Services for Students
Services for students at Science & Arts is dedicated to helping students accomplish academic and personal goals. Science & Arts recognizes that students are individuals who may need assistance in clarifying or establishing goals as well as help in eliminating the barriers that may hinder their academic progress. We are constantly evolving to complement our academic programs and enhance the total educational experience. More information on services listed below may be obtained by visiting the Student Services office located on the 3rd floor Student Center or call 405-574-1278.
Student Handbook
The Office of Student Services compiles and publishes the Science & Arts Handbook, which is the comprehensive handbook for students. It contains information vital to students and answers questions about university life. The Student Handbook gives general information about the student code of conduct, the academic code of conduct, grievance procedures, drug and alcohol policy, sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment policy, hazing policy, tobacco policy and other policies and procedures. All students are encouraged to become familiar with the contents of the Student Handbook.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center (SSC), located in Room 305 of Nash Library, is the main hub of academic resources for Science & Arts students. The SSC contains tutoring centers in the areas of math and science, writing, and Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) courses, in addition to peer mentoring services to assist students with academic habits and strategies. These tutoring services are available to all interested students. In addition, the SSC houses a private classroom where academic support courses, academic workshops, and weekly tutor-led study groups are offered. The SSC staff can assist students in the development and improvement of their time management skills, study habits, and note-taking techniques, as well as guidance in examining post-graduate programs and career exploration.
Neill-Wint Center for Neurodiversity
The Neill-Wint Center for Neurodiversity assists students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the transition to college life and helps ensure post-secondary success. The program focuses on a collaborative model promoting the development of self-advocacy and independent living skills to encourage strong academic and social progress. Varying levels of academic, social, and residential support aid students in meeting their personal and professional goals.
Student Conduct, Grievance and Appeals
The Office of the Dean of Students administers the Student Code of Conduct and has jurisdiction over behavioral disciplinary matters. Questions about these procedures should be directed to the Office of the Dean of Students. The complete procedures are in the Student Handbook.
Student IDs
The Office of Student Services issues a non-transferable photo identification card, the Drover Card, for each first-time enrollee at no charge. Science & Arts and Herring Bank have teamed up to offer a convenient, one-card solution with the Drover Card. The Drover Card also allows students to receive financial aid disbursements, purchase food through a meal plan, check out books from the library, attend basketball games, receive student discounts from participating merchants and purchase food with Drover Bucks at Dusty’s or Campus C-Store. A fee of $25 is charged for all subsequent replacement ID cards. The ID policy is subject to change; consult the Office of Student Services for any changes.
Parking Services
On campus parking and traffic is managed by Campus Security. Parking permits may be obtained from Student Services located on the third floor of the Student Center. Parking permits are renewed annually at a cost of $30 for a sticker and $40 for a hang tag. The rules and regulations pertain to all vehicles on the Science & Arts campus. Additional information regarding parking regulations can also be obtained from the Office of Student Services.
Security
The Office of Campus Security is staffed 24 hours a day year-round by trained professionals employed to serve the University community. Campus Security promotes a reasonably safe environment in which to live, learn, and work. Security Officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. They are responsible for the enforcement of University rules and regulations. Campus Security works closely with local law enforcement agencies in aiding investigations of crimes committed on the campus and in off-campus areas as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Office of Campus Security collaborates with Residence Life and other Student Services staff to implement programs that promote student awareness and safety to decrease criminal incidents.
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services provides services and activities to the Science & Arts community which help students address concerns in a caring and supportive environment. Mental Health services can help students resolve personal concerns that may interfere with their academic progress, social development, and satisfaction at Science & Arts. Some of the more common concerns include anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships; and lack of motivation or difficulty relaxing, concentrating, or studying. These services are offered at no cost for currently enrolled students.
Career Services
Career Services, offered through the Student Success Center, assists students in developing, evaluating, and/or implementing career, education, and employment decisions. Guidance is offered in career planning and job searches including assistance in creating and updating resumes, writing cover letters, enhancing interview skills, exploring internship opportunities, and completing job applications properly.
Health and Wellness Services
Science & Arts promotes a healthy lifestyle and provides fitness facilities for Science & Arts individuals to enhance their physical development. The Nobbs Wellness Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center and offers individuals a variety of aerobic exercise machines, aerobic dance room, spin bikes and weight training. Science & Arts also offers a Fitness Center in the Physical Education building. The Fitness Center offers a full weight room with a variety of machine weight exercises, free weights, and dumbbells. All current students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to enjoy athletic competition, meet new people, and become more involved with the Science & Arts community by playing intramural sports. The intramural program is offered year-round. Some of these activities include basketball, flag football, volleyball, dodgeball, and tennis. There is a Health and Wellness week which offers a variety of programs each February. Health Services is located in Student Services on the third floor of the Student Center. We encourage students to be self-directed in their own health care. Health Services offers over the counter medications and a referral system to local medical facilities. Science & Arts Health Services follows privacy protection guidelines set forth by the Family Education Right and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Residential Living
Living on campus can extend a student’s education beyond the classroom and offers important opportunities for engagement with your community. Science & Arts offers campus housing options including traditional, suite and apartment-style residence hall communities. The Office of Student Services is responsible for student housing on campus and provides students with information about various aspects of residential life, including dates for residence hall check-in/check-out and security deposits. For more information about on-campus living options, contact Student Services.
Dining Services
Campus Dining offers food services to Science & Arts and its visitors. Campus Dining offers four locations across campus that are open at posted times. These locations include an all you can eat cafeteria, a lunchtime and late-night dining option called Dusty’s and a convenience store, all located in the Student Center. In addition, there is a coffee shop, The Daily Grind, located in the Lawson Clubhouse that serves Starbuck products. All students who are living in campus housing are required to purchase a meal plan. Commuter meal plans as well as Drover Bucks are available as well. The Office of Student Services coordinates all on-campus food services.
Disability Services
Science & Arts is committed to providing equal access that will facilitate a student’s independence and academic progress. Disability Services serves as a liaison in arranging reasonable accommodations. Science & Arts will reasonably accommodate students with a disability unless such accommodation poses an undue hardship, results in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the service, program or activity or causes undue financial or administrative burdens. Students are encouraged to register with Disability Services a minimum of two weeks prior to enrollment to discuss any special arrangements that may be needed. Provision of services includes an intake process during which documentation of the disability is gathered and appropriate strategies and resources are identified. Students must provide documentation of their disability prior to receiving services.
Student Government Association
Student Government exists to empower students and is committed to advocating on behalf of the student body and enhancing the entire student experience. As a student at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, each student is a voting member of the Student Government Association (SGA). SGA consists of Senators and an Executive Branch who write legislation to make the campus a better experience for students. Students are encouraged to take the time to speak to the Student Senators who represent their division or run for office to represent the students.
Student Activities Board
The Student Activities Board is responsible for planning, promoting, and executing co-curricular activities for the Science & Arts student body. SAB is funded by student activities fee to provide quality programming throughout the year for students. It is the board's responsibility to spend funds wisely and to plan and execute programs that are diverse for the student body. Some of the annual events and programs planned include Welcome Week, Droverstock, Homecoming, and many more.
Student Development
Being involved outside the classroom is a perfect complement to the liberal arts education and enhances the overall educational experience of our students. A variety of opportunities are offered for students to become involved through leadership development programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Student Involvement
Science & Arts’ student clubs and organizations also provide an assortment of ways to get involved in campus life. Getting involved is a great way to meet new people, gain leadership skills, and engage in co-curricular activities that enrich the student experience.
Title IX
Science & Arts is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex. The University provides many resources to students, faculty, and staff to address concerns relating to discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct. Issues may be reported to the offices of the Vice President for Business and Finance and the Dean of Students. For more information about Title IX at Science & Arts, please refer to the Student Handbook at https://usao.edu/student-life/index.html and the Title IX page at https://usao.edu/about/title-ix.html.