321
Dallas, TX 75238
1-888-298-0890
Prospective Student Services is the visitation/information headquarters for OU. Staff members in this area assist prospective undergraduate students, both freshmen and transfers, with the admission process. Information is provided on admission requirements, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, housing and student life. Prospective Student Services also provides daily tours of the campus to prospective students and their parents, and other University guests.
Prospective Student Services–Tulsa coordinates similar services for high schools and two-year colleges in Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma communities. There are also representatives in the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Houston areas.
Prospective Student Services is a service-oriented, primary contact for first-time entering students. Inquiries concerning undergraduate admission, including requests for applications and informational brochures, should be directed to the Norman, Tulsa, or Texas offices.
DIVERSITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Jacobson Hall, Room 201
Norman, OK 73019-0520
(405) 325-3742, or 1-800-234-6868
www.dsa.ou.edu/depts/pss/dep
Prospective multicultural undergraduate students, including transfers, are recruited and assisted in the admission process by Diversity Enrichment Programs. In addition to providing information on admission requirements, financial aid, scholarship opportunities and housing, Diversity Enrichment Programs works closely with OU’s Center for Student Life to provide details on special programming for multicultural students.
NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAMS
550 Parrington Oval, Jacobson Hall, Room 104
Norman, OK 73019-3034
(405) 325-1290 or toll-free 1-877-506-7353
www.go2.ou.edu/national-scholars.htm
OU is committed to the recruitment and retention of National Scholars from across the country. National Merit Finalists qualify for an exceptional scholarship package. Students in the program receive highly personalized attention in addition to early enrollment and specialized academic advising privileges.
149-A Copeland Hall
(405) 325-2521
www.studentmedia.ou.edu
Student Media coordinates a variety of media products, activities and services that strengthen the educational experience for students interested in journalism and related fields. At the same time, it is the department's mission to enhance the sense of community and overall quality of campus life for the diverse student body at OU by providing an unrestricted forum for the exchange of ideas.
With this in mind, this self-supporting department in the division of Student Affairs employs more than 100 students each year to produce national award-winning media, including The Oklahoma Daily, a newspaper for the university community, oudaily.com, the state's first online news site, and Sooner, the university's yearbook.
Students gain hands-on experience as advertising representatives, writers, copy editors, designers, photographers, editors, online technicians and production personnel, with guidance from full-time professional staff.
THE OKLAHOMA DAILY AND OUDAILY.COM
With an emphasis on campus and local news coverage by staff reporters, The Oklahoma Daily has provided free, morning newspaper service to the university community since 1916. Wire services offer state, national and international news.
Students serve in paid and volunteer positions to provide coverage of the campus community in Monday through Friday newspaper issues and online, at oudaily.com. State-of-the-art technology insures the experience is valid for today's commercial publishing industry. Students are highly marketable for internships and jobs after graduation because they have practical skills and daily deadline experience, and they understand the intricacies of the newspaper business.
COVERAGE
While student staff members determine the content of Student Media products, readers play a role in what goes into print. Press releases, news tips and other information may be submitted for consideration, and editors encourage reader ideas and input. Student organizations and campus departments are encouraged to submit items for Campus Notes, a daily feature of the newspaper; details are available online at oudaily.com.
ADVERTISING
Like most newspapers, The Oklahoma Daily stays in business by accepting advertising. Classified ads run in every regular issue of the newspaper and are placed through the Student Media business office. Display advertising is coordinated through student advertising account executives, who regularly meet with business and campus representatives to plan marketing strategies. Student organizations and university departments qualify for special discount rates on advertising; design services and media planning are included. Yearbook and online advertising is handled through national, specialty advertising services.
SOONER YEARBOOK
A staff of student editors, designers, writers and photographers produce Sooner yearbook, a university tradition that began in 1905. The book provides coverage of the full school year in magazine-style feature presentation, and group and individual photographs. Student staff gain experience for magazine work and related professions, and have received numerous regional and national awards for their work.
STAFF
Student staff positions are available in a variety of areas and most are paid. Hours and responsibilities vary. Interested students may contact Student Media or check online at www.studentmedia.ou.edu. Primary hiring times are April, for summer and fall positions, and November for spring openings.