Contact Oakland University

Once your application materials are received, Undergraduate Admissions will make a decision within 4-6 weeks. If applying less than four weeks before your intended term of entry, we will prioritize your application and make a decision as soon as possible.

Admissions decisions are sent by U.S. mail. If you receive a delay decision, you may contact Undergraduate Admissions at (248) 370-3360 to speak with an admissions adviser.

To check your admission status, return to the online application system. Enter the login and PIN you created when you first applied. You may also request a status check by calling Undergraduate Admissions.

Click on the links below for admission requirements, and the application procedure.

• Freshmen
• Early/Middle College
• Transfers
• International
• Guest students
• Dual Enroll
• Post-undergraduate
• Non-Matriculating
• Veterans
• Readmission

Oakland University offers more than 140 undergraduate programs, explore them by using the OU Career Tool.

If you would like to submit an undergraduate application to Oakland University, please visit undergraduate international application information to view detailed instructions and application deadlines.

Everyone deserves access to an outstanding education — and all the valuable opportunities that come with it. That's why we're doing all we can to help make an exceptional education affordable. More than 70 percent of all OU students receive financial assistance — including scholarships, grants, work-study and student loans — totaling more than $200 million annually. OU offers automatic merit scholarships and need-based grants to incoming students based on grade point average, and in some instances, on SAT/ACT scores. We also offer nearly 300 annual departmental scholarships to current students.

To be considered for scholarships, students must complete their application to the university (including submitting all supporting documents) by the posted scholarship deadlines on hr888888.com/scholarships. Those students who have been selected to receive an award will be contacted by mail.

Oakland University offers an array of on-campus tours and special events, including those geared toward specific academic interests. You can view the full schedule of events on our Visit OU page and register for the option that best suits your needs. We also offer a virtual tour experience for your convenience.

Oakland University welcomes more than 1,000 transfer students every year, and the number is growing. We welcome transfer students from community colleges and four-year schools, as well as military veterans, international students, and high school graduates who’ve earned college credits through Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, or the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP).

Admission criteria depends on how many credits you already earned from another institution at the time of application:

• 24 or more college credits: GPA of at least 2.5 will be considered for admission to Oakland University. OU will also consider positive trends of most recent grades.
• fewer than 24 college credits: Admission will be based on both college and high school records; you must submit both college and high school transcripts.

You must submit official transcript(s) from each college or university you have attended (and high school if you have fewer than 24 college credits) to:

Undergraduate Admissions
North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454

Electronic transcripts may be sent to [email protected] (current OU students should have their transcripts sent to the Office of the Registrar at [email protected]). Transcripts must bear the seal of the institution and must not be stamped "issued to student." If you have attended more than one college, transcripts from each must be provided.

Admission of individuals whose formal education has been interrupted for three or more years, and who would not normally meet other admission criteria, may be considered based on one or more of the following: sustained employment record; recommendations from employers, educators or other professionals; and standardized test results. An interview with an Oakland University Admissions Adviser is required for such applicants to be considered for admission.