Today's Agenda: Important Documents, ELPA, Schedule, Session, Lunch, Advising, ID Pictures, Check-Out, LASSO Center, Tut

2. TODAY’S AGENDA • Important Documents • ID Form • Permit to Enroll • ELPA • Schedule • Session until Noon • Informational Lunch • Advising • ID Pictures in 421 Classroom Building • Check-Out in 321 Student Union

3. LASSO CENTER • Tutoring • 100+ Trained Tutors • 400+ Courses • Scheduled & Walk-In • Supplemental Instruction • 18-20 Courses • 300+ Sessions/Week • 1 hr of SI = 2 hrs self-study • Success Coaching • 5 Full-Time Coaches • Personal Success PlanWorkshops • Campus Resource App • Android & iOS • Resources, Appointments, Walking Directions

4. Here to help you: Advising: Choosing a Major Resume Help Cover Letters Interview Skills The Job Search: Part-time jobs Internships Full-time jobs Materials: Resume paper Thank you notes Portfolios Business Cards OSU Career Services, 360 Student Union

5. SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID 119 STUDENT UNION Financialaid.okstate.edu finaid@okstate.edu Open M-F 9am-4pm

6. my.okstate.edu(Login with O-Key email/password)

8. Financial Aid Disbursement • Scholarships, grants and loans are credited (disbursed) to student’s OSU Bursar account during the first week of classes. • A credit to the student’s OSU Bursar account is NOT a deposit in the student’s bank account.

9. Refunds of Excess Financial Aid • Bursar’s Office processes refunds after all charges (including semester Residential Life charges) have been paid. • Sign up for Direct Deposit with Bursar: • bursar.okstate.edu/refunds

10. Continued Eligibility • Federal and State Programs: • financialaid.okstate.edu/policies/sap • Scholarships: • Review award information for specifics

11. Information Privacy • Always bring photo ID to our office (both parent and student) • Once classes begin: • We need student authorization to discuss status with parent/spouse • Provide that authorization via my.okstate.edu

12. Scholarships & Financial Aid119 Student Unionfinancialaid.okstate.edufinaid@okstate.edu 405-744-6604 Open M-F 9:00 to 4:00

13. Office of the Bursar 113 Student Union Bursar.okstate.edu 405-744-5993 bursar@okstate.edu twitter@bursarpop What is the Bursar Office? The Bursar Office is the centralized billing office for the University. We bill for: tuition/fees, housing, meal plan, student health, books, parking permits, athletic tickets and other miscellaneous charges.

14. The 5 Things You Need to Know Today Billing Due Date Payment Plan Authorized User Refunds Title IV Authorization

15. Financial Responsibility Contract Students will consent to the Financial Responsibility contract when logging into O-Key. Entire contract on bursar website and NSO family book. Enrollment at Oklahoma State University constitutes a contractual financial obligation to pay tuition and fees for enrolled classes. Account information can only be released to the student. It is the student’s responsibility to notify parent/guardian of account balance and/or designate as Authorized User. If registration is not dropped, students remain financially responsible for the tuition and fee charges

16. AUTHORIZED USER & VIEWING BILLING STATEMENTS Parents and Guardians have access to student billing information online ONLY if listed as an Authorized User. Authorized User access at bursar.okstate.edu Student – Login at my.okstate.edu. Click on OSU Stillwater/Tulsa Bursar Account under Quick Links

17. Viewing Bursar Information

18. Enter Authorized Users email address and answer “Yes””

19. Billing Information & E-mail Notification Billing notifications sent to the student’s Oklahoma State e-mail account and designated Authorized Users. Bills available online at my.okstate.edu click OSU Stillwater/Tulsa Bursar Account. Authorized users access link is located on bursar.okstate.edu NO Paper bills Fall billing notification sent Sept. 1st & due no later than Sept. 15th

21. Billing Statement

22. Traditional Payment or Payment Plan Traditional Payment 1st bill will be available – September/February 100% of all charges are due prior to the 15th Payment Option Plan (POP) Monthly payment plan- semester based Payment is due at sign up Enrollment fee of $25 per semester No finance charges No enrollment hold Available online at my.okstate.edu “OSU Stillwater/Tulsa Bursar Account” or Authorized User link at the beginning of each semester.

23. Consequences Failure to pay an account by the due date will result in finance charges, enrollment & academic record holds If you are on the Payment plan and payments are not current, the benefits associated with the plan are lost and enrollment & academic holds will be placed Charging privilege holds are placed on the student’s account with a past due balance. *This does not affect a student’s meal plan as long as money is available on the plan Email notifications are sent when a hold is placed on the students account.

24. Refunds for Credit Balance Direct Deposit- Complete online through my.okstate.edu. ClickOSU Stillwater/Tulsa Bursar Account Click My Payment Profile Enter payment method and check box for refund options Refunds processed nightly and deposited directly into your bank account within 24 to 48 hours Refund Check- Paper checks are generated weekly ** Note: Direct deposit refunds begin the 2nd day after disbursement Students may have charges after the refund is issued – please check bursar balance Email notification is sent when a refund is processed

25. Title IV Authorization The U.S. Department of Education requires OSU to obtain authorization to pay all charges on the bursar account. Accept question 1 on your online financial aid tab to pay all charges on the account. Accept question 2 if you allow OSU to apply Title IV financial aid to pay prior year charges up to $200. If declined, will only pay allowable charges, which could result in a refund but still have a balance due to the University. Parent’s must accept Title IV form which is available on bursar website under forms.

26. Third-Party Scholarships and Billing Melissa Spicer 113 Student Union Third-Party Scholarships will be applied to the current academic term Third Party Billing Application can be found on our website under “forms”

27. We are Here to Help Financial Counselor available Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 & 1:30-4:30 Visit with a counselor early in the semester to help with any financial concerns. This will help prevent a delay in future enrollment Visit the Bursar website for additional information

28. Things to do Now Direct Deposit Sign up – set up the account you wish to receive refunds. Add an Authorized User Set up semester based monthly payment plan (August 2018) Accept Title IV Authorization (2 Questions) Complete you FAFSA Verify financial aid is complete and accept awards Complete loan entrance counseling and master promissory note Student SSN – it impacts your 1098T reporting to the IRS – Email will be sent if we need your SSN

30. SECRETS TO SUCCESS • Form relationships • Connect with the campus community • Try something new • Be organized • Stay motivated • Speak up for what you need

31. YOUR EXPERIENCES • Previous institution • 2-year or 4-year • Institution size • Involvement level • Advising experience • Academic major

32. ACADEMIC MAJORSPgs. 13-15 • What are academic colleges? • Where are they located? • What majors do they offer? • What is the difference between an academic major and minor? • How can I add a minor? • Understanding your degree requirements • Pg. 21

33. ACADEMIC COLLEGESPg. 34 • Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (AG) • Arts & Sciences (AS) • Education, Health & Aviation (ED) • Engineering, Architecture, & Technology (EN) • Human Sciences (HS) • School of Business (BU)

34. ACADEMIC ADVISORSPg. 33 • Am I required to meet with an advisor? • What is the role of an academic advisor? • Do they have a background in my field of study? • Do I have the same advisor until I graduate?

35. OTHERS’ EXPERIENCES • “In addition to being the person who makes sure that I have all the classes I need, I also talk to my advisor about the fun stuff in life and school. When I met two professional athletes last year, she was one of the first people I sent pictures to. She hung them in the College of Education’s Office!” – Claire Cameron, Senior, Elementary Education • “My advisor has quickly grown into my friend. Beyond talking about upcoming classes, we can talk about my interests and my dreams!” – William Crawford, Sophomore, Architecture

36. TRANSFERRING CREDITSPg. 76 • Credits transfer, but how do they fit into the degree? • Transfer Credit Guide • Understand your degree & credits • At least 60 hours at 4-year institution • At least 30 hours completed at OSU • 15 of the final 30 hours or 50% of the upper-division hours in the major field completed at OSU • Limit of one-half of major course requirements as transfer work

37. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE • Traditional A-F grading scale • 4.0 scale • No (+) or (-) • F! • Academic Integrity – Pg. 32 • Plagiarism • Multiple submissions of your work without permission • Unauthorized collaboration, cheating or helping another cheat • Unauthorized advance access to examinations or tools during testing • Altering or destroying academic records or the work of others • Disciplinary action could include: a failing grade on an assignment, examination or course, receiving a an (F!), and/or being suspended from the University.

38. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCEPg. 35 • LASSO Center Basement of Classroom Building • http://tutor.okstate.edu • Academic Success Coaches • Math Learning Success Center (MLSC) 5th Fl. Library • Writing Center • 4th floor Student Union • University Counseling Services – Pg. 57 • 320 Student Union • Edmon Low Library

39. ACADEMIC CALENDARFALL 2018 – Pg. 17 Classes Begin Monday, August 20, 2018 100% Refund, Monday, August 27, 2018 Non-Restrictive Drop/Add Deadline Partial Refund, Friday, August 31, 2018 Restrictive Drop/Add Deadline W Drop/Withdrawal Deadline Friday, November 9, 2018 FINALS WEEK December 10-14

40. CAMPUS RESOURCES • Campus Life – Pg. 65 • Campuslink.okstate.edu • Living Options – Pg. 62 • Parking Services – Pg. 63 • Career Services – Pg. 71 • Hireosugrads.com • Veteran’s Assistance – Pg. 77 • 322 Student Union

42. University Counseling Services3rd floor of Student Union Reboot Center Student Disability Services Alcohol & Substance Abuse Center Student Counseling Center Parents may consult with counseling staff Confidentiality protects students privacy

43. Reboot Center • Stress Management Center: learn about sleep hygiene, relaxation and exam/speech nervousness • Uses innovative software with video games and sensors that provide biofeedback about how you experience stress in your body and how you can learn to regulate that stress under pressure • Walk-in service; No appointment necessary M-F 8:00-5:00

44. Student Disability Services • Student Disability Services • Housing and Classroom Accommodations for physical, emotional, and learning disabilities • Assistive Technology and collaborative efforts with other programs on campus • Process is different: in K-12th grade, accommodations are staff driven. In College, the accommodation process is student-driven. Student is responsible for making appointments and being proactive about connecting and following up with the office regarding their needs

45. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center • Outreach-focus on Responsible behaviors • Counseling and Assessment services for people who voluntarily use services or who are mandated for services due to conduct issues involving substance use • Groups for voluntary students and students who are mandated

46. Student Counseling Center • Individual, Group and Couples counseling • 5 sessions free • 12 sessions per calendar year (July 1-June 30) • Psychiatric Servicesfor medication management • Crisis Services during business hours and after hours • Consultation services • Outreach services

47. University Counseling Services3rd floor of Student Union Reboot Center Student Disability Services Alcohol & Substance Abuse Center Student Counseling Center Parents may consult with counseling staff Confidentiality protects students privacy

48. Office of Transfer & Veteran Academic Services Transfer Academic Services: Amy Cole-Smith Amcol@okstate.edu 405-744-1392 Veteran Academic Services: Rick Hansen Richard.Hansen@okstate.edu 405-744-1390