Computer Software Copying computer software is illegal. Failure to abide by the law can result in fines or dismissal. Funds may be available for purchasing required software. In consultation with project leaders, students may ask departmental secretaries to do work which is specifically related to project responsibilities. Within limits, some correspondence related to employment as graduation nears can be assigned to departmental typists.
Students are responsible for class work and personal correspondence.
To avoid questions and misunderstandings, graduate students should submit work needs through their major professor. All students not on the state payroll who drive Oregon State University vehicles must have a valid Oregon driver's license and be officially approved by the Business Office and head of the Department of Crop and Soil Science to obtain liability insurance coverage. There is no university coverage for medical expenses for non-employee's involved in an accident while riding in a university vehicle. Insurance is available by the term or on an annual basis. Coverage for dependents is additional.