1okbu.edu

Journeyyourstarts here

2During the course of a year, I travel a substantial number of miles. Many of those miles are

experienced on Americas highways. There are always destinations and objectives involved,

but the joy is often found in the journey itself finding good restaurants, discovering

historical sites or reveling in the beauty of nature. Focusing on the destination can be

tiresome. On the other hand, seizing every opportunity along the way to learn, discover,

and simply enjoy the company of those traveling with me makes the journey an adventure.

Your college experience is an adventure; your destination is a college degree. But the

journey becomes demanding if the degree is all you seek. Determine to enjoy every facet

of college life. You will discover that four years pass all too quickly.

Reaping every possible benefit of your experience on Bison Hill requires you to engage

academically, spiritually and socially. Be fully absorbed in enriching your mind, deepening

your walk with Christ and learning to be a blessing to those around you. An Oklahoma

Baptist University education is a life-changing experience. You will be surrounded with

excellent academic programs, scholarly professors, and opportunities to serve locally and

globally. The rest is up to you.

Join us on the journey,

David W. WhitlockPresident

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4GO IN PEACE. THE JOURNEY

ON WHICH YOU GO IS UNDER THE

EYE OF THE LORD.

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5Our core curriculum and exceptional faculty will help you develop

strong communication skills, global awareness and the ability to

think critically and creatively from a Christian perspective.

Choosing a college is not just about a future career path. It is an exhilarating and challenging journey of personal growth and

preparation that begins right now.

So whether you dream of being a hero, an artist, a healer, a thinker, a servant, a life-changer, a community leader or your personal best your journey starts here.

We believefaith and knowledgework together.

You can choose from 10 bachelors degrees and 86 areas of study. Most tracks are flexible and can be tailored to your strengths and interests.

After all, it is your journey.

60+campus organizations

see page 45

117 faculty members

all evangelical Christians

35MILES east of Oklahoma City; 90 miles from Tulsa

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ONLYTIER ONEacademic majors in the state of Oklahoma and the North Texas

region for the Navys Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate

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AREAS OF STUDY

Accounting Anthropology Art Biochemistry Biology Chem Coaching Communication Computers Creative Writing Digital Media Arts Elementary Education English Family

and Community Services Finance Global Studies Graphic Design Health and Physical Education History Internation Business Language Leisure Services Management Mark Mathematics Multilingual Communication Music Natural Science News and Information Nursing Orality Studies Philosophy Physics Piano Performance Political Science Psychology Recreation and Exercise Science Religion So Entrepreneurship Social Sciences Sociology Spanish Stra Communication Teacher Education Theatre Voice Worshi

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8Dr. Louima Lilite MusicD.M.A., Eastman School of Music

Dr. Lilite has taught, lectured and coached in the United States and overseas. He is coordinator of the annual North Haiti Music Camp in Limb, Haiti, his home country. His students have been invited to and accepted at prestigious schools including Eastman School of Music, Juilliard and the University of Illinois. Dr. Lilite equips students with the necessary skills to become vibrant and honest, and inspires them to be dedicated and disciplined to pursue their goals.

9They are visionaries helping you imagine who and what you can become. They are scholars challenging you with world-class instruction and training. Ask our students and alumni about

the most significant part of their OBU journey, and their answer

is sure to include an OBU professor.

Dr. Albert Chen Physics | Ph.D., Baylor UniversityDr. Chen often conducts research in partnership with NASA. His recent projects include dust simulation studies and researching the design of high altitude diffusers for Space Shuttle main engines. Many of Dr. Chens students have been accepted to the nations top engineering programs.

Dr. Dan Reeder Finance | Ph.D., Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Reeder impacts more than just business majors. Students of all disciplines have the opportunity to experience his personal finance class and learn the importance of financial stewardship. He is committed to investing in the lives of students, ultimately shaping and developing our future Christian business leaders.

Dr. Contessa Edgar Biology | Ph.D., Mayo Clinic College of MedicineBefore teaching at OBU, Dr. Edgar served as a lecturer and teaching assistant in immunology at the Mayo Graduate School. Her interest and research focuses on Thrombotic Thrombocyteopenic Purpura. Dr. Edgar is a prime example of the high level of scholarship OBU seeks when hiring faculty.

OBU faculty members are more than professors.

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Being involved in a

learning community

instantly connected

me to a group

of students and

professors who

wanted to invest

in me. __TOREE

Nursing Major | Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Learning is best in a community. OBU offers multiple avenues for students to engage with others as they pursue academic excellence.

Student Success at the Milburn Center The Student Success Center provides academic support for students of

all majors, classifications and academic needs. More than 40 students, who have already successfully navigated the core curriculum, are hired by faculty recommendation to serve their peers in multiple ways:

One-on-one tutoring

Group study sessions

Writing Center

Development of study, research, analytical reading, writing and critical thinking skills

Academic Advising at the Milburn Center Academic Advising cultivates a one-on-one relationship between a student and faculty member.

This relationship facilitates the development of personal responsibility in decisions regarding career planning, exploration of fields of study and subsequent course selection.

Learning Communities at OBU A learning community is 17-20 freshmen taking several courses in common

during their first semester. These courses may revolve around a theme, or be connected to your major. This unique learning experience helps you transition to college by promoting engagement, involvement and success in learning.

How you study is just as important as what you study.

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OBUs liberal arts education

challenged me to think for

myself and develop the

capacity for lifelong learning.__

ANDREWEnglish Major | Nashville, Tennessee

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Honors ProgramThe Honors Program is a community of OBUs most outstanding students. These students are afforded the opportunity to enrich their academic experience through unique course offerings, invitations to special symposiums and a research project culminating in the presentation of a thesis.

Recent honors theses include:Disunited and Preoccupied: The German Evangelical Churchs Response to Nazism

Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence: Assessing Effective Rehabilitation Services

Is There an Elephant in Your Closet?: The Absence of Imagination in Parent-Child Communication Honors Qualifications: At least 3.50 high school GPA, and at least 29 ACT (Composite) or 1300 SAT (Critical Reading and Math).

January term (J-term)A three-week mini-term offered right before spring semester. It is mandatory for new freshmen, but all students can benefit. J-term is a great opportunity to continue building relationships and maintain progress on your degree.

We take academicsseriously, and it shows.

OBU has been named one of the bestCOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

in the western United States by The Princeton Review for

nine consecutive years.

OBU has been rated as one of the top 10

REGIONAL COLLEGES in the West by

U.S. News & World Report for 22 consecutive years.

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Its gratifying to know

I will walk across the

stage and graduate with

the same group of

students I began my

journey with my

freshman year.__

BRUNAMarketing Major | So Paulo, Brazil

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More than half of all college students take six years to earn their four-year degree. We pledge to actively collaborate with you and help you graduate in four years, allowing you

to begin graduate studies or secure your dream job sooner. This is The Bison Pledge.

1. OBU will offer all required courses necessary for you to complete an undergraduate degree and graduate with a single major within four years.

the bison pledge: GRADUATE IN FOUR!

3. OBU will provide academic support services to assist you in successfully completing your degree and graduating within four years.

4. If you keep your part of The Bison Pledge and you are unable to complete your degree within four years, OBU will provide the additional course(s) you need to complete your degree at no tuition cost, or offer acceptable substitute courses.

2. OBU will provide a qualified faculty advisor to assist you in scheduling your classes and keeping you on track to graduate within four years.

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CAREERdevelopmentThe Career Development Office provides career assessment services and information concerning vocational opportunities for students and alumni.

While not a placement service, we effectively equip students with the

necessary skills to prepare for life beyond OBU.

2014 Spring Career Fair Attendees 180 Medical Bott Radio Network Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center Century, LLC Chickasaw Nation Chick-fil-A Cintas Corporation City National Bank Cole + Reed, PC CSAA Insurance Group Department of Human Services Enterprise Rent-A-Car First United Bank Hobby Lobby Integris Hospital Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma Department of Corrections Shawnee Public Schools Solara Hospital Shawnee Southwestern Medical Center St. Anthony Hospital State of Oklahoma Sunbeam Family Services The Childrens Center

Church and Ministry Service Networking Fair AttendeesSecond Baptist Church Quail Springs Baptist Church Cross ChurchFirst Southern Baptist Church First Baptist Church Broken Arrow First Baptist Church Hominy First Baptist Church Putnam CityBaptist General Convention of OklahomaRedeemer Church Hope Pregnancy Center First Baptist Church Cordell

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Kasey, 13OBU Pastoral

Ministry majorJourneyman, International

Mission Board

Jordan, 16OBU Communication Studies major2014 Conference Presenter, International Association of Communication of Sport Summit, NYC

Erin, 06OBU Biology majorVeterinarian

Ethan, 13OBU Digital Media Arts major

News Producer, News Channel 6, Tulsa

Elizabeth, 14OBU Political

Science major Intern in

Washington D.C. for U.S. Senator

distinguishedSTUDENTS/ALUMNI

Lucas, 16OBU Chemistry and Math major

2014 Fleming Scholar

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PAUL DICKINSON COLLEGE OF

Business PAGE 20AccountingAccounting & InformationComputer Information SystemsComputer ScienceFinanceInternational BusinessManagementMarketingSocial Entrepreneurship

WARREN M. ANGELL COLLEGE OF

Fine Arts PAGE 22ArtChurch MusicCommunication StudiesDigital Media ArtsGraphic DesignMusicMusic CompositionMusic Education Instrumental Certificate, P-12 Vocal Certificate, P-12Musical ArtsWorship Arts CompositionInstrumentalVoiceMusic TheoryNews and InformationPiano Performance Pedagogy

Studio ArtTheatreVoice Performance

COLLEGE OF

Humanities & Social Sciences PAGE 24AnthropologyAthletic Coaching CertificateCreative WritingEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationEnglishEnglish Education, SecondaryExercise and Sports Science Exercise Physiology and Wellness Personal Training/Strength & Conditioning Pre-Allied Health & Rehab ScienceFamily and Community Service Community Services Family LifeGlobal Studies

majors by college

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Health and Physical Education, P-12HistoryLeisure Services Management Camp Administration Sports and Recreation Management Sports MinistryMultilingual CommunicationPolitical Science International RelationsPsychology Pre-CounselingSociologySocial Science Education, SecondarySpanishSpecial Education, P-12

COLLEGE OF

Nursing PAGE 26Nursing (BSN)RN Option | LPN Option

JAMES E. HURLEY COLLEGE OF

Science & Mathematics PAGE 28BiochemistryBiology Forensic EmphasisChemistry Forensic EmphasisMathematicsMathematics Education, SecondaryNatural SciencePhysicsScience Education, Secondary

HERSCHEL H. HOBBS COLLEGE OF

Theology & Ministry PAGE 30Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical Studies Biblical Languages Religion

Christian Ministry Childrens Ministry Educational Ministry Pastoral Ministry Student Ministry Womens Ministry Worship MinistryCross-Cultural MinistryCross-Cultural Ministry (Missions) Church PlantingOrality StudiesPhilosophy Apologetics Emphasis

Pre-Professional ProgramsPre-DentistryPre-EngineeringPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-Occupational TherapyPre-Physical Therapy

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COLLEGE OF

Business

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Forecasters predict that degrees in accounting, finance, computer science and business administration will be among

the top five bachelors degrees demanded by employers.

The Paul Dickinson COLLEGE OF BUSINESS produces graduates who become more than the next generation of

professionals they become innovators. Students have the opportunity to learn how to use business as a means for social

change while studying social entrepreneurship. OBUs faculty

understand how business works outside of the classroom.

First semester freshmen business majors are required to create their own small business. Profits from the business are donated to a charity selected by the students.

Our core business curriculum requires 15 technology hours, compared to six at most universities, preparing students for todays technology-driven world.

Finance students control $50,000 in a student-managed investment fund, providing significant industry experience prior to graduation.

Our accounting graduates consistently have one of the highest CPA exam pass rates in the state.

OBU business graduates have scored in the top 10

percent in the nation on major

field exams

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Business

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COLLEGE OF

Fine Arts

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The Warren M. Angell COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS offers the most diverse

degree opportunities on Bison Hill, all designed to prepare students

to tell a story.A Fine Arts degree prepares you to live out your

high calling in the varied fields of service, industry and performing arts.

Twenty-four of our 26 full-time faculty in the College of Fine Arts

have earned the highest degree available in their respective fields.

The Division of Music hosts the annual Concerto-Aria Concert, featuring the musical gifts of selected outstanding students who perform with a full orchestra.

Art and design students recently traveled to New York City, visiting world-renowned art museums and learning from practicing designers about how to be creative professionals.

News and information students can expect to be involved in The Bison, OBUs student newspaper, and News30, OBUs television newscast. Both

productions have won numerous awards for comprehensive, quality news.

The Theatre program provides quality training in performance and design, study of literature and the history of the world stage, and demanding

production schedules of classical and contemporary theatre. Our alumni have

landed careers in acting, stage management, playwriting and education.

OBU students won 6ADDY AWARDS

at the 2014 Addy Awards Gala from

the American Advertising Federation.

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COLLEGE OF

Humanities & Social Sciences

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God desires to change your life and, through you, change the lives of

others. The COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES is the largest of our colleges and offers a variety of degrees to prepare

you for life as a change agent. The College contains four divisions:

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Kinesiology and Leisure Studies

Language and Literature

Teacher Education

Our psychology: pre-counseling degree is designed to set students on track for graduate school and licensure, which they may choose to complete through OBUs

Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program.

Anthropology students learn to care for the earth and for the community as they work together on the Community Garden project in Shawnee.

Pre-allied health graduates are highly sought after and often find themselves with multiple acceptances to graduate schools across the nation.

Our language and literature students prove their expertise in writing by winning awards on the regional and national level.

At least 97 percent of our teacher education graduates find full-time teaching positions for the academic year immediately following graduation.

Recent teacher education graduates

passed their competency exams at a rate of 97%

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COLLEGE OF

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The COLLEGE OF NURSING at OBU has a rich history and decades of experience in training nurses who demonstrate the compassion of

Christ throughout their profession. In fact, OBU has the oldest baccalaureate degree program in the state of Oklahoma.

OBU nursing grads are working in local hospitals, large health care

systems and on mission fields all over the world. Some of those

areas include: OU Health Sciences Center, Parkland Dallas, U.S. Army/ Navy, MD Anderson Houston, Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota

Students can begin and complete all of their coursework on our campus.

There is no split-campus approach. Our on-campus simulation lab gives

students hands-on experience before entering a clinical setting.

Construction has begun on a new facility to house the College of Nursing. Stavros Hall will be a two-

story, 31,000-square-foot nursing education facility

containing classrooms, a 109-seat lecture hall, a

computer lab and six state-of-the-art, high-tech

skills simulation labs, with 22 beds.

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COLLEGE OF

Science & Mathematics

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Medical/Dental schools to which OBU science graduates have been accepted in the past 10 years

St. Louis University School of Medicine

University of Texas at Houston College of Medicine

Columbia University College of Medicine

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

University of Colorado College of Medicine

Tufts University College of Dentistry

Wake Forest University College of Medicine

University of Indiana College of Medicine

University of Texas College of Medicine at Galveston

University of Kansas College of Medicine

University of Arkansas College of Medicine

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

University of Nebraska College of Osteopathic Medicine

William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Texas A&M College of Medicine

University of Texas Southwestern College of Medicine

University of Tennessee-Memphis College of Medicine

University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

Texas Tech University College of Medicine

Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Iowa College of Medicine

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

God is a God of order, not chaos, and nowhere is that more evident than in

the disciplines of science and mathematics.

The James E. Hurley COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS offers hands-on training in natural science,

biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. OBU

can help you make a difference in the world as an explorer, a

visionary and a critical thinker.

Recent OBU mathematics graduates work in a variety of fields

including the aerospace and petroleum industries, U.S. military, FBI

and education.

Our students get out of the lab and

travel to Costa Rica and Hawaii to

engage in field experience.

Christian professors will help

strengthen your faith as well as

broaden your knowledge base.

90%OBU graduates have aacceptance rate into

medical school

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COLLEGE OF

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#1 There are more OBU

graduates serving as active field missionaries within the International Mission Board

of the Southern Baptist Convention than graduates from

any other university.

God intends for all of us to serve our fellow man as followers of Christ, but

some He calls to serve in a ministry vocation.

The Herschel H. Hobbs COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY prepares students to learn the profound truths of

the Bible, to live out the Christian faith, to understand how to

serve in the 21st century church and to be prepared to take the

Gospel to the nations.

Ministry majors have ample opportunities to serve in local churches

and gain practical experience while pursuing their degree.

Opportunities are available to study in religion,

philosophy, Christian and cross-cultural ministry and

biblical languages.

Graduates are equipped for continued study in a

graduate-level program and for careers on a local church

staff or on the mission field.

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YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET AND

A LIGHT TO MY PATH.

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Is it the chapel services that define us? Is it the required

religion or Bible courses? Perhaps it is the multiple

opportunities for discipleship and ministry, or overseas mission trips. Do these define OBU as a Christian university?

None of the above makes OBU a Christian university. Religious programming can be void of life. However, a relationship

with Jesus Christ is life at its best. We are committed to

helping you know Christ and develop an ever-growing relationship with Him. Chapel,

Bible studies, mission trips, religion courses these are all tools to facilitate spiritual growth.

What does it mean to be a Christian university?

Living worthy of your calling is a journey: A journey toward becoming more like Jesus in words, thoughts and deeds, to impact your character

and influence your culture.

Spiritual formation is a journey.

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CONSIDER A

Higher Purpose

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Life is best lived when it is not all about you.

When you think about a college degree, is the first question

that comes to mind, How much more money can I earn? Are

you most concerned with what makes your life comfortable? Is it

important how many Facebook friends you have? None of these

things are necessarily bad, but are they significant enough to get

you out of bed every morning? Consider a higher purpose.

Whether you are studying to be a teacher, doctor, missionary, researcher, nurse,

musician, journalist or a computer programmer, life is about more than a job. It is about a calling. Have you considered that God, as your Creator, has endowed you with certain abilities and skills that are most productive and gratifying when you follow His direction for your life?

Think about it. Is it all about you?

Regardless of your vocation, make it about Him and what He can do. With God, you impact the lives of others where you work, where you live,

where you worship and where you play.

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BECOME

Globally Engaged

Traveling to Uganda strengthened not only my relationship

with Christ, but also my relationship with others.__CHELSEA

Psychology Major / Cross-Cultural Ministry Minor | Wetumka, Oklahoma

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GO Trips

Through OBUs Avery T. Willis Global Outreach Center, you can participate in Global Outreach (GO) Trips. On recent GO Trips, OBU students have: Engaged the Kai people of Southeast Asia (OBUs adopted people group).

Established relationships with South Americans in the Amazon basin.

Conducted English-as-a-second-language classes with college students in East Asia.

Provided medical assistance in Mexican villages and in the Middle East.

Find out more about these trips and receiving academic credit for missions by visiting okbu.edu/go.

Study Abroad For a more intense international experience, consider our study abroad programs.

Soak up world history in Germany, France and Austria.

Practice your Italian over authentic pizza and cappuccinos in Italys patio cafs.

Absorb C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity or The Chronicles of Narnia on the authors home turf in England.

Catch the sights and sounds of London on a double decker bus and experience British culture.

Studying overseas will enhance your career opportunities. Reports indicate employers prefer graduates with international experience.

DARE TO IMAGINE. Imagine who you could become while discovering world cultures through a Christ-centered perspective. The possibilities are endless.

Visit okbu.edu/academics/studyabroad.

Traveling to Uganda strengthened not only my relationship

with Christ, but also my relationship with others.__CHELSEA

Psychology Major / Cross-Cultural Ministry Minor | Wetumka, Oklahoma

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On your journey at OBU, you will find a network of encouraging mentors among our

faculty, staff and upperclassmen. The Spiritual

Life Office at OBU presents you with an array of

opportunities to worship, serve and engage the

local community and the world.

God is calling you to a deeper relationship with Him. Through Student Ministry you will be challenged to grow in your understanding of

Scripture and to put it to action. Within the first

few weeks of your arrival on campus you will

have the chance to join a small discipleship group

and begin a semester-long discussion about

leadership, relationships, social responsibility,

conflict resolution and other real-life topics.

Youll also find community at OBU through

service projects and worship experiences.

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Connect Groups Discover your God-given gifts and passions while connecting with others in their walk with Christ.

Connect Grow spiritually through discipleship, worship and campus-oriented service.

Refuge Enjoy a time of worship and Bible study for women.

Advance Gather in the context of biblical brotherhood during this time specifically for men.

Noonday Join friends for a free lunch and devotion each week.

Chapel Services Participate in mid-week times of worship and biblical instruction.

Canterbury Worship during this student-led event incorporating creative arts and outreach.

Prayer for the Nations Join other students nightly to pray for Gods activity in the world. Age2Age Bridge the age-gap by providing nursing home residents a time of worship and fellowship.

Philos Engage new cultures while helping international students assimilate to the United States.

Hope House Hang out with high-risk youth at a Shawnee youth shelter.

Mission Center Share hope with Oklahoma City children through games and Bible stories.

Spero Project Help refugees adjust to the U.S. by teaching conversational English and basic life skills.

Local Churches Seek ministry and service opportunities by being part of a local church body.

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THE LORD DIRECTS HIS

STEPS.PROVERBS 16:9

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Everyone needs support,

encouragement and motivation.

Engaging in a community like OBU

provides you with opportunities to foster

and build relationships, develop your

leadership abilities and create lifelong

friendships through shared experiences.

Campus Life

Your college journey is not a solo trip.

TWITTER @obunews

FACEBOOK OklahomaBaptistUniversity

INSTAGRAM @obunews

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Some of my best friends are the girls I met in the residence hall.

Im grateful for the relationships I have built at OBU.__

MEGANPsychology: Pre-Counseling Major | Midwest City, Oklahoma

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OBU is a residential campus where

you will experience living and learning

among your peers. This creates a

meaningful learning experience that

does not end when class is over. You

will find study partners, social activities

and genuine friendships in your

residence hall.

Residential Life

Living together is community at its best.

Some of my best friends are the girls I met in the residence hall.

Im grateful for the relationships I have built at OBU.__

MEGANPsychology: Pre-Counseling Major | Midwest City, Oklahoma

OBU continues its commitment to

expand our residential facilities adding

nearly 400 beds over the past three years. This spring,

OBU broke ground on the fourth building of our new Residential Village,

which includes three apartment buildings and one in-suite style dormitory.

For construction progress, visit okbu.edu/construction.

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DAVIDS CREEDStudent Worship Band

Clubs / OrganizationsAge to AgeAlpha Mu Gamma Foreign LanguageAnthropos Honor Society Art ClubAssociation of Family Service ProfessionalsBison Bicycle ClassicBison Glee ClubBison Jazz Orchestra Bison Sports NetworkBisonette Glee Club Blitz Week Campus Activities Board Canterbury Champions of Character College Players Council of First Nations Students Davids Creed Delta Mu Delta Honor SocietyDistinguished Speakers Committee Entrepreneurs in Action Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fellowship of Church Musicians Good Shepherd Chapel

Hope House Campus MinistryInternational Justice MissionInternational Student Union Kappa Delta Pi Honor SocietyKappa Kappa Psi Kappa Phi Beta Womens Social ClubMission ShawneeMortar Board Honor SocietyMu Kappa Kappa SiNational Association for Music Educators

Campus OrganizationsWe want you to make a difference. We want you to be a leader.

OBU is intentional about helping you sharpen

your God-given skills and abilities. Explore the

60-plus campus organizations and find the

avenue to reach your full potential.

OBU Bison Dance Team OBU News 30OBU Science Club OBU Symphonic Winds OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra Omega Chi Delta Mens Social ClubOmicron Delta Kappa Honor SocietyOperation WorldOutdoor Adventure Klub Phi Alpha Theta Honor SocietyPhi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Phi Omega Sigma Womens Social Club Philos Pi Sigma Phi Womens Social ClubPreachers GuildPsi Chi National Honor Society QuidditchRefuge Womens Ministry Sigma Tau Delta Honor SocietySpero Project Student Foundation Student Government Association Student Ministry at Good Shepherd Student Nurses AssociationStudent Success Center Symphonic Band The Bison Student NewspaperThe Chess & Cheese Club The HERD Student AmbassadorsThe Yahnseh Student YearbookTheta Sigma Chi Womens Social ClubUniversity Chorale University Concert Series University Ringers Up til Dawn Volunteer Action Committee

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RAWC Recreation & Wellness Center 60,000 square-foot facility

50 cardio and weight machines 29-foot rock climbing wall Indoor running track Three basketball / volleyball courts Three racquetball courts Junior Olympic indoor pool Qualified instructional staff

okbu.edu/wellness

Intramural/Club SportsINTRAMURALS offer a great way to be active and involved. They provide a balance of fun and competition,

with plenty of memories to be made.

OBU also offers a variety of CLUB SPORTS. Take advantage of this opportunity to keep your

skills sharp and compete against club teams from other universities.

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SWIMMING & DIVING In the first three years of the program, OBU men have captured three national championships.

BASEBALL Bison advanced to the 2014 NAIA World Series and also earned

the programs first No. 1 national ranking in the NAIA Baseball Coaches Top 25 Poll.

TWITTER: @OBUSportsInfo

MENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTS

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OBU was awarded the

learfield sports

directors' cup for the second

consecutive year.

The award measures the overall performance of the athletic program,

and is considered the most prestigious award a department can achieve.

This is your invitation to join a community of sports lovers, a world-class coaching staff and committed athletes. Whether you want to scream from

the stands or participate in your favorite sport, OBU has a place for you .

Offering 21 varsity sports, OBU has one of the largest programs in the NAIA.

BASKETBALL OBU Bison won the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament, giving them their 14th consecutive trip to the NAIA Division I National Tournament.

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD 2013 NAIA Coach of Character honors went to OBUs track and field coach. His teams have won eight

national championships and produced more than 300 All-Americans.

GOLF OBU finished 10th at the NAIA Mens Golf National Championship for one of the best finishes in school history.

FOOTBALL OBU kicked off its first football season since 1940 this past fall.

OTHER MENS SPORTS Cross Country | Tennis | Soccer

MENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTSMENS SPORTS

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obubison.com

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SWIMMING & DIVING Lady Bison claimed the 2014 NAIA National

Championship

for the second

consecutive year.

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD Lady Bison won the 2014 NAIA National Championship, defending its title from last year.

TWITTER: @OBUSportsInfo

OBU athletes claimed 177

all-american recognitions in 2013-14.

WOMENS SPORTSWOMENS SPORTSWOMENS SPORTSWOMENS SPORTSWOMENS SPORTSWOMENS S

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TENNIS Lady Bison team made its second consecutive appearance in the 2014 NAIA Womens Tennis National Championship

SOFTBALL Lady Bison earned a spot in the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in 10 years.

CROSS COUNTRY Lady Bison won the Sooner Athletic Conference Womens Cross Country Meet.

BASKETBALL Lady Bison claimed the first Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament Championship in program history. The team traveled as a No. 2

seed to the NAIA Division I Womens Basketball National Tournament.

When you join OBU Athletics, youre joining good company

THE COMPANY OF CHAMPIONS.

OBU athletes claimed 177

all-american recognitions in 2013-14.

VOLLEYBALL Lady Bison captured its third straight SAC Championship, finishing the regular season undefeated in conference play for the third straight year as well.

OTHER WOMENS SPORTS Golf | Lacrosse | Outdoor Track & Field | Soccer

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OBUTraditions

The BisonOBUs mascot a symbol of strength, life and provision. Before OBU was

established, Bison Hill was well-known bison territory. Bison

provided food and clothing to the Native Americans. OBU

chose the bison as the Universitys mascot, in hopes that its

graduates would also help meet the worlds needs.

The WalkThe Walk represents a students journey at OBU. Conducted

the night before your first day of classes, and the day you

graduate, it begins at the Oval and ends at Raley Chapel.

Green & GoldIn the early days, coreopsis wildflowers provided a sea of green and gold on Bison

Hill when they bloomed in the spring. Thus, green and gold were adopted as the

official school colors.

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The BeanieThe freshman beanie, worn during Welcome Week,

Week, bonds past and present generations at OBU.

Welcome WeekWelcome Week is orientation for freshmen and happens the week

before fall semester begins. It starts with upperclassmen swarming

your vehicle and hauling every stitch of your belongings to your

dorm room. Freshmen are given a beanie that is worn throughout

Welcome Week, taught Ka-Rip! and participate in a Serve Shawnee service project.

Ka-Rip (OBUs traditional school yell) Hey Bison! Go with Ka-Rip!Ka-rip Ka-rap Ka-riplo typlo tapOh! Oh! Rincto lincto hio-totimusHopula scipula copula gotimusChink-to-lack Chink-to-leeKa-willa, Ka-walla, Ka victory Oh! Oh! Hoogula choogula choogula canRagula tagula melican manLeter go rip, leter go ruseTingula Tangula, turnem a-loose Zip! Bang! OBU!

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RALEY CHAPEL

KERR RESIDENCE

AGEE RESIDENCE

WELLNESS CENTER

NOBLE COMPLEX

STUBBLEFIELDCHAPEL

FOOTBALL & TRACK COMPLEX

OBU is located in Shawnee, a city of 31,500 residents, which is 35 miles east of Oklahoma City, 90 miles southwest of Tulsa, and near the geographical center of the state. OBUs 200-acre campus is on the northwest edge of Shawnee two miles south of Interstate 40. OBUs campus is known by the schools students and alumni as Bison Hill and features 33 major buildings.

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BAILEY BUSINESS

FORD MUSIC

MONTGOMERY HALL

ART

GEIGER CENTER

SHAWNEE HALL

WMU RESIDENCE

KERR RESIDENCE

TAYLOR RESIDENCE

WOOD SCIENCE

THURMOND HALL

LIBRARYSARKEYS

SOCCER

BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

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We think you will be surprised how affordable OBU truly is.

In fact, 99 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid. OBU is committed to making a strong institutional investment in your education. This year we provided nearly $25 million in scholarships to individuals just like you. Total scholarship awards have increased 120 percent over the last five years.

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Total Scholarships Awarded $25,000,000

$20,000,000

$17,500,000

$15,000,000

$12,500,000

$10,000,000

$7,500,000

$5,000,000

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$12,780,336

$16,100,755

$11,161,957

$24,587,322

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WHAT TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID DOES OBU OFFER?Freshman academic scholarships: $8,000 to $11,000 per year, based on high school GPA and ACT/SAT test scores, and renewable for eight semesters. Scholarship may total between $32,000 and $44,000 over the course of four years at OBU. To see if you qualify, visit okbu.edu/scholarships.

Transfer academic scholarships: $4,500 to $6,500 per year, based on cumulative college GPA. OBU also offers a $1,000 scholarship for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.

Varsity athletic scholarships are offered in many sports.

Talent-based scholarships such as music, art, theatre and digital media are available.

Church-related scholarships: such as church partnership scholarships, scholarships for dependent children of professional ministers employed by a Southern Baptist local church entity, scholarships for students entering the ministry and majoring in ministry.

Bison grants: available for students demonstrating financial need according to their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The amount varies depending on need and other aid for which the student qualifies.

Other institutional aid: such as the Allen Scholarship for students in western Oklahoma, Air Force ROTC scholarships, Martin Scholarships for students of the Choctaw tribe and work study programs to name a few.

Learn more about additional financial aid opportunities at okbu.edu/finaid.

Check out our handycost/

net price calculator at

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TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY

APPLY for admission online beginning June 1 after your junior year in high school okbu.edu/apply

Send us a copy of your most recent high school TRANSCRIPT and ACT or SAT test scores. FAX 405.585.5017 SCAN admissions@okbu.edu MAIL 500 W. University | Shawnee, OK 74804

TRANSFER STUDENTS: Provide college transcripts of all colleges attended.

Schedule a CAMPUS VISIT okbu.edu/visit Finding the right fit is a crucial part of the college decision process. Take the next step in your journey and see if OBU is the place for you.

Pay the $125 ENROLLMENT GUARANTEE okbu.edu/admissions/guarantee.html

Complete the Campus HOUSING APPLICATION. okbu.edu/admissions/housing_app.html

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in January/ February fafsa.ed.gov

Accept your FINANCIAL AID package from OBU. (Offers will be made beginning mid-February).

2014 Be a Bison Day September 12

Fall Preview Day September 27

Be a Bison Day October 10

Be a Bison Day October 24

Night on the Hill November 13-14

Be a Bison Day December 3

2015 Be a Bison Day January 16

Winter Preview Day January 31

Be a Bison Day February 13

Night on the Hill March 5-6

Be a Bison Day March 27

Spring Preview Day April 11

okbu.edu/visitCAMPUS VISIT DATES

CAMPUS VISIT EVENTS

PREVIEW DAYSThese are Saturday open house events designed to give you an overview of all we have to offer. Tour campus, investigate our academic programs, learn about scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and attend breakout sessions based on your specific interests.

BE A BISON DAYThis is your chance to get a sneak peek at college life by experiencing a day in the life of a college student. Get a closer look at Bison Hill as you attend a chapel service, visit a class, grab lunch in the dining hall and tour campus.

NIGHT ON THE HILLAt this overnight event, you will gain an in-depth look at life as an OBU student by staying on campus with a student host. You will also have the opportunity to attend a chapel service, visit a class and tour campus.

INDIVIDUAL VISITSWant to see OBU on your own schedule? We can customize your campus visit to your specific needs and interests. Schedule your individual visit online at okbu.edu/admissions/individual-visit.html.

To register for an event day, go to okbu.edu/visit or call 800.654.3285 for more information.

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