Prospective Students
Welcome to the College of Education at Oklahoma State University. In addition to programs in elementary, secondary and physical education, the College of Education offers degrees in athletic training, health promotion, recreation management and therapeutic recreation.
The following pages contain resources for prospective students who are considering attending Oklahoma State University’s College of Education, including information on our admissions policies and undergraduate and graduate programs. Through research based methodology and practical experiences, OSU graduates leave prepared to enrich the lives of others in diverse settings. We appreciate your interest in our programs and look forward to seeing you on campus.
For any other questions, general information or to schedule a visit, please contact:
Becky Wilber, M.S.
Prospective Student Services Coordinator
College of Education
101B Willard Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-6614
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High School Guide to Prepare for College
- Take a moment to see what you should be doing to prepare for college, even as soon as 9th grade. Click here
- Taking the ACT
Student Admissions and Programs
Admissions
An overview of the admissions procedures for undergraduate students at Oklahoma State University.
COE Undergraduate Programs
The College of Education at Oklahoma State University offers seven degrees.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements and 4-year Plans
Take a look at the degree that interests you. The degree requirements will detail the number of courses needed to obtain a specific degree. The 4-year plan will lay out what the semester-by-semester may look like when pursuing that degree.
COE Graduate Programs
The College of Education at Oklahoma State University offers a wide array of graduate programs from Educational Psychology to Teaching Learning and Leadership.
Services, Community and Benefits
Career Services
The College of Education has our own Career Consultant who assists students with their career development by offering a wide variety of resources and services to help them make good decisions to develop personal career plans and take action.
College of Education - Outreach
Education Outreach offers faculty-led study abroad trips, off-campus courses, distance learning, online courses, weekend and evening course work, non-credit courses and professional development opportunities. If you would like more information about enrolling in a course, please contact Education Outreach at (405) 744-6254. Students can enroll in courses by completing an add/drop card and taking it to the registrar's office in 324 Student Union. Standard tuition fees apply.
Financial Aid
The OSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is here to help you locate the financial assistance programs for which you may qualify. More than 80 percent of the students who attend OSU receive some form of financial assistance. OSU uses a variety of financial assistance programs, including scholarships, grants, work-study, loans or a combination of the four, to help families pay for college. Some awards are based primarily on academic achievement, potential and/or leadership activities and community service. Other programs are based all, or in part, on financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Loan Forgiveness
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program was created to encourage people to become educators within designated schools that serve low-income families. Teachers with Stafford loans may qualify for loan forgiveness if they meet the program's specific eligibility requirements.
Teach Grant
Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students.
Life in Stillwater
Stillwater is a city in north-central Oklahoma at the intersection of U.S. 177 and State Highway 51. It is the county seat of Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 45,688. Stillwater is home to Oklahoma State University, Northern Oklahoma College/OSU Gateway, Meridian Technology Center and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. In 2010, CNN/Money Magazine ranked Stillwater as No. 67 on its list of "America's Best Small Cities.
Registrar
How to drop a class after the deadline? Click here to access the drop/add form.
It’s important to not let your classes take control of you. Consult with your academic counselor about the ramifications of dropping a class.
Scholarships
The College of Education offers several scholarships to students including general scholarships and scholarships within each academic unit. Below is a list of all College of Education Scholarships.
Technology Computer Labs
The College of Education Technology manages three computer labs funded by student technology fees
Student Community
The College of Education has several student organizations to join while pursuing your degree at Oklahoma State University. Whether you are a new or returning student, an athletic training or an elementary education major, the College of Education has a student organization to meet your needs. Clubs within the college cater to a wide variety of interests, professional development goals and schedules and are the perfect way to make new friends as well as gain valuable information that may help you perform better in a class or get a great job.
- The College of Education Ambassadors
- Athletic Training Student Association
- Education Student Council
- Elementary Educators of Tomorrow
- Flying Aggies
- Health Promotion Club
- Kappa Delta Pi (education honor society)
- Leisure Majors Club
- Phi Epsilon Kappa (health, physical education, leisure honor society)
- Physical Education Club
- Student Oklahoma Education Association
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the estimated educational expenses? Follow this link.
- Is there a breakdown tuition and mandatory/academic fees per credit hour? Yes, click here.
- How do I find out about academic advising? Click here.
- How do I find a specific class on SIS? You may search on the Student Self-Services web page for this information. Click here.
Useful Resources
Emergency Preparedness/Campus Safety
In the event of a campus emergency, Oklahoma State University may use a variety of tools to communicate to the campus and the public. Sign up so you are prepared in the event of an emergency.
OKCollegeStart.org
OKcollegestart.org is the state's official website that provides information about higher education in Oklahoma for students, counselors, and parents. It is designed to be the most comprehensive and current source for college planning for Oklahoma students, beginning as early as middle school. It has been developed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in collaboration with the Oklahoma College Assistance and Oklahoma colleges and universities.
Oklahoma College Assistance
The Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP), formerly known as the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program, provides college access, aid awareness, financial literacy and student loan management programs and services that benefit students, parents, schools, and community partners.
An operating division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education founded by the State Legislature in 1965, we've served as Oklahoma's designated guarantor for the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) for more than 45 years.
Oklahoma’s Promise (formerly Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program)
Discover the promise of FREE college tuition! Oklahomans want to see deserving students succeed – students who study and work hard, but whose families find it difficult to afford college. If your child dreams of going to college and works to achieve it, then we can help make it a reality!
TRiO
TRiO programs are funded by grants from the Department of Education. The primary purpose of the TRiO Programs is to identify qualified individuals from low income, first generation families and prepare them for a program of post-secondary education, to provide support services for such students who are pursuing programs of post-secondary education, and to motivate and prepare students for doctoral programs.
University Catalog
Instant access for viewing information about the academic programs and support services of Oklahoma State University
University Housing/Residential Life
More than 6,000 students call the OSU campus home. Here, your residence is more than just a place to sleep and eat.
Watson Family Student Academic Success Center
The academic success center is your one stop shop to academic advising.
Becky Wilber
Coordinator of Prospective Student Services
101B Willard Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
(405) 744-6614
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