High School students, who meet specific admissions requirements, may enroll concurrently through their local high school and OSU are advised by OSU Academic Advisors in University Academic Services.
Students should keep in mind that attendance is crucial to their success in college courses. If at any time a student decided to drop a course, they must contact their advisor immediately. Remember when allotting time for a college course, students must consider travel time to campus, time to find a parking space, and time to walk to class.
Concurrent high school students were assigned to UAS in an effort to foster communication with high schools and avoid academic problems sometimes associated with high school students' lack of connection with the University. The goal of UAS and the academic advisors are to help high school students succeed. Students are invited to drop by or call our office anytime to chat or address concerns.
A recent decision by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education allow eligible high school students to take 6 hours tuition free the fall semester of their senior year and 6 hours tuition free their spring semester. The first 3 hours, OSU will also pay their fees.
To make an appointment with an advisor or to schedule an appointment with a tutor, stop by the office or call 405-744-5333. To apply, please complete a concurrent high school enrollment application.
Performance Requirements:
Seniors: Your first semester of enrollment can be the summer before your senior year.
Summer 2005
Summer 2006
Summer 2007
Option 1: ACT/SAT
ACT 23
SAT 1060
ACT 24
SAT 1090
ACT 24
SAT 1090
Option 2: High School GPA & Class Rank
3.0 and top 33.3%
3.0 and top 33.3%
3.0 and top 25%
Juniors: Your first semester of enrollment can be the summer before your junior year.
ACT greater than or equal to 25 or
SAT greater than or equal to 1130 or
3.5 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) with no rank requirement.
Home Study or Unaccredited High School:
Seniors (17 years of age) entering Spring 2005= 22 ACT or 1020 SAT
Seniors (17 years of age) entering Summer 2005= 23 ACT or 1060 SAT
Juniors (16 years of age): 25 ACT or 1130 SAT
Curricular Requirements (15 Units):
4 units English (Grammar, Composition, Literature)
3 units Math (Algebra 1 or above)
3 units History & Citizenship Skills (one unit of American History, plus two units from Economics, Geography, Government, History or Non-western Culture
2 units Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science excluding General Science)
3 units Other (select from any of the above and/or Computer Science and/or Foreign Language)
Course Placement: to help ensure that you possess the skills necessary to be successful in college, you must obtain a 19 ACT subject score in English, Mathematics, and/or Science Reasoning to enroll in coursework in the respective subject area. You must score at least a 19 in Reading to enroll in any other collegiate course outside the subjects of English, Mathematics, and Science.
Course Load: As a concurrently enrolled high school student, you are limited in the number of college credit hours you are allowed to enroll in per semester. The maximum number of hours will be based on the number of high school courses you will be enrolled in during the semester of concurrent enrollment and will be determined after reviewing your Application for Concurrent Enrollment.
Advisement & Enrollment: For your convenience, academic advisement for concurrently enrolled students is coordinated by University Academic Services (UAS). Upon acceptance to OSU you will receive detailed instructions regarding how to contact UAS for an enrollment appointment as well as information on when and where to report to enroll and where to park.
Continued Enrollment: Once you are concurrently enrolled at OSU you may continue your enrollment, provided that during your concurrent enrollment period you have achieved a college grade point average of 2.0 or above, and upon graduation from high school meet both the performance and curricular requirements for admission and the university's retention standards.
Some things to consider if enrolling concurrently in high school and college:
Have you considered your high school schedule and the times you are available to take OSU classes?
Generally students are limited on the times they may take OSU classes due to their high school schedules and travel time. Think about your available times for classes in advance to assist your advisor in suggesting classes. Most OSU classes regularly operate on the following schedule:
MWF classes begin on the half-hour, with 50 minute classes beginning at 7:30 and ending by 4:20 by day. For example, 7:30-8:20;8:30-9:20 through 3:30-4:20. Sometimes 2:30 classes meet MW only from 2:30-3:45. Evening classes vary in times from one night per week to two nights per week. T-TH classes generally meet twice a week for one hour and 15 minutes each: 7:30-8:45; 9:00-10:15; 10:30-11:45; 12:30-1:45; 2:00-3:15; 3:30-4:45. Again, night classes vary.
How many classes should you take?
As a concurrently enrolled student, you are limited in the number of college credit hours you are allowed to enroll in per semester. The maximum number of hours will be based on the number of high school courses you will be enrolling in during the semester of concurrent enrollment and will be determined after reviewing your Application for Concurrent Enrollment.
What role will your academic advisor play?
Advisors can help you make decisions on what classes to take; they can help you think about what major you may wish to pursue and what college you may eventually decide to choose upon your graduation. They can inform you about free tutoring programs available, and they can inform you of the official drop dates and enrollment dates. Advisors can also be your friend and confidant, but that is difficult to do if you don't see them on a regular basis.
What should you take? And how should you decide?
Common General Education courses are the best bet. American History (HOST 1103) and Government (POLS 1113) are specifically required by almost all colleges and universities, as are humanities (TH 2413, MUSI 2573, Literature, Art Appreciation, World History, Philosophy, etc.) and Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Geography) or Mathematics and English. But much care must be taken for proper placement in the latter two. For example, Engineering Calculus may not be the best placement for a future music major. Care should be taken not to overload yourself in too much English or Math if you are enrolled in high school courses in that area. Some of you also may be taking AP classes; therefore, it would be best to wait and see your results from the College Board exam before enrolling.
What are some negative effects of concurrent enrollment?
You could become too busy with your high school classes and activities and not put the time and commitment into your college work necessary to be successful. This could have a serious effect of making an unsatisfactory grade. This, more than likely, will be the first grade on your college transcript. Any grade less than a C would put you on probation and perhaps effect your admission to your desired college and scholarship opportunities. In addition, you would not be able to enroll as a concurrent high school student at OSU in the future.
What if I am undecided about my major?
No problem. Your first year in college will consist of general education courses which all students take. A UAS counselor will help you select the best courses to take which explore your interests and abilities.
How often does this happen?
Not very often, but every semester there are five or so students who fall on probation, lose future scholarships, and limit their future enrollment, so please take this decision very, very seriously. OSU and the counselors at UAS will work with you and care about you, but we need your commitment in this very important step in your academic future.
What if I'm not doing well and need to drop a course?
Provided it is not too late, go see your advisor in UAS and they will sign a drop card for you to take to "Sectioning" in 321 Student Union. The deadline to drop with a non-punitive W is Friday of the 12th week of each regular semester.
Who pays for the course?
You do, unless your High School has a Scholars' Diploma Program. If you qualify, then your High School Counselor, along with OSU, will make arrangements for payment.
How can you make an appointment, and where is the advising office located?
For your convenience, OSU has consolidated all concurrent enrollments in the Office of University Academic Services, located in 214 Student Union. This is in the atrium one floor below Admissions and the Registrars Office, one floor above the Financial Aid and Bursar's Offices, and on the same floor as High School and College Relations and Scholarships. UAS has four academic advisors whom can work with you. Call in advance for an appointment so advisors can set aside the time to visit with you and help you; 405-744-5333 and Janie will help you make that appointment.
Where will you park your car when you begin your classes?
You can purchase a permit to park in student lots for $54/per year from the OSU Police Department in the USDA Building on Farm Road, or you may pay 75 cents per hour to park in the Student Union Parking Garage. Evening classes shouldn't require a parking pass. Another option is to check out the OSU Transit Bus schedules.
