Can I still visit campus?

Can I meet with a recruiter?

Can I still apply for admission to OSU?

Yes! Our admissions team is working diligently to continue to process and accept applications. Application opened July 1 for current seniors, and we are now test optional. The application can be found here.

I’m a high school student, can I start taking concurrent courses at OSU?

Yes! Oklahoma high-school seniors can take concurrent online courses free! Juniors and out-of-state students receive a discount in tuition and fees. Click here learn more about Cowboy Concurrent online.

I’ve never taken an online course and don’t think that I will be able to make good grades. What should I do?

Take a deep breath. Faculty and staff are stressed too about having to transition to online courses. Give everyone a grace period to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

OSU’s tutoring centers are also transitioning online for you. You can virtually meet with LASSO, the Math Learning Success Center (MLSC), and the Writing Center for continuous assistance during this time.

In terms of your grades, make sure to stay on top of whatever your professor is assigning. Set aside time each day to focus on schoolwork. Having a space set aside that is specifically for working on course work isn’t a bad idea either. Be in constant communication with your professor. If you have questions or fears, ask them! For a full list of tips and resources visit our Canvas Community page.

I am really stressed about the situation surrounding Covid-19. Are there resources available to help me?

You are not alone. This is a stressful time and there are resources to help you. The Department of Wellness has put out a list of tips for staying mentally and physically healthy right now that can be found here.

• Therapy Assistance Online is available to anyone at OSU with a working @okstate email address.
• 855-225-2SAM (2726) (Student Assistance by Mercy) has licensed counselors available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to crises, and provide referrals and consultations.
• In response to the COVID-19 situation, OSU University Counseling Services is offering free video counseling services through their contract with MDLive to any OSU student who is in need. MDLive provides students with licensed counselors who can provide timely access to counseling via their video or phone platform. Please call 405 744-5458 for more information on getting set up with this service.

Where can I find the latest updates involving OSU’s response to Covid-19?

There is a dedicated website to Covid-19 which you can find here. OSU is constantly sending out new information to students, parents, staff and faculty, so please check your email often. You can also follow okstateCAS on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for updates from CAS.

Where can I find FAQs for graduate students?

The Graduate College has posted answers to frequently asked questions for graduate students on their website.

Are there any additional resources for graduate students?

There are free resources for OSU post-docs and grad students through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity NCFDD regarding COVID-19, which includes everything from shifting to online teaching to self-care.

To claim your free Institutional Membership, complete the following steps:

• Go to http://www.facultydiversity.org/join
• Choose your institution from the drop-down menu.
• Select “Activate my Membership”
• Complete the registration form using your institutional email address (i.e. @okstate.edu)
• Go to your institution email to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email.

Are OSU employees required to undergo COVID testing as a requirement of employment?

For some areas, yes – especially when those areas are required by external agencies to complete COVID testing such as Athletics or are consistently placed at higher exposure risks due to their positions such as University Health Services. For the remainder of the University, no – COVID testing is not required for employment.

For more information, please click here for the OSU Coronavirus page.

What restrictions are there for meetings and events?

When having events, including meetings, please abide by social distancing regulations and University and CDC guidelines as applicable. Also, please provide a virtual option for attendance at events and meetings.

What should I do if there is a positive case among my students?

All instructors have access to the CAS resources COVID site in Canvas, which includes the tools for handling this situation.

What if faculty with unvaccinated school-aged children must quarantine becuase of their children being exposed?

An instructor who needs to quarantine should consult with their department/school head. If the instructor and department head believe it is feasible to teach the instructor’s course(s) online, the instructor may teach online for the duration of the quarantine. The class should return to its original delivery mode when the quarantine is over.

What are OSU’s expectations for working from home?

OSU has an FAQ to answer your questions about working from home and other logistical questions. Also, HR provided tips for telecommuting.

The College of Education and Human Sciences has crowd-sourced some of their favorite resources for balancing working from home and educating from home. Click here for more details.

Where can I find resources for teaching online?

At the bottom of this page under Teaching Online! Also, there are three recommended websites for finding more CAS online teaching resources:

1. ITLE – A great place to get started if you’ve never taught online.
2. CAS Instructional Design – Expectations and resources for high quality online teaching, specific to CAS.
3. CAS Online Instructional Network - A Canvas repository of resources made by CAS faculty.

Where can I go for guidance about mitigating the impact on my research?

For information regarding your research lab, you can reference the university research continuity guidelines.

Any additional resources for OSU faculty, including our post-docs or grad students?

There are free resources for OSU faculty, post-docs and grad students through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity NCFDD regarding COVID-19, which includes everything from shifting to online teaching to self-care.

To claim your free Institutional Membership, complete the following steps:

• Go to http://www.facultydiversity.org/join
• Choose your institution from the drop-down menu.
• Select “Activate my Membership”
• Complete the registration form using your institutional email address (i.e. @okstate.edu)
• Go to your institution email to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email.

Are OSU employees required to undergo COVID testing as a requirement of employment?

For some areas, yes – especially when those areas are required by external agencies to complete COVID testing such as Athletics or are consistently placed at higher exposure risks due to their positions such as University Health Services. For the remainder of the University, no – COVID testing is not required for employment.

For more information, please click here for the OSU Coronavirus page.

What are OSU’s expectations for working from home?

OSU has an FAQ to answer your questions about working from home and other logistical questions. Also, HR provided tips for telecommuting.

The College of Education and Human Sciences has crowd-sourced some of their favorite resources for balancing working from home and educating from home. Click here for more details.

What restrictions are there for meetings and events?

When having events, including meetings, please abide by social distancing regulations and University and CDC guidelines. If possible, please continue to conduct meetings and events virtually.

Where can I find the latest information on sick leave and annual leave?

OSU has an FAQ to answer your questions about sick leave, annual leave, pay, and working from home.

I work with students regularly, how can I stay informed with the information going out to students?

Much of the information being shared with students is being posted on this student support website. You can also follow CAS on Facebook and Twitter, as we are sharing and posting resources and recent announcements for our students.

Are there any resources to help employees with stress or anxiety during this time?

Here are some resources you can access online during this difficult time.

• As of January 1, 2019, all OSU/A&M employees and their covered family members on the BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma health plans have access to virtual visits through MD Live.
• Therapy Assistance Online is available to anyone at OSU with a working @okstate email address.
• Download the Calm app on your mobile device for free to practice controlled breathing and practice soothing meditation from wherever you are telecommuting.