During the month of April, 18 institutions across Oklahoma are hosting Reach Higher RECONNECT events, on campus and/or virtually. The goal of RECONNECT is to increase awareness of the adult-friendly degree completion options available through the Reach Higher initiative, and encourage adults who have earned some college credit to successfully complete their degrees. The Reach Higher initiative offers adult learners a flexible schedule, allowing them to maintain a normal work routine while completing their degrees online or in person.

The Reach Higher initiative provides two distinct degree completion pathways for adult learners. Reach Higher: FlexFinish offers flexible enrollment and online options to working adults who wish to pursue an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree in Enterprise Development or a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. Reach Higher: DirectComplete offers adult students the opportunity to complete a degree program connected with workforce development needs which align with Oklahoma’s 100 Critical Occupations list. Please visit our website for more information.

Each week a different institution will be highlighted and the details of their events will be shared.

This week’s spotlight: Oklahoma State University-Tulsa (OSU-Tulsa)

Tuesday April 13, 2021 OSU-Tulsa will host two in-person, 2-hour events as follows:

Session 1 | Noon-2 p.m.
Noon – Balancing Job, Family, Life…and School (A student panel shares their experiences and advice)
12:30 p.m. – Getting Re-Started at College – Tips for returning to the classroom from our expert staff
1-2 p.m. – Follow-up Student Meetings (Advising, Admissions and Financial Aid staff available to answer questions)

Session 2 | 4-6 p.m.
4 p.m. – An Investment that Pays – Local employers share how a bachelor’s degree adds value to your career)
4:30 p.m. – Getting Re-Started at College – Tips for returning to the classroom from our expert staff
5-6 p.m. – Follow-up Student Meetings (Advising, Admissions and Financial Aid staff available to answer questions)

Tuesday April 13, 2021 OSU-Tulsa will also host after-hours services from 4-6 p.m. as follows:

4 p.m.– An Investment that Pays (Local employers share how a bachelor’s degree adds value to your career)
4:30 p.m.– Getting (Re)Started at College (Tips for returning to the classroom from our expert staff)
5-6 p.m.– Follow-up Student Meetings (Advising, Admissions and Financial Aid staff available to answer questions)

We understand that many adults work and aren’t able to attend an event during the day, so OSU-Tulsa will offer after-hours assistance with their admissions, advising and financial aid staff, as well. On April 15th only, admissions and financial aid staff will be available 5 – 6 p.m. To schedule a day or evening academic advising appointment, call 918-594-8271.  For more information on OSU-Tulsa, visit their website here.

Links to webpage for more details