Dr. Bob Graalman, Director of the Office of Scholar Development and Recognition with Ashleigh Hildebrand and Joel Halcomb, winners of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and Gail Gillilan, OSDR Senior Unit Assistant.

New Students

The Office of Scholar Development refines top students' academic skills through research opportunities, individual mentoring, and special classes.  The many human and financial resources available help them compete for prestigious national scholarships and research for their specific goals for study and employment while providing unique experiences for numerous benefits while at OSU.

Scholar Devleopment and related programs for incoming and current OSU freshmen:

Freshman Research

This unique program provides an opportunity for bright, ambitious incoming OSU freshmen to distinguish their educational experience. 

Windows on the World

This popular Honors seminar offers scholars a head start in preparing for future scholarship comptetitions, graduate school appointments, and job options. 

Honors College

The Honors College at OSU provides additional choices and challenges for oustanding undergraduates.

Study Abroad

Scholars need to see the world, and OSU scholars do it well and often.  Summer study in England is a tradition for Scholar Development and many other opportunities are available trhought theStudy Abroad/National Student Exchange Office. 

Leadership Programs

Oklahoma State University's Office of Leadership Development is dedicated to the comprehensive preparation of individuals to assume the challenges and responsibilities of leadership in a global society.   Many opportunities are available.