Reach Higher: DirectComplete at OSU-Tulsa

Finish the college degree you started and graduate with an OSU bachelor's degree in one of Oklahoma's in-demand occupations while staying right here in Tulsa. OSU-Tulsa is part of Reach Higher: DirectComplete, a statewide degree completion program that connects adult students with the resources and guidance they need to finish their bachelor's degree.

Studies show that with a bachelor's degree, you will earn on average $1 million more over your lifetime than with an associate's degree. With OSU-Tulsa's flexible class schedules and the assistance you'll receive through the Reach Higher: DirectComplete program, the higher salary, career opportunities and better quality of life that come with an OSU degree can be yours.

That's because OSU-Tulsa students earn OSU degrees -- the same degree students receive in Stillwater.

Reach Higher: DirectComplete Programs at OSU-Tulsa

• Computer Science
• Elementary Education
• Finance
• Management Information Systems
  • MIS: Information Assurance

Your Reach Higher: DirectComplete Team

As part of Reach Higher: DirectComplete, you will have a team of professionals offering one-on-one guidance through every step of your OSU-Tulsa degree program. Your Degree Completion Navigator will be there to answer your questions as you begin the program and cheer you on as you walk across the stage at graduation.

• Your Degree Completion Navigator will work directly with you and connect you to staff and services to help you complete your Reach Higher degree program.
  This may include:
  • Tutoring
  • Emergency funding
  • Book/fee assistance
  • Community services referrals (child care, transportation, nutritional assistance, housing assistance)
• Academic advisors will discuss degree requirements, course selection and sequence with you each semester, so you can stay on track to graduate.
• Financial aid counselors will help you complete the FAFSA each year and walk you through the financial aid process.
• Career Services will assist you with every step of your job search, including setting up OKJobMatch.com and HIRE System accounts.

Reach Higher: DirectComplete Requirements

If you meet the below requirements, you are eligible to participate in the Reach Higher: DirectComplete program:

• Have a 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) on previous college work
• Be within 60 hours of completing a baccalaureate degree
• Completed all remedial coursework
• Pursue a degree in one of the OSU-Tulsa designated Reach Higher: Direct Complete majors connected with an occupation on Oklahoma’s 100 Critical Occupations list
• Complete the FAFSA
• Get admitted and enroll in courses

Request Information

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When you submit this form, your information will be shared with the OSU-Tulsa Degree Completion Navigator and the Oklahoma Reach Higher: DirectComplete Program.

Have questions or not sure if you're eligible for Reach Higher: DirectComplete? Contact our Degree Completion Navigator.

Contact OSU-Tulsa's Degree Completion Navigator

North Hall 130
Call or text: 918-521-5085
tulsa.info@okstate.edu