Admissions Checklist: How to Apply

Start your Oklahoma City University application

Applicants must complete and return the Oklahoma City University Undergraduate, Transfer, or Graduate University Application PRIOR to auditioning. Apply for admission to Oklahoma City University on the admissions website using the online application or the Common App. You are responsible for checking the status of your OKCU application with the University's Office of Admissions and completing all components of the application prior to the audition.

Students must also complete and submit the FAFSA for your entering academic year. More information about the FAFSA and financial aid can be found here or by calling 405-208-5211.

Request an audition

Applicants to the Wanda L. Bass School of Music must audition for admission and talent award consideration.

Visit our Auditions page for information regarding on-campus and recorded auditions.

OCU does not require audition prescreens.

Prepare and perform your audition

All audition requirements for undergraduate or graduate auditions can be found on our Auditions page.

NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION: You will be notified of the result of your live audition into the Bass School of Music within four to six weeks of the audition, provided your Oklahoma City University application is complete. Recorded auditions often take longer than four to six weeks to process. All audition results are sent through email. No audition results are given over the telephone. Please do not call or email our offices asking for Admission results.

Declare your intention to attend

Upon acceptance into Oklahoma City University and the Bass School of Music, make an official declaration of your intent to attend OKCU as a music major. Return your acceptance contract prior to the deadline stated in your offer letter.

Enroll in your first semester

You may contact the School of Music after May 1st to enroll in your first semester of classes at Oklahoma City University. The university will begin contacting incoming students with enrollment information beginning in April and May.

Complete your Oklahoma City University commitment

Submit your Enrollment Commitment Deposit and your Housing Application here.

Questions?

Undergraduates may contact the Coordinator of Admissions, Jeana Gering, at jgering@okcu.edu. Graduates should contact the Graduate Advisor, Dr. Melissa Plamann, at mmplamann@okcu.edu. University Admissions can be reached at 405-208-5050 for additional information.

View our most up to date Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog.