What's Next: Admitted Students Checklist
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Congratulations on being admitted to Oklahoma City University! Below are some of the next steps that can help you in the process.
Please select either the First Year Student or Transfer drop-down lists, and then continue on for the next steps for all new OCU undergraduate students.
Parent of an incoming student? Check out all of our parent resources!
And don't forget to explore our Virtual Campus Visit Experience!
First Year Student (I haven't taken any college credits since graduating high school.)
Submit Your Enrollment Deposit
The Enrollment Commitment Deposit of $150 secures your place in the incoming class. This deposit is required to enroll in classes and attend STARS 101. The Enrollment Commitment Deposit is nonrefundable after May 1. To pay your Enrollment Commitment Deposit, please go to okcu.edu/paymentsite.
Register for a STARS 101
Attendance at one of our virtual Stars 101 events is strongly encouraged for first time students, and we will make sure you have opportunities to interact with us in many different ways from the safety and comfort of your home. This is your first step to a successful transition to university life - one of the most important and exciting transitions you will make in your lifetime!
2022 Dates: April 22, June 6, June 22, Virtual: July 12-13
Check out more details and register here.
Complete your Enrollment Survey
Help us personalize your enrollment process by filling out this short survey!
OCU Incoming Student Enrollment Survey
Apply for the Honors Program
Participate in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary, learning community! OCU Honors students take rigorous and engaging classes and receive special support to travel and study abroad, produce and present undergraduate research, and compete for distinguished national and international scholarships and fellowships.
As an OCU Honors student, you will also be regularly engaged in undergraduate research and have the opportunity to present your work at regional and national conferences.
Priority Deadline: March 1
Final Deadline: May 1
Learn more about the OCU Honors Program and apply.
Submit Final Documents
At the completion of your senior year, please have your school send us your final transcript, which includes your graduation date. To be considered official, your transcript must be sent directly from the school to our office. OCU accepts transcripts electronically. If your high school participates in a secure online service, ask them to send your transcript to us electronically.
If you have completed any college work, please send the official transcript or scores to the university.
AP or CLEP Scores
If an AP or CLEP score appears on your transcript, you are required to send the official score report to the Office of the Registrar prior to enrollment.
Accuplacer Placement Exams
Students will need to take a placement exam if they meet one of the following:
- Do not submit an ACT or SAT test score
- Have not taken College Composition and College Algebra concurrently, having a grade of C- or better
- Have an 18 or below on the ACT math or reading portions
- Have a 500 or below on the SAT math or reading portions
If a student chooses not to take a placement exam then they will be required to take remedial courses. More information about these courses can be obtained through your academic advisor or admissions counselor.
Students need to take the Accuplacer in their home state or during the designated block during Stars Week. The required tests are Next Generation Reading and the Next Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics. Please contact Denise Binkey, dbinkley@okcu.edu, with any questions about the Accuplacer.
Transfer (I have taken college credits since graduating high school.)
Register for a STARS 301
Attendance at one of these virtual events is strongly advised for all incoming transfer students. At STARS 301 you will review your class enrollment with your academic adviser, meet with financial aid, attend virtual pre-orientation Q&A's, and more.
2022 Dates: May 16, June 27, Virtual: July 12-13
Complete your Enrollment Survey
Help us personalize your enrollment process by filling out this short survey! Transfer students may also want to start adding their coursework to TESS to see how their prior coursework will transfer to OCU (more information on TESS below).
OCU Incoming Student Enrollment Survey
Submit Final Documents
If any of your coursework was in progress when you were admitted, please have updated official transcripts sent with those grades and/or degrees posted. To be considered official, your transcript must be sent directly from the school to our office either electronically through a secure service or via mail.
AP or CLEP Scores
If an AP or CLEP score appears on your transcript, you are required to send the official score report to the Office of the Registrar prior to enrollment.
Note on Stars Week for Transfer Students
Stars Week is a week-long celebration to introduce new fall term students to the OCU experience. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend the academic orientations and any other sessions they feel would be helpful to them but are not required to participate in any of the week's events.
Learn more about First Year Experience and access the Stars Week schedule.
Login to BlueLink and your Student Email Account
BlueLink is your online information link to the university. This area gives you important information about your OCU student email account, enrollment, financial aid, announcements, and more. Additionally, important information and notices will be sent to your OCU student email account. Visit bluelink.okcu.edu regularly to ensure you do not miss any important information or deadlines. You can also find more information on how to access and manage your student email at email.okcu.edu.
Need Help?
Please contact the Campus Technology Help desk at (405) 208-5555. *The first time you log in to BlueLink, please set up your security profile by clicking on “My Questions and Answers Profile.” If you have previously logged into BlueLink or your student email, but can't remember your password, you can reset your password at password.okcu.edu with either your username or Banner ID (B#).
Submit the FAFSA
Visit fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA online. The FAFSA is available October 1 and priority consideration for financial assistance is given to students who submit the FAFSA by March 1. OCU’s FAFSA school code is 003166.
If Student Financial Services needs any additional paperwork, you will learn what is needed by logging into BlueLink.
Beginning in late January, Financial Aid packages are mailed to students who have completed all of their financial aid paperwork. The Financial Aid package details merit-based, need-based aid, and federal aid. State aid is included as an estimate until funds are received by the state.
Apply for University Housing
Students who are under 21 years of age are required to live on campus. Exceptions are made for those students who choose to live at home.
You can apply for housing online at okcu.edu/campus/residencelife. You will use your BlueLink user ID and password to log into the housing application. Along with the housing application and questionnaire, there is a non-refundable $250 housing fee. You are encouraged to apply early.
Fall 2022 Application is open now!
Send Immunization Records
The Student Health Center requires an Immunization Record on file before August 1.
Please upload your records to the secure document upload site here. Please select Immunization Record when submitting your document.
Stars Week
Stars Week is a week-long celebration to introduce new students entering in the fall term to the OCU experience. All new undergraduate students participate in both mandatory and optional events that will create connections to the campus community in and out of the classroom. Stars Week is also full of opportunities to get acquainted with campus life and people who will help you make the successful transition to college life. Parents and families are also welcomed to OCU during the first two days of Stars Week.
Learn more about First Year Experience and access the Stars Week schedule.