Students

Number of military or veteran students enrolled
112

Number of total students enrolled
5,035

Number of military to total students enrolled full time
2.00%

Number of military to total students enrolled part time
3.00%

Number of military dependents enrolled
179

Graduation rate for veterans
6.00%

Graduation rate for Non-veterans
94.00%

Military Support

Support
	Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC)
	Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program
	Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
	Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement
	Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement
	Identifies military dependents on campus
	Has child care facilities on campus

Social Outlets
	Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans
	Has veteran clubs or associations on campus
	Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus
	Has virtual veteran clubs or associations
	Has veteran specific page on website
	Has spouse clubs/associations on campus
	Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site

Installation/Base Support
	Provides support to specific military installations

Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understanding
In-service programs for faculty and staff informing them of the policies and procedures when working with veteran students.

Military students called to active service return without penalty policy
Western Oklahoma State College is committed to the academic success of the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces. As an institution, Western understands there may be times when duty calls and students are required to engage in extensive training or full deployment. As an institution, Western is concerned with the academic success of its enlisted students. If possible, instructors will work diligently with students and devise a plan that will allow for course completion. If this is not an option, students may provide a copy of his or her orders for deployment to the Altus Air Force Base Liaison or the Office of Admissions in order to be withdrawn from the course(s) without penalty.

Student Veteran Associations
Student Support Services, Phi Theta Kappa, Aggie Club, Science Club, Criminal Justice Club, Nursing Club, Radiology Club, Rodeo Club, Behavioral Sciences Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, United Methodist Student Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Cheerleading Club, Western Revue, Western Jazz, Technology Club, Psi Beta, Western Ambassadors, Western Radiographers, Alpha-Tavs, Aggie Club.

Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military service
Western is committed to working with our servicemen/women and will make every effort possible for these men and women to continue their education from afar or when they are able to return to the classroom setting.

Why this school is an excellent choice for military members
Located in Altus, Oklahoma, home of Altus Air Force Base, WOSC understands the importance of our servicemen/women to our community, state, nation, and world. Always working with our military members' needs as a top priority, WOSC is committed to excellence on base just as we are on campus. WOSC's strong commitment to technology has positioned us in the forefront of technology within our state system of colleges and universities, and provides for many innovative options for our students who serve in the military. As an institution, Western understands there may be times when duty calls and students are required to engage in extensive training or full deployment. Because WOSC cares about student success, there are services in place to help at all junctures of the student experience. Whether it be tutoring, career advice, or personal needs, Student Support Services at WOSC are committed to helping our military students.