TRANSFER STUDENTS
Each transfer student with a major in this department should talk to a department adviser before registration at Oakland, to set up the course of study best suited to his or her individual situation. Failure to do so may cause a delay of a semester or more in graduation.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The department is proud to have many area high school students enrolled in its courses, typically MTH 154, 155, 254, 275, STA 226, APM 255, 263. Students who have exhausted the mathematical offerings of their own schools (usually by completing Advanced Placement calculus in their junior year) are encouraged to come to Oakland University while still in high school to further their study of mathematics. Both day and evening sections are usually available. In most cases, the courses will transfer to any college or university, and the State of Michigan often picks up a portion the tuition costs. Further information can be obtained from a department adviser; call 248-370-3430.

Talented high school students should also check out our Summer Mathematics Institute.

ADVISING
There are at least five locations where advising can be obtained.

• All majors should consult a department adviser regularly to plan their program. Currently the chief adviser Professor Jerrold Grossman (346 SEB, (248) 370-3443, grossman@oakland.edu). You can also call the departmental office at (248) 370-3430.
• Information on general education requirements can be obtained from the Arts and Sciences Advising Office, 221 Varner Hall, (248) 370-4567.
• Students interested in secondary school teaching should also contact the education advising office, 363 Education Building, (248) 370-4182 for information about the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP).
• General academic advising, especially for undecided students and including career advising, is available from the First Year Advising Center, 121 North Foundation Hall, (248) 370-3227.
• When it comes time to actually look for employment, the Career Services Office, 154 North Foundation Hall, (248) 370-3250, is quite useful.
• The Counseling Center (Graham Health Center, (248) 370-3465) provides counseling, psychotherapy, testing, and consultations to university students. Career testing and counseling help students to identify potential career majors or educational directions through the clarification of their abilities, interests, and personal needs. All services are available at nominal cost to all students. The first six counseling sessions are free.

ACADEMIC CONDUCT
The Academic Conduct Committee, an organization made up of University faculty and students, hears charges of academic misconduct brought against students. In cases where guilt is determined, the Committee sets the penalty. There are many forms of academic dishonesty, but in general they fall under two headings: cheating and plagiarism. You are referred to the academic conduct policy statement.

Following are some comments on academic conduct pertaining to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

• Homework: Some instructors encourage students to work together on the approach to a problem and in discussing its content, and some do not. However, computations and write-up of the solution should then be done independently by each student, unless instructed otherwise. In each course the student should ascertain the instructor's homework policy.
• References: When using material from a printed or electronic source such as a textbook, laboratory manual, journal, society proceedings, website, etc., be sure to give credit to the original author either by textual citation or by use of footnotes.
• Purchased Papers: Purchased papers are not acceptable. If in doubt as to the propriety of action in connection with any materials you submit, consult your instructor.

STUDENT/FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES AND STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
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Last updated: June 16, 2010. Send additions or corrections (or other comments) to Professor Grossman.