Future Students
Let's get back to pursuing dreams and pushing for our highest achievement.
At Oakland University, we challenge you to work toward the goal of earning your college degree. We'll match your determination with opportunities for academic exploration and self-discovery — and some of the best memories you'll ever make.
We offer accredited, valuable degree programs with no-fee tuition pricing. Our faculty provide personalized instruction — and tremendous support — with opportunities to learn beyond four walls. We'll get you out in the field, the lab, the stage and the community. And for those who prefer a virtual learning and support environment, we are proud to offer remote services and classes.
Let's do this. Be part of the excitement of a new start, the beginning of your future.
Review the opportunities and important reminders below, including a special program for those who stopped attending OU due to hardships. Then take the next step toward future success and apply for admission.
Opportunities
- No test scores required for fall 2021 or 2022, securing your spot smoothly.
- Golden Grizzlies Tuition Guarantee, offering free tuition to eligible incoming freshmen.
- Generous merit and need-based financial aid.
- Automatic scholarship consideration until the start of classes.
Events
- Daily: In-person campus tours as well as live guided virtual tours
- October 2: Go for the Gold, our largest event for high school and transfer students (in-person)
- October 29: Discover OU event (in-person)
- View our event calendar for more in-person and virtual events
Reminders
- Application deadlines — you may still apply to OU at any time prior to the start each term.
- Final transcripts and grades — while you still need to satisfy your high school graduation requirements, OU will never disadvantage students based on how schools end the academic year.
- Housing — interested in living on campus? Take a housing tour to see our vibrant residence life.
- Fall semester update — stay up-to-date on the latest developments for Fall 2021 classes.
Opportunities
- Special scholarship for frontline workers wishing to transfer to OU.
- Transfer Equivalency tool for immediate, unofficial assessment of your transfer credits.
- College-specific transfer guides for degrees you’re interested in.
- Improved transfer articulations, allowing you to save time and money with already-earned college credits.
- Generous transfer scholarship and merit awards.
Events
- Daily: In-person campus tours as well as live guided virtual tours
- October 26: Transfer Student Open House (in-person)
- View our event calendar for more in-person and virtual events
Reminders
- Application deadlines — you may still apply to OU at any time, prior to the official August 1 (for fall) and December 1 (for winter) deadlines.
- Transfer credits — we do not limit the number of transfer credits. Make sure to review our transfer guides to see how major requirements may be met.
- Housing — check out OU's living options with housing tours to see our engaging residential opportunities.
- Fall semester update —stay up-to-date on the latest developments for Fall 2021 classes.
Opportunities
- Thousands of courses offered in multiple formats, so you can keep moving toward your degree while staying close to home.
- Earn credits that can easily transfer back to your university.
- Free and easy to apply to OU online.
Reminders
- Applications — guest applications may be submitted electronically to oakuniv@oakland.edu. If your home university is unable to complete their portion of our application, they may submit the required information (along with your name and date of birth) via email.
- Fall semester update — stay up-to-date on the latest developments for Fall 2021 classes.
Opportunities
- More than 130 graduate programs to enhance your career and personal goals.
- Graduate assistantships, scholarships and other financial support opportunities.
- Application deferrals for up to one academic year (without an additional application charge) for students who need more time to complete their application.
Events
- October 13: Graduate Open House (in-person)
- October 19-28: Graduate Open House Series (virtual)
- Through December: Graduate Information Sessions (virtual)
- Application waiver codes for most programs when you attend
Reminders
- Admitted graduate students — review your next steps. If you do not enroll in classes upon admission, you can update your status for admission to the next semester.
- Application deadlines — be sure to know the application deadlines for all graduate programs.
- Transcripts — unofficial transcripts with degree posted may be submitted, with official transcripts to be submitted later.
- Fall semester update — stay up-to-date on the latest developments for Fall 2021 classes.