Admitted Students – Next Steps

Welcome New Bulldogs!

You’ve been accepted so now what? Below is a checklist that will assist you in beginning your academic career at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

• Submit your FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step in determining qualification for loans, scholarships, work study, and other types of grants.
• Register for mandatory New Student Orientation (NSO)– you’ll learn about campus resources and register for your fist semester.

BEFORE YOUR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SESSION

• Jot down a list of possible classes you would enjoy taking.
• Prepare for and take placement exams (CPT) if needed. For more info, visit the Assessment Center’s website.
• Get copies of any updated ACT reports and bring with you to the session.
• Get copies of any advanced placement (AP) credit reports and bring with you to the session.
• Know your SWOSU Student ID number found on your acceptance letter.
• If living on campus, check out the Residential Life page.
• Remind your friends to pre-register for orientation.
• Bring your shot records.
• Bring a photo ID with you!
• Activate your Student ID — “your DawgTag” —which will serve as your single sign on email login, Canvas login and student portal login  —  Here are instructions to help get you started. Click the GoSWOSU icon to get to the SSO landing page. Here you will find a Sign In box.
• Students, your username will be the portion of your e-mail address before the @-sign. Your password will be the same as you use for your e-mail account.
• Consider living on campus! Find out about housing options.
• Submit immunization records at one of the following locations:
  
  • New Student Orientation Fax
    580.774.7121
  • New Student Orientation Mail or Delivery
    Student Health Services 
    100 Campus Dr.
    Weatherford, OK 73096
    Phone: 580.774.3776
• View information on immunizations.
  • Some majors (nursing, pharmacy, exercise science and athletic training) have additional requirements.
• Take course placement tests (typically for math or chemistry).
  • View Placement Guidelines
  • View Testing service offerings
• Thinking of taking some of your classes online? Use this tool to help you prepare and be successful!
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