October 1, 2021
FAFSA available for 2022-23 academic year
April 15, 2023
Summer 2023 payment due
May 8, 2023
Summer 2023 classes begin (16 weeks)
May 8, 2023
Summer I classes begin (8 weeks)
July 5, 2023
Summer II classes begin (8 weeks)
As a new student, there is much to learn and do
in preparation to begin at OU.
FAFSA available for 2022-23 academic year
Summer 2023 payment due
Summer 2023 classes begin (16 weeks)
Summer I classes begin (8 weeks)
Summer II classes begin (8 weeks)
FAFSA available for 2023-2024 academic year
Fall 2023 housing sign-up available
New Student Welcome
Fall 2023 classes begin
FAFSA available for 2023-24 academic year
Winter 2024 housing sign-up available
Winter 2024 payment due
Winter 2024 classes begin
Make your list and check it twice. Follow these steps to complete the process of becoming a Golden Grizzly.
Activate your official Oakland email and MySAIL (student portal) accounts to register for orientation, apply for on-campus housing and access your financial aid award information.
More InfoFile the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1 to apply for financial assistance. Add Oakland University’s school code: 002307.
More InfoTransfer students attend orientation the semester before you begin at OU.
More InfoSecure a date to attend Transfer Student Orientation where you will meet with an academic adviser and register for your courses.
More InfoBe sure to complete the process to accept the scholarship(s) you received when you were admitted.
More InfoResearch other scholarship opportunities that can aid in paying for college.
More InfoWork with the previous college(s) or university(s) you took courses at to submit your official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar, O'Dowd Hall, Rm 100, 586 Pioneer Dr, Rochester, MI 48309-4401.
More InfoComplete a housing contract as soon as possible to live on-campus. Applications available beginning February 1 for fall and October 15 for winter. Please note space is limited.
More InfoOU’s Honors College allows students to creatively explore ideas and research with campus partners across the university. If you are interested in joining the Honors College, apply below. Once admitted students will attend an information session.
More InfoStudents who wish to major in music, theatre or dance must audition for the department faculty. Contact the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at mtd@oakland.edu.
More InfoIf you have been contacted by a varsity coach to participate in intercollegiate athletics, contact the athletic academic adviser at (248) 370-3190 before orientation so they can assist you in creating a class schedule to accommodate team practices and events.
Veterans should complete necessary Veteran Certification forms and can seek additional support through Veteran Support Services.
More InfoWe are excited to welcome you to the Golden Grizzly community through our orientation program. Learn what to expect and start on the right foot at OU.
Academic advisers are divided amongst six professional schools and one liberal arts college. Your academic adviser will assist you in selecting courses at Oakland University.
More InfoBe sure to bring copies of your college transcripts.
We understand paying for college is an important factor in your decision to attend OU. Make sure you're financially prepared by completing a few important tasks. Most can be done online within a short amount of time.
More InfoLearning how your credits transfer is a critical component of starting at OU. From MTA/MACRAO to general education requirements, get all the details here.
A preliminary evaluation of coursework taken at other institution(s) is sent to you within a few weeks of admission.
More InfoIf you have taken courses at another institution since you applied to OU, send your official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar, O'Dowd Hall, Rm 100, 586 Pioneer Dr, Rochester, MI 48309-4401.
More InfoThe Transfer Credit Evaluator contains course equivalency information for community colleges and four-year institutions. Use the evaluator to get an idea of which courses may transfer to OU. The course equivalency information listed in the evaluator is subject to change.
More InfoTuition is assessed based on a student’s class standing, residency and the number of credits enrolled. If transfer credits entered into your academic record change your class standing from sophomore to junior mid-semester, the tuition for the current semester will reassess from the lower level tuition rate to the upper level tuition rate.
More InfoThe Office of the Registrar will evaluate your transcripts to determine which general education categories you have satisfied from your previous institution. All majors are required to complete the general education requirements.
More InfoOU participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) Articulation Agreement. Most general education requirements will be met with the exception of a writing intensive course in the major and a capstone course. In addition, students must either transfer in a course for the knowledge applications requirement or take a course at OU.
More InfoCourses that do not automatically transfer to the university can be reviewed for transferability by completing a Transfer Course Review Form and submitting a course syllabus from your prior institution.
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