Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The University was established by an act of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1901 as the Southwestern Normal School. The Normal School was authorized to offer two years of training and four years of preparatory work for students who were not qualified for college admission. The first classes met in 1903.

SWOSU confirmed its values with its stakeholders.

• We value our standing as a premier Oklahoma institution of higher education that meets the needs of the state and the region by providing accessible, affordable, high-quality associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and professional degree programs.
• We are committed to high standards for instruction, administrative services, research, scholarly and creative activities, and service to the university and community.
• Our faculty, staff, and administration are committed to fostering a safe, healthy, and diverse intellectual, cultural, and social environment for student success.

As a premier university responding to an ever-changing world, SWOSU will provide an environment for faculty, student and graduate success and public service through a variety of elements:

• Innovative and accessible academic programs;
• Student activities and opportunities;
• Cultural inclusion and diversity;
• Expanded international programs, opportunities for international students, and promotion of global awareness;
• Community and private sector partnerships that benefit students, faculty and staff and the community;
• Student and faculty research, scholarly, and creative activities that expand bodies of knowledge and enhance quality of life;

Career Services – exists to provide a number of services to students in selecting a major, securing internships, part-time positions, summer work opportunities and full-time employment upon graduation. They can be found in Stf. 209 or contact them at ext. 3233.