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Consumer Information

The Student Consumer Regulations of the U.S. Department of Education require universities to provide their students access to certain information to which they are entitled as consumers.

This publication contains a brief description of various important pieces of information about OSU, web sites to view this information, and addresses and phone number of the offices from which you may request the information. Additional information about specific programs and services is available from the individual academic colleges and departments.

Nondiscrimination Policy Statement: Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services.

Title IX of the Education Amendments and Oklahoma State University policy prohibit discrimination in the provision of services of benefits offered by the University based on gender. Any person (student, faculty or staff) who believes that discriminatory practices have been engaged in based upon gender may discuss their concerns and file informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with the OSU Title IX Coordinator, Director of Affirmative Action, 408 Whitehurst, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078. Phone 405-744-9154. OSU-Tulsa Title IX Coordinator, Tina Tappana, Director of Human Resources, 1405 Main Hall, OSU-Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 74106.  Phone 918-594-8221.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):

In carrying out their assigned responsibilities, many offices at OSU collect and maintain information about students. Although these records belong to the university, both university policy and federal law accord student a number of rights concerning these records. The essence of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is to give a student the right to inspect his or her education records and to protect the privacy of these records. 

Students have the right to inspect, review, and/or request an amendment to these records; consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in these records; restrict disclosure of information designated as directory information that may be released without consent of the student; and file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education for alleged failure by OSU to comply with FERPA requirements.

The OSU FERPA Policy Statement, with individual FAQs for students, parents, faculty, and staff, is available on the website of the OSU Registrar’s Office. 

Information on Student Financial Assistance

Contact the OSU-Tulsa Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (see contact information). Most information is available on our website.

Overview of Financial Aid Programs:

  • Types of Aid with descriptions, including grant funding through the State of Oklahoma.
  • Information about OSU scholarships, non-OSU scholarships, and OSU-Tulsa Scholarships.
  • Criteria for Selecting Recipients and for Determining Amount of Award: Information on how need is determined and how need-based aid is awarded
  • Eligibility Requirements: In addition to the specific requirements for the various types of aid listed on the overview above, applicants have general eligibility requirements for federal financial aid.
  • Procedures for Applying for Aid: Information on applying for aid
  • Rights and Responsibilities of Aid Recipients: The rights and responsibilities are outlined in the OSU Student Code of Conduct or OSU-Tulsa Student Code of Conduct 
  • Continued Eligibility for Aid: Information regarding continued eligibility for aid 
  • Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress: The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy outlines requirements to maintain eligibility, requirements to regain eligibility, and the appeal process. 
  • Methods and Frequency of Disbursements of Aid: Financial aid is disbursed to students in different ways depending on the type of aid and other factors. 
  • Financial Aid for Study Abroad: Enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by OSU may be considered enrollment at OSU for the purpose of applying for Title IV federal student aid. 
  • Terms and Conditions of Financial Aid Employment: Federal Work-Study employment information 
  • Terms of Student Loans: Information about each type of loan, including descriptions, interest rates, loan fees, annual and aggregate limits, the necessity to repay the loan, and possible deferment or cancellation provisions 
  • National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS): Information relating to individual federal student and parent loan borrowers will be submitted by OSU to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system. 
  • Student Loan Information Published by the U.S. Department of Education: In addition to OSU-specific information and procedures related to federal student loans, students can find information published by the U.S. Department of Education. 
  • Code of Conduct for Student Loans: OSU adheres to a code of conduct regarding relationships with providers of private educational loans. 
  • Scholarship Fraud: Information to help students identify and prevent fraud 
  • The Exit Counseling Information the Institution Provides and Collects: Student loan borrowers are notified, during the semester in which they have applied for graduation, that they need to complete student loan exit counseling. Federal Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan borrowers complete exit counseling through the U.S. Dept. of Education. Federal Perkins Loan borrowers complete exit counseling through the OSU Bursar’s Office, 113 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078. Tel: 405-744-5993. Email: bursar@okstate.edu  or OSU-Tulsa Bursar office, First Floor, Administration Hall, Tulsa, OK 74106. 
  • Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations: A conviction for any offense, during the period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV, HEA program funds, under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs will result in the loss of eligibility for any Title IV, HEA grant, loan, or work-study assistance.

Price of Attending OSU:

  • Actual OSU tuition and fee charges are provided by the OSU Bursar
  • Estimated tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and personal/miscellaneous expenses are provided by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Refund Policy

The OSU Refund of Tuition/Fees Policy and the procedures for withdrawing from the University are provided by the OSU Registrar.

Student Loan Default Rates:

A 3-year cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY). October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.  The U.S. Department of Education releases official cohort default rates once per year.

Information about OSU's most recent 3-year cohort default rate is available from the U.S. Department of Education at the:  College Navigator site listing for Oklahoma State University.

Withdrawal Procedures and Repayment Policy

Students who are withdrawing from (or cancelling) all classes at the University must notify the Registrar’s Office  or the OSU-Tulsa Enrollment Services Office by following specific withdrawal procedures.

The federal government mandates that students who withdraw from all classes may only keep the financial aid (federal Title IV grant and loan assistance) they have “earned” up to the time of withdrawal. Funds that were disbursed in excess of the earned amount must be returned by OSU and/or the student to the federal government.

OSU Return to Title IV (repayment) Policy

Institutional Information

Descriptions of Academic Programs, Degree Offerings, Instructional Facilities and Labs and Instructional Personnel

Information on OSU’s academic programs, degree offerings, instructional, laboratory, and other physical plant facilities that relate to the academic program, and faculty and other instructional personnel facilities are available from the various departments and colleges and from the online OSU Catalog in the Registrar’s Office. You can also find detailed information regarding programs in each academic college.  OSU-Tulsa has courses for students who are ready to take Junior and Senior level courses and graduate students.  Available degree programs are located here.

Facilities and Services for Disabled Students

Student Disability Services (SDS) is committed to providing a community that ensures full participation for students. SDS provides assistance to students that will facilitate their independence and academic progress. For information on facilities and services for disabled students, contact OSU Student Disability Services, 315 Student Union, Stillwater OK 74078, Tel: 405-744-7116 (Voice/TTY), (405) 571-9765 (VideoPhone | Sorenson).

OSU-Tulsa Student Disability Services (SDS) provides support services to students with disabilities and is committed to providing equal access to programs, services and activities.  For information on facilities and services for disabled students, contact:

OSU-Tulsa Student Disability Services
Disability Services Coordinator
North Hall 204
Tulsa, OK 74106
918-594-8354 
 

Accreditation Information

OSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) which may be reached at 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, phone (800) 621-7440.

Details of accreditation by academic program can be found in the OSU Catalog, and on the OSU Accreditation Site.  The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is the state agency that handles complaints once a student has exhausted the institution's complaint and appeal process.

Copyright Infringement Policies

The unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject students to civil and criminal liabilities. You can find information about OSU’s polices on the use of copyright material, including peer-to-peer file sharing. Information and resources to ensure the security of data is available from the OSU IT Information Security Office.

Voter Registration​

The Oklahoma State Election Board also provides voter information. Nonresident students may find voter information about their specific states through the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

Teacher Preparation Program Report

The annual Teacher Preparation Program Report (Title II Report) is available upon request from the OSU College of Education Professional Education Unit, 325 Willard Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078. Tel: (405)744-6252.

Transfer Credit Policies

Policies related to transfer of credit earned at another institution is available in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and OSU-Tulsa Office of Undergraduate Admissions (see contact information), and in the OSU Catalog. 

Textbook Information

To the maximum extent practicable, the institution must disclose on its internet course schedule used for preregistration and registration purposes, the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and retail price information of required and recommended textbooks and supplemental materials for each course listed. To access this information at OSU, go to the OSU Textbook site.  The textbook information is displayed by term and course.

Student Body Diversity

For information about the diversity of the OSU student body, contact OSU Institutional Research and Information Management 

Employment of Graduates

Information on types of employment obtained by graduates of OSU’s degree programs is available from the OSU Office of Career Services. 

Types of Graduate and Professional Education in Which the Institution’s Graduates Enroll

Available information about the types of graduate work and professional schools in which OSU graduates enroll can be found in the OSU Alumni Survey Report provided annually by OSU Office of Assessment and Testing, 105 UAT Building, Stillwater, OK 74078. Tel: 405-744-6687.

Retention Rates and Completion/Graduation Rates

This information must be provided to student athletes, their parents, high school coaches, and guidance counselors when an athletically-related student aid offer is made. The NCAA provides this information directly to high schools. For information, contact the OSU Athletic Department Compliance Office, Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK 74078. Tel: 405-744-7862.

Athletic Program Participation and Financial Support

The annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report that contains participation rates, financial support, and other information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs is available by request from the OSU Athletic Department Compliance Office, Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK 74078. Tel: 405-744-7862.

Health and Safety

Campus Security Report and Crime Statistics

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires colleges and universities to provide information on security policies and procedures and specific statistics for criminal incidents, arrests, and disciplinary referrals to students and employees, and to make the information available to prospective students and employees upon request.

The Annual OSU Security Report includes detailed information on emergency services, safety tips, University policies and state laws, and additional support services, fire safety in on-campus housing, confidential crime reporting, missing student notification policy, and timely warning reports. The report also includes crime statistics for the most recent three calendar years.

A daily crime log/activity summary, and a link to the Oklahoma Sex and Violent Crime Offender Registry is available on the OSU Police Department's website.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Oklahoma State University-Tulsa provides a report on the numbers and types of crimes on the OSU-Tulsa campus for the previous three years. You can also find information in the Public Safety Guide including procedures for reporting a crime, as well as links to personal safety, fire emergencies and tornado safety.  

The Campus Crime Report and Public Safety Guide is available in printed form upon request from the OSU-Tulsa Police Department by contacting their office at 918-594-8123 or writing to them at OSU-Tulsa Police Department, 700 N. Greenwood Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74106-0700.

Information for Crime Victims About Disciplinary Proceedings

Victims are entitled to know about the results of proceedings involving alleged crimes of violence or non-forcible sex offenses when they request this information in writing from the University, as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Both the accused and complainant/victim (upon written request) will be notified in writing of the results of any hearing involving alleged crimes of violence or non-forcible sex offenses. Related policies and procedures can be found in the OSU Student Code of Conduct or OSU-Tulsa Student Code of Conduct.

Fire Safety Report and Fire Log

Institutions are required to keep a fire log that states the nature of the fire, date, time, and general location of each fire in on-campus student housing facilities. OSU complies with this rule by including all fire-related incidents in the Annual OSU Security Report.

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

In the event of a campus emergency, OSU may use a variety of tools to communicate to the campus and the public. Information about emergency response and evacuation procedures is available from the Campus Safety website.

The OSU-Tulsa University Police department, in partnership with OSU in Tulsa Marketing and Communications Services and Human Resources, maintains and communicates information about safety on campus.  OSU-Tulsa's official methods of communication include email, the OSU-Tulsa website, OSU Alerts and social media.

Students, faculty and staff are always encouraged to check their OSU email first and the OSU-Tulsa Campus Safety website second for information regarding weather and other emergency campus closures. Information will subsequently be posted to Facebook and Twitter as it becomes available.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

The OSU Policy for all Students and Employees Regarding the Drug-Free School and Communities Act includes a description of standards of conduct, legal sanctions, health risks, and resources for treatment, rehabilitation or re-entry. 

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires federal contractors and grantees to certify that they will provide a drug-free workplace. OSU has an associated policy.

Vaccination Policy

OSU’s policies on immunizations for new students can be found on the University Health Services website. 

Contact Information

Admitting Offices

OSU-Tulsa Office of Undergraduate Admissions
130 North Hall, Tulsa, OK 74106
Tel: (918) 594-8020
Email: Tulsa.admissions@okstate.edu

Office of Undergraduate Admissions 
219 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078 
Tel: (405) 744-5358 or 800-233-5019, ext. 1 
Web: admissions.okstate.edu 
Email:  admissions@okstate.edu

OSU-Tulsa Graduate Student Services
130 North Hall, Tulsa, OK 74106
Tel: (918) 594- 8445
Web: http://tulsa.okstate.edu/gradservices
Email: osutgssc@okstate.edu

Graduate College 
001 Classroom Building, Stillwater, OK 74078 
Tel: 405-744-6371 
Web: gradcollege.okstate.edu 
Email:  grad-i@okstate.edu

Information for individual academic colleges can be found at: news.okstate.edu/index.php/academics.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

OSU-Tulsa Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
130 North Hall, Tulsa, OK 74106
Tel:  918-594-8273
Web: http://tulsa.okstate.edu/financialaid
Email: Tulsa.financialaid@okstate.edu

OSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid 
119 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078 
Tel: 405-744-6604 or 800-233-5019, ext. 3 
Web: https://go.okstate.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/
Email: finaid@okstate.edu

The Oklahoma State University Guide to Student Consumer Information is produced by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid:

119 Student Union 
Stillwater, OK 74078 
Phone: 405-744-6604 
Fax: 405-744-6438 
Email: finaid@okstate.edu
Web: http://financialaid.okstate.edu

OSU-Tulsa Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
130 North Hall, Tulsa, OK 74106
Tel:  918-594-8273
Web: https://www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/financialaid/index.php 
Email:Tulsa.financialaid@okstate.edu