International Admissions - Oakland City University
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International Admissions - Oakland City University
International Admissions
Your Journey Starts Here
Oakland City University offers 17 academic majors and more than 50 concentrations helping you to transform your core area of interest into a deeply fulfilling, service-oriented, meaningful career. Your personal Enrollment Counselor is here to guide you through the application process to ensure your experience is as stress free as possible.
International Requirements
To apply as an international student you must submit evidence of graduation from an approved, accredited, or commissioned high school or attended a U.S. college/university.
1.GPA Requirements:
A high school GPA of 2.5 or higher.
A high school GPA of 2.0 – 2.49 AND an SAT score greater than 960 or an ACT score of 18 or greater.
Six (6) or more credit hours of college-level coursework completed post high school at an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
2. English Proficiency Requirements:
OCU requires all international undergraduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants who do not meet this requirement within the last two (2) years may be required to submit additional proof of English proficiency.
Your Enrollment Counselor will ask you to provide this information if it is required.
Holding citizenship from or completing at least three (3) full years of secondary school in a predominately English-speaking country.
Submitting acceptable results for one of the accepted English proficiency tests.
Apply
Create an account
to begin. You can always save and return to the application portal. Carefully review all information before submitting.
*USE YOUR NAME AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT. IT IS VITAL TO USE THE SAME NAME ON ALL DOCUMENTS, FORMS, AND CORRESPONDENCE TO OCU.*
Deadlines:
To ensure you are able to start in your chosen semester all application materials must be received before the following dates:
Fall semester: June 1
Spring semester: October 15
We will make every attempt after these dates to ensure you start in your chosen semester.
Submit Application Materials
This may include:
1.High school/college transcript(s).
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted to review your application for acceptance.
Only official transcripts will be reviewed for transfer credit evaluation by the registrar’s office. A final official transcript must be received before you are registered for classes.
2.
Create an InCred profile
and complete required steps on behalf of OCU.
3.
Other materials that will be collected by your Enrollment Counselor:
An affidavit of financial support.
An original current bank statement.
A copy of your Passport/Visa.
Obtaining an I-20
After being accepted, your I-20 will be issued. Once you receive your I-20 you will need to pay a one-time SEVIS fee at least three (3) days before going to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for an F-1 VISA. The Consular Officer will review your application, confirm that the SEVIS fee has been paid, and run a required security check.
International Graduate Admissions Requirements
To apply as an international graduate student you must meet the following requirements:
Completed an undergraduate or master’s program within in the United States.
Potential programs cannot be a fully online program.
The student must provide all original transcripts requested. All transcripts that are not in English must be evaluated by a professional company and converted to a 4.0 grading system.
The student must provide the requested financial support documentation.
The student must have a current legal status with an I-20 from a previous school.
Students are responsible for their own housing and transportation unless housing becomes available on campus.
Learn More About Graduate Programs
Freshman Admissions
Transfer Admissions
International Admissions
International Tuition Payment
Graduate Admissions
Other Admission Pathways
Veterans Admissions
Tuition and Aid
Visit Campus
Student Ambassadors
Admitted Students
Request More Information
Apply Now
CONTACT
Email
New Student Virtual Meeting
Current Student In-Person Meeting
Jennifer Lantrip
Director of Admissions
International Enrollment Counselor
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Test
Required Minimum Scores
OCU School Code
TOEFL IBT (Internet-Based Test)
https://www.ets.org.toefl
Total Score of 70
TOEFL: 1585
IELTS
https://www.ielts.org/default.aspx
Total minimum Overall Band Score of 6.0 on the 9-Band scale
SAT and/or ACT
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
https://my.act.org
SAT score of 960/1290
ACT score of 18 or greater
SAT: 1585
ACT: 1228
Duolingo
https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home
Reviewed case by case
English Proficiency Exempt Countries
North America:
United States
Canada
Europe:
United Kingdom
Republic of Ireland
Malta
Caribbean:
Jamaica
Barbados
Trinidad and Tobago
Bahamas
Guyana
Asia:
India
Pakistan
Singapore
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Africa:
South Africa
Nigeria
Cameroon
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Ghana
Rwanda
Sudan
Botswana
Ethiopia
Oceania:
Australia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Fiji
Samoa
Tonga
Solomon Islands
Micronesia
Vanuatu
Kiribati
About OCU +
We want to set you up for success, whatever it takes. That means investing fully in you as a person who desires to live out a fulfilling life as you make a positive impact on the world.
Learn More +
Academics +
At Oakland City University, everything we do is designed to prepare you for a successful career and a fulfilling life.
Learn More +
Take a Virtual Tour +
You’ll feel just like you’re strolling through campus with this very extensive virtual campus tour.
Learn More +
Tuition & Fees +
International students must show the financial support to cover your educational expenses for one (1) year. Find out what those yearly tuition and fees will be.
Learn More +
Apply Today
International Admissions
Your Journey Starts Here
Oakland City University offers 17 academic majors and more than 50 concentrations helping you to transform your core area of interest into a deeply fulfilling, service-oriented, meaningful career. Your personal Enrollment Counselor is here to guide you through the application process to ensure your experience is as stress free as possible.
International Requirements
To apply as an international student you must submit evidence of graduation from an approved, accredited, or commissioned high school or attended a U.S. college/university.
1.GPA Requirements:
A high school GPA of 2.5 or higher.
A high school GPA of 2.0 – 2.49 AND an SAT score greater than 960 or an ACT score of 18 or greater.
Six (6) or more credit hours of college-level coursework completed post high school at an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
2. English Proficiency Requirements:
OCU requires all international undergraduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants who do not meet this requirement within the last two (2) years may be required to submit additional proof of English proficiency.
Your Enrollment Counselor will ask you to provide this information if it is required.
Holding citizenship from or completing at least three (3) full years of secondary school in a predominately English-speaking country.
Submitting acceptable results for one of the accepted English proficiency tests.
Apply
Create an account
to begin. You can always save and return to the application portal. Carefully review all information before submitting.
*USE YOUR NAME AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT. IT IS VITAL TO USE THE SAME NAME ON ALL DOCUMENTS, FORMS, AND CORRESPONDENCE TO OCU.*
Deadlines:
To ensure you are able to start in your chosen semester all application materials must be received before the following dates:
Fall semester: June 1
Spring semester: October 15
We will make every attempt after these dates to ensure you start in your chosen semester.
Submit Application Materials
This may include:
1.High school/college transcript(s).
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted to review your application for acceptance.
Only official transcripts will be reviewed for transfer credit evaluation by the registrar’s office. A final official transcript must be received before you are registered for classes.
2.
Create an InCred profile
and complete required steps on behalf of OCU.
3.
Other materials that will be collected by your Enrollment Counselor:
An affidavit of financial support.
An original current bank statement.
A copy of your Passport/Visa.
Obtaining an I-20
After being accepted, your I-20 will be issued. Once you receive your I-20 you will need to pay a one-time SEVIS fee at least three (3) days before going to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for an F-1 VISA. The Consular Officer will review your application, confirm that the SEVIS fee has been paid, and run a required security check.
International Graduate Admissions Requirements
To apply as an international graduate student you must meet the following requirements:
Completed an undergraduate or master’s program within in the United States.
Potential programs cannot be a fully online program.
The student must provide all original transcripts requested. All transcripts that are not in English must be evaluated by a professional company and converted to a 4.0 grading system.
The student must provide the requested financial support documentation.
The student must have a current legal status with an I-20 from a previous school.
Students are responsible for their own housing and transportation unless housing becomes available on campus.
Learn More About Graduate Programs
Freshman Admissions
Transfer Admissions
International Admissions
International Tuition Payment
Graduate Admissions
Other Admission Pathways
Veterans Admissions
Tuition and Aid
Visit Campus
Student Ambassadors
Admitted Students
Request More Information
Apply Now
CONTACT
New Student Virtual Meeting
Current Student In-Person Meeting
Jennifer Lantrip
Director of Admissions
International Enrollment Counselor
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Test
Required Minimum Scores
OCU School Code
TOEFL IBT (Internet-Based Test)
https://www.ets.org.toefl
Total Score of 70
TOEFL: 1585
IELTS
https://www.ielts.org/default.aspx
Total minimum Overall Band Score of 6.0 on the 9-Band scale
SAT and/or ACT
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
https://my.act.org
SAT score of 960/1290
ACT score of 18 or greater
SAT: 1585
ACT: 1228
Duolingo
https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home
Reviewed case by case
English Proficiency Exempt Countries
North America:
United States
Canada
Europe:
United Kingdom
Republic of Ireland
Malta
Caribbean:
Jamaica
Barbados
Trinidad and Tobago
Bahamas
Guyana
Asia:
India
Pakistan
Singapore
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Africa:
South Africa
Nigeria
Cameroon
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Ghana
Rwanda
Sudan
Botswana
Ethiopia
Oceania:
Australia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Fiji
Samoa
Tonga
Solomon Islands
Micronesia
Vanuatu
Kiribati
About OCU +
We want to set you up for success, whatever it takes. That means investing fully in you as a person who desires to live out a fulfilling life as you make a positive impact on the world.
Learn More +
Academics +
At Oakland City University, everything we do is designed to prepare you for a successful career and a fulfilling life.
Learn More +
Take a Virtual Tour +
You’ll feel just like you’re strolling through campus with this very extensive virtual campus tour.
Learn More +
Tuition & Fees +
International students must show the financial support to cover your educational expenses for one (1) year. Find out what those yearly tuition and fees will be.
Learn More +
Apply Today