Transfer - Undergraduate Admissions

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
101 North Foundation Hall
2200 N. Squirrel Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4401 (map)
(800) OAK-UNIV
(248) 370-3360
visit@oakland.edu

Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Walk-in Hours:
M, W 8:30-11:30 a.m.
T 1:30-4 p.m.

Transfer

CRITERIA

APPLY

TRANSFERRING
CREDIT

AP/IB/CLEP
POLICIES

ADMITTED

Admissions criteria depends on how many credits you have already earned from another institution at the time of application:

24 or more college credits: GPA of at least 2.5 will be considered for admission to Oakland University. OU will also consider positive trends of most recent grades.
fewer than 24 college credits: Admission will be based on both college and high school records; you must send both transcripts.

Have your official transcript(s) mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from each college or university you attended (and high school if you have fewer than 24 college credits). Transcripts must bear the seal of the institution and must not be stamped "issued to student." If you have attended more than one college, transcripts from each must be provided.

Transfer students interested in applying to Oakland University's Honors College should check oakland.edu/hc for additional admissions criteria.

When
You can apply to Oakland University at any point in the year. But to be eligible for scholarships, be sure to apply by August 1, 2012 for fall 2012 entry and December 1, 2012 for winter 2013 entry.

How

Create an Admissions login and record your login and PIN so you can check your application status.

Complete the online application.

If admitted, you will receive transfer credit evaluations within one week.

If admitted, you will be invited to attend a transfer student orientation where you will receive important information on the university, meet with an academic adviser and register for classes.

Check your admissions status
Once your application materials are received, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will make a decision within 12 weeks. If applying less than four weeks before your intended term of entry, we will prioritize your application and make a decision as soon as possible.

The decision will be to admit, delay or deny. Admissions decisions are sent by email or U.S. mail. If you receive a delay decision, you should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (800) OAK-UNIV or (248) 370-3360.

To check your admissions status, return to the online application system and select “Apply for Admission.” Enter the login and PIN you created when you first applied. You may also request a status check by calling the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

As an incoming Oakland student, you may transfer up to half of the minimum credits required for your intended degree from a community college. OU accepts transfer credit from all regionally accredited institutions and some non-regionally accredited institutions. All students transferring to OU must earn at least 32 credits at Oakland University to complete a bachelor’s program.

After you are admitted, you will receive an official transfer credit evaluation. All coursework completed with a “C” or better grade is evaluated. You may use transferred courses for general education and major requirements. Academic departments will review transcripts for credits to be used toward major requirements by the end of your first semester at OU.

See how your credits will transfer

from community colleges
from four-year institutions

Transfer Open House

Transfer students can receive an immediate admissions decision and credit evaluation, and even learn about orientation at a Transfer Open House. OU staff will be available to answer questions about general education requirements, transfer credit procedures and financial aid. Please bring two copies of each transcript for every college or university you have attended. Search and register for a Transfer Open House now.

International credit evaluation
Students with international credentials must have an official, course-by-course evaluation sent by World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluator. If you're an international student, go here.

Military students
Military students with one year of continuous active duty service are awarded four elective credits. Further transfer credit may be awarded after review of military transcripts and ACE guidelines. Veterans, go here.

FROM THE REGISTRAR

Transfer credit conditions and requirements

Advance Placement (AP) Policy
Oakland University rewards students who went above and beyond in high school by granting credit and/or exemptions from certain courses for scores of 3, 4 or 5 on advanced placement examinations.

Some departments require evaluation of the exam booklet to determine how credit or exemptions will be awarded for a specific exam.

See how your scores can be applied to your Oakland University degree program in OU's AP policy.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Policy
Oakland University values the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and its engaging and challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking, intercultural understanding and respect. Oakland welcomes applications from IB students, whether you have the IB diploma or certificates in individual IB subjects. Credit will be awarded based on the score received in each higher level IB exam that may count toward a specific course required for graduation, general education requirements, or total credits required for graduation.

See how your scores can be applied to your Oakland University degree program in OU's IB policy.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Policy
When you take a CLEP exam, you can select the institution that should receive your scores. Select Oakland University (college code: 1497) to have your scores sent here. You also will receive an unofficial copy of your score for your records immediately after the examination (except for College Composition). If you don't indicate where you would like your score sent on the day of the test, you can request a transcript (for a fee).

See how your scores can be applied to your Oakland University degree program in OU's CLEP policy.

Now that you have been accepted, you can download and print the step-by-step enrollment guide for transfer students to stay on track during the enrollment process (you should also receive one with your acceptance letter).

Make sure you're ready for your first semester at Oakland University by going over your New Grizzly checklist. You may have already done some of it during your admissions process, but the checklist will make sure you've covered all your bases like signing up for orientation, considering your financial options, and registering for classes.

All transfer students are required to complete both an online and on-campus portion of orientation. Get started at the link below.

When You can apply to Oakland University at any point in the year. But to be eligible for scholarships, be sure to apply by August 1, 2012 for fall 2012 entry and December 1, 2012 for winter 2013 entry.

How

When
You can apply to Oakland University at any point in the year. But to be eligible for scholarships, be sure to apply by August 1, 2012 for fall 2012 entry and December 1, 2012 for winter 2013 entry.