ALL APPLICANTS. ORU RESIDENTIAL POLICY (Traditional On Campus Students Only) FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (U.S.

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2 ALL APPLICANTS The application requirements for admission are listed below. The general application and $35 application fee (waived when you apply online) are required for all applicants. Although the ORU Admissions Committee is able to use unofficial transcripts for decision purposes, all final transcripts must be received directly from the generating institution. Oral Roberts University admits students without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national orgin or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. Prior to enrolling, all students are required to complete a health assessment form with a physician and submit immunization records. For details log on to FRESHMEN A FRESHMAN applicant is defined as one who has earned fewer than 15 college credit hours after high school graduation. Application $35 Application Fee (waived when you apply online) Official High School Transcript Official ACT or SAT scores Official College Transcripts* Official Immunization Records TRANSFERS A TRANSFER applicant is defined as one who has earned 15 or more college credit hours after high school graduation. Application $35 Application Fee (waived when you apply online) Official High School Transcript** Official College Transcripts* Official Immunization Records * An official transcript is required from each institution in which you have been enrolled, even when no credit was earned. **Waived when transferring in 24 college credits. INTERNATIONAL An INTERNATIONAL applicant is defined as any student applying to ORU that is not a U.S. citizen or holder of a Green Card. International applicants are required to submit the same credentials as freshmen or transfer students. In addition, international students may be required to provide documentation of their English proficiency by submitting scores from one of the following tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): International English Language Testing System (IELTS): International students, who plan to attend class on the ORU campus, are also required to submit a Financial Guarantee Form upon admission showing sufficient funds are available to meet the cost of education while studying in the U.S. Visit international for more information or contact us at intladmissions@oru.edu. ORU RESIDENTIAL POLICY (Traditional On Campus Students Only) Oral Roberts University is a residential campus. All single, full-time undergraduate students under the age of 25 are required to reside in the University s residential halls. Students who desire to request an exception must submit a statement of petition to the Office of the Dean of Men or the Dean of Women. Exceptions to this policy will be granted to those undergraduate students who are married or who live in the Tulsa area with their parents. Students aged 25 and older who desire to live in the residential halls must also request an exception. Contact the Office of the Dean of Men and Dean of Women at for a petition form or for more information. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (U.S. Citizens only) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to begin the financial aid application process. The application may be filed as early as January of the year you plan to attend ORU. Apply online at Remember to include ORU s school code (003985). We recommend that you take advantage of the IRS Data Retrieval Service. Simply check the box on your FAFSA indicating you would like to use the data from your electronically submitted tax return to complete your FAFSA. ORU will typically receive your results within 72 hours. Financial aid can only be offered after we receive your FAFSA results. For the fall semester, apply for admission and financial aid by February 15 for priority consideration. Log on to finaid.oru.edu to get an estimate of scholarships, grants and other aid using ORU s net price calculator.

3 PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY IN INK. A. CONTACT AND IDENTIFICATION 1. LEGAL NAME: LAST (FAMILY/SURNAME) FIRST (GIVEN) MIDDLE INITIAL 2. FORMER NAME(S): LAST (FAMILY/SURNAME) FIRST (GIVEN) MIDDLE INITIAL 3. PREFERRED FIRST NAME: 4. DATE OF BIRTH: (MONTH-DAY-YEAR) 5. MALE FEMALE 6. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: (U.S. CITIZENS/ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZENS ONLY) Providing your Social Security Number (SSN) will allow ORU to uniquely identify your records. Additionally, when applying for financial aid, you are required by the federal government to provide your SSN. ORU is dedicated to ensuring the confidentiality of students records and application materials. To protect your identity, a university generated ID number will be issued upon admission. 7. ADDRESS: STREET APT # CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE STATE ZIP COUNTRY 8. TELEPHONE: HOME MOBILE 9. ADDRESS: The address you list will be the primary address of record. Some information from ORU will only be communicated by . All communication from the University will be sent to the address you list. ORU will not share your with any third party vendor. Upon matriculation, you will receive an ORU address which will become your primary of record. ORU uses a variety of media to communicate with applicants including mail, phone and . Please be sure to notify us in the event your contact information changes. Changes to your personal information can be made in person at the Admissions Office, by calling or , or by ing admissions@oru.edu. B. PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN (Please list parent information when single and under age 25, not a ward of the court or member or former member of the U.S. armed services.) 10. PARENT/GUARDIAN 1, LEGAL NAME: LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL 11. FORMER NAME(S) IF APPLICABLE: LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL 12. RELATIONSHIP: FATHER STEPFATHER MOTHER STEPMOTHER GRANDFATHER GRANDMOTHER BROTHER SISTER UNCLE AUNT LEGAL GUARDIAN OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) 13. ADDRESS: STREET APT # CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE STATE ZIP COUNTRY You may also complete this application online at 3

4 14. TELEPHONE: HOME MOBILE 15. LIST AS EMERGENCY CONTACT? YES NO 16. PARENT/GUARDIAN 2, LEGAL NAME: LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL 17. FORMER NAME(S) IF APPLICABLE: LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL 18. RELATIONSHIP: FATHER STEPFATHER MOTHER STEPMOTHER GRANDFATHER GRANDMOTHER BROTHER SISTER UNCLE AUNT LEGAL GUARDIAN OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) 19. ADDRESS: STREET APT # CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE STATE ZIP COUNTRY 20. TELEPHONE: HOME MOBILE 21. LIST AS EMERGENCY CONTACT? Yes No 22. PLEASE INDICATE WITH WHOM YOU RESIDE: Both Parent/Guardian 1 and 2 Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 2 C. LEGACY STUDENT INFORMATION 23. Please complete the following information if either of your parents or legal guardians, listed in section B, attended ORU. Parent/Legal Guardian 1: Attended ORU from (MO/YR) - to - Year of Graduation Did not graduate Parent/Legal Guardian 2: Attended ORU from (MO/YR) - to - Year of Graduation Did not graduate 24. List the names of and state your relationship with other relatives who have attended or are currently attending ORU: D. SPOUSE INFORMATION 25. SPOUSE LEGAL NAME: LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL ADDRESS: (if different than your own) (Please complete this section if you are married.) STREET APT # CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE STATE ZIP COUNTRY 26. TELEPHONE: HOME MOBILE 27. LIST AS EMERGENCY CONTACT? Yes No

5 E. MINISTER S REFERENCE Please supply contact information for a minister who can provide a personal recommendation. Select someone who is not related to you. (Please note: in the event you are unable to provide a minister s reference, you may substitute a teacher or professional reference. Please write teacher or professional reference on line 28 and list the organization name and contact information on lines ) 28. NAME OF MINISTER: 29. NAME OF CHURCH: 30. DENOMINATION: 31. CHURCH TELEPHONE: ( ) 32. CHURCH ADDRESS: F. CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION 33. Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No If no, Country of Citizenship Country of Birth If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please complete the box below: 34. Please indicate your citizenship status: I am not a U.S. Citizen and will apply for an F1 Student Visa to study in the U.S. I am a legal permanent resident of the U.S. I am a pending permanent resident of the U.S. I am an eligible non-citizen Resident of one of the Freely Associated States Other: 35. Do you hold an F1 visa? Yes No If you have an F1 visa from another school, please contact your Designated School Official (DSO) upon admission to ORU to request a transfer. Students who are granted a student (F1) visa must enroll and attend full-time (12 or more credit hours per semester) 36. Do you hold a visa other than an F1? Yes No Type: B1/B2 R J1 H Other: G. OKLAHOMA RESIDENCY 37. Have you lived in the State of Oklahoma for the past 12 months? Yes No If no, when did you establish residency? Month: Year: 38. If you are an Oklahoma resident, are you eligible for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP)? Yes No H. STATISTICS The following questions are used for institutional, state and federal statistical reporting only. Your responses are optional and will not be used to evaluate your application. 39. I am: single married separated divorced widowed 40. Please indicate your ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino Non-Hispanic or Latino 41. Please indicate your race: (check all that apply) American Indian/Alaskan native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Two or more races 42. Which best describes your church affiliation?: Assembly of God Baptist Catholic Charismatic Church of Christ Church of God-Christ Episcopalian Four Square Free Will Baptist Full Gospel Holiness Independent Interdenominational Jewish Lutheran Methodist Nazarene Nondenominational Open Bible Standard Pentecostal Protestant Presbyterian Southern Baptist Other: You may also complete this application online at 5

6 43. Have you ever served in the United States Military? Yes No If yes, what branch? If yes, please indicate current military status Active Military Duty Reserves Veteran I. EDUCATIONAL GOAL TRADITIONAL ON CAMPUS MAJORS ONLY Please complete this section only when planning to pursue traditional study on the campus of ORU. Skip to section J when applying for online degree programs through distance education. Check this box if you DO NOT wish to pursue a degree at this time. Understand that this categorizes you as a non-degree seeking student, which makes you ineligible for financial aid. Courses taken as a non-degree seeking student may later be applied towards a degree upon declaring or petitioning for degree seeking status. 44. I am applying as a Freshman Transfer (See page 2 for definition of freshman and transfer.) 45. Month/year I plan to begin my studies: August 20 January 20 SUMMER: May 20 Term 1 May 20 Term 2 June 20 Term 3 July 20 Term I plan to study Full-time (12 or more hours per term) Part-time (1-11 hours per term) 47. Please choose your intended major from the list of Degree Programs included on page 10. I wish to take general education courses now and select my degree/major at a later time. I am interested in pursuing this degree through ORU s three year program option. (Only available for certain majors. Please see page 10.) Major 1 Major 2 Minor 1 Minor 2 Concentration I am interested in one of following pre-professional programs. Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Sports Medicine Pre-Veterinary Medicine NURSING/ENGINEERING MAJORS: Nursing and Engineering applicants require secondary admission by the respective department. Admission to ORU does not guarantee acceptance to these programs. No additional application is necessary. Upon admission to the University, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate department for review and consideration. Please note: The ACT or SAT is required of both freshmen and transfer applicants. FINE ARTS MAJORS: Music, Worship, Musical Theatre and Dance applicants are required to audition and submit a secondary application. Please visit our academic pages at for application and audition requirements or contact Admissions to request an application. 48. I plan to live on campus live at home with my parents other (please list) Please Note: All single, full-time undergraduate students under the age of 25 are required to reside in the University s residential halls. Students who desire to request an exception must submit a statement of petition to the Office of the Dean of Men or Dean of Women. Exceptions to this policy will be granted to those undergraduate students who are married or who live in the Tulsa area with their parents. Students aged 25 and older who desire to live in the residential halls must also request an exception. 49. Will you/might you be participating in any of the following activities? (check all that apply) Varsity/Division I Athletics: If yes, which one(s)? Men s: Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field Women s: Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field Volleyball If you do plan to play Division I sports, have you had contact with the ORU coach(es)? Yes No Music Groups: (choral, choir, special vocal groups, orchestra, jazz band, etc.) Have you auditioned? Yes No What instrument(s) do you play? From the list on page 11, tell us which Clubs and Organizations interest you.

7 J. EDUCATIONAL GOAL ONLINE MAJORS ONLY Please complete this section only when planning to pursue your degree through online courses. Check this box if you DO NOT wish to pursue a degree at this time. Understand that this categorizes you as a non-degree seeking student, which makes you ineligible for financial aid. Courses taken as a non-degree seeking student may later be applied towards a degree upon declaring or petitioning for degree seeking status. 50. I am applying as a Freshman Transfer (See page 2 for definition of freshman and transfer.) 51. Month/year I plan to begin my studies: August 20 Fall Term A January 20 Spring Term A May 20 Summer Term A October 20 Fall Term B March 20 Spring Term B June/July 20 Summer Term B 52. I plan to study full-time (6 or more hours per 7-week term) part-time (1-5 hours per 7-week term) 53. Please choose your intended major: Minors: Bible Communication Christian Caregiving & Counseling** I wish to take general education courses now and select my degree/major at a later time. Business Administration (Minor required. Please select from list below.) Church Ministries Christian Caregiving and Counseling (Minor required. Please select from list below.) Communications (Minor required. Please select from list below.) Government (Minor required. Please select from list below.) Leadership Studies Leadership Studies Degree Completion (must have 64 transferable hours) Nursing RN to BSN Church History Church Ministries Evangelism & Missions General Business* Government Liberal Studies Theological Studies *Cannot be combined with Business Administration major **Cannot be combined with Christian Caregiving and Counseling major K. SHORT ANSWER REQUIRED OF ALL APPLICANTS 54. How did you first hear about ORU? Family Member /letter from ORU College Fair Web Search Minister/Church Card Deck Advertisement High School Visit by ORU Magazine Ad (which magazine?) Other 55. Please indicate if you are: a dependent of an ORU Employee a current ORU employee not applicable 56. Explain your Christian faith and describe how you think pursuing a degree through ORU will benefit you. (Use a separate sheet of paper to complete this section.) 57. Have you ever been dismissed, suspended, placed on probation or required to leave school for any reason? Yes No 58. Have you ever been convicted of (or pled guilty or no contest ) to a felony charge? Yes No 59. This question is optional and will not be considered in the application process. Are there accommodations of services, including those based upon a health or physical condition, that you may require to enrich your educational development at ORU? Yes No If you answered Yes to questions 57, 58 or 59, please include an explanation of your response on a separate sheet of paper. 60. Are you planning to use V.A. Educational Benefits? Yes No 61. Will you be applying for federal student financial aid? (US Citizens only) Yes No To apply for federal student aid, go to and complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible for the aid year in which you will begin school. Please include ORU s school code (003985) when applying for aid so that we receive your results. 62. Do you plan to graduate from ORU? Yes No If not, how long do you plan to attend? You may also complete this application online at 7

8 63. What are the top three colleges/universities you are considering? 64. Please list any church/community involvement, extracurricular activities, special awards or recognition you have received. (Use a separate sheet of paper if necessary to complete this section.) L. ACADEMIC HISTORY 65. HIGH SCHOOL Name of High School City State Phone 66. GRADUATED WILL GRADUATE DID/WILL NOT GRADUATE Month Year Month Year 67. Did/will you graduate early? Yes No 68. From which type of high school did/will you graduate? Public School Private School Home School 69. Date you took/will take the GED: (when applicable) GED total score: 70. Date you took/will take the: (complete for all applicable tests) ACT: ACT Score: SAT: SAT Score: month/day/year month/day/year TOEFL: TOEFL Score: 71. College(s) and/or Universities Attended: (Please note: You are required to report and submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have previously attended.) COLLEGES CITY STATE DATES ATTENDED DEGREE EARNED # HOURS COMPLETED GPA From From From To To To From To Signature I declare that all information given is true to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand that, prior to starting classes, I will be required to submit a Health Assessment form and verification of the required immunizations. I also understand that I must submit final/ official test scores and transcripts to ORU and that any offer of admission is conditional until receipt and review of final/official documents. I have read the Honor Code pledge on page 9 and agree to abide by it. Signature of Applicant Date

9 HONOR CODE PLEDGE In signing the Honor Code Pledge, I fully recognize that Oral Roberts University was founded to be and is committed to being a leading academic institution serving the interdenominational Body of Christ, offering a lifestyle of commitment to Jesus Christ of Nazareth as personal Savior and Lord. I further recognize that the University s ministry is that of providing a Whole Person education with a charismatic distinctive. It is therefore my personal commitment to be a person of integrity in my attitude and respect for what Oral Roberts University is in its calling to be a Christian university. 1. I PLEDGE to apply myself wholeheartedly to my intellectual pursuits and to use the full powers of my mind for the glory of God. 2. I PLEDGE to grow in my spirit, by developing my own relationship with God. 3. I PLEDGE to develop my body with sound health habits by completing the required aerobics program and by participating in wholesome physical activities. 4. I PLEDGE to cultivate good social relationships and to seek to love others as I love myself. I will not lie; I will not steal; I will not curse; I will not be a talebearer. I will not cheat or plagiarize; I will do my own academic work and will not inappropriately collaborate with other students on assignments. 5. I PLEDGE at all times to keep my total being under subjection from all immoral and illegal actions and communications, whether on or off campus. I will not take any illegal drugs or misuse any drugs; I will not engage in or attempt to engage in any illicit, unscriptural sexual acts, which include any homosexual activity and sexual intercourse with one who is not my spouse through traditional marriage of one man and one woman. I will not drink alcoholic beverages of any kind; I will not use tobacco; I will not engage in other behavior that is contrary to the rules and regulations listed in the Student Handbook. 6. I PLEDGE to maintain an integrity of openness to God s claims on my life and to do my utmost to know and follow His will for my life. 7. I PLEDGE to attend class, all required Chapel services on campus, and my choice of a house of worship wherever God is honored and lifted up. 8. I PLEDGE to abide by the rules and regulations that may from time to time be adopted by the University administration. I understand Oral Roberts University is a private school that is governed by a Board of Trustees, which has final authority on all matters. I understand that the University reserves the right to require the withdrawal of a student at any time if in the judgment of the President of the University and the University Discipline Committee such action is deemed necessary to safeguard ORU s ideals of scholarship or its spiritual and moral atmosphere as a Christian University. I will keep the HONOR CODE carefully and prayerfully. I understand that my signature on the application is my acceptance of the entire Honor Code and completes a contract between me and Oral Roberts University, which is a prerequisite for matriculation and my continued association with the University. Further, my acceptance of the Honor Code is a solemn vow and promise to God as to how I will live my life. You may also complete this application online at 9

10 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS COLLEGE OF ARTS & CULTURAL STUDIES Communication and The Arts Art Education/K-12 Tch Comm Arts Educ/Sec Tch Communication* Dance Performance Drama/TV/Film Performance Graphic Design Musical Theatre Theatre Arts Studio Art English and Modern Languages English Literature* English Edu - Sec Tch French* Modern Foreign Lang Ed/K-12 Spanish* Writing Art Business Journalism Literature Marketing Science English or Writing English as a Second Language Prelaw History/Humanities/ Government Government* International Relations Practical Politics History Int l Community Development* Int l Relations* Leadership Studies (deg comp) Leadsrship Studies Social Studies Edu/Sec Tch Media Media Advertising Convergence Journalism MultiMedia Production Public Relations Music Music Arts* Arts Technology Premedicine Music Composition Composition Composition/Technology Music Edu/K-12 Tch Instrumental Vocal Sacred Music Music Performance Instrumental Keyboard Vocal Worship Arts COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting Business Administration* Finance International Business* Management Marketing COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Early Childhood Education English Language Learner Special Education Elementary Education Early Childhood Education English Language Learner Special Education Special Ed/Mild-Mod. Dis. Elementary Education COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Behavioral Sciences Psychology * Social Work Biology and Chemistry Biology Environmental Health Professions Premedicine Biomedical Chemistry* Premedicine Research Chemistry Environmental Sustainability** Medical Technology Sci Edu with Bio Emph/Sec Tch Engineering/Comp/Physics/Math Computer Information Tech.* Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Engineering Physics* Mathematics* Math Education/Sec Tch Health/Physical Educ/ Recreation Health and Exercise Science Exercise Specialist Presports Medicine Prephysical Therapy Health/Physical Ed/K-12 Tch Recreation Administration Sports Management COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY Biblical Literature English Bible New Testament Old Testament & Judaic/ Christian Studies Christian Caregiving & Counseling* Church Ministries Ministry and Leadership Church Administration Evangelism and Outreach Local Church Pastor Missions Youth and Family Ministries Theological/Historical Studies Christian Apologetics Theology and Church History Bulleted List: Majors Blue Italics: Concentrations : Major available in 3 year format * : Requires one minor ** : Requires two minors UNDERGRADUATE MINORS Art Biblical Languages Biochemistry Biology Business Language Chemistry Christian Apologetics Christian Caregiving & Counseling Church Administration Church History/ Systematic Theology Communication Computer Information Technology Dance Drama English Bible English Language Learner English Literature Environmental Studies Evangelism and Outreach Fine Arts Technology French General Business Government Graphic Design Health & Exercise Science Hebrew History Human Resources Dev. Humanities International Relations Israel and Middle East Studies Jewish Studies Journalism Mathematics Media Missions Music Music Technology New Testament Nonprofit Business Old Testament & Judaic/ Christian Studies Physics Prelaw Pre-Professional English Preseminary Psychology Public Relations/ Advertising Recreation Administration Social Justice Sociology Spanish Sports Management Worship Leadership Youth and Family Ministries

11 GRADUATE PROGRAMS BUSINESS Business Administration (MBA) Accounting Finance International Business Management Marketing Not-for-Profit Management Master of Management Not-for-Profit Management GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Master s School Administration Christian School Administration Public School Administration Curriculum and Instruction Teaching w/ Alt. Licensure Teaching w/ Public School Lic. Doctoral Educational Leadership Christian School Administration Higher Education Administration Public School Administration GRADUATE THEOLOGY PROGRAMS Master s Christian Counseling Marital and Family Therapy Biblical Literature Advanced Languages Judaic-Christian Studies Master of Divinity Missions Practical Theology Teaching Ministries Theological and Historical Studies Doctoral Doctor of Ministry Pastoral Care & Counseling Church Ministries & Leadership GET ON THE FAST TRACK! Through ORU s Fast Track program, you can start on your master s degree while completing your undergraduate degree program. You can take up to 12 graduate hours free when you enroll in graduate courses as part of your undergraduate tuition block in your junior or senior year. Through a combination of fast track and advanced standing, it is possible to complete some master s degree programs in as little as one additional year. Talk to your advisor about getting on the Fast Track plan during advisement week in the fall or spring semester. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Accounting Honor Society Administrative Management Society Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Med Society (pre-medical honor society) Alpha Lambda Delta (academic honors association) Alpha Psi Omega (national honorary theatre society) American Chemical Society Association of Computer Machinery Big Brothers & Big Sisters College Democrats College Republicans Der Deutsche Verein (German club) Enactus (Business Club) Environmental Stewardship Gamma Beta Phi Hebrew Culture Club Institute of Electrical Engineers Intercollegiate Athletics International Student Organization (ISO) International Community Development Club Knesset (US/Israeli Relations Club) Le Cercle Francais (French Club) Model United Nations (MUN) Mu Phi Epsilon (international music fraternity) National Association for Music Education Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL) ORU Veterans Club ORU Missionary Society Pentangle (English club) Perihelion (ORU yearbook) Psi Chi Rho (psychology club) Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Recreation Club Sigma Tau Delta Social Work Club Society for Human Resource Management Spanish Club Student Ambassadors Student Nurses Association The Oracle (student newspaper) Theological Society Tri Beta (biology honor society) You may also complete this application online at 11

12 Thank you for Applying to ORU! Here are your next steps. Complete Your Admissions File Freshmen: Please submit your ACT or SAT score(s) and high school transcript(s). Although not required for admission, please also submit college transcripts for courses taken concurrently in high school and/or CLEP/AP scores for transfer credit evaluation. Transfer: Please submit transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended. A high school transcript is also required for applicants who have less than 24 credit hours earned from a college/university after high school graduation. Please note: Conditional acceptance may be offered to applicants without official test scores and/or official/final transcripts on file. To finalize your admission to the University, official/final credentials are required prior to the start of the term. Visit ORU Come to Tulsa and visit the incredible community that is ORU. Plan a personal visit at your convenience or join hundreds of other future ORU students at our Fall or Spring College Weekend. Schedule your visit online at campusvisits.oru.edu or call Meet Scholarship Deadlines (Traditional On-Campus Students Only) ORU offers generous scholarships and grants for students enrolled in our traditional on-campus undergraduate programs. Merit scholarships are awarded automatically upon admission. However, some scholarships require an additional application, audition, try-out or nomination. Visit our website at for a complete list of scholarship opportunities through ORU. You ll also find links to reputable sites where you can search for private scholarships. Note: ORU institutional scholarships only apply to traditional on-campus programs. Apply for Financial Aid Applicants interested in applying for state and federal financial aid assistance should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at Some assistance programs are awarded on a first come basis. Oklahoma residents who wish to be considered for state grants should apply by March 1. We urge all students to complete their FAFSA no later than June 15. See additional instructions on page 2. Information concerning scolarships, grants and other sources of aid can also be found on our website at finaid.oru.edu. Submit Your Enrollment and Housing Deposits upon Admission (Traditional on-campus students only) Upon admission to the University, pay your $125 Enrollment Deposit and $150 Housing Deposit online at or mail your payment to ORU Undergraduate Admissions, 7777 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK Course schedules and housing selections can only be made after deposits have been submitted. Deposits are due and non-refundable after May 1 for the Fall term and November 1 for the Spring term. Complete Your Financial Aid File and/or Solidify Payment Method Upon receipt of your financial aid offer, you will be asked to notify the Financial Aid Office at ORU of the funds you plan to accept and use to pay for your tuition and fees as well as housing/board when choosing to live on campus. You may also be presented with additional requests for information or required to complete additional applications. Please respond promptly to all requests. ORU offers multiple payment options, including a monthly payment plan. Balances not covered by scholarships and other financial aid may be divided in up to twelve payments. To get the best benefit, sign up for payments to start in May prior to the fall term. Payments must be completed by April of the academic year. Visit upon receipt of your scholarships/financial aid offer to establish a monthly payment plan that fits your budget and family. Participate in Harbor! (Orientation for new on-campus students) Prior to the start of the semester, meet the students of your class at Harbor. This is where it all begins. Get ready for the ride. It s going to be great. Visit our website at to view the academic calendar for dates and times. Oral Roberts University 7777 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma RobertsU