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Frequently Asked Questions
Define a transfer student.
Any undergraduate student with college hours that were not earned through concurrent enrollment.
NOTE: Students graduating from high school with college credit are not considered transfer students.
Do I have to fill out the essay part of the application?
Yes, the essay helps us learn more about you. The exception is RN-BSN applicants, who do not have to submit an essay.
Is there an application fee?
Yes, there is an application fee of $55.
What is the deadline for the application?
OCU offers rolling admission. However, for best scholarship consideration it is recommended that you apply early. NOTE: The Kramer School of Nursing does strict have deadlines for admission. Please visit the KSN website for more information.
Will you need my high school transcript and test scores?
If a student is applying with less than 30 college credit hours, Oklahoma City University will need an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores to consider the student for admission and scholarship purposes.
What are the requirements to be eligible to transfer to OCU?
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, be in good standing from a regionally accredited university and must meet all OCU requirements. Transfer students with fewer than 30 hours of transferable credit must submit an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores to Oklahoma City University in order to be considered for admission.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request any additional information before a decision for admission is made. Providing false or incomplete information on the application for admission may result in a denial of admission or revocation of enrollment.
What kind of financial aid is available for transfer students?
See available transfer scholarships
Do out-of-state students pay more to attend OCU?
Tuition is the same for all students, whether they are residents or non-residents of Oklahoma.
What if I'm not United Methodist; can I attend OCU?
You sure can! Though Oklahoma City University is a United Methodist-related university, we welcome students of all faiths in a diverse student environment.
Does OCU have any "on campus" living requirements?
Because we believe that a valuable part of a student's learning experience occurs in the University residence halls, we require single, full-time undergraduate students under the age of 21 to live on campus unless they live with a parent or legal guardian while attending Oklahoma City University.
Does the university offer housing for married couples?
We have on-campus apartments available for married couples who are students at Oklahoma City University.
What is there to do in Oklahoma City?
What about parking?
Each student who owns an car and plans to park on campus must purchase a valid parking sticker from the Campus Police Department. A permit can be purchased online here.
What services do you provided for disabled students?
Oklahoma City University is dedicated to provided accommodations for students who have disabilities. Students must self-identify and provided documentation of learning or physical disabilities. Reasonable modifications in the classroom and auxiliary aids will be provided with appropriately documented disabilities. For more information and helpful links visit Campus Disability Services.