SUBJECT PHONE Health Insurance (Student)................................................541-737-7568 Sexual Assault Support Services.........................................541-737-7604
Academic Status.................................................................541-737-4331 Horse Stables (Boarding) ...................................................541-737-3575 Sororities............................................................................541-737-5432
Admission ..........................................................................541-737-4411 Housing (On-Campus) .......................................................541-737-4771 Spiritual and Philosophical Organizations ..........................541-737-6872
Alcohol Information ...........................................................541-737-2775 Housing (Off-Campus) .......................................................541-737-2101 Student Activities...............................................................541-737-2101
Athletic Tickets ...................................................................541-737-4455 Information (General, OSU)................................................541-737-1000 Study Abroad Program .......................................................541-737-3006
Birth Control ......................................................................541-737-9355 Intercultural Student Services Summer Classes .................................................................541-737-1470
Books and Supplies ............................................................541-737-4323 Asian and Pacific American Education Office ..................541-737-9033 Telephone (Room) .............................................................541-737-3440
Campus Tours .....................................................................541-737-2626 Casa Educacional ............................................................541-737-9031 Testing (GRE)......................................................................541-737-2131
Campus Phone Numbers....................................................541-737-1000 College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) .................541-737-3628 Transfer Credit (As Applies to Major)—Consult academic adviser
Campus Police and Security ...............................................541-737-3010 Diversity Development ...................................................541-737-6341 Transfer Credit (Upon Admission).......................................541-737-4411
Career Information.............................................................541-737-4085 Educational Opportunities Program ...............................541-737-3628 Tutoring—Consult academic adviser
Change of Address .............................................................541-737-4331 Indian Education Office ..................................................541-737-4383 Math Learning Center.....................................................541-737-4946
Change of Grade—Contact instructor Multicultural Affairs .......................................................541-737-4381 Center for Writing and Learning .....................................541-737-5640
Change of College ..............................................................541-737-4331 Ujima Education Office ...................................................541-737-9032 Undecided Major ...............................................................541-737-8144
Child Care/OSU Child Care Center .......................................541-737-4641 International Degree Program ...........................................541-737-3006 Withdrawal (From Classes and From OSU) .........................541-737-4331
Clubs and Organizations ....................................................541-737-2101 International Exchange Programs ......................................541-737-3006 Women’s Center .................................................................541-737-3186
Computer Labs International Student Assistance Verification of Enrollment ..................................................541-737-4331
Bexell Hall ......................................................................541-737-3327 International Programs ..................................................541-737-3006 Yearbook ............................................................................541-737-3501
Hovland Hall ..................................................................541-737-2435 English Language Institute ............................................541-737-2464
Milne Student Computing Facility ..................................541-737-3384 Learning Centers
Continuing Higher Education .............................................541-737-2676 Center for Writing and Learning .....................................541-737-5640
Cooperative Housing ..........................................................541-737-4771 Math Learning Center.....................................................541-737-4946
Counseling and Psychological Services ..............................541-737-2131 Legal Assistance.................................................................541-737-4165
Cultural Centers Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning,
Asian Cultural Center ......................................................541-737-6361 Intersex and Allies (LGBTQQIA)/Pride Center ..................541-737-9161
Native American Longhouse...........................................541-737-2738 Library ...............................................................................541-737-3331
Centro Cultural César Chávez ..........................................541-737-3790 Loans and Grants ...............................................................541-737-2241
Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center.............................541-737-4372 Lost and Found ..................................................................541-737-3010
Dad’s Weekend Information ...............................................541-737-6872 Medical Concerns ...............................................................541-737-9355
Dean of Student Life ..........................................................541-737-8748 Mom’s Weekend Information ............................................541-737-6872
Disability Access Services ...................................................541-737-4098 National Student Exchange ...............................................541-737-4085
Employment (Work Study) ................................................541-737-2241 Newspaper (Student) ........................................................541-737-3374
Employment (Upon Graduation)........................................541-737-4085 Orientation Information.....................................................541-737-7627
Escort Service (Evening) Parent Association .............................................................541-737-7627
Beaver Bus .....................................................................541-737-6216 Parking Permits .................................................................541-737-2583
Saferide Program (Main Office) ......................................541-737-2252 Personal Problems .............................................................541-737-2131
Examinations (Make Up for Mid-Term or Final)—Contact instructor Pharmacy ..........................................................................541-737-9355
Extended Class Absence (Dean of Student Life) .................541-737-8748 Psychological Testing or Assistance ....................................541-737-2131
Fee Payment ......................................................................541-737-3775 Re-admission.....................................................................541-737-4331
Financial Difficulties ..........................................................541-737-2241 Residence Halls ..................................................................541-737-4771
Fraternities ........................................................................541-737-5432 Residency Requirements ...................................................541-737-4411
Graduation Requirements—Consult academic adviser, Retention Programs ...........................................................541-737-7627 Published by: New Student Programs & Family Outreach
department chair or dean Scholarship Information ....................................................541-737-2241 B009 Kerr Administration Building, 541-737-7627
Health Concerns .................................................................541-737-9355 Services for Students with Disabilities ...............................541-737-4098 oregonstate.edu/newstudents
“What does this mean?!” B.F.A. degree – The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a professional
degree requiring a minimum of 105 credits in the visual
Junior – A student who has completed at least 90 but not
more than 134 term credits toward an undergraduate
Sophomore – A student who has completed at least 45
but not more than 89 term credits toward an under-
If you’re a first-time OSU parent, it may be hard to figure out arts. degree. graduate degree.
the difference between elective, prerequisite or sequence
courses. Use this glossary to understand your student’s new B.S. degree – The Bachelor of Science degree is conferred Lower-division courses – Course offerings at a level Synthesis courses – Upper-division courses that empha-
for focused curricula that emphasize scientific ways of of comprehension usually associated with freshmen size interdisciplinary and critical thinking approaches to
vocabulary.
knowing and quantitative approaches to understanding and sophomore students. Lower-division courses are global, technological and societal issues.
Academic warning – Students with a term GPA below 2.0 the sciences and social sciences. It is also conferred for numbered in the 100s and 200s.
are placed on academic warning. curricula in professional fields. Syllabus – A list of course objectives, lecture topics, as-
Major (undergraduate) – The primary field of study in signed readings, exams, etc., prepared and distributed
Academic probation – Students who have completed two Certificate program (undergraduate) – A specified which a student wishes to receive a degree. by an instructor at the beginning of the term.
or more terms at OSU and have an OSU cumulative GPA interdisciplinary program of study leading to an official
below 2.0 are placed on probation. Students who raise certificate and notation on a student’s transcript. A Minor (undergraduate) – A second field of interest, Transfer student – A student who has completed 36 or
their cumulative GPA to 2.0 or better are removed from certificate program differs from a minor in that it draws consisting of a minimum of 27 designated term credits more term credits at one institution and will resume his
academic probation. from more than one department rather than a single of related course work, 12 of which must be at the or her college course work at a second institution.
department. The certificate program must be taken in upper-division level.
Academic suspension – Students who are on proba- U-Engage – First-year seminar course for new students,
tion and have a subsequent term GPA of less than 2.0 conjunction with a formal degree program. Option (undergraduate) – A second field of interest, designed to assist their transition to college.
are placed on suspension. A student who has been College – A subdivision of the university offering degree consisting of a minimum of 21 designated term credits
suspended from OSU is prohibited from enrolling in of related course work, 15 of which must be at the Upper-division courses – Course offerings at a level of
programs within a specific subject area. OSU has 13 comprehension usually associated with junior or senior
classes and must fulfill specified criteria before being colleges. upper-division level.
re-admitted to the university. Academic suspension is students. Upper-division courses are numbered in the
Commencement – OSU’s annual graduation ceremony, Perspectives courses – Courses that integrate fundamen- 300s and 400s.
recorded on the student’s academic record.
held in June. tal knowledge from science and liberal arts disciplines to
Add/drop – Students may add or drop classes during the develop cultural, historic and scientific perspectives. Withdraw – To voluntarily leave a course or the university
first two weeks of each term. The cost is $10 per course Course Reference Number (CRN) – A five-digit number without academic penalty.
used to select a specific course, lab and/or recitation. Pre-professional program – A collection of introductory
add or drop after the third day of the term. Writing-Intensive Courses (WIC) – Designated upper-
courses offered at the lower-division level. Pre-profes-
Advanced placement – Advanced placement and/or Credit – The academic value assigned to a course based on sional programs are often designed to ensure students division courses in the major discipline that use student
credit may be granted to an entering student who has the type and level of the subject material, as well as the have the aptitude, motivation and discipline to success- writing as a significant approach to learning.
satisfactorily completed College Board Advanced Place- expected number of hours spent on class preparation. fully complete advanced course work as well as achieve
ment Examinations taken during high school. One credit is generally given for three hours of work per the standards for a chosen career field.
week, in and out of class.
Advanced Standing Report – A summary of courses and Prerequisites – Requirements that must be completed
credits completed by a student at one postsecondary Electives – Courses that are not required as part of a before enrollment in a course. The instructor may waive
institution and accepted by another institution at the degree program, but are generally chosen and used by a a prerequisite.
time of admission. The Advanced Standing Report is student to supplement or enrich the required curriculum.
Professional program – Curriculum generally offered at
used to determine the number of required and elective
First-year student – A student who has completed 44 or the upper-division, designed to prepare students for a
credits needed to complete degree requirements.
fewer term credits toward an undergraduate degree. professional career within a specific field (e.g., engineer-
Adviser – A faculty member appointed by the department ing or pharmacy). Admission to professional programs
Grade Point Average (GPA) – Total number of grade is competitive and is often based on prior course work
or college to assist a student with planning academic
points received divided by total number of credits and/or work experience.
programs.
attempted. Grade points are assigned for one term credit
Baccalaureate Core – The university’s general education of each grade: A = 4.0; A – = 3.7; B+ = 3.3; B = 3.0; Senior – A student who has completed 135 or more term
requirements consisting of skills courses, perspectives B – = 2.7; C+ = 2.3; C = 2.0; C – = 1.7; D+ = 1.3; D = credits toward an undergraduate degree.
courses, synthesis courses and writing-intensive courses. 1.0; D – = 0.7; F = 0.0. Grades of I, P, N, S, U and W are
not computed. Sequence – Two, three or four closely related courses,
B.A. degree – The Bachelor of Arts degree is conferred for usually taken in numerical order through more than
broad and liberal education in humanities, arts, social Graduation audit – An evaluation of a student’s academic one term.
sciences and sciences. record to determine if the graduation requirements set
forth by the university, college and major department Skills courses – Courses designed to give the student
have been met. fundamental mathematical, communication and fitness
competence.
Home on the Quad
Considered the living room of campus, the Memorial Union sits at the center of OSU and OSU student life. The MU was inaugurated in 1928.
SEPTEMBER 2009
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Ready, set, go OSU!
Your student is beginning one of the most rewarding journeys of his or her
life. This transition will include apprehension, excitement and confusion. You
may also experience new feelings and face new challenges. Every student
and parent is different in how they deal with these changes, so remember to
October
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 be patient, supportive and understanding as your student establishes his or
her new independence.
1 2 3
We encourage you to use the information in this calendar as a resource
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
during this time of transition, and we offer the following tips:
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
• Encourage your student to ask for help when needed.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
• Be supportive and interested in his or her college experiences.
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 • Encourage your student to stay on campus over weekends.
• Be understanding when he or she feels overwhelmed and homesick.
• Listen openly, honestly and without judgment.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 For students belonging to underrepresented populations, OSU offers support
Labor Day services and cultural programs. Encourage your student to explore the
University closed various options for new communities and networks. The Intercultural
Student Services Office at 541-737-9030 and the Educational Opportunities
Program at 541-737-3628 can be helpful resources.
If your student needs accommodations for a disability, contact Disability
Access Services at 541-737-4098. It’s best to contact this office before the
start of the term to ensure that his or her transition is a smooth one.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
How is college different from high school?
College students are held accountable for their own actions and decisions.
Rarely does an instructor ask twice for assignments or question why students
were not in class. College students may also experience a greater amount of
freedom than they were given in high school. With an increased opportunity
for distractions, time management becomes more important. Encourage
your student to be responsible for his or her education.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Suggested reading list for parents:
• Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to
University move-in University move-in OSU CONNECT OSU CONNECT OSU CONNECT OSU CONNECT
the College Years, by Helen E. Johnson & Christine Schelhas-Miller, 2000.
University move-in • When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parents’ Survival Guide, By Carol Barkin,
1998.
• Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years, by Karen
oregonstate.edu/newstudents/connect Levin Coburn & Madge Lawernce Treeger, 1997.
• A New Beginning: A Survival Guide for Parents of College Freshmen, by Kaye
Bernard & M. Ed McGarry, 2001.
27 28 29 30
Fall term begins
oregonstate.edu
Leaves Fall, Students Arrive
The autumn leaves are on display outside OSU’s landmark Women’s Building. Now home to the College of Health and Human Sciences, the building opened in 1926.
OCTOBER 2009
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Striving for success!
Your student needs ongoing encouragement as he or she goes through the
college experience. As a parent, you know your student better than
instructors, peers and college staff, and you know his or her limitations.
You are often in the best position to encourage and support positive
November behaviors.
S M T W T F S 1 2 3
OSU students’ top tips for academic success:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Always go to class.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
• Use a day planner.
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• Attend study groups.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 • Visit instructors during office hours.
29 30 • Avoid cramming.
• Set smart goals and reward yourself for meeting them.
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 How can I help my student succeed?
You can start by encouraging your student to treat college like a full-time
Last day to add courses Last day to drop
online courses online job. Suggest to your student that he or she become active in the campus
community and get to know faculty and staff. Recommend that your
Last day to add with student be persistent, reach out and ask for help if needed. Also, remember
department approval to offer praise and positive reinforcement regularly.
Encourage your student to take advantage of
available resources:
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Educational Opportunities Program
541-737-3628 oregonstate.edu/dept/eop
Serves nontraditional students, including students of color, older-than-average
students, students with disabilities, single parents, low-income students and
students from isolated rural areas.
The Valley Library Collaborative Learning Center
541-737-3331 osulibrary.oregonstate.edu
Offers a variety of academic services for students.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Academic Success Center
541-737-2272 success.oregonstate.edu
Supports the university’s learning environment and promotes student success
through graduation and beyond.
How can I find out if my student is experiencing
difficulties?
The best way is to regularly keep in touch with your student. Ask how he
or she is doing. If you’re concerned about your student, feel free to contact
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 his or her academic adviser, resident adviser, the Dean of Students or
Homecoming University Counseling and Psychological Services. Due to privacy issues
regarding student records, these offices may not be able to give you
information about your student directly, but may aid in helping your student.
What if my student wants to change majors?
To change or declare a major or minor, students must complete a
Major/Minor Change Form. These forms are available at your student’s
college/program advising offices, at the registrar’s windows and on the Web.
oregonstate.edu
Beaver Believers
Fans cheer on the fighting Beavers at OSU’s Homecoming game against Arizona State. For this year’s Homecoming, the Beavs face off against UCLA.
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 2009 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Healthy bodies = active minds
As midterm exams and papers pile up, students can sometimes acquire
poor eating or sleeping habits, as well as experience stress or other factors
that require a need for Student Health Services (SHS). Keep in mind that
an active mind needs a healthy body, so encourage your student to find
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ways of relieving stress, keeping active and staying healthy while at
college. Suggest taking a fitness class, getting a massage at the Dixon
Recreation Center or attending the Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS) mind spa.
Health and wellness resources:
Student Health Services (SHS)
541-737-9355 studenthealth.oregonstate.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 541-737-2131 oregonstate.edu/counsel
Dad’s Weekend Dad’s Weekend Department of Recreational Sports
Last day to withdraw 541-737-3736 oregonstate.edu/recsports
from courses What if my student gets ill while at OSU?
Last day to change Students can come to Student Health Services (SHS). The OSU health fee,
grading to S/U which is part of tuition, provides students with access to SHS services and
resources, including:
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 • Unlimited visits with physicians, nurse practitioners and a physician
assistant
Dad’s Weekend Beaver Open House • Self-care assessment without an appointment through the
Priority registration for Self-Care Clinic.
winter term begins • Two free nutrition consultations with a registered dietician per
academic year.
• Anonymous Q&A for health-related questions with the AnswerSPOT and
other Web resources at studenthealth.oregonstate.edu.
• Health Promotion outreach programming and events 541-737-2775
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 • After-hours nurse advice by phone . .. .. .. .. .. ..541-737-WELL (9355)
University closed University closed • Out-of-area phone access . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..877-824-WELL (9355)
• Optional purchase of health insurance.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 541-737-7568
Charges for support services are billed to a student’s OSU account; these
include medical clinic, pharmacy, laboratory, X-ray, allergy/asthma,
sports medicine, travel clinic, immunizations, acupuncture, massage and
chiropractic, as well as treatment supplies and diagnosis. Physical therapy,
athletic training and nutrition are available at the Health & Fitness
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December Connection in Dixon Recreation Center.
S M T W T F S
Dead Week Health services can often be reimbursed by the student’s health insurance
1 2 3 4 5
SIDE HUT LOGO
PORTLAND AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION plan. Although we strongly recommend that every student be insured,
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 EVERY 2 HOURS health insurance coverage is not required for a student to use SHS. Health
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 FREE WI-FI • (541) 753-7831 Promotion services for students, including smoking cessation, nutrition
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 HUTSHUTTLE.COM consultation and health coaching, are offered free of charge.
27 28 29 30 31 SHS is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory
Health Care, Inc.
oregonstate.edu
Winter Fantasia
Benton Hall, built in 1887, is OSU’s oldest standing building and the current home of the Department of Music. Although Corvallis is generally temperate, snowstorms occasionally grace campus.
DECEMBER 2009
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
“Hey! When did my room
become an office?”
Students are preparing for final exams, and the term is drawing to a close.
That means your student will soon be coming home for winter break. You
and your student may be feeling excitement and anxiety regarding the visit
January
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 home. It’s important to remember that students keep their own schedule
Dead week Dead week Dead week Dead week at school. This may conflict with parents’ expectations about family activi-
1 2
ties, so it’s a good idea to discuss these expectations before your student’s
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Last day to withdraw visit.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 from the university
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Transportation resources to and from the
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Corvallis area:
31 Shuttle services
Hut Airport Shuttle ........................................................541-753-7831
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Airports
Finals week Finals week Finals week Finals week Finals week Portland International Airport .......................................877-739-4636
End of fall term Eugene Airport ...............................................................541-682-5544
Other
Winter break begins Amtrak (from Albany) ....................................................800-872-7245
Greyhound bus ...............................................................541-757-1797
Travel board in the Memorial Union
Will our relationship be the same when my
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 student comes home for visits?
Grades available The relationship with your student may change; new college ways and old
online home rules can create tension between parents and students during visits
home. Your student may want the freedom to come and go whenever and
may also prefer being with friends instead of family. Don’t be too shocked
or disappointed if your student refers to OSU as “home,” it’s a sure sign
of adjustment.
Tips for staying connected:
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 • Keep in touch, but don’t call every day!
University closed • Visit your student during university-sponsored events and family
weekends.
• Use e-mail as an easy and convenient means of communicating. As
with the phone, don’t e-mail every day.
• Listen to your student and his or her expectations.
• Send care packages, cards or letters.
Premade care packages are available from:
27 28 29 30 31 Residence Hall Association (RHA) – A variety of care packages, including
welcome kits and finals care packages, are available by calling the RHA
office at 541-737-7706.
OSU Catering – Call 541-737-1600 or e-mail osucatering@oregonstate.edu
to order a birthday cake to be delivered to your student’s residence hall
room.
oregonstate.edu
Green and Bright
The Kelley Engineering Center, dedicated in 2005, is the “greenest” academic engineering building in the U.S. This saves energy, but also inspires young engineers to innovate.
SUNDAY
JANUARY 2010 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Money management 101
Your student’s new freedom will also require new responsibilities,
especially when it comes to managing his or her finances. Talk with your
student about these responsibilities often. Having a checking account or
credit card may be a completely new experience for your student, so it’s
February
S M T W T F S 1 2 important to have a conversation about budgeting expenses, spending
habits and paying for his or her education.
1 2 3 4 5 6 New Year’s Day
University closed Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships ............................541-737-2241
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
oregonstate.edu/admin/finaid
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Student Accounts .............................................................541-737-3775
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 oregonstate.edu/fa/businessaffairs/studentfinance/accounts.php
28 Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
studentaid.ed.gov
The Oregon Student Assistance Commission
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 www.osac.state.or.us
Winter term begins Free Application for Student Financial Aid
fafsa.ed.gov
How can I help my student learn to manage
money?
• Establish a budget and expectations together.
• Resist any temptation to tie money to grades.
• Follow all procedures and timetables set by the Office of Financial
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Aid & Scholarships.
Last day to add courses Last day to drop • Maximize all available sources of funding.
online courses online • Have your student open and learn how to manage a bank account,
Last day to add with including responsible use of ATM/debit cards.
department approval • Discourage your student from accepting credit card offers he or she
may receive.
• Carefully determine whether a car is a necessity or a luxury.
• If your student feels able to handle the responsibilities of school and
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 work, encourage him or her to work part-time (no more than 15 hours
Martin Luther Martin Luther per week for a full-time student).
King Jr. holiday King Jr. holiday OSU billing info
obversed Payment is due on the first of the month following the billing statement.
University closed Unpaid charges accrue 1 percent monthly interest (12 percent APR).
Electronic bills are produced monthly, and an e-mail notification of a new
billing statement is sent to the student’s university ONID e-mail account.
Students must sign a Release of Confidentiality (FERPA) form for parents to
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 access personal financial information. For additional information regarding
student accounts, call 541-737-3775.
31
148 NW 25th Street • 1980 NW 9th Street
osufederal.com 800-732-0173
oregonstate.edu
Peace in the Valley
OSU’s Valley Library offers a quiet place to study, as well as the Linus Pauling Papers, Bernard Malamud Papers and other noteworthy collections.
FEBRUARY 2010
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Living at OSU
Whether your student has decided to live on campus in a residence hall
or co-op, in a Greek house or in an off-campus apartment, his or her new
living situation will create new freedoms and responsibilities. Remember to
listen openly as your student deals with roommate conflicts and develops a
March
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 personal schedule for living independently.
1 2 3 4 5 6 OSU housing resources:
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 University Housing & Dining Services ............................541-737-4771
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
oregonstate.edu/uhds
Greek Life .........................................................................541-737-5432
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
oregonstate.edu/greeklife
28 29 30 31
Off-campus apartments
The Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) publishes
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 an apartment guide for Corvallis every spring. Call 541-737-2101 for
more information.
Should students get a laptop or desktop computer?
Laptop computers are increasingly popular with students connecting to
ResNet, the on-campus Internet service provider. Laptops are usually more
expensive and cost more to upgrade, but they offer mobility, take up less
space and allow students to connect to the Internet in the library and other
locations around campus through the OSU Public Network (wired & wireless).
Other students prefer desktop computers, which are generally less expensive,
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 faster, cheaper to upgrade and have a better monitor.
Last day to
withdraw from We suggest you and your student think about what he or she is going to use
courses online the computer for, how much money you want to spend and if your student
will want to upgrade it in the future. If your student is a new freshman in the
Last day to change to College of Engineering, he or she will be required to have a laptop with wireless
S/U grading Internet access for use in class. See engr.oregonstate.edu for details.
For more information about ResNet, visit oregonstate.edu/resnet.
21 22 23 24 26 26 27 My student is in a residence hall with a living-
Priority registration learning program. What does that mean?
for spring term University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) offers seven living-learning
begins programs with different themes specifically designed to enhance your
student’s experience at OSU. For many of these themes, UHDS works in
coordination with the applicable academic departments to design
communities that deliver a variety of educational, social and developmental
programs and services.
28 Living-learning programs for 2009-10 include: health and human sciences,
science, math and engineering, community service learning, University
FAFSA due
Gorilla Gorilla Grams, Balloon Decor & Incredible Edibles offer candy and
balloon bouquets, balloon decor, gift baskets and of course a
Honors College, international theme, upper-class theme, gender-inclusive
living and Austin Entrepreneurship Program.
Grams costumed character to deliver it if you would like.
541-752-2889 How many sororities and fraternities are at OSU?
www.gorillagramsonline.com, gorilla@peak.org OSU is home to 42 fraternities and sororities. For more information, visit
oregonstate.edu/greeklife or contact the Office of Greek Life at 541-737-
5432, the Interfraternity Council at 541-737-5646 or the
Panhellenic Council at 541-737-7742.
oregonstate.edu
Home to the World
Students from all 50 states and 99 foreign nations attend OSU, and OSU strives to make each one feel at home, hosting events like Hmong Night, above.
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MARCH 2010 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Difficult conversations
You may have already discussed alcohol use with your student, as well
as your expectations of responsibility and appropriate behavior. We
encourage you to make this an ongoing and evolving dialogue. The
challenges and experiences of college life offer the opportunity to talk
April with your student again about attitudes, values and decisions regarding
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 alcohol.
1 2 3
We offer some general guidelines for productive conversations based on
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 suggestions from other parents who have had these discussions. They
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 are not prescriptive, but suggestive of ideas to help initiate important
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 dialogue between you and your student:
25 26 27 28 29 30 • Allow your student the opportunity to tell you about the situation or
express opinions without judgment before you respond.
• Assure your student that you trust his or her ability to make decisions
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 that will ensure his or her health and safety.
Dead week Dead week Dead week Dead week Dead week • Affirm decisions and opinions that are especially reasoned, even though
Last day to it may be difficult.
withdraw from Resources at OSU:
the university Counseling and Pychological Services (CAPS) ................541-737-2131
oregonstate.edu/dept/counsel
Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards .....541-737-3656
oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Office of Health Promotion, Student Health Services ...541-737-7568
Finals week Finals week Finals week Finals week Finals week studenthealth.oregonstate.edu
End of winter term University Housing & Dining Services ............................541-737-4771
oregonstate.edu/uhds
Greek Life .........................................................................541-737-5432
oregonstate.edu/greeklife
Are parents notified of drug and alcohol
violations?
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 It is current OSU policy NOT to notify parents of alcohol and other drug
Spring break Spring break Spring break Spring break Spring break violations by their students. We recognize some parents would like to
Grades available be notified after any alcohol or drug incident; however, this policy is
online consistent with our long-standing commitment to respect the autonomy,
privacy and responsibility that adult status gives our students.
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Showers to Flowers
The beautiful blooming Dogwoods are just one feature that makes the MU Quad a favorite hang-out when the sun comes out in the spring.
APRIL 2010
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Safety first
While the Oregon State University community and the city of Corvallis are
friendly and relatively safe, neither is immune to the realities of the world.
A safe and secure environment is made possible through the OSU community’s
involvement in crime prevention and through sensible behavior.
1 2 3 Every student must take responsibility and recognize his or her own
vulnerability to crime, reducing risks through preventive action and
cooperation with Oregon State Police and the Department of Public Safety.
OSU/ Corvallis safety resources:
Department of Public Safety/Oregon State Police
541-737-3010 (non-emergency)
oregonstate.edu/dept/security
541-737-7000 (emergency)
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Saferide Shuttle Service
541-737-2252 (office)
Last day to add courses Last day to drop
online courses online 541-737-5000 (shuttle)
Sexual Assault Support Services
Last day to add with 541-737-7604
department approval Corvallis Police Department
911 (emergency)
541-766-6924 (non-emergency)
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 What are some basic risk reduction tips I should
Summer session
discuss with my student?
• Theft is the most common crime on the OSU campus. Most thefts occur
registration begins
during the daylight hours. In 80 percent of reported thefts and burglaries,
thieves enter a room, building or car without forced entry. Cars and
residential rooms should be kept locked at all times.
• Never compromise safety for a roommate who wants the door left
unlocked. Replace locks when a key is lost or stolen. Do not loan out
room keys.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 • Many students use online social networks like Facebook and MySpace.
These online networks are a great way to advertise for programs, receive
homework help, personally express yourself and catch up on campus
events. However, there are risks associated with online communities.
It’s a good idea to review the safety tips for online networks.
• Share class, social and recreation schedules with parents and a network
of close friends.
• Survey the campus after dark to see that buildings, walkways and
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May parking lots are adequately secured and lit. Always travel at night
S M T W T F S with a friend.
Mom’s Weekend 1 • Learn about the social environment and student behaviors; assess
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 on-campus and off-campus living groups and student hangouts on
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 weekend nights.
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 • Report suspicious activities to the Oregon State Police/Department
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 of Public Safety.
30 31 • Use the Saferide Shuttle for safe transportation around campus
after dark.
Grand Manor Inn and Suites
925 NW Garfield, Corvallis, OR 97330
Reservations: 541-758-8571
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Past and Future
Built in 1928, a completely renovated Weatherford Hall reopened in 2004. It’s now home to the Austin Entrepreneurship Program (AEP), the largest program of its kind in the United States.
MAY 2010
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A balancing act
On- and off-campus employment opportunities are a great way to earn
money and build leadership skills and competencies. At the same time,
you should make sure your student can balance the added responsibility
of a part-time job with his or her course work. Full-time students should
June avoid working more than 15 hours per week. This is particularly important
S M T W T F S 1 for first-year students who are dealing with new responsibilities and
1 2 3 4 5 Mom’s Weekend college course work.
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OSU employment resources:
Career Services.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 541-737-4085
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oregonstate.edu/career
27 28 29 30 Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 541-737-2241
oregonstate.edu/admin/finaid
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Where can students find out about available
Mom’s Weekend jobs?
Many on-campus departments have positions available on an hourly
basis. Students can check the Web sites for Career Services and the Office
of Financial Aid and Scholarships for available jobs and other assistance.
Students are also welcome to visit these offices in the Kerr Administration
Building. Off-campus jobs can be found through the Corvallis Gazette-
Times classified ads.
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 What is a work-study job?
Last day to Work-study is based on financial eligibility. The federal work-study
withdraw from program allows students to work at an hourly rate to earn the total federal
courses work-study amount granted to them through their financial aid award.
Last day to change to Students receive a monthly paycheck for the hours worked. Employers on
S/U grading campus receive a subsidy that helps create job opportunities.
Does OSU help students find internships and jobs
after graduation?
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 OSU Career Services helps students plan for their future and develop skills
needed for a successful job or internship search. Career Services offers
workshops on résumé preparation, cover letters, interviewing and job
search strategies, along with cooperative and internship job opportunities.
Each year, more than 400 employers come to OSU to interview students for
full-time employment and internship opportunities – more than any other
school in Oregon. Career Services provides career decision-making
guidance and planning through individual appointments with advisers.
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Done But Not Forgotten
The graduation festivities mark a time for students to celebrate with friends and family. One chapter done, many exciting chapters ahead.
JUNE 2010
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What parents need to know
about student records
Where will my student’s grades be mailed?
OSU no longer mails grade reports. Students can get their grades through
July Student Online Services.
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3 Dead week Dead week Dead week Dead week As a parent, can I have a copy of my student’s
grades or academic record?
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Last day to withdraw According to both federal and state law, parents may have a copy of a
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 from the university student’s record with the student’s consent. The easiest way is for students
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 to print their grades from Student Online Services and give it to their parents.
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Or, students can request an official transcript be sent to their parents.
The controlling law for student records is the Family Educational Rights
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 and Privacy Act (FERPA) enacted by Congress in 1974. That means if you
call a university office and ask for information about your student, you
Finals week Finals week Finals week Finals week Finals week Commencement will receive only information that OSU can legally provide. This “directory
End of spring term information” includes:
• Student name
• Current mailing address and telephone number
• E-mail address (university e-mail address only)
• Campus office address
• Class standing (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 • Month and day (NOT year) of birth
Grades available • Major field of study
online • Full-time or part-time enrollment status
• Status as a graduate teaching assistant or graduate research assistant
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Dates of attendance
• Degrees and awards received
• Date(s) of degree(s)
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 • Most recent previous educational institution attended
Summer session What is FERPA?
begins The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), along with
Oregon state law and administrative rules, give students certain rights with
respect to their educational records. These include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within
45 days of the request.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education record
27 28 29 30 that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of the personally identifiable
information contained in the student’s educational record, except to
the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by Oregon State University to comply with
the requirements of FERPA.
Additional information is available on the Web at
catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=378
oregonstate.edu
Classes, Summer Style
Students can continue their education in the summer session, but it doesn’t have to be in the classroom. One option: a class at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
JULY 2010
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Get involved!
If your student is looking for a way to make friends, relieve stress, learn
about different cultures or pursue professional interests, it’s time for him
or her to explore all the ways to get involved at OSU. Getting involved is an
essential part of a college experience. OSU provides many opportunities for
August
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 leadership, community service, recreation, culture, spiritual development
and FUN!
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Involvement opportunities at OSU:
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• Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU)
• Greek Life
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• Residence Hall Council
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• Five cultural centers
• Student employment
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • English Language Institute
• 300+ student clubs and organizations
Independence Day Independence Day
observed • Community service learning
• Memorial Union Program Council
University closed • Intramural and recreation activities
• And much more!
Can students balance academic and social activities?
As a general rule, becoming involved in campus activities tends to improve a
student’s experience at OSU. Not only do the activities provide opportunities
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 to meet people with similar interests, they also help students apply what
First four-week session they have learned in the classroom to real-life situations and improve time
ends management. A healthy balance of study and co-curricular activity can add
a rewarding dimension to the college experience.
Spiritual and religious opportunities
OSU recognizes the needs and rights of students to examine and affirm a
personal religious faith or life philosophy as an important component in
their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, ethical and personal development.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 There are more than 25 recognized student groups on campus to meet that
Second four-week need, along with a wide variety of community organizations.
session begins
What programs are there for parents and family
members who want to get involved?
The Memorial Union Program Council (MUPC) hosts Mom’s and Dad’s
Weekends at OSU. Dad’s Weekend is in the fall and features more than 30
activities, including tours, a comedy show, an intramural golf tournament
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 and a football tailgater leading up to that evening’s game. Mom’s Weekend
is in the spring and features an arts-and-crafts fair, a comedy show, wine
tasting and a fashion show. For more information about these events
contact the MUPC office, 541-737-6872.
Visit oregonstate.edu/parents to learn about additional programs for
parents and family members. Get connected and stay informed about the
great things happening at OSU and in your specific areas of interest by
signing up for MyOSU News, OSU’s monthly e-newsletter, at
oregonstate.edu/enewsletter
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Calm Before the Storm
The Valley Library and OSU students are bathed in sun as the summer, and the summer session, winds down.
AUGUST 2010
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Visiting Corvallis
Nestled in the heart of the fertile Willamette Valley, Corvallis enjoys
mild temperatures year-round and easy access to the Pacific Ocean, the
Cascades, the high desert of Eastern Oregon and the cities of Portland,
Salem and Eugene. While visiting your student, we encourage you to take
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 advantage of all that Corvallis has to offer, including:
• Attending an OSU athletic, music or theater event.
• Touring world-famous Willamette Valley wineries.
• Taking a walk downtown or along the Riverfront Park.
• Enjoying the outdoors by hiking, biking or backpacking in surrounding
parks and recreational areas.
Directions and parking
Directions to Corvallis are available at
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 oregonstate.edu/visitors/tour/directions.html.
Eight-week session Visitor parking permits
and second four-week You can get a one-day visitor parking permit from any of the pay-and-display
session end stations located across campus or from the Parking Services office in
Adams Hall. The cost is $5 daily. Visitor permits are good for use in student
and visitor lots only and are limited to the date of issue.
Proud Parent Card
Parents can get a free Proud Parent Card, a special parking pass that is
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 valid for any five days. The Proud Parent Card is available at the Parking
Three-week Services office in Adams Hall. The Proud Parent Card is intended for parents
session begins of current OSU students only. Parking Services is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:45
p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 541-737-2583 for details.
Visitor information
For information on restaurants and lodging in Corvallis, contact:
Corvallis Tourism Convention & Visitors Bureau
553 NW Harrison Blvd.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-757-1544
Toll free: 800-334-8118
Fax: 541-753-2664
E-mail: info@visitcorvallis.com
Web site: visitcorvallis.com
For additional information about the city of Corvallis contact:
Corvallis Chamber of Commerce
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September
S M T W T F S 420 NW Second Street
1 2 3 4 Corvallis, OR 97330
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Phone: 541-757-1505
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Fax: 541-766-2996
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Web site: corvallischamber.com
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Welcome to
Oregon State University!
Thank you for entrusting your student’s education to
Oregon State University. We take this responsibility
seriously and ask that you join with us as partners in
providing the best learning and living experience for
your student at OSU.
The active involvement by the parents and family
members of our students has always been one of our
strengths at Oregon State. This relationship between you
and the university contributes to the special sense of
community and joint responsibility that is a distinctive
feature of OSU. Together we can nurture and encourage
our students to grow personally and academically.
As you’re an integral member of this partnership, we
seek to provide you with some helpful information
about the first-year student experience at Oregon State.
This calendar describes basic information such as how
to help students succeed academically, the wide array
of health services that are available to our students, and
ways for your student to become involved as part of the
OSU community.
As you will quickly observe, a consistent theme at
Oregon State is our belief that a student’s personal
growth benefits from a diversity of experiences and
participation in a variety of activities. We hope that this
calendar will help you and your student discover and
take advantage of these possibilities. Looking through
the calendar with your student will provide an early
window into understanding the potentially rich student
life offered at OSU.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ray,President
First Year, First Day
OSU president Edward Ray welcomes a new batch of incoming freshmen at the university’s opening convocation.