Oakland University Admissions Ambassador – Flashcards
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FTIAC minimum acceptance requirements (GPA, SAT, ACT) what is the average incoming freshmans GPA, SAT, ACT
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minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA (3.4 average) 940 SAT (1130 average) 18 ACT (23 average)
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FTIAC minimum requirements for scholarship consideration (GPA, ACT) What is the deadline?
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minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA 23 ACT Deadline is March 1st
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FTIAC Honors College Requirements (GPA, ACT) (both to apply and be automatically accepted)
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Automatic Admission: 3.7 GPA, 27 ACT Apply with: 3.2 GPA, 22 ACT
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Transfer students minimum acceptance requirements (GPA, credit hours)
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minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA with less than 24 credits must submit their high school transcripts
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Transfer student requirements for scholarship consideration (GPA, credit hours). What is the deadline (Winter & Fall)?
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3.0 minimum GPA 24 credit hours required Winter deadline: December 1st Fall deadline: August 1st
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Transfer student Honors College Requirements (GPA)
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minimum 3.5 GPA
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Who founded Oakland and what year was it founded?
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Matilda Dodge, founded in 1957
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What was donated to create OU?
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Matilda and Alfred donated their 1500-acre estate, its buildings, and $2 million to MSU to create OU.
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Who did Matilda Dodge marry?
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John Francis Dodge (married in 1907) Alfred Wilson (married in 1925)
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For the DCT's, describe the Engineering buildings route (9 Buildings)
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Start in NFH, SFH, Kresge Library, Engineering Center, Elliot Tower, Recreation Center, Two residence halls (Hamlin, Oak View, or Hill House), Oakland Center.
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For DCT's, describe the Science and Math buildings route (11 Buildings)
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Start in NFH, SFH, Hannah Hall, Mathematics and Science Center (MSC), Dodge Hall, Kresge Library, Elliot Tower, Recreation Center, Two residence halls (Hamlin, Oak View, or Hill House), Oakland Center
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For DCT's, describe the Business buildings route (9 Buildings)
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Start in NFH, SFH, Kresge Library, Elliot Tower, Elliot Hall, Recreation Center, Two Residence Halls (Hamlin, Oak View, or Hill House), Oakland Center
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For DCT's, describe the Education buildings route (9/10 buildings)
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Start in NFH, SFH, Kresge Library, Elliot Tower, Varner Hall (if students with interest in Secondary Education), Pawley Hall, Recreation Center, Two Residence Halls (Hamlin, Oak View, or Hill House), Oakland Center
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For DCT's, describe the MTD and Liberal Arts buildings route (10 buildings)
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Start in NFH, SFH, Kresge Library, Elliot Tower, Elliot Hall, Varner Hall, Recreation Center, Two Residence Halls (Hamlin, Oak View, or Hill House), Oakland Center
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For DCT's, describe the Health Science and Nursing buildings route (9 buildings)
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Start in NFH, Human Health Building, Two Residence Halls (Hamlin, Oak View, or Hill House), Recreation Center, Elliot Tower, Kresge Library, Oakland Center, SFH
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For DCT's, describe the 45-minute (& half hour) tour buildings that you should cover (4/6 buildings)
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NFH, OC, Kresge Library, Recreation Center, Hamlin, Oak View
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Describe North Foundation Hall (Offices and other facts)
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Built in 1959 (first building built on campus) Offices in NFH: Undergraduate Admissions, Tutoring Center, Office of Student Success & Experiential Learning Center, First Year Advising Center, Center for Multicultural Initiatives, Pre-College Programs, Student Financial Services, Career Services Office, Bachelor of Integrative Studies
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Describe the Oakland Center
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Location of VP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Offices Pioneer Food Court Fireside Lounge Barnes and Noble Student Programming Board Student Congress WXOU 88.3 Radio Station Oakland Post The Bear Cave Computer Labs Gender and Sexuality Center Center for Student Activities (over 280 organizations) Leadership and Volunteer Center CSA ticket window Student Technology Center
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Describe South Foundation Hall
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37 classrooms Project Upward Bound Office Fewer than 35 students per undergraduate course
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Describe Hannah Hall
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Named after John Hannah (Former President of MSU that helped establish MSUOakland) Chemistry Labs (no lab fees, just goggles)
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Describe Mathematics and Science Center (MSC)
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Chemistry, Physics, & Math/ Stats depts. Do research here with professors and publish articles/research Anatomy lab in basement
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Describe Dodge Hall
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Named after John Dodge (husband of Matilda and cofounder of Dodge Motor Company) Location of FAJRI (Fastening and Joining Research Instituite) -researches fastening/joining of various metals, composites, and polymers
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Describe Elliot Carillon Clock Tower
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Donated by Hugh and Nancy Elliot 151 feet tall with 49 bells Chimes every 15 minutes "Center" of campus
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Saints and Sinners Fountain
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Sculpted by Marshall Fredericks (creator of the Spirit of Detroit) Each sculpture represents something different
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Describe Kresge Library and its 4 floors
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First Floor: -Study rooms (126 total) -University Archives and Special Collections -7th largest Abraham Lincoln Collection Second Floor: -Reference & circulation desks -Writing Center -Suzanne O. Frankie cafe -Information Commons -2 technology support desks (hardware, and software) -Laptops available for checkout -No books on 2nd Floor -Interlibrary Loan Third Floor: -Location of books available for checkout -Quiet floor Fourth Floor: -Newspapers, journals, and magazines Copy machines on every floor
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Describe the Engineering Center
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127,000 sq. ft. facility Home of SECS State of the art classrooms/ research/ tutoring space Certified LEED Gold for energy conservation Dedicated space for student orgs and project courses
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Elliot Hall
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Home of School of Business Administration Distance learning classrooms Computer labs Case breakout rooms The ACHIEVE Program The Stinson Center Tim and Marsha Healy Cafe
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O'Dowd Hall
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Graduate Admissions Registrar's Office Academic Records OU William and Beaumont School of Medicine ISSO (International Students and Scholars Office) (Host Family Program)
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Pawley Hall
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Home of the School of Education and Human Services Education and Human Resource Development Advising Education Resource Lab (ERL) Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education Outtakes Cafe Precticum Counseling Center
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Varner Hall
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Named after Derwood "Woody" Varner (OU's first chancellor from 1958-70) Home of CAS Advising Recital Hall and Studio Theatre Lab Theatre over 100 student-led productions a year (being in MTD is not necessary) Professional Dance Company in residence, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble Regina Carter is the artist in residence for MTD
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Recreation Center
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Free to students Weight room with 100+ pieces of exercise equipment Olympic sized swimming pool, diving well & spa Wooden floor gym with 3 courts 3 recquetball courts and one squash court 177 yard indoor track multipurpose rooms and classrooms Social lounge Locker rooms Fitness classes (yoga, tai chi, karate, Pilates, Aquatics) Fitness assessments Certified personal trainers Massage therapy IM Sports New Sports Complex in Upper Fields
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O'Rena Athletic Department
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Horizon League 3,000 arena seats Men's Basketball made it to the NCAA tournament 2005,10,11
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Residence Halls
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6 total, new one in 2018 2,700 students live on campus Wireless cable and wifi Mail desk services: vacuums, toilet paper, stamps, etc. Night Watch Free laundry 3 meal plan options Living learning communities
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Oak View Hall
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Approx. 500 students Honors dorms Certified LEED Gold $30 million to complete Cafe and convenience shop
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Vandenberg
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500 students Suite style Mail desk Dance Studio and tap floor recently renovated
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Hamlin Hall
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600 students Housing Office Newly Renovated in 2014 Suite style FYE Program Computer Lab Building Lounge (Hamlin House Council meets here) Mail Desk Internet Help Office Living and Learning Communities
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Van Wagoner, Hill House
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100 students Double Rooms Community Bathrooms
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Fitzgerald
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100 students Double rooms Men's and Women's wing Community Bathrooms
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Student Apartments
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Ann v. Nichols and George T. Matthews Must be 20 years old and have 56 credits Fully furnished Full kitchen 2&4 bedroom options Meal plan not required
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Greek Cottages
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Located on Adams Road Greek student organizations built in 1918
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Wilson Hall
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Named after Matilda Wilson (founder) Departments: Art and Art History, Modern Languages, Linguistics, Rhetoric, Communication, Journalism University Human Resources Presidents Office OU Art Gallery (free to students)
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Meadow Brook Theatre
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600 steats Professional Theatre Plays all year round Internships for theatre students
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Human Health Building
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Home of the School of Nursing and the School of Health Sciences Certified LEED Platinum for energy conservation Physical Therapy Clinics Clinical, computer, simulation and distance learning labs
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Graham Health and Counseling Center
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Staffed by Nurse Practitioners Counseling: First 6 visits free ($12 for every visit after)
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How many bachelor's degree programs are there, and what is the student-to-faculty ratio?
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Over 130 21:1
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What percentage of faculty has doctoral degrees
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91%
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What is the average class size
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About 35 students
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How many student organizations are there at OU? How many are Greek?
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Over 280 organizations, 17 Greek
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What are the 8 items in the Tour Bag?
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Search Piece (OU basic information) Scholarships and FInancial Aid Booklet Residence Life Brochure Tuition and Housing Rates Sheet Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Sheet Event Poster Information Poster Pen
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If someone asks you a question and you dont know the answer, how should you respond?
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I don't know but let me find that out for you
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What is the average timeframe for a DCT?
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90-minutes
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Name the four campus events and their dates
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Discover OU: Feb 17 Go for the Gold: March 18 Are You Ready for College: August 4 College Credit Advising Days: Feb 22, March 30, June 7
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Name the five Academic Visit Days and their dates
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Music, Theatre & Dance Day Business Day Education and Human Services Day Engineering & Computer Science Day (Jan 28) Human Health Day (April 22)
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Name the Additional Events for Transfer Students
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Transfer Student Open House (July 12) Transfer Student Open House in Macomb County (May 3) Transfer Tuesdays (Jan 24, Feb 28, March 21, June 13, July 25) Transfer Student Information Sessions (Feb 6, March 18, May 16)
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Name the two Admitted Student Events
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Welcome Receptions (Feb 7, March 13, March 22) Welcome Receptions for Presidential Scholars (Feb 8, April 18)
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How does OU support a safe environment
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OUPD Text messaging system Night Watch Blue Light safety poles RAD classes Anonymous Report and Support
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How can students get involved on campus?
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CSA Involvements Fairs SPB Organization/ Club meetings
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Average time to get a decision on an admissions application
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6-8 weeks
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Describe the correct attire for a DCT and Telecenter
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OU polo, black, gray, or white OU t-shirt, fleece, 1/4 zip Bottoms: black or khaki pants or blue jeans Closed toed shoes Nametag
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Describe the correct attire for an Academic Visit Day
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Top: OU polo, fleece, or 1/4 zip Bottom: Khaki pants Closed toed shoes
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What should you do if a guest is injured during a DCT?
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Call OUPD (Emergency or Non-Emergency Number) Call Denica Do not assist the person
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What steps should you take if you are ill and cannot work?
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Get someone to cover your shift/ DCT Notify either a GA or Denica
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What pamphlets are in CAS?(9)
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Arts and Humanities, Science , Social Science, Pre-medical studies, communication, political science, Psychology, MTD
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What pamphlets are in SBA? (1)
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Management info systems
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What pamphlets are in SEHS?(2)
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Elementary education, human resource development
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What pamphlets are in SECS?
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Info technology, mechanical engineering
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What pamphlets are in SHS?
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Pre-physical therapy, wellness/health promotion/injury prevention, Biomedical diagnostic and therapeutic sciences
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What pamphlets are in the School of Nursing?
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Undergraduate program information
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Briefly discuss BIS
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Examples: Sports med, criminal psychology Make your own major Pre-BIS
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Residence Hall Housing Rates (Fall/Winter) Oak View Housing Rate
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Single: $10464 Double: $9620 Oak View: Double: $10120 Private Bedroom: $10620
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Describe what Career Services offers students
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Mock Interviews Career Advising Resume Reviews Handshake
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What are the three filing codes?
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10-winter 30-summer 40-fall
