High School Counselor Connection Program. Friday, October 9, 2015

High School Counselor

Connection Program

Welcome to Oakland

University

Dawn Aubry

Program Overview

Dawn Aubry

School of Nursing

Gary Moore

Welcome to the

HUMAN HEALTH BUILDING

-includes high fidelity simulated learning environments, smart

classrooms, teaching labs, research labs, and distance learning facilities. • The Critical Care Lab – students can

gain knowledge related to evidence-based nursing interventions along with the ability to practice

implementing safe, professional nursing care

SCHOOL OF NURSING

The first School of Nursing students began in 1975

Our 7500+ alumni work in a variety of settings;

many have become nurse leaders

We have more than 1,600 students undergrads and

236 graduate students

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

The baccalaureate, master’s, and DNP programs at

Oakland University are accredited by the

Undergraduate Program (BSN)

• Basic BSN

• Accelerated Second Degree

• BSN Degree Completion sequence for RNs • BSN Degree Completion (fast track)

Graduate Program (MSN)

• Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner • Family Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse Anesthesia • Forensic Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Program (DNP)

It is recommended that students complete one year of college prep

high school biology chemistry (with a “B” or better) before applying to

the School of Nursing and the nursing major – in addition to multiple

years of mathematics

Admission to the SON is on a competitive basis. Advisers are

available through information sessions and by appointment to guide

prospective students through the process

• Most common question

asked by high school

counselors

• To be eligible for direct

admit high school

students, by the time

they apply to OU need

to meet the following:

DIRECT

ADMITS

- 3.5 recalculated high school GPA (UG admissions recalculates) - 24 or higher composite ACT and all

subscores

- 1 year of high school Biology and

Chemistry (with a straight “B” or better in each semester)

• If requirements are met

and all UG Admission

application materials are

in by 10/15; the SON will

extend offers to students

• Up to 25 per cohort

• Summer orientation presentation for pre-nursing

and direct admits to help them become more

familiar and comfortable with the HHB and SON

expectations

• Fall orientation (Part II) to orient them to the

nursing profession and the HHB

• Most freshmen work with first year advising center

--except the direct admits for nursing who meet

with Sarah to help with scheduling; she meets with

them at least once a semester individually and in

groups to address any concerns

ONCE ADMITTED TO OU –

SERVICES INCLUDE

Pre-Nursing Adviser, Nick Hooper

Research Course in Italy

Nursing students have gone to

Ireland, Korea with

opportunities to go to China

and other places through OU

Travel abroad programming

highly encouraged by

President Hynd

• Students live in Vandenberg Hall with

other pre-nursing students

• Allows students to develop a community

of peers who are interested in nursing as their undergraduate major

To Qualify…

• Must designate pre-nursing as your

major

• Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or higher • Have an ACT score of 20 or higher (or

SAT equivalent)

Pre-Nursing Living and

Learning Community

Students receive

advising and

development

programming

specific to their

community in

conjunction with the

Housing Resident

Assistants and

Academic Peer

Students’ clinical experiences are

held in major health care systems

across Southeastern Michigan

The undergraduate curriculum is

dynamic and responsive to changes

in clinical nursing practice

The undergraduate curriculum is

informed by current nursing

research and advocates

evidence-based nursing practice at all levels

of the curriculum

SON HIGHLIGHTS

OU SON undergraduate

program is fully accredited by

the Commission on Collegiate

Nursing Education.

NCLEX pass rates for first time

test takers is above the SON

benchmark.

The undergraduate curriculum

is structured to facilitate

student use of nursing theory

and critical thinking in the

SIMULATION SCENARIOS

High-fidelity simulation experiences are incorporated throughout

the curriculum

Helps ensure students gain experience in a large variety of

QUALITY FACULTY

All SON full-time faculty have a minimum of a graduate degree

in nursing, and all of the SON’s professors possess a doctoral

degree

SON faculty members have clinical

expertise in the areas that they teach

SON professors incorporate their

research knowledge and findings

The Honors College

Experience

Dr. Graeme Harper

The Honors College

Advanced Placement Policies

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Certificate Holders

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Diploma Holders

College-Level Examination

Program (CLEP)

Dual Enrollment

The First Year

Experience

Sara Webb

First Year Advising Center

(FYAC)

What We Provide

• Orientation and first-year programs

• Academic advising for all first-year students

• Major and career exploration for all

New Student Orientation

Part One (May/June)

• Introduction to

campus

• Meet your FYAC

Adviser

• Register for first

year

• Connect with other

New Student Orientation

Part Two (September)

• New Student

Convocation

• Academic

introduction

Academic Advising

• Assigned academic adviser for each

student

• Ten Masters-level advisers trained as

generalists to advise on all OU majors

• Services are proactive and holistic

Transition and Connection

• Assist with transition issues

• Identify social and academic involvement

opportunities

GOAL:

Major and Career Exploration

• Determine best-fit major through

discussions and assessments

• Define goals and identify opportunities to

connect with major

GOAL:

Academic Progress and Performance

• Develop a plan of study

• Assess performance throughout semester

• Provide assistance to struggling students

GOAL:

Outreach Examples

• Faculty Feedback Program

– Early alert system to identify struggling students during first eight weeks of semester

• Emerging Scholars Program

– Conditionally admitted students receive guidance in

establishing positive academic habits through mentoring and a first year seminar course

• College Coach Program

Retention Success

Change in full-time freshmen entering OU in fall 2011 vs. fall 2013

Retention of Undecided Students

Retention of Minority Students

Retention of Housing Students First Year Retention

8%

17%

10%

12%

First Year Advising Center

121 North Foundation Hall

(248) 370-3227

Student Financial

Services

Cindy Hermsen

Director

Carrie Gilchrist

Financial Aid and

College Readiness Outreach

• Services offered to high schools, middle schools, and

other community venues

• Most popular programs:

• Financial Aid Night

• FAFSA Workshops

• Award Letter Workshops

• Tailored classroom visits and student assemblies

• Financial literacy workshops

Student Financial Services

• 66% of freshmen receive an OU scholarship

and/or grant award

• To encourage financial planning and graduation

within four years, OU awards are renewable and

can be used during summer semesters

• First Year Focus Award is provided to

sophomores who were not eligible for a merit

scholarship as freshmen

Freshman Deadline

March 1, 2016

Undergraduate Admissions

& Scholarships Update

Kelly Flemming

Senior Recruitment Adviser

Sharise Calhoun

Apply for

FREE

at

oakland.edu/apply

Pay

NO

Freshman Admission

Criteria

Average GPA: 3.4

Average ACT score: 23

Transfer Admission

Guarantee

Outstanding Academics

Over 130 undergraduate programs

College of Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences

• Anthropology

• Chinese Studies

• Criminal Justice

• Economics (BA)

• History

• History, Secondary Ed.

• International Relations

• International Studies

• Japanese Studies

• Latin American Studies

• Philosophy

• Political Science

• Pre-Law

• Psychology

• Public Administration and

Public Policy

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Sociology/Anthropology

College of Arts and Sciences: Math/Science

• Biology, Secondary Education • Biomedical Sciences

• Chemistry

• Chemistry, Secondary Education • Applied Statistics • Mathematics • Mathematics, Secondary Education • Medical Physics • Physics

• Physics, Secondary Education • Environmental Science:

Environmental Health

College of Arts and Sciences: Humanities

• Art and Art History • Cinema Studies • Communication • Creative Writing • English

• English, Secondary Education • French Education, K-12

• French Language & Literature • German Education, K-12

• German Language & Literature • Graphic Design

• Japanese Education, K-12

• Japanese Language & Literature • Journalism

• Latin American Language • and Civilization

• Liberal Studies • Linguistics

• Spanish Education, K-12

• Spanish Language & Literature • Studio Art

Music, Theatre & Dance

College of Arts and Sciences:

Music, Theatre, & Dance

• Acting (BFA)

• Dance (BA/BFA)

• Music

– Instrumental Performance

– Piano Performance

– Vocal Performance

• Musical Theatre (BFA)

• Theatre

Music, Theatre & Dance

Audition Dates

• December 11, 2015 – Winter 2016 (Music and

Dance)

• February 13, 2016 – Fall 2016

• March 5, 2016 – Fall 2016 (Dance only)

• March 11, 2016 – Fall 2016 (Music only)

School of Business Administration

• Accounting

• Business Economics

• Economics (BS)

• Finance

• General Management

• Human Resources Management

• Management Information Systems

• Marketing

School of Education and Human Services

• Elementary Education

• Human Resource Development

• Secondary Teaching Education Program (STEP)

Partnership with the College of Arts & Sciences

Biology

French

School of Engineering and Computer Science

• Bioengineering

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electrical Engineering

• Engineering Chemistry

• Engineering Physics

• Industrial and Systems Engineering

• Information Technology

School of Health Sciences

Applied Health Sciences

• Health Promotion

• Health Care Leadership

School of Health Sciences

Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences

• Histotechnology

• Medical Laboratory Science • Nuclear Medicine Technology • Pre-Professional

• Radiologic Technology

Occupational Safety and Health

School of Nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• BSN completion sequence for

Registered Nurses

Academic advising for all first-year students,

undecided and re-deciding students

Freshman Deadline

March 1, 2016

Tuition Rates

*

Housing Rates

Double Room Occupancy

Rates for Fall and Winter

Semester

Combined

is

$9,250

*

Fall 2015 Freshman

Admission Information

Academic Qualifications, Incoming Freshmen (Average) Grade Point Average 3.4

ACT / SAT Composite 23 / 1050-1080 Demographics, All New Incoming Students

Male percentage 44% Female percentage 56% Students of Color 21.3% Michigan Residents 96% Domestic Out-of-State Students 2% Foreign Countries 2%

2015 Top 5 Michigan High School Feeder

Schools

Rank High School Name # of students enrolled

1

_{Eisenhower High School}

₉₄

_{Stevenson High School}

₉₃

_{Rochester High School}

₆₉

_{Clarkston High School}

₆₅

Adviser Scheduler

Meet Your

Admissions

Adviser

Visit Oakland University

Summer Camps

What’s new at OU

Oak View Hall

Recreation/athletic complex Parking structure

Binder Contents

Section 1: Academic Programs

Section 2: Orientation and New Student Programs

Section 3: Scholarships & Financial Information

Section 4: AP/IB/CLEP

Section 5: Student Services

Degree Sheets

• Science Degrees & Pre-Med

• Social Sciences Degrees

• Arts & Humanities Degrees

• Education and Human

Services Degrees

• Business Administration

Degrees

• Engineering & Computer

Science Degrees

• Nursing Degrees

Q & A With the Undergraduate

Admissions Recruitment Team

facebook.com/OUAdmissions

@OUAdmissions

Closing Remarks

Dawn Aubry

Interim Assistant Vice President

for Student Affairs &

Lunch in the Dining Center

&

Optional Campus Tour

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