Oklahoma Panhandle State University

• Areas of Study
  • Agriculture
  • Business and Technology
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts
  • Science Math and Nursing
  • University College
• Academic Honors
  • President's Honor Roll
  • Dean's Honor Roll
• Schedules
  • Course Catalog and Class Schedule
  • Final Exam Schedule
• Online Courses
• Guymon Classroom
• McKee Library
• Graduation and Commencement
• Academic Regulations

University College

    University College
    Director Carolyn McCargish
    Director of Developmental Studies

    Sewell Loofbourrow 316
    Phone: (580) 349-1422
    E-mail:  cmcargish@opsu.edu
	

At OPSU, the University College provides advisement and instruction in developmental coursework for students requiring academic assistance. Each student receives services based upon his or her individual needs and academic requirements. Courses are offered in small group settings with a combination of instructor-led instruction and computer-assisted instruction. Course work is provided in areas of English, mathematics, and reading. The University College promotes the following goals:

• To preserve and make possible educational opportunities for each postsecondary learner
• Develop in each learner the skills and attitudes necessary for the attainment of academic, career, and life goals
• To ensure proper placement by assessing each learner’s level of preparedness for college coursework
• To maintain academic standards by enabling learners to acquire competencies needed for success in mainstream college courses
• To enhance the retention of students

Oklahoma State Regents’ admission policy states that “Students must successfully remediate basic skills course requirements within the first 24 hours attempted or have all subsequent enrollments restricted to deficiency removal courses until the deficiencies are removed.” Please note, however, that developmental classes do not carry college-level credit and cannot be counted toward the completion of any college level program.

OPSU utilizes ACT test scores, and/or scores from the College Placement Test(CPT) for placement decisions. For any ACT sub-score below 19, a student will take the CPT for appropriate placement in developmental coursework. The following list includes the CPT scores required for placement in college level coursework: