Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
Graduate Record includes photos of SWOSU seniors and faculty. A complimentary copy of The Graduate Record is available at commencement. An alumni news magazine, Echoes from the Hill , is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement and mailed to members of the Alumni Association. Departmental brochures are prepared and published by the respective departments. The Department of Chemistry and Physics publishes the SW Physics Alumni Newsletter and the Chemistry Newsletter. The Department of Education publishes the Student Teaching Handbook. The Fact Book is a summary of demographic information for both campuses that is published by the Institutional Research Office each fall. The Faculty Handbook is published by the Office of the Provost. The Graduate Catalog is published by the Office of the Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The College of Pharmacy has two publications: The Apothecary , an annual yearbook, and The Sig, a professional newsletter. The Scholarship Handbook , the semester schedules, the Student Handbook , and the Undergraduate Catalog are published by the Office of the Vice President for Student Services. The Personnel Handbook is published by the Human Resources Office. Strategic plans are published online by the President’s Office. Westview is a literary journal featuring short stories, poetry, and essays. It is published by the College of Arts and Sciences. REACH HIGHER PROGRAM The Reach Higher Program, a collaborative program among universities in Oklahoma, is a popular choice for working adults because it provides flexibility, affordability, and quality instruction. The students that participate in the Reach Higher Program pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership. The vast majority of the Organizational Leadership courses are available in an online format in eight-week durations. If a student wants to gain admission into the Reach Higher Program, he/she must select a home institution where they will take the majority of their coursework and ultimately be awarded their degree. In addition to taking courses at their home institution, Reach Higher students are also eligible to take other courses at different regional universities that are participating in the program. For more information about the Reach Higher Program, please visit https://www.swosu.edu/undergraduate/reach-higher/ or the following website: https://reachhigherok.org. STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES The Office of Student Financial Services coordinates, monitors, and records scholarship information from all sources. The office also reviews FAFSA results, determines eligibility for federal and state grants, loans, and work-study programs, and awards aid based on each student’s demonstrated need and cost of attendance. For questions about applying for scholarships or federal financial aid, please contact Student Financial Services at 580-774-3786. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS All students are encouraged to become active in one or more of our campus organizations which are listed at the following website: https://bulldog.swosu.edu/student-services/dean-students/student- organizations.php. TESTING SERVICES The Assessment and Testing Center serves as a clearinghouse for students wishing to take admissions tests, course placement exams, various state and national tests and advanced standing exams. The advanced standing plan at Southwestern was established to give students an opportunity to begin college work on the level commensurate with their demonstrated achievement. With certain limitations, all such achievement, once certified
also actively participates in Title IX investigations, FERPA releases, and verification of student conduct records. HUMAN RESOURCES Students apply for jobs on the job portal, Handshake, through Single Sign- On. Once a pay action has been submitted by the department, Human Resources (HR) will reach out to the student to complete new hire paperwork. The student must meet with HR on or before their first day of work to complete the I-9 form. Student employees are scheduled based on the needs of the department. Normal workweek hours are limited to 20 hours per week while class is in session. HR provides a wide range of information related to student employees. For assistance, please contact the HR Office at hr@swosu.edu or call 580.774.3275. TITLE IX Southwestern Oklahoma State University is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is free from discrimination based on sex for all members of its community to include students, faculty, staff, vendors, contractors, guests, and visitors. Title IX is a federal law under the guidance of the Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights that prohibits all forms of sexual or sex-based harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct, including sexual violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Title IX applies to conduct that occurs in an educational program or activity, including locations, events, or circumstances over which SWOSU exercised substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the sexual harassment occurs, and also includes any RUSO or SWOSU owned or controlled premises and buildings owned or controlled by student organizations officially recognized by the university. It applies regardless of the sex or sexual orientation of the parties. A variety of activities are covered under Title IX, including athletic programs, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, participation in extracurricular programs and activities, and pregnancy or related conditions. Individuals with a concern or seeking assistance on this matter may contact the Title IX & Compliance Coordinator, Cindi Albrightson at 580.774.3108 or titleix@swosu.edu. In addition, individuals may also contact the Dean of Students Office, Human Resources Office, Campus Police Department, and/or any senior administrators. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Southwestern Oklahoma State University maintains a campus-wide computer network. Through this network, all students can access various computer resources and applications, as well as full Internet and e-mail services. Access is provided via a large number of labs, wireless networks, and other sites across campus. The Information Technology Services Department provides assistance and support to all students, academic departments, and administrative offices. For assistance, please contact the SWOSU ITS Office in STF-246, email: helpdesk@swosu.edu or call 580.774.7070. PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING Public Relations & Marketing advances SWOSU’s reputation and growth through integrated communications and enrollment-focused marketing. The office stewards the University brand; leads media relations and storytelling through news releases, photography, and video; and manages swosu.edu, campus email and SMS, and official social media. Using research and analytics, the team plans and executes multi-channel campaigns for undergraduate, graduate, online, and transfer recruitment, and supports retention and student success. PR & Marketing provides creative services, advertising, and content strategy; partners with academic and administrative units on priority initiatives and events; and ensures accessibility, accuracy, and alignment with institutional goals. PUBLICATIONS Southwestern Oklahoma State University students are directly involved in the preparation of two publications, The Southwestern and The Graduate Record. A weekly newspaper, The Southwestern , is published online. The
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