ADDITIONAL STEPS FOR
Complete this application form. Sign and date the application at item 38.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, please see the International Applicants section below. If you are a permanent resident, please provide a copy of the front of your Permanent Resident Card.
Send all documents to Undergraduate Admissions, 101 North Foundation Hall, 2200 North Squirrel Road, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309-4475.
Oakland University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, is committed to compliance with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is the policy of Oakland University that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, creed, sexual orientation, veteran status or other prohibited factors in employment, admissions, educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to Oakland University, Director of the Office of University Diversity and Compliance, 203 Wilson Hall, 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Request an official copy of your high school transcript and have it mailed to Undergraduate Admissions. This should be completed by the high school you last attended. Oakland University also requires your official ACT scores for admission.
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
Request that an official transcript be sent to Undergraduate Admissions from each college or university you have attended. To be considered official, the transcript must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of each school and must bear the seal of that institution. If you have earned fewer than 24 semester hours, a high school transcript is also required.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants may be required to submit additional application materials. POST-BACCALAUREATE APPLICANTS
Post-baccalaureate students are those who hold a bachelor’s degree and want to take additional courses not related to an additional degree. Under post-baccalaureate status, your previous academic work will not be evaluated by the registrar, and you will be admitted as a non-degree-seeking student. Tuition is assessed at undergraduate upper division rates. Please note that students under this status do not qualify for financial aid. Submit a photocopy of your baccalaureate diploma, or an unofficial transcript stating that you hold a baccalaureate degree, to Undergraduate Admissions.
SECOND-DEGREE APPLICANTS
Second-degree applicants already hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to complete a second bachelor’s degree at Oakland University. There are two types of second-degree applicants:
• If you wish to earn an additional degree in another academic discipline, select “Second Degree” as your applicant type. Your completed file will be reviewed by the academic department to which you are applying.
• If you need to complete all the prerequisites for full admission to your new major, select “U5” as your applicant type. INITIAL MICHIGAN TEACHER CERTIFICATION APPLICANTS
Students who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher and wish to enter Oakland University for the purpose of obtaining an Initial Michigan Provisional Teaching certification should select “U1” as their applicant type.
ADDITIONAL MAJOR/MINOR APPLICANTS
Students holding a bachelor’s degree or higher who wish to enter Oakland University for the purpose of obtaining an additional major/minor should select “U3” as their applicant type. ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Students who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher and wish to enter Oakland University for the purpose of adding an undergraduate endorsement to their existing teaching certificate should select “U4” as their applicant type.
NON-MATRICULATING
Non-matriculating status indicates that you are not seeking a degree from Oakland University. Students who have graduated from high school and plan to enroll in another college or university the following fall may take courses under this status. Note that you should consult with your intended college or university about whether Oakland courses will transfer, or whether taking courses prior to fall enrollment will impact your scholarship status. Please call Undergraduate Admissions to determine if this status is right for you. Students who are currently enrolled in high school and who wish to take classes at OU (known as dual enrollment) should not complete an application for undergraduate admission. Please visit oakland.edu/dualenroll to download an application for dual enrollment. Students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and who wish to take undergraduate classes at OU should apply as either post-baccalaureate students or second-degree-seeking students (see above).
Entering freshmen desiring to take summer courses should select this option.
Thank you for your interest in Oakland University! Please carefully
follow the steps below to become a Golden Grizzly. If you have
questions, call (800) OAK-UNIV or email [email protected].
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS
CHOOSING A PROGRAMMark the four-digit code for the program of study you prefer. This information will help us provide individualized academic advising. You may change your major after you are admitted. If you cannot identify a specific area of interest, please choose the Undecided, No Major Preference category (code 7500).
The criteria and procedures for admission to a specific program are the responsibility of the department of the college or the school of the major. Admission to OU does not guarantee admission to your desired major program, because some programs do not admit students to major standing until prerequisites are complete. For additional information, refer to the appropriate college, school and department requirements in Oakland University’s undergraduate catalog, available online at oakland.edu/catalog.
OTHER AREAS OF STUDY
To study in an area related to your major, you may arrange a minor in most of the areas listed here. Oakland also offers a number of interdepartmental concentrations that can help you chart a personalized educational program. These concentrations cannot be substituted for a major, but they may be taken in addition to any major.
You can discuss incorporating a minor or concentration in your program of study with your academic adviser. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Acting (BFA)* ...2282
Actuarial Science***...1905
Anthropology...2810
Applied Statistics...1835
Art History...1055
Art, Studio Art...1070
Drawing...1075
Painting...1080
Photography...1085
New Media...1090
Art, Studio (K–12 Education)†...1071
Biochemistry...1225
Biology...1105
Biology (Secondary Education)†...1140
Biomedical Sciences...1108
Chemistry...1230
Chemistry (Secondary Education)†...1240
Cinema Studies...1450
Communication...2705
Creative Writing...1420
Criminal Justice Corrections & Treatment...2878
Courts...2877
Homeland Security...2881
Information Security and Assurance...2880
Juvenile Justice...2879
Law Enforcement...2876
Dance (BA/BFA)*...2209
East Asian Studies/China...1610
East Asian Studies/Japan...1615
Economics (BA/BS)***...3700
English...1405
English (Secondary Education)†. ...1430
Environmental Science...1266
Environmental Health...1257
Environmental Sustainability and Resource Management ...1252
French Language and Literature ...1980
French (K–12 Education)†...1992
German Language and Literature ...2010
German (K–12 Education)†...2027
Graphic Design...1095
History...1505
History (Secondary Education)†...1515
International Relations...2510
Japanese Language and Literature...2040
Japanese (K-12 Education)†...2047
Journalism...2735
Latin American Language and Civilization...2060
Latin American Studies...1625
Liberal Studies ...1700
Linguistics ...1705
Mathematics...1805
Mathematics (Secondary Education)†...1825
Medical Physics...2420 Music (BA)*...2201 Music*...2201 Instrumental Performance...2264 Piano Performance...2244 Voice Performance...2239 Music Education (K-12)*† Choral/General...2359 Instrumental/General...2361
Musical Theatre (BFA)*...2284
Philosophy...2375
Physics...2405
Physics (Secondary Education)†...2430
Political Science...2515 Pre-Dentistry...1015 Pre-Law...1010 Pre-Liberal Arts...1005 Pre-Medicine...1015 Pre-Optometry...1015 Pre-Veterinary...1015 Psychology...2605
Public Administration and Public Policy...2530
Social Work (BSW)...2859
Sociology...2820
Sociology/Anthropology...2805
Spanish Language and Literature...2100
Spanish (K–12 Education)†...2122
Theatre*...2294
Theatre Design and Technology (BFA)*...2295
Undecided Fine Arts ...1025
Undecided Humanities...1030
Undecided Science and Mathematics...1040
Undecided Social Science...1035
Women and Gender Studies ...2865
Writing and Rhetoric...2870
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business (includes Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, General Management, Human Resources Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Operations Management)...3020
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Elementary Education...4110
Human Resource Development ...4310
Secondary Education† SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Engineering...5120 Computer Science...5020 Electrical Engineering...5140 Bioengineering...5051 Engineering Chemistry**...5040 Engineering Physics**...5060
Industrial and Systems Engineering ...5185
Information Technology...5070
Mechanical Engineering...5160
Engineering and Computer Science, No Preference...5010
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Pre-Applied Health Sciences†† (Medical Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, Health Information Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies)...6080
Pre-Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences (Cytotechnology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Histotechnology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology)...6161
Pre-Health Sciences (Exercise Science, Nutrition and Health, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Integrative Holistic Medicine, Pre-Health Professional Studies)....6020
Pre-Wellness, Health Promotion and Injury Prevention...6049
Occupational Safety and Health†††...6041
Undecided Health Sciences...6005
SCHOOL OF NURSING Pre-Nursing (BSN)...7005
Nursing (RN to BSN) — Current Registered Nurses Only‡...7040
Pre-Accelerated Second Degree (BSN)...7008
INTEGRATIVE STUDIES Integrative Studies†††...7600
UNDECIDED No Major Preference...7500 Majors are subject to change.
*Audition required.
** Offered jointly with the College of Arts and Sciences. *** Offered jointly with the School of Business Administration. † The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) at Oakland
is a partnership program in secondary education leading to a recommendation for certification to the Michigan Department of Education. Students earn their disciplinary credits (in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics or Physics) from the College of Arts and Sciences and their professional course credits from the School of Education and Human Services. Oakland also offers six K-12 partnership programs between the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education and Human Services: French, German, Japanese, Music, Spanish and Studio Art. †† Offered exclusively through Macomb Community College.
For transfer students only.
APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
1. Last name (or family name) First name Middle initial
2. Other name under which your records may be listed (maiden name, if applicable) 3. Social Security Number*
* Disclosure of your Social Security Number is voluntary unless you apply for financial aid or plan to work on campus as a student worker. Providing your Social Security Number will assist in maintaining a more efficient recordkeeping system and will help us identify scores received from national testing agencies such as ACT and SAT.
The university will generate a unique student identification number with the submission of this application. The information requested in items 4, 5 and 6 is optional and will
not be used for admission purposes. Colleges and universities are asked by many, including the federal and state governments, college guides, and our communities, to describe the backgrounds and characteristics of our students. For this purpose, please answer the following optional questions. 4. For U.S. citizens and permanent
residents: Please indicate wheth-er you considwheth-er yourself to be Hispanic/Latino Yes No
5. Date of birth 6. Sex
Male Female In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself:
American Indian or Alaska Native (Including Central and South America) Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White
7. Applicant type
(Choose one - see instructions) Freshman Transfer Post-baccalaureate Second Degree Non-matriculating U1 U3 U4 U5
8. Are you a veteran or the dependant of a veteran who qualifies for veteran benefits? Yes No
9. Have you previously enrolled in classes at Oakland University? Yes No
10. When do you plan to enroll? (check and note year) Fall (Sept.) Winter (Jan.) Summer (May) To answer items 11 and 12, please refer to the list of academic offerings and program codes on the facing page.
11. Program of study 12. Program number 13. If your desired program is offered online, do you wish to participate? Yes No
14. Permanent home address — Number and street 15. Michigan county
16. City and state (city and country if not in U.S.) 17. ZIP code
18. Preferred phone number with area code 19. Cell phone number
20. Student email address (critical for future communications with Oakland University)
21. Parent email address (freshman applicants only)
22. Are you a Michigan resident? Yes No
23. Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No 24. If no, do you have a Permanent Resident Card? Yes No (If yes, please provide a copy of the front.) 25. If you answered “No” to 22 and 23 and are currently in the United States, list visa type (Please provide a copy.)
26. If you are not in the United States, what visa are you applying for? 27. What is your country of birth and/or citizenship?
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE.)
Resident Type Delay Dec ACT Final GPA Major Code For official use only
Delay - Specify Accepted Not Accepted
Adviser Term Code
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-29. Have you taken the ACT/SAT? Yes No Date test was taken or is scheduled: 30. Have you requested that your ACT/SAT scores be sent to Oakland University? Yes No
(If you have taken the ACT/SAT more than once, please have all scores sent to Oakland.) 31. Have you taken an AP or IB class? Yes No
32. Extracurricular activities, both in and out of school
33. Special honors or awards
TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION
28. List last high school attended (attending) and all colleges, universities (including OU if attended before), or other post-high school educational programs you have attended. Request that each school send an official transcript directly to Undergraduate Admissions, 101 North Foundation Hall, Oakland University, 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4475. Failure to report all colleges attended will invalidate your application and may result in dismissal, if admitted.
Names of high schools/colleges and addresses City State Dates attended Graduation date Degree earned (If you need more space, please attach additional sheet.) (Mo/Year to Mo/Year) (Month/Year) (Yes/No)
• Freshman applicants:
Complete items 29 – 38.
• Transfer applicants:
Skip to items 37 and 38.
• Post-baccalaureate and second-degree applicants:
Skip to items 37 and 38.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ITEMS 37 AND 38.
34. Work experience
35. Volunteer activities
36. Have any of your relatives graduated from OU? Check all that apply:
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFO
37. Oakland University seeks to admit students who provide evidence of intellectual performance, good character and potential that will permit them to profit from the programs offered by Oakland. The university recognizes that learning opportunities are enhanced by a secure environment. As part of the admissions process, we require applicants to respond to the following question. Information provided in response to this question needs to be reviewed, but rarely results in denial of admission.
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (including in juvenile court) other than a minor traffic violation, or are there criminal charges pending against you at this time?
Yes No
If you answer yes to this question, please submit a letter of explanation. If circumstances arise in the future (until the time you begin attending classes) that make your answer to the above question inaccurate, misleading or incomplete, you must provide the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with updated information.
38. I authorize Oakland University to disclose my personal, financial, academic and geographic information to any person, donor, sponsor, committee and/or organization designated by Oakland University to select scholarship, award and/or financial aid recipients. The released information, which may include without limitation this application, my education records, financial records, transcripts, letters of recommendation and any other information that I submit to Oakland University, will be used solely to consider my eligibility for scholarships, awards and/or financial aid.
I understand that when registering for courses or contracting for on-campus housing at Oakland University. I am acknowledging that I have read and accepted the Student Business Services Terms and Conditions found at oakland.edu/sbs/terms.
I certify that all the information set forth in this application and supporting materials is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and, if admitted, I agree to observe all the rules and regulations of Oakland University. I understand that admission to the university is conditioned upon the accuracy of the information I have provided on this application and that falsification or misrepresentation of the information or inaccurate information constitutes grounds for dismissal from Oakland University.
For Undergraduate Transfer Applicants:
Oakland University has entered into Reverse Transfer Agreements with several community colleges (“Participating Community College[s]”). Studentstransferring to Oakland University from Participating Community Colleges without receiving their Associates Degrees may qualify to receive Associates Degrees based upon additional credits earned at Oakland University. Therefore, pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and its implementing regulations, I hereby authorize Oakland University to release my education records to any Participating Community College that I previously attended in order to determine if I qualify for an Associates Degree and, if so, to facilitate the granting of that degree. I understand that I may rescind this authorization at any time by notifying the Registrar at Oakland University.
Date Signature
SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Oakland UniversityUndergraduate Admissions 101 North Foundation Hall 2200 North Squirrel Road Rochester, Michigan 48309-4475
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