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Based on incoming cumulative college GPA, renewable for a maximum

of five consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with required

minimum Oklahoma City University cumulative 3.0 GPA. Full-time

enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for scholarship.

RN-to-BSN nursing students are not eligible for academic scholarships.

Based on incoming cumulative college GPA, renewable for a maximum

of five consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with required

minimum Oklahoma City University cumulative 3.0 GPA. These

scholarships are for students with majors within Kramer School of

Nursing (excluding RN-to-BSN students), Meinders School of Business,

and Petree College of Arts & Sciences. Full-time enrollment of 12 or

more hours per semester is required for scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP GPA AWARD

Transfer Presidential Scholarship 3.6-4.0 $7,000 (per year)

Transfer University Scholarship 3.3-3.59 $5,500 (per year)

Transfer Achievement Scholarship 3.0-3.29 $4,000 (per year)

SCHOLARSHIP GPA AWARD

Department Transfer Scholarship 3.6-4.0 $4,500 (per year)

Department Transfer Scholarship 3.3-3.59 $3,500 (per year)

Department Transfer Scholarship 3.0-3.29 $2,500 (per year)

NOTE: To receive any Oklahoma City University merit-based scholarships, transfer students must have submitted all items necessary for admission file review (application for admission, dean of student form, application fee, college transcripts from each institution attended). Any combination of Oklahoma City University scholarships cannot exceed the block price tuition of 12-16 hours.

NOTE: As of the admission date, incoming students who have attempted less than 30 credit hours after graduating high school will be considered for Freshman Merit and Freshman Departmental Scholarships.

You’ve worked hard; now we’ll reward your accomplishments!

At Oklahoma City University, your application for admission

is also your application for most university scholarships.

Students are strongly encouraged to apply for admission

early while scholarships are most abundant.

Transfer scholarships

okcu.edu/admissions/transfer/scholarships

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

FALL 2016 - SPR 2017

FALL 2016 - SPR 2017

Candidates must be an active member of their Phi Theta Kappa

chapter, have 48 semester-quality hours, and at least a 3.5 GPA. This

scholarship may be combined with other Oklahoma City University

institutional scholarships (excluding the Undergraduate Research

Scholarship) but may not exceed the cost of block price tuition of 12-

16 hours. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive

semesters by maintaining the full-time enrollment of 12 hours or

more per semester and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Excludes RN-to-BSN

nursing students and students who have attended a four-year

university in a baccalaureate degree program.

Talent-based scholarships in areas such as dance, music, and theatre

require auditions or other assessments. More information can be found

on the websites below. Talent-based scholarships may be combined with

academic merit-based scholarships.

Dance: okcu.edu/dance

Music: okcu.edu/music

Theatre: okcu.edu/theatre

Undergraduate Research Program

The Undergraduate Research Program is open to transfer students who

have proven research and academic skills from undergraduate level

collegiate experiences. Depending on qualifications, students may be

eligible to receive a tuition scholarship for up to 60% reduction in block

price tuition of 12-16 hours. This scholarship may be combined with

other Oklahoma City University institutional scholarships, but may not

exceed 60% of the cost of block price tuition.

The Undergraduate Research Scholarship committee will assess

multiple criteria, including but not limited to prior undergraduate

research activities, collegiate GPA, a letter of recommendation from

a teacher or mentor, community involvement, and need. Applicants

are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA). An interview will be scheduled with selected applicants.

Scholarship application deadline is March 16 with preliminary

selections made by April 6.

Herman Meinders Business Transfer Scholarship

The Herman Meinders Business Transfer Scholarship is a $5,000 per

semester award (with a maximum of $10,000 per academic year) for

students transferring a minimum of 30 credit hours from Oklahoma

City Community College (OCCC) or Rose State College into Oklahoma

City University’s Meinders School of Business. To receive the award,

an applicant must have at least a 2.5 cumulative college GPA on

the credit hours being evaluated for transfer. The scholarship is

renewable for up to six consecutive semesters (a maximum of three

years) by maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA and is stackable with other

scholarships. There is no interview or application to complete.

90%of students receive financial aid

COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS PHI THETA KAPPA TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS

1660 70+undergraduate students undergraduate majors

100%

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11:1student to faculty

ratio

78%of faculty hold the highest

degree in their field

454 626law students graduate students

48 59Radio City

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doctoralprograms

250+performances andevents every year

5%Meinders School of Business ranked in the top 5% of business schools in the world

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With our small and highly competitive student body, location in the heart of Oklahoma City, and close association with corporate and civic leaders, our students have substantial access to big-league opportunities.

Oklahoma City University embraces the United Methodist

tradition of scholarship and service and welcomes all faiths

in a culturally rich community dedicated to student success.

Men and women pursue academic excellence through a

rigorous curriculum focused on students’ intellectual, moral,

and spiritual development to prepare them to become

effective leaders in service to their community.

It’s your future.

okcu.edu/admissions/transfer

Oklahoma City University works tirelessly to honor the service and

sacrifice of veterans by offering robust, individually tailored veterans

services. We have been recognized as a Military Friendly School and

offer a welcoming environment where veterans receive

personalized attention. Veterans are welcome to use all

services and resources available to our students.

Oklahoma City University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program,

which, through a partnership with Veterans Affairs, provides assistance

towards tuition and fees for eligible veterans.

Incoming veterans may receive course credit through the College Level

Examination Program (CLEP) as well as through the Defense Activity for

Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES).

Veterans may receive four to six confidential, personal counseling

sessions with a professional counselor certified by the Oklahoma

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to provide

training in suicide prevention, CPR, and mental health first aid.

The Assistant Director of Transfers and Military Admissions is available

as a personal guide for veterans seeking to use any Oklahoma City

University services. For any questions about our veterans services,

please contact us at:

The VA Certifying Official is the Assistant Registrar, and in addition to

certifying each veteran’s enrollment each semester to ensure payment

of benefits, acts as a liason for benefit questions or concerns. This office

may be contacted at:

405.208.5655

405.208.5266

VETERANS SERVICES

YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM

COURSE CREDIT FOR CLEP AND DANTES

PERSONAL COUNSELING

PERSONALIZED SERVICE FOR VETERANS

#7Best College for

Veterans(US and WorldReports West

Region)

ARTS & SCIENCESPetree College of

Biochemistry (B.S.)Biology (B.S.)

BUSINESSMeinders School of

Biomedical ScienceCell & Molecular Biology

Chemistry (B.S.)Criminal Justice (B.S. or B.A.)Education (B.S. or B.A.)

Early ChildhoodElementarySecondary

English (B.A.)Exercise & Sport Science (B.S.)

Exercise ScienceHuman Performance

Film Production (B.F.A.)

Accounting (B.B.A.)Business Administration (B.B.A.)Economics (B.B.A.)Finance (B.B.A.)Marketing (B.B.A.)

Dance

Dance Management (B.S.)Dance Performance (B.P.A.)

Entertainment Business (B.S.)

Software Engineering (B.S.)

American Dance Teacher (B.S.)

History / Political Science (B.A.)

Mass Communications (B.A.)AdvertisingBroadcastingMultimedia Journalism

Mathematics (B.S.)Public Relations

Political Science / Philosophy (B.A.)Psychology (B.S.)

Sociology (B.S. or B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Science (B.S.)

Spanish (B.A.)Studio Art (B.A. or B.F.A.)

Political Science (B.S. or B.A.)Physics (B.S.)

Humanities (B.A.) MUSICWanda L. Bass School of

Guitar Performance (B.M.)Instrumental Music Education (B.M.E.)Instrumental Performance (B.M.)Music (B.A.)Music / Elective Studies in Pre-Law (B.A.)Music / Elective Studies in Pre-Med (B.A.)Music Composition (B.M.)Music Theater (B.M.)Piano Pedagogy (B.M.)Piano Performance (B.M.)Vocal Music Education (B.M.)Vocal Performance (B.M.)

NURSINGKramer School of

Nursing (B.S.N.)R.N. to B.S.N.

DANCE & ARTSMANAGEMENT

Ann Lacy School of

RELIGIONWimberly School of

Religion (B.A.)Religion / Philosophy (B.A.)Religious Education (B.A.)Youth Ministry (B.A.)

THEATRESchool of

Acting (B.F.A.)Design & Production (B.F.A)Theatre & Performance (B.A.)Theatre for Young Audiences (B.F.A.)

PRE-PROFESSIONAL

Pre-Athletic TrainingPre-DentalPre-Law & The Oxford PlanPre-MedicinePre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Occupational TherapyPre-Physician AssistantPre-Veterinary Medicine

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Philosophy in NursingJuris DoctorJuris Doctor / Master of Business AdministrationJuris Doctor / Master of Arts in Applied Sociology: Nonprofit LeadershipMaster of Arts in Applied Sociology: Nonprofit LeadershipMaster of Arts in TESOLMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of Education

Applied Behavior StudiesProfessional CounselingAmerican Montessori CertificationMaster of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Master of Music

Master of Fine Arts in ScreenwritingMaster of Liberal ArtsMaster of Liberal Arts in Leadership Management

Master of Physician Assistant StudiesMaster of Science in AccountingMaster of Science in Computer ScienceMaster of Science in CriminologyMaster of Science in Energy Legal StudiesMaster of Science in Energy ManagementMaster of Science in Nursing

majors & programs

Our new P.A. program

was created to address

the critical need for highly

trained medical providers.

Our first class will matriculate January 2016. Applicants

who have an OCU undergraduate degree, have

completed the prerequisites within seven years of

starting the program, and have a 3.2 cumulative GPA

will be guaranteed an interview for the P.A. program.

SECOND BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Start nursing courses as soon as you have:

- A 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

- A 2.5 or higher GPA in prerequisite science courses with a minimum

grade of “C”

- English proficiency verified as either citizenship of an English-speaking

country listed in the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language or a TOEFL

score of at least 80 with at least 20 on each section

- Not more than nine credit hours of general education or elective

courses remaining

Have an approved bachelor’s degree in another field? You have already

met the General Education Requirements and only need any nursing

course prerequisites you may be missing to get started right away!

Why choose Oklahoma City University?

- Completion in as little as nine months

- Nursing classes are only four hours a week (day or evening available)

- Flexible learning opportunities

- Online general education or elective courses

- Small classes with individualized attention

- No additional math or science requirements

- No nursing exams, care plans, or clinical hours

- Classes begin every August (Oklahoma City and Lawton) and January

(Oklahoma City and Ardmore)

- Lower price, same outstanding program

What you give us:

- Proof of graduation from a nationally accredited RN program

- 2.5 GPA or higher

- Active, unrestricted United States RN license

What we give you:

- 72 credit hours for active, unrestricted United States RN license

- Up to 22 hours transfer credit portfolio credit (portfolio credit available

for certifications, RN work experience, and continuing education)

- Quality program for the adult learner

Bottom line:

You must complete 30 hours at Oklahoma City University.

To learn more about nursing, visit:

More opportunities for professional nurses exist now than ever before,

due to the worldwide shortage of registered nurses and their expanding

roles in healthcare. To declare nursing as a major, transfer students must

be admitted to Oklahoma City University. Kramer School of Nursing

has no separate application, but to begin 3000-level nursing courses

you must meet all required eligibility qualifications based on an official

transcript evaluation. There are three different undergraduate nursing

options at Oklahoma City University.

okcu.edu/nursing

Kramer School of Nursing

95%of nursing grads areemployed or in grad

school after passingthe NCLEX

NURSING APPLICATIONS RN-TO-BSN

FIRST BACHELOR’S DEGREE

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You don’t want all those late-night study sessions, class lectures, and

tests to go to waste. Find out what will transfer towards a degree at

Oklahoma City University by visiting:

Oklahoma City University has so many hidden gems. The best way to

find out if OCU is the right place for you is to schedule a campus visit.

We personalize each visit so you get exactly what you want out of the

day. On this visit, you can meet with professors, observe a class of your

choice, tour the campus, and eat lunch in the cafeteria. Schedule your

visit online at:

Here you can look at the Transfer Evaluation Submission System (TESS)

to see what has alrady been evaluated from your institution. Don’t see

your class listed? Don’t worry; you can submit classes for evaluation on

the same page.

okcu.edu/admissions/transferokcu.edu/admissions/transfer

okcu.edu/visitors

fafsa.ed.gov

okcu.edu/admissions/transfer

Office of Undergraduate AdmissionsOklahoma City University2501 N Blackwelder AveOklahoma City, OK 73106

Complete the Oklahoma City University Transfer

Application for Admission, which is available online at:

Complete or update your Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA). The school code for OCU is 003166.

Complete the essay portion* of the application.

* Not required for RN-to-BSN applicants.

* Not required for RN-to-BSN applicants.

Submit the Dean of Students Recommendation Form*.

This form serves as a letter of standing from the most

recent school attended and is available online at:

A $55 non-refundable application fee is required.

NOTE: Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable credits must also submit an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores to OCU in order to be considered for admission.

Request official transcripts. To be official, transcripts

must be sent directly to OCU from the college or

university issuing the transcript. Hand delivered,

photocopied, or faxed transcripts are not considered

official. Transcripts should be mailed to:

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