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Student Right-To-Know

The Student Right-To-Know website provides a one-stop source of information important to the Southern Oregon University community. For assistance please contact the appropriate office or the Office of Student Affairs in Stevenson Union 322 (541-552-6221, student_affairs@sou.edu).

 

 

 

  • Southern Oregon University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
  • The School of Education is accredited by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
  • Department of Chemistry facilities, faculty, and curricula are approved by the American Chemical Society.
  • Department of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
  • The Schneider Children's Center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.
  • The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc., accredits the Student Health and Wellness Center.

 

Complete information about Southern Oregon University's educational programs and a list of faculty is available in the SOU Catalog.
For information on cost of attendance go to the Admissions Cost of Attendance website. Financial Aid provides links to other important financial aid information such as the types of aid available; application forms and procedures to use in applying for financial aid; eligibility requirements; selection criteria; criteria used to determine amount of aid award; satisfactory student progress standards, how to re-establish satisfactory progress status; disbursement methods; loan qualifications and student employment conditions; conditions for federal loan repayment for students who participate in volunteer services.
Located in the ACCESS Center, the Office of Disability Services ensures equal access to all students with qualifying, documented disabilities, at all Southern Oregon University campuses and community learning centers, as defined by federal legislation. Please contact Disability Services at 541-552-6213.
SOU complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Information about privacy concerns can be found in the Student Planner & Handbook or on the web at FERPA and University Policies, Procedures, Student Code of Conduct. If you have questions, contact the Enrollment Services Center in Britt Hall (541-552-6600; esc@sou.edu) or Student Affairs (541-552-6221; student_affairs@sou.edu).
Check out the Planner & Handbook for a quick guide to academic planning, opportunities for involvement, academic and campus resources as well as the student code of conduct, administration of student records, and other campus policies. Copies of the Student Handbook & Planner are available in the Office Student Affairs, Stevenson Union 322.
Visit the Office of International Programs in SU 321 to learn more about study abroad programs. For information on study abroad programs and federal and state financial aid, visit the Financial Aid Study Abroad website.

You may also take advantage of the National Student Exchange to study at over 100 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Please contact Dean of Students Laura O'Bryon at 541-552-6221 for more information.

Graduation Rate Report

 

Occasionally there are circumstances that cause a student to withdraw from the University. If you are considering withdrawal, you should first consult the Dean of Students (Stevenson Union 322, 541-552-6221).

You must then formally withdraw from the University by dropping your classes through SISWeb (www.sou.edu/sis) or at Enrollment Services in Britt Hall. The Enrollment Services Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays (541-552-6600, esc@sou.edu). When preparing to withdraw, please be aware that SISWeb is occasionally unavailable for system maintenance. The effective date of the withdrawal is the date the withdrawal is made through SISWeb or by visiting the Enrollment Services Center.

Please consider carefully. Withdrawal may necessitate repayment of financial aid. Refunds will be pro-rated accordingly. Monetary credits are calculated from the date of receipt of the official withdrawal, not from the date a student stopped attending classes. Please visit Financial Aid  - Refunds and Repayment for more information.

Students withdrawing from any or all courses may be entitled to a refund of fees paid. Refunds are calculated using the published Oregon University System refund schedule, which is online on the Business Services website (click on Student Financial Aid/Payment Options, Payment Policies, and Fee Refunds). Students are responsible for reviewing the published refund schedule. Your refund, if any, will be applied first to all debts due Southern Oregon University, the Oregon University System, and financial aid programs. Tuition credits will be applied back to financial aid at the point that you completely withdrew from school. Any tuition credits remaining after applying proceeds back to financial aid programs will be used to offset any other charges you have incurred. Any student in good standing is entitled to honorable dismissal at any time through Monday of the last week of the term. Students withdrawing after the end of the fourth week and through Monday of the last week will receive either a WP (withdrawn-passing) or a WF (withdrawn-failing) in each of their courses. Students who leave campus after Monday of the last week will be held responsible for grades in all courses.

Upon request, interested students can obtain a copy of the annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report. This report informs you of the university's commitment to providing equitable athletic opportunities for our men and women students. Please contact the Athletics office at 541-552-6772 to request a copy.

Please call 541-552-6221, email student_affairs@sou.edu, or visit Student Affairs in Stevenson Union 322 for assistance.

 

"Working collaboratively as advocates for student success."

Jonathan Eldridge
Vice President for Student Affairs

Laura O'Bryon
Dean of Students

Student Affairs
Southern Oregon University
Stevenson Union 322
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Telephone: (541) 552-6221
Fax: (541) 552-8324
student_affairs@sou.edu

 

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