The Library provides access to a collection of materials and electronic formats. Students may find information from books, periodicals, electronic information resources, videotapes and the Internet. One may use the Library as a place to study, read, locate information, receive instruction and complete class assignments.

Reference service is provided to assist students with locating information in the Library collection. Information may be in the form of short, precise answers, or in-depth research for class assignments. Interlibrary Loan is offered as a service by the Library to obtain books and periodical articles not readily available on campus. Other services available include photocopy, fax and lamination.

Family members of students are encouraged to use the Library and its services. Out of respect for students who are doing academic work, a parent should accompany children.

Service learning is a special form of community service designed to promote student learning and development. Optional service learning opportunities stimulate academic performance, increase students' understanding of the responsibilities of living in a democratic society and encourage students to become involved in the social problems facing their communities. Whether students learn to serve or serve to learn, the service learning component is a valuable tool for academic growth and success.

OSU-Okmulgee takes pride in its highly successful graduates. During the last academic year, overall positive placement in related employment was 84% for OSU-Okmulgee graduates at the time of graduation. Each academic division takes responsibility for working with employers to foster positive employment. Employer information on file reflects positive placement at graduation of up to 99% in individual academic divisions.

OSU-Okmulgee is a hub site on OneNet, the statewide fiber optics backbone administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. This technology allows the institution to send and receive courses through ITV in the Noble Center for Advancing Technology. The Donald W. Reynolds Technology Center has full motion video conferencing capabilities.

OSU-Okmulgee is now offering online courses in a variety of subjects. These courses are delivered over the Internet, with little or no on-campus participation required. Students are required to complete the Online Orientation prior to enrolling in online courses. A $25 per credit hour Electronic Media Fee will be assessed students enrolled in any designated Distance Learning and/or On-Line Course. To learn more about online courses, including enrollment, instructions for access, and a current list of courses, visit http://www.osu-okmulgee.edu/academics/online.

Most academic departments provide computer labs for students to utilize for homework assignments and related class work. Academic course software is supported and laser printers are provided in most of these labs to provide quality output. Most of these labs are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open lab time may be arranged while classes are not in session in the evenings or weekends. Contact the division office for information. A computer lab is also provided in the Student Union and computers are available for student use in the Library. Hours of operation are posted at the lab.

The College Readiness Center uses a hands-on, applied approach to instruction in fundamental courses. Included in instruction are hands-on materials, large and small group activities, and continuous discussion of topics. Every effort is made to present each skill using the three learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Contained within this learning community, is the Tutorial Learning Center. The TLC provides students special tutoring assistance for most OSUOkmulgee courses.

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who can help make decisions concerning course load and course selection. The advisor also helps with plans of study, career goals and transfer options. The advisor must sign enrollment forms, drop-and-adds and withdrawals. Students are urged to meet with their advisor each semester. Advisors are assigned by academic division chairs.

The Office of Counseling and Access Services is committed to providing academic accommodations for all students with disabilities as defined by federal regulations. To initiate services, students must self-identify or disclose a disability to the Director of Counseling and Access Services. Academic accommodations will begin after appropriate documentation is received and forms are complete. For more information, or to initiate a request for accommodations, visit the Office of Counseling and Access Services. Students should contact this office during enrollment each semester by telephone, 918-293-4988, or email: information@okstate.edu.

The SOC is a consortium of over 1300 institutions pledged to working with service members and veterans earning degrees while pursuing demanding, transient careers. As a member, OSU-Okmulgee is committed to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible academic residency requirements and crediting learning from appropriate military training and work experiences. SOC is sponsored by fifteen national higher education associations. The military services, the National Guard Bureau and the Office of the Secretary of Defense serve as cooperative agencies.

Comprehensive Career Profiling is available as a free service to help students and prospective students make informed career decisions. Skilled professionals guide the individual through activities to determine values, interests, abilities, aptitudes and personality traits.

After these characteristics are aligned with career areas, the salary, current demand, future outlook and location of specific jobs can be examined. Also, the educational requirements for a specific job and the colleges in Oklahoma and surrounding states that offer those requirements are delineated. First-time college students, students transferring from another college and persons changing careers will get valuable insights to assist in making career choices. All results are confidential. Call the Assessment Center at 918-293-5248 for more information.

OSU-Okmulgee's LEAD program is a life changing experience, which provides knowledge, skills and opportunities to assume leadership on campus, in society, and in the global workforce. OSU-Okmulgee is proud to offer students the opportunity to gain a certification in leadership development. This prestigious certificate is recognized and endorsed by our industry partners and was developed in response to emerging workplace needs. This certificate is earned in conjunction with the student's academic pursuits, and can be personalized to meet the needs and interests of the individual student. This program is available to all programs of study and each student is encouraged to participate. Completion of the L.E.A.D. program will appear on the Activity Transcript if requested by the student.

The OKEY system is the key to all the various OSU online student services. It gives students the login information they need to access OSU's online systems, including email, the Online Classroom, Web for Students, and the free Microsoft Software website. To set up an OKEY account, visit http://okey.okstate.edu .

The Online Classroom is the OSU-Okmulgee online course management system. Many OSU-Okmulgee instructors will require the use of the Online Classroom in their courses. To log into the Online Classroom, students must first set up their OKEY account at http://okey.okstate.edu the Online Classroom is accessible at https://oc.okstate.edu.

Microsoft Campus Agreement

OSU has an agreement with Microsoft that allows currently enrolled OSU students to receive free software ranging from the latest version of Microsoft Office to the Windows XP Professional operating system. To log into the free software website, students should first set up their OKEY account at http://okey.okstate.edu . To access the free software website, go to http://it.okstate.edu/mca .

Online Bookstore

Students can order books, supplies, and many other items online and have them delivered at home, or pick them up from the OSU-Okmulgee bookstore. The online bookstore is accessible at http://www.osu-okmulgee.bkstr.com .

Student Email

All currently enrolled OSU-Okmulgee students are given an OSU email address. To select an email address, students should first set up their OKEY account at http://okey.okstate.edu To check email, go to http://mail.okstate.edu .

Web for Students

Web for students is the OSU-Okmulgee online student information system. The system allows students to access their grades, enroll for classes, view transcript information, print class schedules, pay tuition online, view and update personal information, view financial aid information, and much more. The system is available at http://prodokm.okstate.edu.