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Generally, freshman admission to Oakland University is based on a combination of criteria:

• A completed Oakland University admission application. While an essay is optional, interested students may choose to include an essay for consideration.
• 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. Scholarship awards are based on a student's academic record at the time of admission. However, students may submit updated transcripts and/or test scores for scholarship reconsideration until the March 1 scholarship deadline.
• SAT or ACT scores are required. Oakland University looks for one of the following:
• • a total score of 940 or higher (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Mathematics sections) on the SAT
  • a composite score of 18 or higher on the ACT (not including the writing section)

• Number and types of college preparatory courses
• Positive trend of grades

Additionally, students must meet their state graduation requirements. First-year college students interested in applying to Oakland University's Honors College should check their additional admission criteria.

We strongly encourage students to follow a college preparatory curriculum that includes:

• Four years of English
• A minimum of three years of mathematics, including intermediate algebra
• A minimum of three years in social sciences
• A minimum of three years in biological/physical sciences
• A minimum of two years in a foreign language

1. Complete the online application.
2. Have your official high school transcripts sent to Undergraduate Admissions. If your school utilizes the Parchment service for transcript requests, you can have click here to have your official transcripts sent directly to our office (or follow the instructions in this video). Please also arrange to have your final, official transcript (including date of graduation) sent to Undergraduate Admissions. If a final high school transcript reflects a significant downward trend in grades, Oakland University reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission.
3. Follow these links to request that your SAT and/or ACT results be sent to Oakland University.
   • ACT — OU’s school code is 2033
   • SAT — OU’s school code is 1497

Oakland University is proud to welcome home-schooled students to its campus. Home-schooled students applying for admission need to supply a transcript and meet regular admissions requirements, as well as have a minimum score of 1020 (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math) on the SAT, or a minimum score of 20 on the ACT. You can print and submit the transcript form with your online application, if needed.

Once Oakland University receives your application, we will:

• Process your application to ensure all materials have been received
• Determine your grade point average for admission
• Make a decision regarding your application
• Share the decision with you via U.S. mail

Admission criteria depends on how many credits you 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 submit both college and high school transcripts.

You must submit official transcript(s) from each college or university you have attended (and high school if you have fewer than 24 college credits) to:

Undergraduate Admissions
North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454

Electronic transcripts may be sent to oakuniv@oakland.edu (current OU students should have their transcripts sent to the Office of the Registrar at trcredit@oakland.edu). 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.

1. Complete the online application.
2. Have your transcripts sent from all previously attended institutions regardless of whether or not credit was actually earned. The application process requires that students list all institutions attended. Failure to do so may result in denial of admission or subsequent cancellation of admission. Transfer students who earned fewer than 24 semester hours of credit must also submit high school transcripts, and must meet admission standards which are applied to entering freshmen. Click here to request your high school transcript through Parchment, if applicable.  Transcripts must bear the seal of the institution and must not be stamped "issued to student."
3. If admitted, you will receive a transfer credit evaluation within one week.
4. 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.

As an incoming OU 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 degree program.

After you are admitted, you will receive an official transfer credit evaluation. All coursework completed with a 2.0 (or equivalent) 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.

OU participates in several community college transfer agreements, including the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Learn about the benefits of following a transfer agreement.

You can also follow a transfer program guide for your intended OU major, from any community college in Michigan.

Students with international credentials must have an official, course-by-course evaluation sent by World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluator.

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.

By following the path laid out by our Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, high school and transfer students can reserve a place at Oakland University. Whether you’re a community college student hoping to transfer after the completion of your associate degree or a high school junior planning ahead, you have a unique chance to secure your future.

The TAG program gives you access to special College Credit Advising Days, which provide guidance from OU academic advising staff to ensure you’re on the right path for maximum transferability of your community college coursework. When you follow the TAG program and complete a course plan designed for a transfer to Oakland University, you have the assurance that every effort was made to maximize your credit and to spare you from having to repeat a course.

In order to best maximize your time at the community college, the TAG program is designed for high school juniors and seniors planning to begin their post-secondary education at the community college, or current community college students with less than 56 earned credits.

If you can answer “yes” to every statement below, you may be eligible to participate in the TAG program:

• I am planning to complete my bachelor’s degree through Oakland University
• I plan to have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher

1. Complete the online application. Please submit your completed application for the desired term by:
   • July 1 for the fall semester
   • November 1 for the winter semester
   • March 1 for the summer semester
     
     
2. Students who have or are seeking an F-1 or J-1 visa are also required to submit an international supplemental application for admission to a degree-seeking program. ASAP students should submit the international supplemental application for ASAP. 
   
   The international supplemental application contains additional information about transcripts, English proficiency and other documents required for admission.
   

Undergraduate English Proficiency Policy
A reasonable level of English proficiency is needed for students to be successful when completing an academic degree in the United States. All international applicants, other visa holders, permanent residents, and applicants whose first language is not English, must be proficient in English as a requirement to enroll in courses for credit at Oakland University. Such applicants will be required to demonstrate English proficiency by meeting one of the following conditions listed below.

Admission based on English Proficiency Testing for Undergraduate students

Additional ways to demonstrate English Proficiency

• One year of study and a diploma from a U.S. high school.
• Completion of all coursework to earn a high school diploma at an institution outside of the U.S. where the language of instruction was English.
• 24 transferable credits, excluding ESL coursework, from a U.S. community college or baccalaureate institution.
• A degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
• Completion of three level 7 courses with a minimum of a B- in the ESL Institute at Oakland University.
• Completion of ELS Level 112 Intensive program.

The following criteria only apply to students who do not hold and are not seeking an F or a J visa to study at Oakland University.

• The student has worked full-time in the United States for at least three years in an English speaking environment. Evidence must be provided such as a letter of support from human resources to confirm employment.  
• The student has worked full-time for at least three years in an English speaking environment outside of the United States. Evidence must be provided such as a letter of support from human resources that confirms English as the primary language of written and oral communication.  
• A letter of support or comment from the ESL Institute at Oakland University based on an interview and completion of the ESL placement test.

Some programs at Oakland University may require a higher level of English proficiency than listed above. Applicants should examine the program description for their field of study for information about additional English proficiency requirements and furnish proof as part of the admission process.

*Freshman and transfer students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of admission may qualify for the Non-Resident Award, which would cover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. The rate on this chart reflects this award. Students pursuing a second undergraduate degree do not qualify for this award. Tuition is subject to change at the discretion of the university.

1. Complete Part I of the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application Form.
   
   
2. Bring your completed Guest Application to your home institution's Registrar Office for completion of Part II.
   
   
3. Mail your application to:
   Undergraduate Admissions
   North Foundation Hall, Room 101
   318 Meadow Brook Road
   Rochester, MI 48309-4454

• Have a 3.0 minimum high school grade point average
• Be of junior or senior standing in high school

1. Complete and submit an Oakland University dual enrollment application.
   
   
2. Request your high school transcript through Parchment, or ask your high school to send your transcript to:
   Undergraduate Admissions
   North Foundation Hall, Room 101
   318 Meadow Brook Road
   Rochester, MI 48309-4454
   
   
3. If your high school is paying for your tuition, you must submit the Dual Enrollment Worksheet from your school before OU’s payment due date to:
   Student Business Services
   North Foundation Hall, Room 120
   318 Meadow Brook Road
   Rochester, MI 48309-4454  

You are considered a second-degree student if you already have a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or an equivalent degree and want to obtain another undergraduate degree. Each academic department determines the specific admissions criteria for second-degree students.

Students holding a bachelor’s degree or higher who wish to enroll for the purpose of obtaining an Initial Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate should apply as a second-degree seeking student.

1. Complete the online application.
   
   
2. Have your official college transcript(s) from each college or university you attended mailed to:
   Undergraduate Admissions
   North Foundation Hall, Room 101
   318 Meadow Brook Road
   Rochester, MI 48309-4454
   
   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.

Once Oakland University receives your application, we will:

• Process your application to ensure all materials have been received.
• Gather information needed for the academic department to make an admissions decision.
• Forward your file to the appropriate academic department for a decision.

When a decision is made, OU will contact you via U.S. mail. If you receive a delay decision, you should contact Undergraduate Admissions at (800) OAK-UNIV or (248) 370-3360.

You are considered a post-baccalaureate student if you already have a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or an equivalent degree and want to take additional courses not related to another degree.

Under post-baccalaureate status, your previous academic work will not be evaluated by the registrar and you will be admitted as a non-degree seeking candidate.

1. Complete the online application.
   
   
2. Have your proof of degree (transcript or copy of your diploma) sent to:
   Undergraduate Admissions
   North Foundation Hall, Room 101
   318 Meadow Brook Road
   Rochester, MI 48309-4454

1. Complete the online application. When selecting the application type, choose freshman, transfer or the option that best describes you. If you have ever attended a college or university, including the Community College of the Air Force, you should apply as a transfer student. If you have never attended a college or university, you should apply as a freshman student.
2. Have your official college transcript(s), including military transcripts, mailed to Undergraduate Admissions (the AARTS and SMART Transcripts have been combined into the Joint Services Transcript, and can be accessed at jst.doded.mil). Official transcripts must bear the seal of the institution and must not be stamped "issued to student." If you have attended more than one college or university, 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.