How to apply to OU
- Create an Admissions login and record your login and PIN so you can check your application status.
- Complete the online application. When selecting the application type, choose freshman, transfer or the option that best describes you.
- Have your official college transcript(s), including required military transcripts (AARTS, SMART or CCAF), mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from each college or university you attended. The transcript 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. If admitted, your transcripts (including military training) will be evaluated and credit will be granted based on American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations.
Apply for Veterans Administration (VA) benefits
Complete the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) at www.GIBILL.va.gov to apply to use your educational benefits. For more information regarding VA Vocational Rehabilitation, contact the
Detroit Regional VA Office at 800-827-1000.
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.
Sign up for orientation
Once admitted to Oakland University, you will be invited to attend orientation.
- If you have taken military courses but no college or university courses, you are considered a first-year student. Sign up for first-year student orientation.
- If you have taken college or university courses in the past, you are considered a transfer student. Sign up for transfer student orientation.
Visit the Veterans Certification Office
Oakland's
veteran certification is done within the Office of the Registrar at 101A O'Dowd Hall (
find on map). In this office, you will:
- Submit your DD-214, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) or Letter of Eligibility.
- Receive four free elective credits.
- Sign up for priority registration (you'll be able to register for classes before open registration).
- Certify to utilize VA education benefits.
- Submit plan of study.
- Transfer GI Bill benefits to Oakland University from previous institutions (if applicable).
- Point of contact for students approved for vocational rehabilitation (Chapter 31).
Consider your financial plans
- Complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov to be considered for federal, state and/or need-based financial aid.
- To maximize your financial aid award package, complete the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning January 1 for the upcoming school year.
- Include Oakland University's federal code of 002307 on your FAFSA.