It is imperative that all students that have been awarded Teaching Assistantships attend the University's mandatory TA training session that is held during the Fall semester. If a student enters the School programs with a TA offer in the Spring semester, a waiver will be requested and the student will be required to complete the TA training session the following Fall semester. For information, contact Dr. Charles Mankin, Director of the Geological Survey. Information concerning research grants or grant monies available outside the School such as GSA, Sigma Xi, AAPG, etc. Notices of deadline dates and when forms are available will be prominently posted in the main office or the mailroom.
Special consideration is given where groups of students are traveling to a meeting in one vehicle.
If a graduate student is presenting a paper at a regional or national meeting, financial assistance to attend the meeting may be provided by either the faculty member directing the research, the School or the Graduate College. Unofficial copies of OU transcripts can be acquired by going to the Records Office in Buchanan Hall. Most companies are scheduled during the Fall semester. A list of companies interviewing and dates will be posted in the main office. During this time, it is very important that you provide your e-mail address to the Curriculum Advisor so that notification about signing up for interviews can be made with the least amount of effort and time lost.