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First Year Experience @ Oklahoma City University
Selecting Your Major
Finding Your Path!
If you are still deciding about an academic major you are not alone. Most new college students are, whether they admit it or not, and number of students switch majors multiple times before finding the major that is right for them. We provide a special faculty/staff advisor, special courses, and the opportunity to explore during the first year. The OCU education is designed to give you an intensive interdisciplinary experience that teaches you to think critically and communicate effectively using the written and spoken word. |
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Career Services
It is never too early to start preparing for your professional career, and the Career Services Office can help you position yourself for success in your chosen field of interest! There are a number of services and resources available to you, including job and internship search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, vocational/interest assessments, graduate school planning, on-line job/internship listings, and individual career counseling appointments. If you are undecided about your career or major, the staff in the Career Services Office can also help you explore and clarify your professional interests. Call 208-5171 to make an appointment or visit Meinders 200. Make sure to explore our website at www.okcu.edu/careers for more information or to access our job and internship database. |
Faculty Advisors
Who better to provide you with advice than an expert in your field of interest? Whether you know exactly what you want to learn or need some direction you will be provided with an expert faculty member in your discipline who will serve as your resource person. Your faculty advisor will work closely with you to design a course schedule that meets your individualized needs and career goals. The OCU faculty is committed to “exceeding your expectations” and wants to guide you as you navigate through the surfeit of intellectual experiences offered at OCU. |
Student Success Coordinators & Staff Academic Advisors
In addition to faculty advising, each school/college has a staff person responsible for student success. The student success coordinators’ provide an additional source of academic advising, academic support, and professional development for students. The coordinators primary role is to monitor the academic performance of the students, through consultations with faculty, reviews of midterm and end of semester grade reports and through meetings with students. The success coordinators are a great source of knowledge regarding curriculum questions and academic planning. |
Mission of the First Year Experience
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The First-Year Experience Program is committed to integrating new students into a diverse community that values intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth. To achieve this end, we utilize faculty, administration, student life, and current students to design and implement specially tailored programs and activities that help new students succeed academically and socially at Oklahoma City University and beyond. |
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