Office of Student Success

Shannon Baker, PhD – Associate Provost for Student Success
Nick Holmes – Assistant Provost for Student Success

The Office of Student Success provides a variety of services aimed at helping students throughout their academic journey. With a special focus on first-year students, it offers centralized first-year advising and oversees the first-year seminar. Additionally, the unit houses a team of exploratory advisors to support any students exploring major options. Lastly, it provides tutoring and supplemental instruction for a variety of courses through the LASSO Center. For more information, please visit success.okstate.edu or contact 405-744-5333.

The following programs are offered through the Office of Student Success: 

First-Year Advising

Our academic advisors provide exceptional support throughout the first year of a student’s college journey. When students attend orientation and enrollment, they are matched with a first-year advisor who will work with them to develop a plan of study that suits their academic and personal goals. Students can meet with their advisor whenever needed throughout their first year at OSU. These academic advisors are the go-to people when adjusting to new schedules, surroundings, and people. Consider our advisors resource navigators who point students in the right direction whenever they have a question or problem.

Exploratory Advising

Our specialty advisors support students who are undecided or are still exploring major options. We also meet with students interested in changing their majors or adding a certificate or minor to their degree plan. We are equipped to help students who are unsure if their current major fits their values, interests, personality, and skills.

First-Year Seminar

In addition to academic advising, the Office of Student Success provides students with a First-Year Seminar (UNIV 1111) designed to help first-year students adjust to the demands of college life, learn how to become academically successful, explore various major and career options, and become aware of university rules and regulations. All first-year students at OSU take a common first-year seminar in their first semester of enrollment. 

Academic Advising

Academic advising is a major function within the University and serves the student first and foremost. Advising assists students in developing their intellectual potential through effective use of all resources available at the University—academic, cultural and social. The role of the student's academic advisor is to:

1. assist in educational planning, including clarification of career and educational goals, curriculum planning and short-term course selection,
2. become aware of and make appropriate referrals to campus support services,
3. provide information to prospective majors, and
4. prepare degree plans for graduating seniors and submit these to the respective college graduation certification office.

Advising is performed within each of the undergraduate colleges and in University College Advising. Each college structures its advising system based upon the college's philosophy and perceived student needs. In most colleges, freshmen and undeclared students are advised through the college's office of student academic services, while declared majors are advised in their major department. In the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, all students are advised by faculty members.

Each college has an office of student academic services to represent the dean in matters concerning undergraduate students. Students should contact their office of student academic services when questions arise regarding advising, academic programs and requirements, and academic support services.

The locations of the offices of student academic services are:

• Arts and Sciences, 213 Life Sciences East

• Education and Human Sciences, 106 Nancy Randolph Davis

• Engineering, Architecture and Technology, 109 ATRC

• Ferguson College of Agriculture, 103 Agricultural Hall

• Professional Studies, North Hall 130, Tulsa

• Spears School of Business, 155 Business Building

• Office of Student Success, 214 Student Union

• OSU-Tulsa Advising Services, North Hall 357

• Honors College, 101 Old Central

• Graduate College, 202 Whitehurst

• Center for Health Sciences, 1111 W. 17th, Tulsa

• College of Veterinary Medicine, 110 McElroy Hall

Students should keep in mind that while the University provides advising as a service and resource, the ultimate responsibility for identifying and completing degree requirements rests with the student.

LASSO Center

Nick Holmes—Assistant Provost for Student Success

The LASSO Center offers academic support through two main programs: the Paul Milburn Tutoring Program and supplemental instruction, which are available to all students at no extra cost. For more information about locations, hours of operation, or classes served, please visit lasso.okstate.edu.

LASSO Center Paul Milburn Tutoring Program

The LASSO Center Paul Milburn Tutoring Program is an academic support service available to students across campus. Highly trained and qualified tutors offer students individualized, one-on-one tutoring. Tutoring is available by appointment, both in person and virtually. For more information, please visit lasso.okstate.edu or contact the LASSO Center at 405-744-3309.

Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program that offers collaborative study sessions for specific courses. These sessions are led by undergraduate SI leaders who have previously earned an A in the course and are recommended by faculty. The SI leaders attend classes and work with course instructors to provide three weekly collaborative sessions, where they facilitate discussions and study activities that allow students to master course materials by working together in a cooperative learning environment. Students can find more information about SI and a list of current courses offering supplemental instruction at lasso.okstate.edu.

Study Abroad

OSU students can add an international dimension to their degree program through education abroad designed to support specific academic and professional goals. International programs such as study, internships, research, and service-learning equip students with the skills and knowledge required for future leadership. By developing global competencies needed to engage with local, national, and global communities as a culturally perceptive citizen, participation in international education opportunities also expands key academic and career benefits, such as: 

• Students who studied abroad were twice as likely to find a job quickly following the completion of their college studies.
• College graduates who studied abroad see a 25% higher average starting salary than those who did not study abroad.
• Nearly 60% of employers consider study abroad to be a valuable asset for an individual’s career path.
• Study abroad participants are about 20% more likely to graduate on time than non-participants.

As part of Oklahoma State University’s global engagement initiative, the University partners with over 60 universities abroad for semester and academic-year exchanges. There are also hundreds of options for students looking for summer break, spring break, and winter intersession options. The following program types allow students to have an international experience that aligns with their academic and professional goals.

• Reciprocal Exchanges. Students may earn OSU credit through reciprocal exchanges in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and other regions. While participating in reciprocal exchange programs, students pay tuition and fees to OSU.
• OSU Faculty-led Programs. Students may also earn OSU credit by enrolling in short-term international courses offered by OSU college outreach units in countries such as Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Ireland, and South Africa. Programs are typically held over winter break, spring break, and summer.
• Affiliated/Approved Programs. Students may earn transfer credit through participation in pre-approved study abroad programs offered by other U.S. universities or study abroad program providers. Students on affiliated programs pay fees directly to the provider.
• Internship and Volunteer/Service Programs. Students may also participate in non-credit work, internships, and volunteer/service learning opportunities abroad. These programs are offered as short-term experiences or semester-long immersion, often combined with academic study in the host country.
• National Student Exchange Programs.  The National Student Exchange (NSE) enables OSU students to spend a semester or year at one of over 170 colleges in the United States; its territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; as well as in Canada. More information can be found at http://catalog.okstate.edu/about/special-academic-services-programs-facilities/#specialprogramstext.

Financial assistance is available for many programs through scholarships as well as federal grants and loans. In many cases students may use federal financial aid to offset the cost of an academic program abroad. Students may apply for School of Global Studies and Partnerships (SGSP) Scholarships such as the Provost’s Study Abroad Scholarship or the Humphreys Study Abroad Scholarship through the Center for Global Learning to support their credit-bearing activities abroad. Other scholarships for study abroad are also available. Information on these national and local scholarships is available at https://global.okstate.edu/studyabroad/osu_student_resources/finding_funding/index.html or through the Center for Global Learning office, 056 Student Union, 405.744.8569.

For more information on studying, working, teaching, or volunteering abroad contact the Center for Global Learning, 056 Student Union, e-mail abroad@okstate.edu or visit the website https://abroad.okstate.edu.

Nontraditional and Transfer Student Support

The Office of Nontraditional and Transfer Student Support offers a wide range of services to assist transfer students as they transition into OSU and through graduation including academic support related to transferring between institutions, secondary academic advising while attending, informational workshops and seminars, assistance with understanding how and where your credits transfer in, social activities and events, and many other resources. Students are able to meet with staff virtually and in person. The Office connects students with their admissions counselors, academic colleges and personnel where degrees of interest are housed, student organizations, and other services as needed. 

In addition to the services offered, the Office of Nontraditional and Transfer Student Support houses:

• Military-Affiliated Student Support Center
  • Study and lounge space;
  • Computers and free printing;
  • Free snacks, coffee, soda, and more;
  • Peer engagement.
• Transfer Student Ambassador Program
  • Open to all Transfer Students who have completed at least one semester at OSU;
  • First point of contact for new and returning transfer students;
  • Leadership Opportunities.
• Tau Sigma National Honor Society
  • Benefits of membership include Induction Ceremonies, a cord and/or stole to wear at graduation, a local and national network of peers, scholarship and leadership opportunities.

The Office of Nontraditional and Transfer Student Support is located in 061 Student Union and can be contacted at transferstudentservices@okstate.edu or 405-744-8118.

Military-Affiliated Student Support

The Office of Military-Affiliated Student Support is dedicated to helping veterans get the resources they need to succeed in a classroom environment. The Office provides comprehensive support to student-veterans, active duty, guard/reserve students and their families in an atmosphere of respect for their service to the nation. The Office is committed to helping the veteran and military-affiliated community achieve academic excellence at the university and occupational success once they leave. The Office hopes to further the cause of veterans on campus and in the community through education, administrative services, job advisement, community outreach and peer fellowship. Specific services offered include:

• Student veteran advocacy;
• University support services referrals;
• VA counseling and health services referrals;
• Computer and printing resources;
• Peer support;
• Lounge study area, refreshments;
• Veteran and Community Based Events;
• Specific needs-based test proctoring;
• Work Study via The VBA Work Study Management System.

The Office of Military-Affiliated Student Support is located in 061 Student Union and can be contacted at militaryveterans@okstate.edu or 405-744-8118. 

University Assessment and Testing (UAT)

Ryan Chung, PhD—Assistant Vice Provost of Accreditation, Assessment, and Testing

University Assessment and Testing (UAT) at OSU supports institutional, college, and academic program improvement and provides public assurance of academic program quality and accountability by documenting assessment progress toward meeting educational goals as required by accreditation agencies (Higher Learning Commission, HLC) and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). Assessment involves creating measurable student learning outcomes, collecting data through various direct and indirect methods, analyzing and reviewing data, and, most importantly, using data to improve student learning. Assessment is an integral part of the institution's commitment to enhance and sustain academic program quality and students’ overall educational experiences.

The OSU Assessment and Academic Improvement Council (AAIC) guides the institution's assessment plan and coordinates with UAT to facilitate assessment processes for all academic programs. Membership of the AAIC consists of faculty from each college and representatives from the offices of Student Affairs, Institutional Research and Analytics, University Libraries, and the Student Government Association. The AAIC supports assessment by providing resources to:

1. Measure the effectiveness of all academic programs,
2. Utilize information provided by assessment processes to improve student learning, and
3. Determine the overall educational impact through assessment processes of the university learning experience on all students.  

Assessment activity at OSU, coordinated by UAT, includes four primary initiatives:

1. Entry-Level Placement Assessment (ELPA) assists OSU advisors and faculty in making placement decisions to give students the best chance of academic success.
2. General Education Assessment evaluates student achievement of institutionally recognized general education competencies, including written communication, critical thinking, diversity, professionalism, ethics, and information literacy. UAT works with the Committee for the Assessment of General Education (CAGE) to improve efforts on general education assessment.
3. Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment evaluates achievement of student learning goals in academic programs.
4. Survey development and consultation, data collection, analysis, and reporting on student engagement, student satisfaction, and alumni perceptions of academic programs and services at OSU while also supporting various research initiatives across campus. 

Results of these assessment initiatives and efforts provide significant information for improvement of academic programs and services, of students' achievement of learning outcomes, and of students' satisfaction with their educational experience.

UAT submits reports to the OSRHE according to a proposed schedule and timeline that summarize the assessment initiatives listed above. These reports include program student learning outcomes, assessment methods used, measured criteria and expectations, results, and uses of assessment findings (action plans). Visit https://assessment.okstate.edu/ for more information on assessment at OSU.

The OSU Testing Center, within UAT, provides testing and evaluation support services for OSU students and faculty on the Stillwater campus as well as to the wider local and state communities. Oklahoma State University course exams for many online and in-class courses are proctored at the OSU Testing Center, as are exams for many students who receive testing accommodations through Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Some common testing accommodations include separate room testing, extended testing time, adaptive technology, and/or trained staff assistance to students requiring a reader or an amanuensis.

The OSU Testing Center also administers exams for prospective students, including the ACT On-Campus and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The online OSU Reading, English, and Math Placement Exams are available to current and future undergraduate students for course placement in reading, writing, and mathematics courses. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams are administered to current and prospective students who wish to earn college credit for specific courses.  Many state, national, and other certification exams are offered at the OSU Testing Center, including the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), PRAXIS, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Pearson Vue Exams, PROV Exams, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications, amongst others. Visit https://testing.okstate.edu/ for more information on the exams available at the OSU Testing Center.

For more information on assessment and testing at OSU, visit the UAT website at https://uat.okstate.edu/.

Office of Individual Study

The Oklahoma State University Office of Individual Study offers online, self-paced undergraduate courses in multiple time frames including 8 weeks, 16 weeks, and 12 months. Individual Study courses offer college credit and are ideal for individuals with busy schedules who desire a more flexible format such as those working full time, juggling family responsibilities, military members, and incarcerated individuals. Individual Study students may be in-state, out of state or out of country students and do not have to be admitted to OSU.

OSU students can also enroll in any of the course options. Check the class schedule for "independent study." Yearlong courses have open start dates so students may begin a course anytime. Courses are delivered through the OSU learning management system, Canvas; however, students who do not have Internet access can participate in courses using print-based materials.

Call 405-744-6390 or visit is.okstate.edu for class descriptions, costs, and enrollment information. For information on all OSU online courses and degrees, visit osuonline.okstate.edu, call 405-744-1015, or email osuonline@okstate.edu.

English Language and Intercultural Center

The English Language and Intercultural Center (ELIC) was established in 1970. The ELIC’s mission is to equip its students with the English language proficiency, academic skills, and intercultural knowledge necessary to gain entrance and achieve success at Oklahoma State University or any American institution of higher education. In addition to its regular programming, the ELIC offers fully customizable English language and intercultural training to students, faculty, programs, businesses, and government sponsoring agencies seeking to succeed in the United States academic and cultural context.

The ELIC has taught students from as many as 30 different countries in a regular semester. Students' academic backgrounds vary from high school graduates to career professionals who plan on beginning or continuing their higher education studies. The ELIC offers programs that last 8 weeks and 16 weeks; however, upon request arrangements might be made for different durations.

For more information, please contact the ELIC.

English Language and Intercultural Center
Oklahoma State University
307 Wes Watkins Center
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-7519
Email: osu-eli@okstate.edu
Website: https://global.okstate.edu/elic/index.html

Ethics Center

Scott Gelfand, PhD—Associate Professor and Director

The Ethics Center at Oklahoma State University is committed to promoting moral reflection and deliberation in personal, professional, community and civic life. The Ethics Center does not seek to dictate values; rather, we attempt to meet our organizational commitments by organizing and promoting workshops, symposia, conferences and other forums where those interested, including professional ethicists, faculty, students, and the general public, can study and discuss relevant topics. In addition, we will attempt to support research relating to applied and professional ethics. Finally, the Ethics Center will provide Oklahoma State University with a centralized office that students, faculty and the public can contact to find out what ethics classes and resources are available.

The Ethics Center is sponsored and operated by the Philosophy Department at Oklahoma State University, under the direction of Dr. Scott Gelfand, and overseen by a standing committee of faculty members having research and teaching interests in applied and professional ethics.

Gerontology Institute

Alex Bishop, PhD—Associate Professor and Gerontology Program Coordinator

The Gerontology Institute is housed in the Department of Human Development and Family Science. The Gerontology Institute operates in conjunction with a gerontology masters program committed to promoting excellence in the study and understanding of aging across the life course through scientific research, education and service.

The Gerontology Institute was created in response to a widespread interest in course offerings in gerontology. Students can receive an MS in Human Development and Family Science with an option in gerontology. Undergraduates may earn a BS in Human Development and Family Science with a professional track in aging services within the child and family services option. An undergraduate gerontology minor is also offered. Students wanting to attain an MS with an option in gerontology may complete the on-campus program in HDFS or the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance online gerontology program (Great Plains IDEA) at OSU. Students may also seek a graduate certificate in gerontology through the on-campus program in HDFS. For more information on the online gerontology program see https://osuonline.okstate.edu/programs/graduate/gerontology-master-of-science.html.

The Gerontology Institute serves as a link between the University and the community in the field of aging. For more information, visit https://education.okstate.edu/departments-programs/gpidea/gerontology.html or e-mail humansciences.hdfs@okstate.edu.

The Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence (ITLE)

Christine K. Ormsbee, PhD—Vice Provost 

The Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence supports all instructors in the design and delivery of high-quality instruction. Employing an array of multimedia services, ITLE staff supports the integration of the most current technologies with effective classroom pedagogy. ITLE provides a variety of professional development opportunities such as “Preparing Online Instructors” and “Scholarship of Teaching and Learning,” as well as "OSU Faculty Reads," a monthly book reading program. In addition, ITLE cooperates with campus departments on teaching and learning-related research projects to provide the professional development requested.

ITLE produces still image and video-based educational content from recording and editing classroom presentations for delivery via multiple media formats, to distributing live, interactive classes world-wide from high-tech classrooms across the campus. The Creative Services department within ITLE produces high-end graphics, animations, and interactive content that can stand-alone or be integrated within videos to provide visual clarity for any subject or concept. ITLE houses a high definition, broadcast-quality television production department, which is used for everything from recording classroom presentations to the 4K production of teleconferences, documentaries, video training presentations and public service announcements for the University and for both government and commercial agencies. Also, faculty can record presentations in a broadcast-quality studio or in a more relaxed office-like setting in a Camtasia/Webcam studio.

The ITLE building has a large multi-media conference room and a smaller flexible classroom available for professional development events and other campus activities. ITLE provides equipment and staffing to support web-based courses as well as technical assistance, for the Canvas Learning Management System. ITLE also manages the Campus Streaming TV system, working with the streaming company to provide educational and entertainment programming of interest to the OSU community.

The ITLE facility provides an outlet for student internships in graphic design, computer animation, production, and engineering fields, and has agreements with several departments across campus for credit-based experiences supervised by their full-time, professional staff.  In addition, ITLE provides part-time employment for some students each year in many of their departments.

For more information, call 405.744.1000, or visit itle.okstate.edu.

Mathematics Learning Success Center

The Mathematics Learning Success Center (MLSC) is a support facility for undergraduate mathematics instruction at OSU located on the 5th floor of Edmon Low Library. The MLSC offers FREE in-person drop-in tutoring for all 1000- and 2000-level math classes and Linear Algebra. These support services are integrated with mathematics course instruction to enhance student learning and success in lower-division mathematics courses. Other services include high school tutoring hours, exam review videos, textbooks and laptops that can be used in our facility, and special tutoring for some upper-division math classes. For more information, visit https://cas.okstate.edu/mlsc/ or call 405.744.5818.

National Student Exchange

The National Student Exchange (NSE) enables OSU students to spend a semester or year at one of over 170 colleges in the United States; its territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; as well as in Canada. As part of OSU’s global engagement efforts, NSE provides many students the ideal first experience living and studying in a culture different from Oklahoma. The National Student Exchange is also an opportunity for students in highly-structured programs to study away for a semester and still make progress toward graduation. It also provides students with meaningful cultural-learning opportunities within the USA and Canada.

NSE enables students from member colleges and universities to attend OSU while paying their own university’s tuition and fees or while paying OSU resident tuition rates. OSU students may have two payment options when participating in the National Student Exchange, Host or Home Pay:

• In Host Pay, the student temporarily transfers to a host university and pays resident tuition and fees there, as well as living expenses. While federal financial aid applies, OSU-specific scholarships do not. All credit will be awarded as transfer credit.
• In Home Pay, the student remains enrolled at Oklahoma State University while studying at a host university. The student pays tuition and fees at OSU, just as if they were on campus, but all housing, meals, and other costs will be paid at the host university. Most OSU scholarships and financial aid will apply as usual on this option. 

For additional information and application materials, visit https://global.okstate.edu/studyabroad/national_student_exchange.html, contact the Center for Global Learning, 056 Student Union or e-mail abroad@okstate.edu.

OSUTeach

The OSUTeach program is designed to increase career options for majors in science and mathematics by preparing students as secondary teachers. OSUTeach offers a dual degree four-year program. Students will receive a STEM degree (options in biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, and zoology) which leads to a B.S. in the selected discipline and a secondary education degree. Students will also earn their teacher certification at the secondary level. OSUTeach is a collaboration between the College of Education and Human Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences. OSUTeach students begin supervised teaching in K-12 classrooms during their first semester in the program and continue these field experiences throughout their coursework, which culminates with apprentice teaching. Interested students begin the program by enrolling in SMED 1012, Inquiry Approaches to Teaching.

Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services 

The Office of Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services provides support and resources to assist students with their holistic development toward professions in healthcare, law and veterinary medicine. Assistance is provided at all stages of the pre-professional planning process; from career exploration to professional school matriculation. Services are available to all OSU students, regardless of major.

There is no best, right or required major to prepare for entry into healthcare, law or veterinary medicine and no specific major grants acceptance or automatically makes a student more competitive in their future professional application. We recommend students choose a major based on personal and academic interests rather than selecting a major based solely on interests in healthcare, law or veterinary medicine. Majors provide the foundation for future careers, reflect personal interests and demonstrate individual capabilities in particular subject areas.

To learn more about support services, how to grow into a holistically competitive candidate or schedule an appointment visit preprofessional.okstate.edu. Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services is located in 040 Student Union Basement; contact 405.744.9965 for more information.

Psychological Services Center

The Psychological Services Center was established in 1971 as a training, service and research facility at Oklahoma State University. It is operated by the Department of Psychology through the College of Arts and Sciences. It is located in 118 Psychology Building on the OSU campus. The building is accessible to the handicapped.

Services are provided to children, adolescents and adults and are available to residents of Stillwater and the surrounding community as well as OSU students, faculty and staff. The Center offers a variety of psychological services such as but not limited to:  adult individual and group therapy; parent counseling and training; child therapy, including treatment of disruptive childhood behaviors, phobias and anxiety disorders; relaxation training; assertiveness training; stress management; depression; intellectual and personality assessment; assessment of attention deficit and learning disorders; and school consultation.

The Center’s staff includes doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology training program and is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The staff also includes supervising clinical psychologists from the Department of Psychology. Although the exact composition of the staff may change from year to year, the staff is generally composed of individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. There is a sliding scale fee structure based on one’s financial situation.

The Center schedules appointments from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday, appointments are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Appointments can be made by contacting the Center at 405.744.5975. More information can be found at http://psychology.okstate.edu/osupsc.

Tony Wells, PhD—Interim Clinic Director

Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

Ramesh Kaipa, Ph.D.—Department Head
Kristi Carpenter M.S., CCC-SLP—Clinic Manager, OSU-Stillwater
Megan Whitehead, M.S., CCC-SLP—Clinical Coordinator, OSU-Tulsa

The OSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides comprehensive clinical services to the OSU/Stillwater and the Tulsa communities. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care in speech-language pathology and audiology. Nationally-certified and state-licensed clinical faculty supervise graduate student clinicians as they provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapy services, including early intervention. Treatment is provided for a variety of communication disorders, delays and/or differences across the lifespan including:

• Articulation and Phonological disorders
• Language disorders
• Stuttering
• Autism
• Voice disorders
• Swallowing disorders (also, feeding disorders)
• Language, cognitive, and other communications disorders resulting from stroke, head injury, dementia, and other neurological impairments
• Dialect variations
• Hearing impairment, including early intervention
• Reading and writing disorders

The OSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is located in Social Sciences and Humanities on the OSU campus. Fees are charged for services with special rates provided for all OSU students, faculty, and staff. A sliding fee scale for services ensures that individuals are served regardless of their ability to pay. To schedule an appointment please call 405.744.6021.

The OSU-Tulsa Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is located in Rm. 391 of the North Classroom building at 700 N. Greenwood, Tulsa. To schedule an appointment at the OSU-Tulsa Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, please call 918-594-8199.

Study Abroad

OSU students can add an international dimension to their degree program through education abroad designed to support specific academic and professional goals. International programs such as study, internships, research, and service-learning equip students with the skills and knowledge required for future leadership. By developing global competencies needed to engage with local, national, and global communities as a culturally perceptive citizen, participation in international education opportunities also expands key academic and career benefits, such as: 

• Students who studied abroad were twice as likely to find a job quickly following the completion of their college studies.
• College graduates who studied abroad see a 25% higher average starting salary than those who did not study abroad.
• Nearly 60% of employers consider study abroad to be a valuable asset for an individual’s career path.
• Study abroad participants are about 20% more likely to graduate on time than non-participants.

As part of Oklahoma State University’s global engagement initiative, the University partners with over 60 universities abroad for semester and academic-year exchanges. There are also hundreds of options for students looking for summer break, spring break, and winter intersession options. The following program types allow students to have an international experience that aligns with their academic and professional goals.

• Reciprocal Exchanges. Students may earn OSU credit through reciprocal exchanges in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and other regions. While participating in reciprocal exchange programs, students pay tuition and fees to OSU.
• OSU Faculty-led Programs. Students may also earn OSU credit by enrolling in short-term international courses offered by OSU college outreach units in countries such as Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Ireland, and South Africa. Programs are typically held over winter break, spring break, and summer.
• Affiliated/Approved Programs. Students may earn transfer credit through participation in pre-approved study abroad programs offered by other U.S. universities or study abroad program providers. Students on affiliated programs pay fees directly to the provider.
• Internship and Volunteer/Service Programs. Students may also participate in non-credit work, internships, and volunteer/service learning opportunities abroad. These programs are offered as short-term experiences or semester-long immersion, often combined with academic study in the host country.
• National Student Exchange Programs.  The National Student Exchange (NSE) enables OSU students to spend a semester or year at one of over 170 colleges in the United States; its territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; as well as in Canada. More information can be found at http://catalog.okstate.edu/about/special-academic-services-programs-facilities/#specialprogramstext.

Financial assistance is available for many programs through scholarships as well as federal grants and loans. In many cases students may use federal financial aid to offset the cost of an academic program abroad. Students may apply for School of Global Studies and Partnerships (SGSP) Scholarships such as the Provost’s Study Abroad Scholarship or the Humphreys Study Abroad Scholarship through the Center for Global Learning to support their credit-bearing activities abroad. Other scholarships for study abroad are also available. Information on these national and local scholarships is available at https://global.okstate.edu/studyabroad/osu_student_resources/finding_funding/index.html or through the Center for Global Learning office, 056 Student Union, 405.744.8569.

For more information on studying, working, teaching, or volunteering abroad contact the Center for Global Learning, 056 Student Union, e-mail abroad@okstate.edu or visit the website https://abroad.okstate.edu.

The Center for Family Resilience (CFR)

The Center for Family Resilience (CFR) is an initiative of Oklahoma State University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science, College of Education and Human Sciences, and the OSU-Tulsa campus. The vision of the CFR is that every family be fully equipped to support members in achieving their full personal and social potential.

Located on the Tulsa Campus, the mission of the CFR is to build family resilience in Oklahoma and beyond through innovative research on everyday issues affecting families, and by translating research results into effective programmatic or policy solutions. The CFR’s mission is implemented through three main programs. The community engagement program builds bridges among community agencies, family and social service providers and CFR affiliate researchers. The research program coordinates the activities of affiliate researchers to create knowledge of individual and family resilience and the factors shaping resilience. The translation and education program emphasizes dissemination of acquired knowledge and the transfer of that knowledge to everyday professional practice.

Center for Hospitality and Tourism Research

Brijesh Thapa, PhD—Professor & Head, Carl & Marilynn Thoma Distinguished Chair, Interim Director, Center for Hospitality and Tourism Research

The OSU Center for Hospitality and Tourism Research (CHTR) in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is dedicated to hospitality and tourism research and supports all areas of inquiry that directly and indirectly affect hospitality and tourism operations and management. The Center links cutting-edge research with the critical needs and demands of the global hospitality and tourism industry. Through collaborative efforts between the university, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and hospitality industry, the CHTR supports research, instruction, and extension/outreach activities essential to faculty scholarly development, student learning, industry practice and local community development. The CHTR positions the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management as the premier provider of hospitality and tourism research excellence. For more information, visit https://business.okstate.edu/departments_programs/htm/.

The Center for Family Services

The Center for Family Services is sponsored by the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the College of Education and Human Sciences.

The Center's dual mission is to provide high-quality, low-cost marital and family therapy services to the public and to provide a high-quality training environment for master's degree students specializing in marriage and family therapy. Because the Center for Family Services is a training facility, advanced graduate students in marriage and family therapy conduct the majority of the therapy. While conducting therapy, therapists-in-training are under the direct supervision of clinical faculty members. The Center allows for video recording of sessions and for observation of sessions by clinical supervisors.

The Center for Family Services is open to individuals, couples or families seeking help with personal or relationship issues. Presenting issues may include marital concerns, family violence, adjustment to divorce or other life-changing events, child behavior problems, parenting concerns, anxiety and depression, and family reunification. Fees are determined on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size.

Appointments are available on request. While appointments are available during daytime and evening hours, most appointments are scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

The marriage and family therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Writing Center

Since 1976, members of the Oklahoma State University community—students, faculty and staff—have found writing support from the tutors at the Oklahoma State University Writing Center. The OSU Writing Center aims to create well-developed and effective writers regardless of skill level or background. Writing Center tutors help writers understand and practice many useful strategies–from brainstorming to drafting to editing techniques.

Appointments for the OSU Writing Center in 440 Student Union, satellite locations, and online options (online/synchronous, e-tutoring/asynchronous) can be scheduled at osuwritingcenter.okstate.edu. Check the Writing Center website for appointment times and availability. Writers may call 405.744.6671, or direct questions to writingcenter@okstate.edu.

Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts and the Gardiner Gallery of Art

The Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts houses the main Art Department office, the Gardiner Gallery of Art, the Visual Resource Center (VRC), and classrooms/studios for art history, painting, drawing, visual thinking: image and surface, jewelry/metals, photography and graphic design. In addition, our three large computer labs are located here and allow for all levels of digital work on both MACs and PCs. New MAC computers were installed in these labs in 2020 and were updated in 2023. Originally the building was the first women’s dorm on campus. Later named for Maude Gardiner—a pioneer in home economics—it was used for many different purposes over the years until a gift from Pete and Pat Bartlett made it possible to renovate it for the Department of Art in 1984. The other Studio Art areas—ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and visual thinking: form and space—are housed in the Visual Arts Annex at the northwest corner of Ridge Drive and McElroy Road, which was built in 2002. Equipment updates and improvements to the facilities in the Bartlett Center occur on a regular basis. In 2017, a new small computer lab was created in BC 104; in 2015 a major renovation transformed the VRC into a technology center serving all students in the department. Computers are updated in the labs every three years.

Maude Gardiner continues to be recognized through the Gardiner Gallery, which serves both OSU students and the greater Stillwater community. Gallery programming includes student and faculty exhibitions as well as exhibitions of international and national artists. The gallery also features faculty and student curated shows and traveling exhibitions. For current information about Gardiner Gallery exhibitions and hours, visit the gallery's page on the Art Department's website:  https://cas.okstate.edu/department_of_art/gardiner_gallery_of_art.html or visit the gallery on the following social media platforms:  facebook.com/GardinerArtGallery/.

The Biology Learning Resources Center

The LRC, which serves as a study area for life science students, especially those taking the introductory biology course. Here students may use computer tutorials, review sample tests and papers, examine experiments or meet with a Teaching Assistant or study group. The LRC is located on the third floor of Life Sciences West and is maintained by the Department of Integrative Biology.

Collection of Vertebrates

The OSU Collection of Vertebrates (COV) is housed in Life Science West and maintained by the Department of Integrative Biology. It includes specimens over 120 years old and consists of collections of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and frozen tissues. The Collection of Fishes maintains more than 30,000 lots of specimens, mostly from Oklahoma and other Plains states, but also includes one of the world’s largest collections of rare Nepalese fish. The Collection of Amphibians and Reptiles includes approximately 12,000 specimens and houses among the largest collections of the rare Oklahoma salamander and the grotto salamander. The Collection of Birds houses 2,500 skins, are from Oklahoma and includes the oldest specimens that date from the 1880’s. The first mammal catalogued into the Collection dates from 1924 and now includes more than 13,000 specimens from every county in Oklahoma, all 50 states, and 50 other countries; every continent except Antarctica. The Collection is one of the most taxonomically diverse collections at any university in the U.S. Among the most significant components of the Collection of Mammals are the more than 1,000 specimens from Ethiopia. All specimens are valuable for their use in teaching classrooms and for research.

Department of Design and Merchandising Teaching and Research Laboratories

Design and Merchandising has a long tradition of incorporating laboratories that realistically simulate industry environments into teaching. Teaching labs include the Sewn Products Production Lab, the Sewn Products Cutting Lab, Gerber Tech Lab and the Textile Product Evaluation Lab. Equipment in these labs include: Twining-Alberts tensile testing machine; pilling tester machine; air vapor hood; wear testing equipment; heavy-duty industrial sewing machines; sweating guarded hot plate; Kawabata Evaluation System (KES); thickness gauges; spectrophotometer, cutting tables, and pressing stations. Product development is enhanced with current digital industry technologies including Browzwear's V-Stitcher, AccuMark pattern design system (PDS), Gerber Technology – automated cutter, pattern digitizer, AccuMark, 3-D pattern visualization software, Infinity plotters and Gerber's YuniquePLM (Product Lifestyle Management) system. 

Design and Merchandising also employs laboratories for conducting research. The Mixed Reality Lab provides an immersive design environment area incorporating technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D digital prototyping. Equipment includes: a Passive 3D visualization system, Mirametrix S2 passive eye tracking system, Oculus Rift devices, software and hardware for AR visualization, the Vuzix Star XLD 1200 system, multiple mobile tablet devices, a mobile 3D scanning system, two large scale Modix 120 XL 3D printers, an Ultimaker 3D printer and Emotive Neuroimaging Devices. 

An ergonomics area focuses on understanding the physical and cognitive capabilities and limitations of different populations under various conditions. Equipment in this area includes: Vitus SMART (Human Solutions) 3-D body scanner, Polyworks (V10) software, 8-camera Motion Capture System (BTS Bioengineering), surface electromyography equipment, Tekscan pressure sensors, anthropometers, skin & core temperature measurement devices, heart rate monitors, Philip’s Actigraph Spectrum watches and related equipment and equipment providing the capacity to conduct eye-tracking research. Separately, the Human Environmental Factors Lab is designed to accelerate the development, validation and adoption of interior design research for older adults and individuals living with physical and cognitive challenges.

For more information on DM laboratories and equipment, contact the Department of Design and Merchandising at 405-744-5035.

Department of Wellness

The Department of Wellness is committed to creating a healthy campus culture for students and employees. The department offers programs and services for complete health and wellness of the mind and body for faculty, staff, students and community members.

Wellness Programs

• Fitness Programs offer a variety of fitness programs and classes with multiple formats for every skill level. There are more than 100 classes offered each week, including F45, yoga, dance, spin, kickboxing, martial arts, abs, boot camp and more. Classes are offered at the Colvin Recreation Center, Seretean Wellness Center and Student Union.
• Intramural Sports serve more than 3,500 participants weekly in more than 50 sporting activities yearly. Whether you’re looking for one night of competition, a weekend, or an entire season, we’ve got an intramural sport for you. With competitive and recreational leagues, you can play to win or just for fun.
• Outdoor Adventure provides opportunities for fun, adventure, education and excitement. Through trip and workshop programs Outdoor Adventure emphasizes environmental awareness, personal development, risk management training, wilderness travel and fun. With a variety of regional and national trips as well as workshops at all skill levels, staff members strive to provide opportunities for the whole community. In conjunction with trips and workshops, Outdoor Adventure offers an extensive low and high elements challenge course and an indoor climbing facility at the Colvin Recreation Center. To support courses and the local community, the outdoor equipment rental shop, at the base of the climbing wall, provides access to everything from tug-of-war ropes to sleeping bags. Whether it is exploring the Grand Canyon over spring break, spending a day at the challenge course or participating in a climbing competition, the common elements at Outdoor Adventure are quality, leadership and fun.
• Club Sports are recognized OSU student organizations on campus. We offer approximately 40 club sports that are designed to promote a non-varsity sport or recreational activity. Clubs differ in scope and purpose, while some clubs exist to be social and others to compete against universities throughout the region and county. Generally, a club sport program provides three basic opportunities to its members: instruction, recreation and competition.
• Health Education Programs strive to meet the health needs and issues of the community at Oklahoma State University through effective programming and research. We serve as a resource to the students by providing them with the most updated information on health topics such as alcohol safety, prescription drug abuse, sexual health, sleep, stress management, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, and nutrition to name a few. Our goal is to create an environment where students feel safe and comfortable to approach the health education team with any concerns or questions they may be too afraid to ask otherwise so that our students can live their healthiest life.
• Department of Wellness Sponsored Programs consist of federal, state and privately-funded grants and contracts that serve the OSU community as well as fulfill the community outreach and extension components of Oklahoma State University’s land-grant mission. Oklahoma ABLE Tech is the statewide Assistive Technology Act Program, which connects Oklahomans with disabilities to assistive technology, or AT, through a variety of programs and services. ABLE Tech provides access to AT through a short-term equipment loan program, AT demonstration centers, acquisition of AT and durable medical equipment, or DME, through the Device Reutilization Program and low-interest bank loans. The Device Reutilization Program is a partnership between the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and Oklahoma ABLE Tech to reuse and re-distribute valuable DME to Oklahomans. ABLE Tech also provides Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility services statewide to higher education, the career tech system, and state agencies. The Special Education Resolution Center program, through a contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education, manages the federal special education due process hearing system and alternative dispute resolution programs for Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council, through a contract with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, advises the state agency regarding its performance in providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. The Department of Wellness OSU Community Wellness Programs currently consists of multiple grant-funded projects which currently include:  Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) regional prevention coordinator grants, Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Partnership for Success grants, Strategic Targeted Response grants (STR- opioid prevention), Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Healthy Living grants, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Drug Free Community Grant and SAMHSA Sober Truth on Prevention Underage Drinking (STOP) Grant.

Wellness Services

• Personal Training: Exercise programs tailored by trainers to fit clients’ needs. Trainers teach clients the proper technique to perform exercises correctly and effectively.
• Massage Therapy: Uses relaxing techniques to help the body transcend into an overall sense of well-being.
• Health Risk Assessments: Screenings that provide an individualized student health risk assessment designed for early detection of health problems.
• Swim Lessons: Group and private lessons are available for adults and children during the summer months.

Wellness Facilities

• Colvin Recreation Center: Offers 250,000 square feet of recreation options including 10 basketball courts, 5 newly renovated racquetball courts, 25-ft. rock climbing wall, indoor track, cardio areas, a multipurpose gym and indoor soccer field, outdoor pool, dance studio, multipurpose fitness room/personal training studio, F45 and CrossFit studios, combatives room, cycle studio, and newly renovated pin-selectorized machines and free weights.
• Seretean Wellness Center: Features a newly renovated fitness center including a cardio/weight room, group exercise studios, multipurpose room, personal training area, massage therapy, demonstration kitchen, a lecture hall and Sponsored Programs testing and training center.
• Colvin Annex: Another great attribute to the Department of Wellness featuring four indoor basketball/volleyball courts. With the inclusion of natural light and air conditioning, it serves as the perfect location for small conferences and workshops.
• Western Fields: Located about a mile and a half from the Colvin Recreation Center, the Western Fields are home to multipurpose intramural fields and the Outdoor Adventure Challenge Course. The challenge course offers trainings and team-building workshops to students, faculty, staff and the general public.

The Department of Wellness aims to provide exciting and rewarding programs and services for OSU students and employees. For more information visit our website at wellness.okstate.edu, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Ecotoxicology and Water Quality Research Laboratory (EWQRL)

The Ecotoxicology and Water Quality Research Laboratory (EWQRL) is located in Life Sciences West and is part of the Integrative Biology Department at OSU. Established in the 1960s as the Reservoir Research Center, in 2001, the lab changed names to reflect not only our expertise in standardized aquatic toxicity testing but also additional research foci in aquatic ecosystem assessments. The EWQRL provides services to a number of companies and wastewater treatment facilities throughout Oklahoma, in the form of EPA standardized bioassays. In addition, the staff and students (both graduate and undergraduate) funded by the EWQRL, undertake aquatic monitoring projects in riverine, wetland and reservoir systems for both state and federal agencies. These projects include invertebrate and fish surveys and identification, zebra mussel monitoring, wetland delineation and toxicity assessments. The labs facilities include a fathead minnow rearing room, temperature and light controlled environmental chambers for in-house cultures of aquatic test organisms (cladocerans, amphipods and midges) and standardized toxicity testing of client produced water, a wet chemistry laboratory, computer laboratory, and numerous compound and dissecting microscopes all with digital imaging capabilities. Sampling equipment for field surveys includes a boat, electroshockers, nets, drift fences and several field meters.

Engagement Skills Trainer (EST 2000)

The EST provides initial and sustainment marksmanship training, static unit collective gunnery and tactical training, and shoot/don’t shoot training. It supports the following three modes of training: marksmanship, squad/fire team collective and judgmental use of force. The system models M4/M16A2 rifles and is deployable with its own system shelter. All EST training scenarios are U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) validated. Cadets at OSU will spend up to six to nine hours per semester using the EST, focused on grouping, zeroing, basic qualification, and advanced marksmanship techniques. The system represents the cutting edge of technology in marksmanship training across the globe.

Herbarium

The OSU Herbarium houses the university’s collection of plant specimens. It is located in Life Sciences East, Room 012, and is maintained by the Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution. The collection consists primarily of over 150,000 specimens of vascular and non-vascular plants that are dried, mounted on archival paper or placed in packets, and stored in cabinets. There are nearly 50,000 specimens that document the flora of the state of Oklahoma, the second largest such collection in the world. The remaining specimens were collected throughout the world, with strong representation of the Great Plains region and Texas. A particularly significant collection of specimens was made throughout Mexico in the 1960s and 1970s by former curator, Dr. U.T. Waterfall. Other large collections represent the countries of Canada, Colombia, and Ethiopia. Data on these collections can be accessed on the internet through the Texas-Oklahoma Regional Consortium of Herbaria portal (TORCH: portal.torcherbaria.org); Global Plants (plants.jstor.org); and other repositories and aggregators. Over 225 specimens are taxonomic “types” that are the reference material that form the basis for scientific names of these plant species. The Herbarium is known by its Index Herbariorum code, OKLA. The collection is used extensively by OSU researchers, students, land managers, government agencies, and members of the general public interested in plant identification, plant distributions, and ecology. The Herbarium also provides specimen loans to researchers at accredited institutions around the world. Herbarium staff assist with identifications and on specimen based information on request; requests from for-profit interests may be charged for this service.

M. B. Seretean Center for the Performing Arts

The M.B. Seretean Center for the Performing Arts provides a home for portions of the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music and the Department of Theatre at OSU. Constructed in 1970 at a cost of three million dollars and named in honor of its principal benefactor, M.B. “Bud” Seretean, a 1947 OSU graduate, the Center is the focal point of many major theatrical and musical events on the OSU campus. The Seretean Center includes an 800-seat Concert Hall and the 600-seat Vivia Locke Theatre, which attract a myriad of fine arts activities such as ballet, concerts, opera, plays, musicals, faculty and student recitals, and a host of summer conventions and camps.

In addition to the auditorium and theatre, the Seretean Center houses teaching studios for music and theatre faculty, a variety of classrooms, a specially-designed choral room, a dance studio, a scene shop for the theatre, a computer lab, and a well-equipped audio center, all designed to provide an excellent atmosphere for the teaching of the fine arts at OSU.

Theatre

Live theatre productions are an important part of the cultural life of the campus. The OSU Theatre Department produces six to eight plays each academic year from a wide variety of dramatic and musical theatre literature. Two separate production series are offered. Each year, three to four fully-mounted large-scale productions are presented in the 600-seat Vivia Locke Theatre. Two to four experimental productions, often student-directed and designed, are presented in the 100-seat Jerry L. Davis Studio Theatre. Each production’s cast and crew is comprised of theatre majors and minors as well as non-majors from across the campus. Auditions are open to all students on campus regardless of major.

OSU Libraries

The OSU Library system consists of the Edmon Low Library at the heart of campus and three specialized branch libraries (the Education and Teaching Library in Willard Hall, the Architecture Library in the Architecture Building and the Veterinary Medicine Library in McElroy Hall). The Edmon Low Library is open seven days per week during the fall and spring semesters. Find the latest hours at library.okstate.edu/about/hours. The Library’s six floors offer individual study spaces designated as either silent (no talking), whisper (talking softly permitted) or group. There are 24 private study rooms that can be reserved online, as well as testing rooms and larger meeting spaces. A lactation room is available by reservation. 

Desktop computers located on the first and fifth floors provide access to the Internet, MS Office, the Library Catalog and other electronic library resources. The Library also provides laptops, MacBook Pros and Microsoft Surfaces as well as an extensive list of checkout technology. Unlimited black and white printing is available at no additional charge. Color printers are located on the first floor and can be used for a small per page charge. Large-format poster printing can be found on the lower level in the Maps and Spatial Data office. 

Many Library resources are available remotely 24/7 via the Library’s website (library.okstate.edu). Here you may renew books you have checked out or determine whether a book you need is available; search the listing of more than 200 specialized databases; connect to more than 60,000 online full-text journals; and access online course reserves. If there is an article or book chapter the Library owns only in paper, use the Document Delivery service to request a link to a digitized copy. If you need an item not owned by the OSU Library, Interlibrary Loan can request it for you.

The Library offers assistance in person, by phone 405-744-9775, via e-mail lib-dls@okstate.edu or via chat on the Library’s website. For the latest Library news, events and service updates, find OkStateLibrary on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube or OState.TV. The Library’s calendar of events lists upcoming programming, training, tutoring and exhibits.

Creative Studios

The Edmon Low Creative Studios provides access to emerging technology and digital devices for OSU students and employees. The space is located on the first floor of the Edmon Low Library, and there you will find studios dedicated to 3D printing, virtual reality, heritage arts, audio production, recording and presentations, and data visualization. The Library’s Tech to Go desk is also located here, with VR equipment, cameras, ring lights, tripods, microphones, microscopes, sewing machines, telescopes and projectors. 

Government Documents

The OSU Library has an extensive collection of current and historical government publications, as well as publications of the state of Oklahoma, foreign governments and international organizations providing information relevant to all majors. Publications include statistical, legislative and legal materials. Government Documents, located on the fifth floor of the Edmon Low Library, also includes the Patent and Trademark Resource Center and serves as the state’s only regional depository for federal publications.

McCasland Maps and Spatial Data

This unit receives print and digital maps produced by the U.S. Geological Survey, Census Bureau, Forest Service, National Park Service and many other federal agencies. Maps and Spatial Data, located in the lower level of the Edmon Low Library, also houses city, state, national and international maps. The collection includes a large historical set of aerial photographs of most Oklahoma counties, as well as geospatial data sets. The office also includes resources for learning more about GIS-related computing, including specialized software and instruction.

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program

The OOHRP promotes and facilitates the collection, preservation and analysis of interview-based research and related audio projects by educating students, faculty and community members in the methods, protocols and professional and ethical standards of oral history. The OOHRP’s extensive, award-winning interview collections focusing on Oklahoma history and culture are available online for research use.

Research and Learning Services

RLS helps you find and use information better, faster and easier. The department partners user experience, like workshops, tours, affordable learning support and instruction support, with traditional academic services, such as data management support, copyright and citation education and research instruction. Services are open to everyone and are free, convenient and customizable.

Special Collection and University Archives

SCUA's collection focus is on the history of both Oklahoma and OSU, its employees and graduates. Featured holdings include manuscripts, photographs, rare books and research material related to campus life, Oklahoma women, history, politics, and community groups. The University Archives is also the depository for all academic and administrative documents, official records and other materials related to the management, operations and mission of Oklahoma State University.

The OSU Museum of Art

The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art is a teaching museum dedicated to serving as a laboratory for exploration, providing students with a variety of experiences, and presenting rotating exhibitions. As a complement to Oklahoma State University’s academic mission and land-grant traditions of service, the museum’s collections and programs provide rich resources that foster learning across disciplines.

Housed in a historic 1933 building, which served as a federal post office until 1978, the building was acquired by Oklahoma State University in 2010 and opened as an art museum in 2014. In 2019, the American Alliance of Museums awarded the museum accreditation, a prestigious recognition. The museum's primary collection focuses on works on paper, emphasizing modern and contemporary American art.

The mission of the museum is centered around advancing creativity and lifelong learning, fostering cultural and civic engagement. The museum presents six to eight exhibitions per year, including both traveling and permanent collection shows. Unique features of the building include a visible art storage space and classroom that invite public participation in the learning process. Educational programming targets university students, public schools, and the broader community, reaching a wide regional audience. Galleries are open to the public with free admission, striving to make art accessible to all.

The OSU Museum of Art aims to provide opportunities to OSU students, employees, and the greater community through dynamic exhibitions and programs. For more information visit our website at https://museum.okstate.edu, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.

Student Union

Dating back to 1815, college unions have always been thought of as “places where all may meet on common ground.” The OSU Student Union certainly is no exception to this tradition. It has been serving the university community since 1950 and has become the place to be on the OSU campus. With a facility consisting of more than 630,000 square feet, it stands as the most comprehensive union in the world. It provides the university with such services as the University Store (textbooks, OSU merchandise and technology center), retail shops, banking services, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and a 67-room hotel.

The primary purpose of the OSU Student Union is to be a comprehensive system of diverse people, services, programs and facilities that enrich the intellectual, cultural and social well-being of the OSU student and campus community.

Located in the Student Union is the Department of Campus Life, which houses the university’s more than 450 campus organizations. Many activities such as theater events, art exhibits, craft activities, speakers and so much more are provided for students by the Union’s student programming organization, Student Union Activities Board, which is also located in the Union.

Through its meeting and conference center, the Student Union hosts many events throughout the year. The variety of meeting rooms located throughout the building are also available to OSU student organizations and faculty meetings, typically at no charge.

The University Store supports almost 75% of the Union's $22 million operating budget which includes many Campus Life programs and services, like Camp Cowboy and Late Night Cafe, which have impacted thousands of OSU students throughout the years.

Need a quick bite to eat? The Student Union has you covered there as well with 10 University Dining Services concepts to choose from. Concepts range from a fully-stocked convenience store to international cuisine and home-style meals.

The Student Union’s $63 million renovation project in 2012, which was officially endorsed by the students through their increased student fee gift, allowed the university to revitalize an iconic campus building so it can better meet contemporary student needs while maintaining the significance of its history, legacy and commitment to student success. The Union was named the “No. 1 Most Amazing Student Union” by bestcollegereviews.org and ranked second by Best College Values in its most amazing college unions and campus centers in the United States rankings.

More information about the Student Union and its offerings can be found at union.okstate.edu.

Wes Watkins Center Meetings & Conference Services

Wes Watkins Center Meetings & Conference Services provides meeting spaces and services for the needs of Oklahoma State University and off-campus constituents. The department acts as administrator of the facility, which is home to the Center for International Trade and Development, School of Global Studies and Partnerships, and the English Language Institute. Wes Watkins Center Meetings & Conference Services offers over 42,000 square feet of meeting space, including the International Exhibit Hall, the largest meeting venue on campus. The department works with clients to coordinate event logistics, parking details, and vendor catering options.

The Wes Watkins Center, in conjunction with the Student Union, serves as a central location for international events, business meetings, social functions, and conferences at OSU. For more information about the Wes Watkins Center and Meetings & Conference Services, please visit our website at meetings.okstate.edu.

The Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory

The Department of Human Development and Family Science has a rich tradition of excellence in early childhood education. The Child Development Laboratory was established in 1924. The laboratory presently resides in a facility opened in 1983 and renovated in 2010. The program serves as a field placement for early childhood education majors. Equipped with observation booths, the Child Development Laboratory is also used as a site for observation and interpretation of human growth and development by students in courses throughout the university. Research on developmentally-appropriate practice, children’s learning and development, and the preparation of teachers is conducted in the facility. The Child Development Laboratory is licensed by the Department of Human Services and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The program offers planned learning activities that are developmentally appropriate and designed to model best developmental practices; frequent and positive interactions between children and students; nutritious meals and snacks; regular communication with parents; positive guidance techniques; high teacher-child ratios; experienced Early Childhood Education degreed staff; and on-going systematic programming.

The program provides the highest quality of early childhood education to children with and without developmental disabilities by providing exemplary services based on recommended practices to young children with diverse abilities and their families. The Child Development Laboratory provides family-centered services designed to meet the individualized needs of all children and families; offers a blend of educational and therapy services within the context of a developmentally-appropriate curriculum; and prepares children for their next educational environment.

Subject to availability, families have the opportunity to enroll in this model early childhood program. Children enrolled in the program range in age from 12 months through six years of age.

The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Experiential Learning Laboratories

Taylor’s Teaching Restaurant is an experiential laboratory that emphasizes quality food service utilizing a thoughtfully prepared menu featuring seasonal ingredients. Students develop skills in food preparation, service techniques, dining room management and profitability. Focus is on professionalism, quality management and guest satisfaction.

Planet Orange Café is a quick service concept with an upbeat and dynamic atmosphere. Students progress through staged learning in this lab developing the skills to assume management responsibility.

The Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education promotes a curriculum at the forefront of beverage education featuring a variety of formats including coffees, teas and other beverages.

Experiential and connectional learning opportunities are facilitated in these learning laboratories through three student-led events:  the Distinguished Chef Scholarship Benefit Series, Hospitality Days Career Fair and the Wine and Craft Beer Forums of Oklahoma. All students are encouraged to participate in these service-learning activities and earn elective credits in doing so.