Admissions - Oakland City University
Admissions
Welcome to Oakland City University!
Undergraduate Studies
Whatever you feel called to do with your life, OCU will help you get there starting day one. Not sure what that is yet? No problem. We welcome you like family and work closely with you to connect your unique gifts with
academic programs
. Whether you come from a collegiate family or you’re the first to make this journey, we’ll help you become everything you’re meant to be.
Freshman Admissions
Transfer Admissions
International Admissions
Graduate Studies
Looking to earn an advanced degree in education, business or religious studies? This may not be day one of your career development, but it may feel like it as you begin this next chapter. Get all the support you need to go as far as you’re called to go with OCU.
Graduate Admissions
Other Admission Pathways
Not wanting to be a degree seeking student?  Are you a senior citizen seeking to take one-off courses?  Do you need assistance with your military benefits?  Below you will find helpful links for the students who don’t fall under a traditional student.
Non-Degree Seeking Student
Senior Citizen Student
Veteran Student
What awaits you at OCU?
Mighty Oaks go on to do great things..
The nurturing educational environment that I experienced at OCU helped prepare me not just academically but also spiritually and emotionally! God always prepares a way, we just need to be faithful servants, willing to be used for His Glory! I am blessed to serve Him and have a bonus in getting to do so on a beautiful island.
Amanda Dunn
Saipan
Class of 2005, BS US History Concentration, Minor Biology
It’s hard to leave your country, your family and friends for a while… but whenever I am at OCU it is like I am part of another family with my friends and teammates.
Adolfo Rivas
Mexico
Class of 2022, Men's Soccer / Criminal Justice
What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?
Leaders aren’t born. They are grown.
OCU’s academic programs are designed to help you grow into a true Mighty Oak, a leader in your chosen field. Through our
Center for Calling and Career
, we provide intensive student support to help you reach your goals.
Academics
Affording OCU
Tuition at OCU is far more affordable than you think! The high-value education you will receive as a Mighty Oak is within reach through financial aid, which 100% of our students utilize every year.
Tuition & Financial Aid ››
Test-Optional
Oakland City University is working harder than ever to expand access to more students.  As a test-optional institution, we consider other criteria equally important as standardized test scores, sometimes more so.
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