Seriousness of Concurrent Coursework

Starting your academic record

The decision to take college level coursework is not to be taken lightly as the courses and grades earned remain as a permanent academic record.  Once started, the academic record may not be deleted.  The record follows the student in subsequent scholarship and financial aid decisions, to other institutions of higher education, in applications for full time student status, to potential internships, and eventually to future employers. 

Concurrent students generally have very good grades in high school and expect they can expend the same effort in college classes for the same grades.  When enrolled concurrently, you commit yourself to class attendance, daily homework, heavier reading loads, and higher levels of responsibility.  Professors at the University level do not generally spend time reminding you about homework or reading assignments as high school teachers do.  The course syllabus is provided on the first day of class and you are expected to keep up with assignments according to that “contract” with the professor.  If you fall behind, it is far more difficult to catch up at the college level then it is at the high school level.

Orientation, Advising & Enrollment

Choosing Classes

Your academic adviser will assist with your choice of coursework for your concurrent semester.  To see what courses are available for your concurrent semester, consult the OSU searchable class schedule available on the web.  By using the web based schedule information, you see a “live” picture of courses available for enrollment.  The class schedule may be accessed through the Student Information System.

Changing your schedule

If you find yourself in a course determined not the best choice, contact your academic adviser immediately to determine a course of action.  Until the first day of the second week of class, schedule adjustments may be made.  During the remainder of the second week, changes require the professor’s signature.  Changes between the second and 12th week of class may require withdraw from courses with a “w” recorded on your academic transcript.

Locating Academic Assistance

You always have help from your academic adviser who will discuss options throughout the semester to be sure you have all the necessary information for making sound academic decisions.  Additional academic assistance and free tutoring are no farther than the adviser’s office.  UAS provides free individual tutoring for all OSU students and assists in finding other means of tutoring or academic assistance to meet your individual needs. 

Contacts

Office of Undergraduate Admissions – 219 Student Union – 405.744.5358 – admit@okstate.edu

Office of New Student Orientation – 321 Student Union – 405.744.3636 – newstudents@okstate.edu