Congratulations on taking your first step to becoming an OCU Star! Our online application is the easiest, quickest way to apply. It saves you time, paper and postage! We also accept The Common Application.
On this page, you'll find information about the application process for various student levels, including first-year undergraduate, transfer, graduate, international and adult degree completion.
Your application for admission will also be your application for competitive scholarships. Additional information may be required for some scholarships. Deadlines and details are below.
December 15 - Priority Competitive Scholarship Application Deadline
If you would like to be considered for competitive scholarships, please submit a resume and an additional letter of recommendation to [email protected], if not already included in your application materials.
Notifications will be made on February 15.
All university scholarships require full-time enrollment.
Applications for Admission (Choose One)
- Freshman Application for 2025-2026
- Application Instructions - (Please read before beginning)
The Common Application
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Required Forms
- High School Counselor Recommendation Form (.pdf) - Freshmen Only
Your application for admission will also be your application for competitive scholarships. Additional information may be required for some scholarships.
Undergraduate transfer students can use the OCU application.
Have questions? Contact your admissions counselor! Interested in one of our online nursing programs? Find RN-BSN and MSN admissions details.
Applications for Nursing Admission - Traditional, Accelerated, RN to BSN, and LPN to BSN
- Application Instructions - (Please read before beginning)
- All Nursing applicants must apply thru our online transfer application here.
- Students still in high school applying to major in Nursing should complete the freshman application.
Graduate Nursing Applications
Graduate nursing applicants must submit a full application through our online application.
Applications for Graduate Admissions (Choose One)
- Graduate Online Application 2025-2026
- Application Instructions - (Please read before beginning)
Required Forms
- Resume or CV
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters: add your recommender's name and email address to your application and press "Save and Send Form."
- All Official Transcripts from any college or university that you've attended.
Please Note: Meinders School of Business Applicants only need official transcripts and a resume/cv.
Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, & Psy.D.
Physician Assistant applicants: Please complete the full application through CASPA. You can find the application instructions in the Physician Assistant section.
Doctor of Physical Therapy applicants: Please complete the full application through PTCAS. You can find the application instructions in the Physical Therapy section.
Doctor of Psychology applicants: Please complete the full application through PSYCAS. Follow the application instructions found in the Psy.D. section.
Graduate, Undergraduate & Transfers Applications for International Admissions
Required Forms
- Auditing Application
- Application Instructions - (Please read before beginning)
- Non-Degree Seeking or Unclassified Student Application
- Application Instructions - (Please read before beginning)
