First-year college students will be considered for admission to a community college partnership program based on:
- Cumulative high school grade point averages of 3.2 or above. Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below 3.2, but above 2.5, may be admitted after consideration of the quality of academic preparation.
- ACT or SAT scores
- Number and types of college preparatory courses
- Positive trend of grades
Transfers are students coming in from another four-year institution or are already attending a community college. Students who have earned 32 or fewer college credits by program entry term and a minimum of 2.5 GPA will be considered for admission to a community college partnership program. Positive trends of most recent grades will also be considered.
Transfer students with fewer than 24 earned college credits at the time of application must also submit a high school transcript (see How to apply tab for details). Admission will be based on both college and high school records.
Once admitted, transfer students will receive a preliminary transfer credit evaluation of coursework completed at other institutions. Find out what credits will transfer to Oakland University from Michigan community colleges by using the transfer equivalency guide.
Students who have earned 32 or fewer college credits by program entry term will be considered for admission to a community college partnership program. Turn in a completed opt-in form to the Oakland University Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the following dates:
- Fall semester entry — by July 1
- Winter semester entry — by October 1
- Summer semester entry — by April 1
When
Oakland University accepts applications year round. But to make sure your application is reviewed in time for the start of the semester, apply online and have all application materials received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by these dates:
- Fall semester entry— by July 1
- Winter semester entry — by October 1
- Summer semester entry — by April 1
How
- Create an Admissions login and record your login and PIN so you can check your application status.
- Complete the online application and select one of the following:
- Macomb 2 Oakland freshman
- Macomb 2 Oakland transfer
- Oakland 2 Oakland freshman
- Oakland 2 Oakland transfer
- St. Clair 2 Oakland freshman
- St. Clair 2 Oakland transfer
- Mott 2 Oakland freshman
- Mott 2 Oakland transfer
- If you are a freshman or a transfer student with fewer than 24 college credits at the time of applying, follow these links to request that your ACT and/or SAT results be sent to both Oakland University and the partnering community college.
- ACT school codes
- OU — 2033
- Macomb — 2054
- Mott — 1996
- OCC — 2043
- St. Clair — 2046
- SAT school codes
- OU — 1497
- Macomb —1722
- Mott — 1225
- OCC — 1607
- St. Clair — 1628
- Send transcripts:
- If you are a freshman or a transfer student with fewer than 24 college credits at the time of applying, have your official high school transcript(s) sent to Oakland University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The transcript must bear the seal of the issuing institution. Transcripts do not need to be sent to the community college.
- If you are a transfer student with 24 or more college credits at the time of applying, have your official college transcript(s) mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from each college or university you attended. The transcript must bear the seal of the issuing institution. Transcripts do not need to be sent to the community college.
If you are
a current OU student with 32 or fewer credit hours by program entry term, you may join a community college partnership program. Turn in a completed
opt-in form at the Oakland University Office of Undergraduate Admissions and return it for processing.
Congratulations on being admitted to a community college partnership program! If you haven't already, be sure to attend an
information session. Then complete the actions below.
1. Print your step-by-step enrollment guide
Using the buttons below, download and print the appropriate step-by-step enrollment guide to stay on track during the enrollment process (you should also receive one with your acceptance letter).
2. Check out your community college's resources
Bookmark these admitted student resources for the partner school you'll be attending.
Macomb
Mott
Oakland
St. Clair
3. Attend orientation
Orientation at Oakland University is required for all community college partnership students before you can register for classes at either institution.
We highly suggest that you also attend orientation for your partner school:
First-year students
If you are a new, first-year student participating in a Community College Partnership program, there are special orientation dates set aside for your registration process. These orientations will cover everything included in an Oakland University orientation. Educational counselors and academic advisers from the community college partners will be available on these specific dates. Orientation is mandatory for all first-year students.
Transfer students
New transfer students participate in a two-part Transfer Student Orientation at OU. Part One is online and includes information about your Community College Partnership program. Part Two is an on-campus advising and registration session. During Part Two, students will meet with OU advisers only.
Transfer students wishing to register for community college classes are encouraged to set up an individual appointment with an
adviser at the community college.
4. Take course placement tests
Certain general courses at Oakland and partners schools require students to take placement exams or meet specific criteria. It is important that you forward your most current ACT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 101 North Foundation Hall, Rochester, MI 48309-4401.
Some departments use these scores to determine placements. All new students should plan to take placement tests prior to orientation. Placement tests should be completed at Oakland University and/or the partner school, depending on the institution you plan to take each course. Please bring all test results with you to your orientation. Academic advisers will assist students in determining the appropriate course level during orientation.
To download a complete course placement guide, click on the thumbnail below: