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Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area. RSU offers a variety of bachelor's and associate degrees to assist students in achieving their academic goals. It also provides a vibrant campus life with student organizations to foster development inside and outside the classroom. The University operates three full-service campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. Also, RSU provides innovative distance learning options for students through RSU Online, RSU Public Television, and other delivery methods. Our mission at Rogers State University is to ensure students develop the skills and knowledge required to achieve professional and personal goals in dynamic local and global communities. Rogers State University will be the regional University of choice for northeast Oklahoma and beyond while achieving recognition as a model for excellence in on-ground and online academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Rogers State University has advanced its reputation for quality undergraduate education since becoming a four-year university in 2000, as evidenced by its U.S. News and World Report ranking as one of the top 50 public regional colleges in the West. RSU focuses on excellence in teaching and learning while seeking to become a regional leader in Quality Matters approved distance education. As a regional university of choice, RSU cultivates a vibrant campus culture while delivering substantive, relevant degree programs that align with area workforce needs. Through curricular and co-curricular offerings, RSU promotes and embraces cultural diversity and global awareness. Rogers State University is committed to providing University-wide student services, activities, resources, and more that support the academic mission of the University. This includes supporting and strengthening student, faculty, and administrative structures that promote the school's shared governance as a whole. These departments support the school's mission through their work and service to the students and departments of the University. The Center for Teaching and Learning's mission is to promote, encourage, and support a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The Center will serve as a primary resource for exploring new modes of teaching, strategies for assessing student learning, and the integration of technology into the classroom. The Center provides support for faculty members in instructional design, faculty enrichment, and distance learning. The Rogers State University Office of Development is the fund-raising arm of the institution. It will maximize the University's resources and leverage its effectiveness by obtaining individuals, foundations, and corporations' financial support. RSU offers academic programs to suit almost any interest, including various associate and bachelor's degrees and a Master of Business Administration. Several of these degrees are available entirely via the Internet through the highly regarded RSU Online program. RSU offers a traditional collegiate environment, big-time athletics, and plenty of students' activities and support services. If you are interested in living on campus, RSU offers Student and Family Apartments on its Claremore campus. Being a Hellcat means being a leader and an innovator. Discovering what you enjoy and building life-long friendships. As well as taking on challenges and expanding your ability to think. Additionally, it means realizing who you are and sharpening your creativity, passion, and knowledge as you move into your future. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Rogers State University is firmly committed to ensuring that all students can attend college, regardless of their financial situation. Our mission is to enable students to pursue their educational goals by applying appropriate financial resources relevant to each student's eligibility and individual need. RSU offers several scholarship opportunities that provide students the opportunity to grow academically while easing their financial burden. RSU graduates are accountants, nurses, teachers, lawyers, and just about everything in between. The important thing for you to do is to commit to the journey. Devote yourself to the process, and we will help you find your way. Choosing a major is an important decision. RSU offers a wide variety of degree programs to suit almost any interest. While you are deciding, you can complete introductory coursework, explore academic and career options, and discover your interests. Our professors can help you explore your options through one-on-one advising. New first-year students can contact the enrollment office for academic advising. All RSU students are assigned an academic advisor (faculty member.) Also, the University provides career counseling through its Career Services office to help you in your search for a satisfying and lucrative career. RSU offers articulation agreements with several two-year institutions across Oklahoma. The UConnect program allows students with an associate's degree from Northeastern Oklahoma College, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or Tulsa Community College to seamlessly pursue a bachelor's degree at RSU. Since RSU became a four-year university in 2000, it has increased the number of full-time faculty members by more than 50 percent. Most RSU faculty members hold doctoral degrees or the highest degrees available in their fields from esteemed institutions across the nation, including Princeton University, Duke University, and the University of Oklahoma. View full university