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Welcome to Cameron University, where we are dedicated to the educational, cultural, and economic advancement of the communities we serve. The 2017-18 academic year brings excitement and exceptional learning opportunities to Cameron students and the citizens of Southwest Oklahoma and beyond. This year, in keeping with Plan 2018: Values-Driven, Action-Oriented, our five-year strategic plan, we will continue our focus on student learning and student success with initiatives to improve persistence and degree completion rates while maintaining or increasing already high academic standards. Cameron University's history is rooted in Oklahoma's Statehood. In 1908, a year after Statehood, the Oklahoma Legislature created six agricultural high schools in each judicial district. The Cameron State School of Agriculture was named for the Rev. E. D. Cameron, a Baptist minister and Oklahoma's first State Superintendent of Schools. The first classes were held on Statehood Day, Nov. 16, 1909, in the basement of a bank building in downtown Lawton while a new campus building was constructed west of town. Cameron added junior college work in 1927. With this changed function came a new name – Cameron State Agricultural College. As World War II loomed in 1941, high school courses were dropped, and Cameron became a junior college solely. Baccalaureate degrees were authorized in 1966 by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, following Legislature's action. The institution's name was shortened to Cameron College in 1971 and then changed to Cameron University in 1974. In 1988, State Regents expanded Cameron's functions to include offerings at the master's degree level. This change in function was the first granted to an Oklahoma institution since Cameron was given the authority to offer bachelor's degrees more than 20 years earlier. In May 2004, a higher education center located in nearby Duncan became an official branch campus and was renamed Cameron University-Duncan. Today, Cameron University serves students worldwide, offering nearly 50 degrees through two-year, four-year, and graduate programs. Cameron University is committed to providing its students with a top-quality education from caring and qualified faculty. Small class sizes provide an environment where learning and student success are the highest priority. Cameron offers an honors program, early admission, advanced standing, a study abroad program, and college-level examination programs. Free tutoring is available in labs across campus and at the Office of Teaching and Learning, all designed to help students achieve academic success. So confident is Cameron in the quality education students receive, it has implemented "The Cameron University Guarantee." At no expense to the graduate or employer, Cameron will provide additional education to CU baccalaureate graduates who enter the workforce and whose employers identify a deficiency in core employment areas in the graduate's major field of study. "The Cameron University Guarantee" is believed to be the first program of its kind offered by a public university in Oklahoma and one of the first in the nation. Cameron University provides a diverse and dynamic student body access to quality educational opportunities, fosters a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning, prepares students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world and is a driving force in the cultural life and economic development of the region. At Cameron University, we believe every person deserves a top-quality education at an affordable rate. Cameron offers both bachelor's and associate degree programs, which allows us to offer an open admission policy. We want to be a part of your story at Cameron, so apply today. We are so excited you're considering Cameron University, one of U.S. News and World Report magazine's top universities in the nation in low student debt. We are proud to have 64% of students graduating without any debt. The first step on your path to becoming an Aggie is to apply. Choosing to pursue a graduate degree is a life-changing decision that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals. For this reason, you must choose a university with the faculty and academic programs that best suit your needs. Cameron University's graduate programs offer the perfect balance of research-based theory and practical application. This approach not only enhances student learning but provides graduates with the competitive advantage they desire. We provide academic advising services to Cameron University newcomers, undecided, and new transfer students. We are committed to providing timely and accurate advice for students, so they succeed academically. As a new freshman or transfer student, you will be assigned an advisor based on the major you choose. Once you are ready to leave the Academic Advising Center, we will work with your major department to help you transition to your departmental advisor. The Student Services mission is to promote student growth and success by assuring a dynamic and fulfilling college experience. Student Services provides programs, activities, and services that complement, enhance, and support the educational process while building a lifetime bond. In Student Services, our goal is to provide you an exceptional CU experience. Our staff is here to provide the services, programs, and experiences to support your success at Cameron University. We want to ensure that your academic and personal development needs are met from tutoring and career counseling to extracurricular activities and residential housing. View full university