HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELOR CONNECTION
Friday, November 3, 2017
WELCOME TO OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
DAWN AUBRYDirector
Undergraduate Admissions
WELCOME TO OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
NIVEDITA MUKHERJINivedita Mukherji
Associate Dean
School of Business Administration
The School of Business Administration was established in
1969.
The school has graduated more than 18,000 students.
Current enrollment is at an all-time high of more than 3,000
students.
QUICK FACTS
178 BUSINESS SCHOOLS HAVE BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING ACCREDITATION FROM AACSB
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
At OU and the SBA we focus on integrating
Theory
Leading-edge research, and
Real-world experiences
to give students a true understanding of how business works,
preparing them for immediate success.
THE OU ADVANTAGE
WHY STUDY BUSINESS
1 out of 5 students major in business.
Provide critical skills employers value:
Critical thinking skills
Communication skills
A global mindset
Data analysis skills
Professional degree – jobs after graduation
Accounting Human Resources Management
Business EconomicsManagement Information Systems
Specializations in Business Analytics and
Information Security Management
Finance Marketing
General Management
Operations ManagementSpecializations in Supply Chain Management,
Lean and Quality Management and
Project Management
Shared with College of Arts & Sciences: B.A. Economics, B.S. Economics, Actuarial Science
BUSINESS MAJORS
AccountingHuman Resources
ManagementBusiness Analytics
EconomicsManagement Information
SystemsEntrepreneurship
Finance Marketing Information Security Mgt.
International Management Operations ManagementBusiness for non-business
majors
TIP: If you are considering a General Management major, you can build minors right into your program.
You can earn a minor for no extra classes!
BUSINESS MINORS
General education courses
Pre-core courses (Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Math,
MIS, other general education)
Business core courses (all functional areas)
15-20 credits of courses in major
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
BUSINESS HONORS DIRECT ADMIT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
35 student cohort
Honors sections (18 courses)
Experiential learning
International experience
Freshman seminar & senior experience
VISIT: oakland.edu/business/undergraduate-students/honors
Business Honors students take business pre-core and core courses as a cohort in special Honors sections
ACC 2000H Introductory Financial Accounting
ACC 2100H Managerial and Cost Accounting
ECN 2010H Principles of Microeconomics
ECN 2020H Principles of Macroeconomics
QMM 2400H Statistical Methods for Business I
QMM 2410H Statistical Methods for Business II
MIS 1000H Business Problem SolvingWith Informational Technology
ECN 3030H Managerial Economics
FIN 3220H Managerial Finance
MGT 3500H Legal Environment of Business
MGT 4350H Management Strategies and Policies
MIS 3000H Management Information Systems
MKT 3020H Marketing
ORG 3300H Introduction to Organizational Behavior
ORG 3310H Introduction to the Management of Human Resources
POM 3430H Operations Management
BUSINESS HONORS DIRECT ADMIT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
STUDENT-CENTEREDOPPORTUNITIESEXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS
Scholars
Student-managed investment fund
Study abroad
I2B
STUDENT-CENTEREDOPPORTUNITIESSTUDENT SUPPORT
Peer-to-peer tutoring
Academic advising
Internships
Achieve
Career services
Leadership Development
Case Competitions
Mentor/Mentee Relationship
Community Involvement
Best Overall Performance and first place for Best Documents
at the 51st International Collegiate Business Strategy
Competition in Anaheim during the weekend of April 25, 2015.
BUSINESS SCHOLARSPROGRAM
Students taking a finance course (managing investment funds) will manage $2 million for The Kresge Foundation.
STUDENT MANAGEDINVESTMENT FUND
POWERED BY THE KRESGE FOUNDATION
ACHIEVE PROGRAM
Mandatory zero-credit, zero-cost program
Networking with professionals
Resume reviews
Mock interviews
Goal: Create day-one professionals.
INTERNATIONAL CLASS TRIP
AIS Association for Information Systems
AMA American Marketing Association
BAP Beta Alpha Psi - Professional Accounting Fraternity
BGS Beta Gamma Sigma - The Honor Society for AACSB accredited
Business Program
DECA Association of Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship
ESA Economic Students Association
FMA Financial Management Association
NABA National Association of Black Accountants
OASIS Oakland Accounting Students Information Society
Omicron Delta Epsilon - Economics Honors Society
SAS Society of Actuarial Science
SAIFE Society for Applied Investing and Financial Education
SHRM Society for Human Resource Management
SOM Society of Operations Management
TALK Technology & Leadership Keys
TEDx
Oakland
Nonprofit self-organized events devoted to Ideas Worth
Spreading
WESO Women's Economic Society
BUSINESS
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
Survey Results of Graduates (> 90% Response Rate)
Academic
Year Employed
Continuing
Education Other Unplaced
2011-2012 90% 3% 1% 6%
2012-2013 88% 7% 1% 5%
2013-2014 83% 8% 1% 8%
2014-2015 84% 6% 2% 8%
2015-2016 83% 9% 3% 5%
$42,500
$47,500 $47,583 $48,874 $51,577
$-
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
AVERAGE SALARY FOR EMPLOYED SBA GRADS
CAREER SERVICES &INTERNSHIPS
Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2013-2014Ernst &
YoungPlante Moran FCA Delphi Faurecia
Ford Motor
Company
MAHLE
Behr
Oakland
University
BorgWarner
Inc.
Continental
Automotive
Systems
2014-2015 Faurecia PwC FCAPlante
Moran
Continental
Automotive
Systems
DelphiErnst &
YoungITW
Kelly
ServicesMAHLE
2015-2016 Faurecia FCAGeneral
Motors
Oakland
UniversityPwC UHY Delphi
ABB
Group
Ford Motor
CompanyDeloitte
TOPEMPLOYERS
Executive MBA
MBA
Master of Accounting
Master of Science in Information
Technology Management
Post-Master's Graduate Certificates
GRADUATE &EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS &
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
KELLY FLEMMINGSENIOR RECRUITMENT ADVISER
PATRICK CASSADYSENIOR RECRUITMENT ADVISER
Applying for
Admission
Apply for FREE at
oakland.edu/apply
Pay NOApplication Fee
FRESHMAN ADMISSION CRITERIA
Average GPA: 3.47
Average SAT Score: 1130
Average ACT Score: 23
Transfer Admission
Guarantee (TAG)
Program
oakland.edu/tag
OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS
Over 130 Undergraduate Programs
Over 130 Graduate Programs
College of Arts
and Sciences
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
• Women and Gender Studies
College of Arts and Sciences: Math/Science
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Veterinary
• Pre-Optometry
• Actuarial Science
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• 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
Environmental
Sustainability & Resource
Management
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
• Public Relations & Strategic
Communication
• Spanish Education, K-12
• Spanish Language & Literature
• Studio Art
• Studio Art Education, K-12
• Writing and Rhetoric
School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
Auditions Required – oakland.edu/mtd
School of Music, Theatre, & Dance• Acting (BFA)
• Dance (BA/BFA)
• Music
• Instrumental Performance
• Piano Performance
• Vocal Performance
• Musical Theatre (BFA)
• Theatre
• Theatre Design and Technology (BFA)
Audition Dates
MUSIC
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
THEATRE
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
DANCE
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
School of Business
Administration
School of Business Administration• Accounting
• Business Economics
• Economics (BS)
• Finance
• General Management
• Human Resources Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Operations Management
School of Education and
Human Services
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
Chemistry German
English Japanese
History Spanish
Mathematics Studio Art
Music Physics
School of Engineering and
Computer Science
School of Engineering and Computer Science• Bioengineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Chemistry
• Engineering Physics
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
School of Health Sciences
School of Health SciencesHealth Sciences
• Exercise Science
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Integrative Holistic Medicine
• Pre-Health Professional Studies
Applied Health Sciences
•Health Promotion
•Health Care Leadership
School of Health SciencesBiomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences
• Histotechnology
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Radiologic Technology
Environmental Health and Safety
Wellness and Health Promotion
School of Nursing
School of Nursing • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• BSN completion sequence for Registered Nurses
• Accelerated Second Degree BSN
Bachelor of Integrative Studies
Academic advising for all first-year students and deciding students
First Year Advising Center
Freshman Deadline
March 1, 2018
for scholarship consideration
2017-2018 TUITION RATES
2017-2018 HOUSING RATES
Double Room Occupancy
Rates for Fall and Winter
Semester Combined is
$9,910
Fall 2017 Freshman
Admission Information
Total Freshman Applicants 12,337
Number Admitted 8,737
Enrolling Freshmen 2,456
Academic Qualifications, Incoming Freshmen (Average)
Grade Point Average 3.47
SAT / ACT Composite 1130 / 23
Demographics, All New Incoming Students
Male percentage 42.8%
Female percentage 57.2%
Students of Color 22.9%
Michigan Residents 96.5%
Domestic Out-of-State Students 2%
Foreign Countries 1.5%
Fall 2017 Enrolled Student Profile
Enrolled Freshmen: Five Year
Ethnic and Diversity Trends
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Fall 2017 Enrolled Freshmen by
College/School
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300
400
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900
Arts & Sciences Engineering & Comp.Science
BusinessAdministration
Health Sciences Deciding/Exploring Nursing Education & HumanServices
2017 Top Michigan Counties in
Enrolled Students
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200
400
600
800
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1200
Oakland Macomb Wayne Genesee St. Clair Lapeer Livingston Kent Washtenaw Ingham
2017 Top 5 Michigan High School Feeder Schools
Rank High School Name# of students
enrolled
1 Eisenhower High School 93
2 Stevenson High School 75
3 Dakota High School 69
4 Lake Orion High School 67
5 Rochester High School 64
Adviser Scheduler
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Meet Your Admissions Adviseroakland.edu/admissionsadviser
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Summer Campsoakland.edu/summer/camps
What’s new at OU
Binder Contents
Section 1: Academic Information
Section 2: Scholarships & Financial Information
Section 3: AP/IB/CLEP
Section 4: Student Services
Section 5: Transfer Information
Info. Poster
Viewbook
Event Calendar
Residence Life
Brochure
Honors College
Flyer
Transfer Admission Guarantee
(TAG) Flyer
2017-18
Tuition &
Housing
Rates
Scholarship
&
Financial
Aid Book
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• Health Sciences Degrees
COLLEGE CREDIT : AP/IB/CLEP, DUAL ENROLLMENT & EARLY/MIDDLE COLLEGE
PAUL BATTLEAssociate Registrar
PATRICK CASSADYSenior Recruitment Adviser
ADVANCED PLACEMENT POLICIES
oakland.edu/collegecredit
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
oakland.edu/collegecredit
oakland.edu/collegecredit
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA HOLDERS
COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
oakland.edu/collegecredit
oakland.edu/dualenroll
DUAL ENROLLMENT
EARLY/MIDDLE COLLEGE
WELCOME TO OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
DR. GRAEME HARPERDean
Honors College
THE HONORS COLLEGEOAK VIEW HALL
FRESHMANADMISSION
3.7+ / 1100+ SAT
(or 27+ ACT)
Fall 2016 Freshmen –
38% were Presidential Scholars (3.9+/ 31+)
FRESHMANINTRODUCTION
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 17
5%
KEY FEATURESPROGRAM
100% of Oakland University Honors
College students undertake research /
many publish in prestigious journals
before graduating.
“Making Discoveries” HC freshmen
colloquium is nationally unique in
theme and approach.
KEY FEATURESPROGRAM
“Imagination Laboratory”
- sophomore progression support
100% receive research proposal
and grant writing training
ASPIRE program - supporting individual goals / resumes
HC3900 Research Preparation and Grant Writing Course
Supporting 10 hours of intentional service per year
Leadership roles on and off campus, key events
Grad School strategies, incl. a major piece of original
research / creativity activity, that is individually mentored
Support to graduate above a 3.50 GPA (usually above).
Learning and Advising Innovations (e.g. new VR/AR Lab,
our Major/Minor to Leader goal program, Eminent Fellows,
Industry Fellows, Research Leaders program)
KEY FEATURESACTIVITIES
Honors College Honorary Esteemed Fellows include:
Nobel Prize Winner
Jody Williams
CEO of IDEO
David Kelley
Billionaire, “Math for America”
founder, Jim Simons
ASPIRATION, INSPIRATION, CELEBRATION
MICHIGAN CENTER FORUNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Annual “Shinola
Ingenuity Awards”
for students
NSFMIH leadership site
Annual “Inspiration Awards”
Annual “Spirit of Discovery Awards”
Annual “Murphy Creative Intersections” event
CELEBRATION
HC1000 “Making Discoveries” – Flagship Fall Semester Freshmen course.
Each year around 97% of Oakland University Honors College graduates are admitted to the graduate schools of choice.
On average, 99% of those graduates of The Honors College get into one of their top 3 choices.
DESIGNING SUCCESS
5%
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
A Strong Community of Aspirational Students
Additional Professional Advising and Support
In-reach (OU) and outreach (professions)
Events, workshops, research and internship opportunities, networking
Intentional, Creative and Exciting, Goal-Orientated, Supportive!
HONORS COLLEGE
HONORS COLLEGE
THE FIRST YEAR
EXPERIENCE
SARA WEBBDirector
First Year Advising Center
FIRST YEAR ADVISING
CENTER
(FYAC)
ESTABLISHED FALL 2012
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Orientation and first-year programs
Academic advising for all first-year students
Major/career exploration for all undecided and
re-deciding students
A STUDENT’S YEAR IN THE FYAC
New Student Orientation Part One
New Student Orientation Part Two
Fall Advising Appointment
Winter Advising
Appointment
Release to School / College
Advising Unit
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
PART ONE
• Introduction to
campus
• Meet your FYAC
Adviser
• Register for first year
• Connect with other
new students
PART TWO
• New Student
Convocation
• Academic
Introduction
• Involvement Fair
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
Three required appointments in first year
THREE THEMES
IN THE FYAC
TRANSITION & CONNECTION
Assist with transition issues.
Identify social and academic involvement opportunities.
1
GOAL:Involvement in one extracurricular activity
Determine best-fit major through assessments and investigation.
Define goals and identify opportunities to connect with major.
MAJOR & CAREER EXPLORATION2
GOAL:Decide on a major by end of first year
Develop a plan of study
Assess performance throughout semester
Provide assistance to struggling students
ACADEMIC PROGRESS & PERFORMANCE3
GOAL:Achieve 28 credits and 3.0+ GPA
GOLDEN GRIZZLY GUIDE
oakland.edu/ggg
RETENTION SUCCESSCHANGE IN FULL-TIME FRESHMEN ENTERING OU IN FALL 2011 VS. FALL 2016
Retention of Undecided Students
Retention of Minority Students
Retention of Housing Students
First Year Retention
7%
9%
5%
8%Source: Oakland University Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
North Foundation Hall, Room 121
(248) 370-3227
oakland.edu/fyac
FIRST YEAR ADVISING CENTER
STUDENT FINANCIAL
SERVICES
CARRIE GILCHRIST & GREG ASHESenior Financial Aid Outreach Advisers
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Central location where students can access
Financial Aid Advisers
Student Employment
Cashier’s Office
Students can contact our office in a variety of ways
Phone
Walk In
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 automatically awarded to
sophomores who were not eligible for a merit scholarship as
freshmen and meet the academic eligibility criteria
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Scholarships
&
Financial Aid
Book
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY MERIT
SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded automatically using criteria from the admission application
Awarded by Undergraduate Admissions
Guaranteed for those who meet eligibility criteria
Able to be renewed
Scholarships include:
Presidential Scholar Award – full tuition
Distinguished Scholar Award - $6,000/year
Talented Scholar Award - $4,000/year
Academic Achievement Award - $3,000/year
University Recognition Award - $1,500/year
Geographic Region Award - $1,500/year
Non-Resident Award – difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition
Freshman Deadline
March 1, 2018
for scholarship consideration
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
NEED-BASED GRANTS
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA)
Awarded by Student Financial Services
Guaranteed for those who meet eligibility criteria
Able to be renewed
Grants include:
Golden Grizzlies Tuition Guarantee (100% Tuition Grant) – up to full tuition
Golden Grant – up to $5,000/year
Housing Grant – up to $5,000/year
Freshman Deadline
July 1, 2018
for grant consideration
FINANCIAL AID
OUTREACH SERVICES
Provide programs as a public service on behalf of Oakland University to
educate students, parents, and staff regarding financial aid preparation
Most popular programs:
Financial Aid Night
FAFSA Workshops
Award Letter Workshops
Senior Set Up
Tailored financial literacy workshops and presentations
Partner with Admissions Advisers for college readiness programs
COUNSELOR RESOURCESoakland.edu/financialservices/outreach
NEW! Counselor Webinars
Preparing for Financial Aid Award Notifications
November 28, 2017 at 9:15am
View program descriptions and reserve dates
Update your contact information
Provide referrals for other counselors
Stay up to date on Outreach services
Q & A With the Undergraduate
Admissions Recruitment Team
• Patrick Cassady
• Maegan Damazyn
• Kelly Flemming
• Adam Panchenko
• Brittany Thomas
• Ruthie Paula
• Christine Talbert
• Sharise Calhoun
• Hope Dokho
• Rob Carlson
• Kiley Kallenberger
• Melissa Roe
CLOSING REMARKS
SHANE LEWISAssociate Director
Undergraduate Admissions
FIND US ONLINE!
facebook.com/OUAdmissions
@OUAdmissions on Twitter & Instagram
#FutureGrizzly
Lunch in Vandenberg Hall
&
Optional Campus Tour
Meet at the check-in table
To learn more, visit:
oakland.edu/futurestudents
Thank you for connecting with us!
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