Approximately one week prior to beginning fall classes, the Department sponsors an orientation meeting for all new students. After this meeting students will be assigned to visit with a member of the admissions committee to plan their fall courses. Thereafter, primary advising responsibilities will rest with the student's major professor and committee, although the admissions committee will also provide advice when requested. Computer Access Computer support at OSU is funded largely by student fees. Consequently, there is no charge for use of computers or printers anywhere on campus.
Students have access to personal computers at several campus locations.
Housed within Ballard Extension Hall is a computer lab, which provides personal computer access for students in agricultural and resource economics and economics. Students can also access OSU's mainframe computer system through the network. The mainframe computer systems are DEC 2100 and 4100. The mainframe also supports the electronic mail system, allowing faculty and students to communicate with colleagues all over the world. Support staff are available to help students with problems in setting up and executing research models.