OAKLAND UNIVERSITY AP P LICATION FOR U N DE RG RADUATE ADM I S S ION

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1 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY AP P LICATION FOR U N DE RG RADUATE ADM I S S ION Thank you for your interest in Oakland University! Please carefully follow the steps below to become a Golden Grizzly. If you have questions, call (800) OAK-UNIV or ouinfo@oakland.edu. APPLY ONLINE at and pay only a $25 application fee. OR Complete this application form. Enclose a $40 nonrefundable application fee (check or money order payable to Oakland University). Sign and date the application at item 39. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please see the International Applicants section below. If you are a permanent resident, please provide a copy of the front of your Permanent Resident Card. Send all documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 101 North Foundation Hall, Oakland University, Rochester, MI Provide the following documents that apply to you: FRESHMAN APPLICANTS Request that an official copy of your high school record be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This should be completed by the high school you last attended. Results of your ACT examination also are required. TRANSFER APPLICANTS Request that an official transcript be sent to Oakland University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, from each college or university you have attended. If you have earned fewer than 24 semester credits, a high school record is also required. To be considered official, the transcript must be mailed directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of each school and must bear the seal of that institution. SCHOLARSHIPS This application, combined with your cumulative grade point average and composite ACT score, also serves as your application for most merit awards offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to incoming freshmen. Transfer students are automatically considered for merit scholarships offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, including the Phi Theta Kappa award. If you are interested in applying for The Honors College, which also awards several scholarships, please call (248) or visit for more information. If one of your relatives graduated from Oakland University, you may be eligible to apply for the Legacy Scholarship. Call (248) or visit to learn more. If you are being considered for additional academic awards, you may be contacted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for further information. POST-BACCALAUREATE APPLICANTS Submit a photocopy of your baccalaureate diploma or an unofficial transcript stating that you hold a baccalaureate degree. There is no application fee for post-baccalaureate students who hold a bachelor s degree from Oakland University. Post-baccalaureate status indicates that you hold a baccalaureate degree or higher and you wish to enter Oakland University for the purpose of taking undergraduate classes. Under PB status, your previous academic work will not be evaluated by the registrar and you will be admitted as a special nondegree candidate. Tuition is assessed at undergraduate upper division rates. Please note that students under this status do not qualify for financial aid. SECOND DEGREE APPLICANTS Request that an official transcript be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from each college or university you have attended. Completed files will be referred to the academic department for review. Some departments require that you meet with them before a decision is made. You will be notified in writing after a final decision has been reached. Students holding a bachelor s degree or higher who wish to enter Oakland University for the purpose of obtaining an Initial Michigan Provisional Teaching certificate should complete this application. Second-degree status indicates that you hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to earn a second undergraduate degree. Tuition for this status is assessed at undergraduate upper division rates. DUAL ENROLLED HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS Fill out a Dual Enrolled High School student application and have your principal or counselor sign it. Please visit our Web site at to download an application, or call (800) OAK-UNIV. Submit the application with a high school transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The undergraduate application is not required, and there is no application fee for Dual Enrolled High School applicants. Admission as a Dual Enrolled High School student is valid for one year only. To renew your status, submit a new application and an updated high school transcript. Dual Enrolled High School student status indicates that you are presently attending high school and wish to take college courses as a high school student. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS International applicants may be required to submit additional application materials to be considered for admission to OU. For more information, contact OU s Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (248) , (800) OAK-UNIV or ouinfo@oakland.edu. NON-MATRICULATING APPLICANTS Contact an admissions adviser to determine if this status is right for you. Non-matriculating status indicates that you do not currently hold a bachelor s or higher degree and will be taking only a few undergraduate classes. This is not a degree-seeking status. Please note that students under this status do not qualify for financial aid. Oakland University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, is committed to compliance with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of It is the policy of Oakland University that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, creed, sexual orientation, veteran status or other prohibited factors in employment, admissions, educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to Oakland University, Director of the Office of University Diversity and Compliance, 203 Wilson Hall, Rochester, Michigan

2 ACADEMIC OFFERINGS CHOOSING A PROGRAM Mark the four-digit code for the program of study you prefer. This information will help us provide individualized academic advising. You may change your major after you are admitted. If you cannot identify a specific area of interest, please choose the Undecided, No Major Preference category (code 7500). The criteria and procedures for admission to a specific program are the responsibility of the college and department of the school of the major. Admission to OU does not guarantee admission to your desired major program, because some programs do not admit students to major standing until prerequisites are complete. For additional information, refer to the appropriate college, school and department requirements in Oakland University s undergraduate catalog, available online at OTHER AREAS OF STUDY To study in an area related to your major, you may arrange a minor in most of the areas listed here. Oakland also offers a number of interdepartmental concentrations that can help you chart a personalized educational program. These concentrations cannot be substituted for a major, but they may be taken in addition to any major. You can discuss incorporating a minor or concentration in your program of study with your academic adviser. College of Arts and Sciences Acting African/African-American Studies Anthropology Applied Statistics Art History Art, Studio Art (Drawing, New Media, Painting, Photography) Art, Studio Art Education (K-12) Biochemistry Biology Biology, Secondary Education Chemistry Chemistry, Secondary Education Communication Dance * East Asian Studies/China East Asian Studies/Japan Economics (BA) English English, Secondary Education Environmental Health Environmental and Resource Management Public Health Occupational Health and Safety Toxic Substance Control French Language and Literature French, Secondary Education German Language and Literature German, Secondary Education History History, Secondary Education International Relations Journalism Latin American Language and Civilization Latin American Studies Linguistics Mathematics Mathematics, Secondary Education Medical Physics Music * (Composition, Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance and Vocal Performance) Music Education(K-12) * Musical Theatre * Philosophy Physics Physics, Secondary Education Political Science Pre-Law Pre-Liberal Arts Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Veterinary Psychology Public Administration and Public Policy Slavic Studies Social Work Sociology Sociology/Anthropology South Asian Studies Spanish Language and Literature Spanish, Secondary Education Theatre * Theatre Design and Technology * Undecided Fine Arts Undecided Humanities Undecided Science and Mathematics Undecided Social Science Women s Studies School of Business Administration Business (includes Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, General Management, Human Resources Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Operations Management) Economics (BS) School of Education and Human Services Elementary Education Human Resource Development School of Engineering and Computer Science Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Biology Engineering Chemistry Engineering Physics Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Undecided Engineering and Computer Science School of Health Sciences Applied Health Sciences (Medical Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, Health Information Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies) Health Sciences (Exercise Science, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Integrative Holistic Medicine, Pre-Health Professional Studies) Pe-Medical Laboratory Science (Cytotechnology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Histotechnology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology) Occupational Safety and Health Undecided Health Sciences Wellness, Health Promotion and Injury Prevention School of Nursing Pre-Nursing (BSN) Nursing (RN/BSN) Current Registered Nurses Only Pre-Accelerated Second Degree (BSN) Integrative Studies Integrative Studies Undecided, No Major Preference * Audition required. Majors are subject to change. ADM

3 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION To be filled out by applicant and submitted with a nonrefundable $40 check or money order. (See instructions for completing this application.) 1. Last name (or family name) followed by first name, middle initial. Leave one space between each name. 2. Other name under which your records may be listed (maiden name, if applicable) 3. Social Security Number* *Disclosure of your Social Security Number is voluntary unless you apply for financial aid or plan to work on campus as a student worker. Providing your Social Security Number will assist in maintaining a more efficient records-keeping system and will help us identify scores received from national testing agencies such as ACT and SAT. The university will generate a unique student identification number with the submission of this application. The information requested in items 4, 5 and 6 is optional and will not be used for admissions purposes. The information will be used to satisfy state and federal reporting requirements and may be used for other purposes allowed by law. 8. Have you previously enrolled in classes at Oakland University? Yes No To answer items 10 and 11, please refer to the list of academic offerings and program codes on the facing page. 5. Date of Birth 6. Sex 7. Check one (see instructions) 4. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, please select the racial/ethnic group with which you most identify. White/Not Hispanic Black/Not Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Hispanic Male Female 9. When do you plan to enroll? (check and note year) Fall (Aug.) Winter (Jan.) Summer (May) 10. Program of study 11. Program number 12. Permanent home address Number and street 13. Michigan County Freshman Transfer Post-Baccalaureate Second Degree Non-Matriculating 14. City and State (city and country if not in U.S.) 15. ZIP code 16. Preferred phone number with area code 17. Are you a Michigan resident? Yes No 18. Cell phone number 19. Do you plan to live on campus? Yes No19. Are you a U 19. Are you a U 19. Are you a U 20. Student address (critical for future communications with Oakland University) 21. Parent address (freshman applicants only) 22. Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No 23. If no, do you have a Permanent Resident Card? Yes No (If yes, please provide a copy of the front.) 24. If you answered No to 21 and 22 and are currently in the United States, list Visa type (Please provide a copy.) 25. If you are not in the United States, what Visa are you applying for? 26. What is your country of birth and/or citizenship? FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (Do not write below this line.) Fee Resident Type Delay Dec ACT Final GPA Curr Code For official use only Delay specify Accepted Not accepted Adviser Term code

4 27. List last high school attended (attending) and all colleges, universities (including OU if attended before), or other post-high school educational programs you have attended. Request that each school send an official transcript directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 101 North Foundation Hall, Rochester, Michigan Failure to report all colleges attended will invalidate your application and may result in dismissal, if admitted. Names of High Schools/Colleges and Addresses City State Dates Attended Graduation Date Degree (If you need more space, please attach additional sheet.) Mo/Year to Mo/Year Month/Year Earned TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION Freshman applicants: Complete items Transfer applicants: Complete items Post-baccalaureate and second-degree applicants: Skip to item 39. ALL APPLICANTS MUST SIGN AND DATE THE APPLICATION (ITEM 38). 28. If you are currently attending school, list courses in progress and those you plan to take before entering Oakland University. Courses in progress Courses to be taken Have you taken the ACT? Yes No Date test was taken or plan to take 30. Have you requested that your ACT scores be sent to Oakland University? Yes No (If you have taken the ACT more than once, please have all scores sent to Oakland.) 31. Have you taken an AP class? Yes No

5 32. Extracurricular activities, both in and out of school (choose all that apply): Name of Activities 9th 10th 11th 12th Officer? Other Activities Student Government Yes No Honor Society Yes No Debate Team Yes No School Paper Yes No Choir Yes No Band Yes No Drama Club Yes No Sports Yes No 33. Special Honors or Awards 34. Work Experience 35. Volunteer Activities 36. Which location do you plan to attend? Oakland University s campus, Rochester Macomb University Center 37. Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa? Yes No (transfer students only) 38. Have any of your relatives graduated from OU? Check all that apply: Mother Father Grandparent(s) Sister Brother Aunt Uncle Name(s) READ BEFORE SIGNING 39. I authorize Oakland University to disclose my personal, financial, academic and geographic information to any person, donor, sponsor, committee and/or organization designated by Oakland University to select scholarship, award and/or financial aid recipients. The released information, which may include without limitation this application, my education records, financial records, transcripts, letters of recommendation and any other information that I submit to Oakland University, will be used solely to consider my eligibility for scholarships, awards and/or financial aid. I understand that Oakland University may provide, extend or advance funds, credits and/or other financial accommodations to me, to be applied toward my tuition and/or fees, with the understanding that I will repay those amounts. I understand and agree that all such amounts, other than scholarships, fellowships, stipends and/or tuition waivers, are loans and/or educational benefits which I must repay to Oakland University together with late payment fees as established by Oakland University. In consideration for allowing me to attend classes, I agree to repay Oakland University for those loans and/or educational benefits and understand that my repayment obligation is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. I certify that all the information set forth in this application and supporting materials is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and, if admitted, I agree to observe all the rules and regulations of Oakland University. I understand that admission to the university is conditioned upon the accuracy of the information I have provided on this application and that falsification or misrepresentation of the information or inaccurate information constitutes grounds for dismissal from Oakland University. Date Signature THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OR COUNSELOR Total size of graduating class Cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) Applicant s rank in class ACT score Graduation date Name of school official Signature of school official Position Date Please call me about this application. Telephone number ( ) SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Oakland University Office of Undergraduate Admissions 101 North Foundation Hall Rochester, Michigan QUESTIONS? Call (800) OAK-UNIV or ouinfo@oakland.edu.

6 ESSAY (optional) Discuss briefly something you would like to accomplish in your life and how a college degree will help you achieve it. OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 101 North Foundation Hall Rochester, Michigan Phone: (248) Toll-free: (800) OAK-UNIV Fax: (248) Web: ouinfo@oakland.edu