Academic Information
Select a topic below for helpful academic information you need to succeed in college! Please note that some links will take you to other pages in the Student Center. Just click the "Back" button on your browser or click on the Current College Students link at the top of any page to return to this section.
This section provides general information about several academic-related topics. This information does not substitute formal Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education policy statements. For more information, access policies at www.okhighered.org/policy-proced/ or contact Gina Wekke at 405.225.9142 or gwekke@osrhe.edu.
Policies may differ for independent (private) colleges and universities. Always check with the institution you wish to attend for additional information.
Academic Forgiveness
Learn about ways for students to recover from academic problems without forever jeopardizing academic standing.
Course Transfer
During your college career, you may decide to transfer from one Oklahoma state college or university to another. Get information on courses, admission standards, policies and more.
Degree Programs
Search for degree and certificate programs offered by Oklahoma state colleges and universities.
Degree Requirements
Get information about what is required to get a degree from an Oklahoma state college or university.
Diploma Mills and Institutional Accreditation
Learn the facts about accreditation, diploma mills and how to protect yourself.
Earn College Credit
Find out how about earning college credit by taking college-level exams like the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Subject Standardized Tests.
Extrainstitutional Learning
Get information about getting credit for learning acquired from work and life experiences, independent reading and study, the mass media and participation in formal courses sponsored by associations, business, government, industry, the military and unions.
Graduate Programs
Interested in continuing your education after you get your bachelor's degree? Learn about getting into a graduate program.
Online College of Oklahoma
The Online College of Oklahoma offers a one-stop information center for distance learning courses and degrees offered by Oklahoma's public colleges and universities.
Policy Interpretation Database
The policy interpretation database is a collection of questions and responses made at the State Regents’ level that shed light on inquiries that have arisen from students and State System institution staff concerning the State Regents’ Policy and Procedures Manual and the Academic Affairs Procedures Handbook.
Remediation
If you score below 19 on a ACT subject test, you may be placed in a remedial course that will prepare you for a credit-earning course. Find out what remediation is all about.
Residency Requirements
Resident or non-resident? Read about Oklahoma higher education's residency policy.
Transcript Information/Closed Institutions
Find out how to obtain transcripts from colleges and universities, including those that have closed.
