Create your o-Key aCCount - Office of Undergraduate Admissions

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Welcome to the Cowboy Family
Now that you’ve been admitted, you need to complete a few important steps before the
semester begins. We’ve put together this handy checklist so you can keep track of
what you need to do. Please note, we do not have a formal acceptance policy; completing
the steps listed here will ensure you’re on your way to becoming an OSU Cowboy.
You’ll find more information on each topic in the following pages, but remember
we’re always just a click or call away.
Create your O-Key
Account (page 3)
Check your OSU email
at least once a week (page 3)
Apply for housing and
select a meal plan (page 5)
Accept your scholarships
& financial aid (page 5)
okey.okstate.edu
405-744-4357
Join the OkStateU Forum (page 7)
Your O-Key account is your passport to campus. You have to set it up before
you can access your OSU email account, accept your scholarships and
financial aid, sign up for housing, register for classes and more, so it’s very
important to do this as soon as possible. To set it up, go to okey.okstate.edu,
click on O-Key Activation and complete the activation wizard.
Register for Welcome Week (page 7)
For help setting up your O-Key, visit it.okstate.edu or contact the IT Help
Desk at [email protected] or 405-744-4357.
Check your OSU email at least
once a week
Sign up for Camp Cowboy (page 7)
Submit your immunization
records (page 7)
Finalize your admission file (page 7)
Complete your FAFSA (page 5)
Sign up for New Student
Orientation & Enrollment (page 5)
Create your O-Key account
Pack all your orange
and move to Stillwater (page 7)
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orangemail.okstate.edu
or cowboymail.okstate.edu
Once you have your O-Key account set up, you can access your OSU
email account. This is where communication from the University will be
sent, including scholarships and financial aid award letters, housing
selection and enrollment information, so it’s important to check it at least
once a week. You can access your OSU email through your cellphone or
forward your OSU email to an existing account. For additional information on
these steps, visit admissions.okstate.edu/email or contact the IT Help Desk
at 405-744-4357.
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Deadlines, figures and admission requirements are subject to change.
Visit admissions.okstate.edu for the most up-to-date information on
admission and scholarships at Oklahoma State University.
Apply for housing and
select a meal plan
Sign up for New Student
Orientation & Enrollment
reslife.okstate.edu
405-744-5592
newstudents.okstate.edu
405-744-3636
OSU offers three styles of housing: suites, apartments and
community-style. There are also several living-learning communities,
where you live alongside others who share common interests or fields
of study. Sign-up for housing begins Oct. 1 at reslife.okstate.edu.
You’ll also choose your meal plan at that time.
Complete your FAFSA
fafsa.gov
To be considered for financial aid and some scholarships, you must
complete the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Visit
fafsa.gov as soon as possible after Jan. 1 and enter OSU’s school
code (003170) to ensure we receive your records.
You may be asked to submit additional documents by OSU’s Office of
Scholarships and Financial Aid to complete the process. Requests will
be sent to your OSU email, so remember to continue checking your
email account. If you receive a request for additional documents, it’s
critical that you respond as soon as possible so your potential student
aid isn’t affected.
New Student Orientation previews student life in and out of the classroom. You will meet with academic advisers, confirm
your academic college and major, take placement tests, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus
resources. You may even stay overnight in the residence halls if you choose an overnight program.
Orientation is mandatory for new students, and multiple sessions are available. Register for your chosen orientation &
enrollment program at newstudents.okstate.edu beginning Feb. 1.
You are encouraged to register family members to attend with you. Family orientation includes joint sessions with students
as well as parent-only programming.
Accept your scholarships
& financial aid
financialaid.okstate.edu
prodosu.okstate.edu
405-744-6604
Your application for admission is also your application for scholarships. If you’re eligible for scholarships or financial aid,
you’ll receive an award letter in your OSU email account. Log in to financialaid.okstate.edu with your O-Key account to
accept your award(s). Many awards are time-sensitive, so it’s important to accept them as soon as possible.
Feb. 1: All scholarship materials – including transcripts, test scores and essay question answers – must be submitted by
Feb. 1 to ensure FULL scholarship consideration.
July 1: All updated scholarship materials must be submitted by July 1 for FINAL scholarship consideration.
Submit updated documents to Undergraduate Admissions. Visit admissions.okstate.edu/documents for instructions on
submitting these documents.
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Join the OkStateU forum
and meet other future Cowboys
okstateu.com
Log on to OSU’s own social networking site! OkStateU lets you connect with your future classmates,
browse the forums, get answers to your questions about college and even blog about your
experience going into college life. It’s a great way to make new friends before school even begins!
Register for Welcome Week
welcomeweek.okstate.edu
405-744-5328
Welcome Week is designed to help new students become acquainted with their new homes in
Stillwater. There are more than 150 activities to choose from, including social events, a showcase
of OSU’s clubs and organizations and New Student Convocation. You’ll meet new people, explore
campus, work with university resources, learn how to be successful in college and have fun.
Register online at welcomeweek.okstate.edu.
Sign up for Camp Cowboy
campcowboy.okstate.edu
405-744-0383
Camp Cowboy is an optional, three-day event for new students that includes a ropes course,
swimming, small groups, campfires, meeting OSU athletes and administrators and learning
important OSU traditions, including the fight song, alma mater and more. There are several
camps throughout the summer, but dates fill quickly. Registration typically begins in January
at campcowboy.okstate.edu.
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Submit your immunization records
shots.okstate.edu
405-744-7665
The State of Oklahoma requires all new students to provide proof of immunization for
measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and for Hepatitis B. You must submit your health
and immunization history and any supporting documentation to University Health
Services. You may complete the form online at shots.okstate.edu.
Finalize your admission file
admissions.okstate.edu
800.233.5019
Your acceptance to Oklahoma State is based on the academic information available
at the time of your application review. You must submit an official ACT or SAT test
score and your final high school transcript, including final semester grades and proof
of graduation. Send all documents to Undergraduate Admissions, 219 Student Union,
Stillwater, Ok 74078.
Pack all your orange
and move to Stillwater!
reslife.okstate.edu
405-744-5592
After you select a room, Residential Life will email you move-in dates and other
important information. Once you get on campus and finish unpacking your
belongings, head to the University Store in the Student Union to get your books and
start your collection of Cowboy memorabilia.
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
We look forward to making your transition to university life as smooth as possible.
Visit with our experienced staff when you have questions or just want to talk
about your next steps. We’re here to help!
Admissions
admissions.okstate.edu
405-744-5358
800-233-5019 (toll free)
Athletics
Honors College
okstate.edu/honors
405-744-6799
Information
Technology
okstate.com
405-744-7714
it.okstate.edu
405-744-4357
Bursar’s Office
Institutional
Diversity
bursar.okstate.edu
405-744-5993
Campus Life
campuslife.okstate.edu
405-744-5488
Career Services
hireosugrads.com
405-744-5253
Dining Services
dining.okstate.edu
405-744-4424
Fraternity &
Sorority Affairs
gogreek.okstate.edu
405-744-5490
diversity.okstate.edu
405-744-5372
LASSO Center
Registrar’s Office
registrar.okstate.edu
405-744-6876
Residential Life
reslife.okstate.edu
405-744-5592
Scholar Development
& Recognition
scholardevelopment.okstate.edu
405-744-7313
Scholarships
& Financial Aid
lasso.okstate.edu
405-744-5333
financialaid.okstate.edu
405-744-6604
Multicultural
Affairs
Student Disability
Services
diversity.okstate.edu
405-744-5481
sds.okstate.edu
405-744-7116
New Student
Orientation &
Enrollment
University Health
Services
newstudents.okstate.edu
405-744-3636
okstate.edu/UHS
405-744-7665
Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title 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 or 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, Mackenzie Wilfong, J.D., Director of Affirmative Action, 408 Whitehurst, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, (405) 744-5371 or
(405) 744-5576 (fax). This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, was printed by Heritage at a cost of $2,620. 10M/August/2012 #4270
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
219 Student Union
Stillwater, OK 74078-7042