2016 Undergraduate Viewbook

C L O S E C O M M U N I T Y.

B I G O P P O R T U N I T Y.

OK L AH OM A CITY

UNI V E R S I TY

STA RS P E R S O N A L AT T E N T I O N CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS

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MEET OCU contents OCU at a glance Oklahoma City freshmen to-dos

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ACADEMICS majors & programs schools & colleges honors program study abroad faculty profiles investment scholarships & aid

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STUDENT LIFE involvement residence halls first-year experience campus dining religious life

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CAREERS career services internships & partnerships alumni profiles

Meet OCU. As a top liberal arts & sciences university, Oklahoma City University has been leading students to their creative edge for more than a century. We are a diverse community of academic achievers, big thinkers, independent spirits, and dedicated artists. At OCU, students from across the globe follow their passions and excel in the sciences, religion, business, nursing, and the performing arts.

Discover why Oklahoma City University is such a great

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place to learn, live, and call home.

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Close-knit community.

Far-reaching opportunity.

Our campus culture encourages deep engagement at all levels to allow students to rise to high expectations.

With our small and highly competitive student body, location in the heart of Oklahoma City, and close association with corporate and civic leaders, OCU students have substantial access to big-league opportunities.

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Oklahoma City University at a glance 1,807 601 graduates 452 law students

FRESHMEN CLASS PROFILE

undergraduates

private urban

60% 40% out of state in state

31%

G R A D UAT E D

in the

TOP 10%

OF THEIR CLASS

Centrally located in the United States

co-ed United Methodist residential campus

Dallas Little Rock

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Kansas City

5 1

Austin

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[College Raptor] MEET OCU

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Houston Denver Chicago Phoenix LA NYC

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100%

OF CLASSES TAUGHT

STARSKY

university mascot

by

85%

of science students who apply are accepted to medical, dental, pharmacy, and biomedical research schools

Broadway shows have employed our graduates

PROFESSORS

NOT GRAD STUDENTS

32%

11:1 Blue/White

ST UDE N T - T O- FACU L TY R A T IO

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17 STARS nickname

average freshman class size

13 average upperclassman class size

76+

of students involved in Greek Life

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NATIONAL

ATHLETIC

CHAMPIONSHIP

WINS

80+

grads have performed on national or international tours

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OCU has won at least one national championship each year for the last

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Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field

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100%

acceptance rate to graduate school for psychology grads for the past six years

100%

of nursing grads who seek RN positions or graduate degrees are either employed or attending grad school

100%

religion grads accepted into graduate school or seminary

100%

job placement within six months for mass communications grads

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varsity sports teams

Rowing Soccer Softball Volleyball Wrestling

Every year our athletes are named Academic All-Americans, and as a group, student-athletes have an average grade point of 3.0. OCU is a Five Star Institution on the NAIA Champions of Character List, which recognizes college student athletes for their quality of play along with their work in classrooms and community service.

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A modern metropolitan setting

Young. Inventive. Growing.

Bricktown

Plaza District

Home to more than 1.2 million Oklahomans and an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, Oklahoma City offers an abundance of the arts, quality healthcare, excellence in education, and more. And it does so without high costs, energy shortages, or traffic congestion. It is a distinctly liveable city where you can chase your dreams and still enjoy a rich quality of life.

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MEET OCU

OKC Dodgers

Photo by Nick Falzerano

Downtown

WE ARE OKLAHOMA CITY’S UNIVERSITY Our campus sits in the heart of OKC in the historic and vibrant Uptown 23rd District. Just a short drive, walk, or bike ride from campus you can explore more than a dozen diverse neighborhoods and entertainment districts featuring live music venues, local restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, farmers markets, art events and cultural performances.

On any given night you may find yourself dining at one of the local hotspots in Automobile Alley or Deep Deuce, enjoying a festival in the Plaza District or Midtown, appreciating one of the many art galleries in the Paseo Arts District, attending

OKC Thunder

a professional sporting event, catching a local or nationallytouring show at the Civic Center Music Hall or the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, playing laser tag in the Bricktown Entertainment District, or taking a stroll by beautiful Lake Hefner.

Did you know that Oklahoma City is one of the top river sports destinations in the world?

Located just south of downtown, the Boathouse District, along the Oklahoma River, is one of Oklahoma City’s top attractions for adventure seekers. Oklahoma City University’s Devon Boathouse, which is home to an Olympic training center, was the second to claim a spot on the bank. Today, our rowers and kayakers are some of the best in the world.

Devon Boathouse, home to OCU Rowing

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Oklahoma City University To-Dos

An essential list of things to do your first year on campus

FRESHMAN PROGRAMS The first year at OCU begins with Stars Week and ends with Fire and Water, a powerful ceremony that celebrates your success. Our First-Year Experience programs are designed to help you succeed at Oklahoma City University. photo by Mackenzie Kelly

GO STARS! Cheer on our men’s and women’s rowing teams at the annual Head of the Oklahoma Regatta. Over 50,000 people attend this event each year!

STARS ONSTAGE Audition for (or maybe just attend) one (or 100) of our 250+ world-class performances of dance, music, opera, or theater.

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MEET OCU

GET INVOLVED Play oozeball (it’s just as fun as it sounds!) or tie-dye a t-shirt to support love and acceptance across campus at Love Not Hate Day. There are tons of unique ways to get involved in campus life at Oklahoma City University. photo by Rod Newman

GO TO A FESTIVAL Live On the Plaza, deadCenter Film Festival, the First Friday Gallery Walk in the Paseo, Uptown 23rd’s Farmer’s Market, and the H&8th Night Market are all world-class festivals and are just minutes from campus! photo by Kyle Elrod/Big Wing Interactive

12AM BREAKFAST Take a break from studying for midterms and hit up the cafeteria for Midnight Breakfast.

photo by OCU Student Publications

GRAB DINNER ON 23RD Whether you’re in the mood for American, BBQ, Mediterranean, TexMex, Asian, or Italian—Uptown 23rd has the options to satisfy whatever it is that you’re craving.

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Petree College of

Wanda L. Bass School of

Biochemistry (B.S.) Biology (B.S.) Biomedical Science Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry (B.S.) Criminal Justice (B.S. or B.A.) Education (B.S. or B.A.) Early Childhood Elementary Secondary English (B.A.) Exercise & Sport Science (B.S.) Exercise Science Human Performance Film Production (B.F.A.) History (B.A.) History / Political Science (B.A.) Humanities (B.A.) Mass Communications (B.A.) Advertising Broadcasting Multimedia Journalism Public Relations Mathematics (B.S.) Philosophy (B.A.) Physics (B.S.) Political Science (B.S. or B.A.) Political Science / Philosophy (B.A.) Psychology (B.S.) Science (B.S.) Spanish (B.A.) Studio Art (B.A. or B.F.A.)

Guitar Performance (B.M.) Instrumental Music Education (B.M.E.) Instrumental Performance (B.M.) Music (B.A.) Music / Elective Studies in Pre-Law (B.A.) Music / Elective Studies in Pre-Med (B.A.) Music Composition (B.M.) Music Theater (B.M.) Piano Pedagogy (B.M.) Piano Performance (B.M.) Vocal Music Education (B.M.E.) Vocal Performance (B.M.)

Meinders School of

PRE-PROFESSIONAL

ARTS & SCIENCES

Majors & Programs There are over 70 majors to choose from at Oklahoma City University.

The Oxford Plan is an interdisciplinary major of political science and philosophy. The plan includes preferential admission to the OCU School of Law and students may complete their combined B.A. and J.D. degrees in only six years, rather than the usual seven.

BUSINESS

Accounting (B.B.A.) Business Administration (B.B.A.) Economics (B.B.A.) Finance (B.B.A.) Marketing (B.B.A.) Software Engineering (B.S.) Ann Lacy School of

DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT Dance American Dance Teacher (B.S.) Dance Management (B.S.) Dance Performance (B.P.A.) Entertainment Business (B.S.)

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ACADEMICS

OCU School of Law

MUSIC

Kramer School of

NURSING

Nursing (B.S.N.) R.N.-B.S.N. Wimberly School of

RELIGION

Religion (B.A.) Religion / Philosophy (B.A.) Religious Education (B.A.) Youth Ministry (B.A.) School of

THEATRE Acting (B.F.A.) Design & Production (B.F.A) Theatre & Performance (B.A.)

Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Dental Pre-Law & The Oxford Plan Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Doctor of Nursing Practice Administrative Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Juris Doctor Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in Applied Sociology: Nonprofit Leadership Master of Arts in Applied Sociology: Nonprofit Leadership Master of Arts in TESOL Master of Business Administration Master of Education Applied Behavior Studies American Montessori Certification Professional Counseling Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Liberal Arts in Leadership Management Master of Music Master of Physician Assistant Studies Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Criminology Master of Science in Energy Legal Studies Master of Science in Energy Management Master of Science in Nursing Nursing Education Nursing Leadership Clinical Nurse Leader

Our Physician Assistant program launched in January 2016 to address the critical need for highly trained medical providers.

The U.S. Department of Labor projects a 30% increase in employment for physician assistants over the next seven years—the highest for any occupation!

Applicants who have an OCU undergraduate degree, have completed the prerequisites within seven years of starting the program, and have a 3.2 cumulative GPA will be guaranteed an interview for the PA program.

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A college education is all about you.

It’s about your dreams, your future, and your success.

Students meet Congressman Tom Cole

Gloria Steinem poses for a photo with a student

At Oklahoma City University, the quality education you receive inside the classroom is designed for you. Students have unparalleled access to faculty and staff, opportunities for in-depth research projects, and plenty of time to collaborate with friends, mentors, and classmates.

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Students meet Justice Sotomayor at Wilson House

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It was nice to hear exactly what our professors have been teaching us in our classes over the last few years echoed in a superstar who has been in the business for a long time.”

- Robert, Senior, Acting

Actor Jason Alexander, best known for his role as George on the NBC sitcom “Seinfeld”, teaches a master class at the School of Theatre

The value of an Oklahoma City University education goes well beyond classroom learning.

There is a broader education at work, too—an education that gives our students life-changing opportunities to connect with the world around them. We believe an important component of learning is doing. Oklahoma City University is known for the remarkable speakers and leaders we host on campus to engage and inspire our students and our community.

LEARNING FROM LEADERS

These distinguished guests have included:

The Oklahoma City University experience includes cultivating employment leadership skills and

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Journalist and Political Commentator Bill Moyers Congressman Tom Cole Harvard philosopher Michael J. Sandel Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Claudia Emerson Feminist leader Gloria Steinem Hubble Space Telescope Director Dr. Matt Mountain Tony Award®-winning actress Kelli O’Hara Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Tony Award®-winning actress Patti LuPone Eboo Patel, Founder & President, Interfaith Youth Core

opportunities. That’s why Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, Sonic Corporation CEO Cliff Hudson, former Energy Secretary for the State of Oklahoma and now manager of the GO Global Research Center Michael Ming, CEO’s from numerous large energy corporations, and others teach about leadership at Oklahoma City University. The prestige of our programs and our history is enhanced by our larger education experience.

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Schools and Colleges Petree College of Arts & Sciences The Petree College of Arts and Sciences embraces the value of a liberal arts education and prepares students in all disciplines to think critically, creatively, and ethically. Our students are challenged to become servant leaders through an education that engages them to become socially and ecologically responsible citizens in our world. Through rigorous coursework taught by excellent faculty, the Petree College is committed to an education that is relevant, socially engaged, and life transforming.

85%

of science students who apply are

ACCEPTED into

medical, dental, pharmacy, and biomedical research

G R A D UAT E

SCHOOLS

TOP TIER STUDENTS In recent years, the Petree College of Arts & Sciences at Oklahoma City University has boasted one Goldwater and two Fulbright scholars.

WHY OCU? “...OCU’s intimate class size provides a great advantage to student and teacher. I get to know each student personally, and I can see each face as I am lecturing or demonstrating and get some sense of each student’s understanding.”

- Dr. Kent Buchanan Biology Professor & Interim Provost

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It’s welcoming. It’s comfortable.

There’s always something to go do and there’s always someone who is going to help you out.”

- Kayla, Las Vegas, NV, Senior, Public Relations

Meinders School of Business The Meinders School of Business prepares students to engage in community and economic development, including the use of global relationships. Through professional development activities held every semester, students begin preparing for their careers even before they graduate. Students pursue academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum and out-of-classroom learning opportunities, such as travel to national competitions and the World Business Forum in New York City.

TOP 4.5% OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS

in the

WORLD

ANNUAL CONFERENCES Annual leadership and executive conferences are open to all students, including Leadership Day, Entrepreneurship Day, Women in Leadership, and national and international energy conferences.

WH Y OCU? “I want my students to learn to think.

I want them to understand how economics permeates most everything we do in life, even if you are not a business or economics major.�

- Dean Steven Agee Meinders School of Business

95% of Meinders graduates are

E MP LOYED or go on to

G RADUATE

SCHOOL

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Schools and Colleges Ann Lacy School of Dance & Entertainment The Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment is known and respected throughout the entertainment industry. The school, under the direction of Jo Rowan, pioneered American dance in higher education and was the first university to offer a degree focused on tap, jazz, and theatre dance. Students train in one of the world’s finest collegiate dance facilities. The school has produced over 46 Broadway performers and more than 48 Radio City Rockettes—more than any other university in the world!

BEST “ P R E PA R AT O RY

DANCE PROGRAM in the

NATION

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PERFORMANCES The American Spirit Dance Company presents its Home for the Holidays show each December and gives a Broadway-style revue each March. These performances, and others, give students hands-on experience on the most famous stage in Oklahoma.

WHY OCU? “I understand the importance of developing a well-rounded artist that possesses performance virtuosity in several styles but also a sound base of practical knowledge needed to navigate the business side of show business.”

- Professor Tiffany Van Der Merwe

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*K.C. Patrick, former editor of Dance Magazine

Never have I felt so comfortable and appreciated by such a large group of people.

Professors genuinely care how well you’re doing, in and out of class.”

- Halston, Wichita, KS, Senior, Dance

Wanda L. Bass School of Music The Wanda Bass curriculum is designed to develop outstanding arts leaders, educators, and performers. The Bass School hosts more than 250 performances each year, spotlighting the talents of students and faculty, touring groups, and guest artists. These are opportunities for students to be inspired, to perform individually, and to be featured as an integral part of larger ensembles. In addition, students may also gain experience with nearby performance partners.

EL SISTEMA OKLAHOMA The world’s only formal partnership between an undergraduate music education program and an El Sistemainspired youth orchestra is based at OCU.

#1 HIDDEN

“The Barber of Seville”

GEM MUSIC SCHOOL [Music School Central]

WHY OCU? “What makes this particular music program stand out among other music programs is the level of commitment and support the faculty and staff provide students to really help them meet their goals. Not just their goals as musicians, but as people.”

- Cory Gavito Associate Professor of Music

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Schools and Colleges The School of Theatre Our combination approach of academic and professional education will prepare you with the skills and experience necessary to be a true theatre professional onstage or backstage. Upon admission into the School of Theatre, you automatically become part of the TheatreOCU company and may audition for four mainstage and seven Stage II productions each year.

Our School of Theatre produces and supports more productions than any other undergraduate program in the United States.

WHY OCU? “If you are serious about your education and training, want to leave college with pre-professional and professional credits on your résumé, and wish to start your career with the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and opportunities that will help

HANDS-ON EXPE RIENCE

you sustain a career in the performing

Professional partnerships include Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, Lyric Theatre

home for you.”

arts, then Oklahoma City University is the

of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma Repertory Theatre. Many of our students have had opportunities to intern for prestigious production companies like Cirque du Soleil, Disney, the Santa Fe Opera, and the Great River

- Brian Parsons Associate Dean of Theatre

Shakespeare Festival learning the ins and outs of theatre work.

“The Giver” “Metamorphoses”

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“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Kramer School of Nursing The Kramer School of Nursing provides unique education and service opportunities that prepare professional nurses who practice with integrity, knowledge, and compassion while positively impacting the health care needs of diverse communities. We partner with 72 clinical sites for undergraduate clinical experience, and students can take advantage of study abroad opportunities in 14 countries.

STATE-OF-THE-ART-LABS Our students have access to modern resources, like our state-of-the-art skills lab, complete with mannequins capable of simulating symptoms.

WHY OCU?

P R E P E R AT O RY

D A N C E P R“Kramer O G R ASchool M of Nursing has a great program with a very high pass rate for

NATION

nursing licensure. It doesn’t hurt that the university is positioned in a nicely centralized location; anything you would want to do around Oklahoma

100% OF NURSING

GRADS who seek RN positions or graduate degrees are either

EMPLOYED O R I N G R A D UAT E S C H O O L

City isn’t very far.”

- Matthew, B.S.N. ‘14 R.N., Surgery, Integris Baptist, OKC

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Schools and Colleges Wimberly School of Religion The Wimberly School of Religion offers religious and theological studies in the United Methodist tradition that unite knowledge and vital piety and explore questions of meaning and value. Our curriculum focuses on basic studies of the faith, values, history, and sacred texts in both western and eastern religious traditions. The aim of these studies is to develop an understanding of religion and how it relates to various cultures and issues in the modern world.

SEMINARY PREPARATION 100% of recent graduates have been accepted to graduate school or seminary, including Wesley Theological Seminary and Saint Paul School of Theology.

WHY OCU? “Our students have an excellent rate of acceptance into seminary and graduate schools. Those who want youth ministry jobs after college usually have offers before graduation. The solid liberal arts education at OCU prepares students for a variety of other careers as well.�

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- Dr. Sharon Betsworth Director, Wimberly School of Religion

1 of 4

UNITED METHODIST

YOUTH MINISTRY

PROGRAMS in the

U N I T E D S TAT E S

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FULL-TUITION BISHOP SCHOLARSHIPS

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Honors Program

Let us help you reach your potential.

The Oklahoma City University Honors Program is a university-wide program open to academically talented and motivated students enrolled in any of OCU’s undergraduate programs. The program offers students the opportunity to enhance their college education through unique academic, cultural and social experiences.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Priority enrollment Early move-in GPA bonus Individualized learning Regional and national honors conferences Unique study abroad opportunities Scholarship assistance for study abroad Exclusive honors course offerings

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Learn outside the classroom.

Business students Misael and Joe at the Doers-OCU cultural exchange program in Taiwan

OCU students and faculty on 14-day study tour of Ireland

We believe that a well-rounded education involves more than lectures.

Whether it’s attending a business conference, studying science in a National Park, traveling abroad, or participating in a New York City theatre showcase, there are plenty of opportunities to enhance your education through offsite learning.

Business students celebrate first place in Governer’s Cup Business Plan Competition

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Music/Theatre students and faculty at a showcase in Los Angeles

STUDY ABROAD Studying abroad provides great opportunities to enhance your college education while living in another country. At Oklahoma City University, we give you the opportunity to travel and study in almost every country of the world.

Students at Yellowstone National Park

Students researching the Gulf Coast

FACULTY-LED STUDY TOURS Faculty-led study tours usually consist of a short trip (two to five weeks) during which the OCU faculty will teach an intensive class. These programs frequently occur on the campuses of universities abroad, which allows students the opportunity to live in student housing owned by the host institution and take a second class taught by a professor of that host university.

Students researching the Gulf Coast

RESEARCH & I NTERNSHIPS Science students have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate research and present their findings at national meetings. Business students can travel to compete in national competitions or intern in Washington, D.C. There are options in all majors for students to gain experience in their fields while still undergraduates.

SHOWCASES Are you a performing arts major? There are opportunities for you, too. Oklahoma City

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Classroom acquired knowledge is reinforced through field observations and data collection. [My] courses include trips to the Gulf Coast, Colorado Rockies, Grand Teton Mountain Range, and Yellowstone National Park.�

University hosts numerous senior showcases on campus throughout the year, as well as schedules yearly auditions and performances in places like

- Dr. Anthony Stancampiano Associate Professor of Biology

New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

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More than just professors.

Personal attention from quality faculty makes OCU an excellent place to learn.

The faculty at Oklahoma City University is top notch. Our graduates name our phenomenal professors as one of the most important deciding factors in their decision to attend Oklahoma City University. Staff and faculty choose to work at OCU because they love and care for students.

This combination of striving for excellence in a nurturing environment creates a vastly rewarding experience that will serve OCU students for life.

78%

O F F A C U LT Y hold the

HIGHEST

DEGREE in their

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FIELD ACADEMICS

Dr. Lois Salmeron

Brian Parsons

Dr. Laurie Kauffman

Michael Raiber

Professor and Dean, Kramer School of Nursing

Associate Dean, School of Theatre

Professor of Biology

Professor of Music Education

Dr. Salmeron was the second

Parsons has previous working

Dr. Kauffman researches

Raiber is a professor of music

nurse in Oklahoma to be elected

and teaching experience in Los

biological anthropology with

education as well as an active

to the fellowship of the Academy

Angeles, New York, and London.

an emphasis on primate social

researcher and author. He

of Nursing Education, and

He is a Fellow of the Higher

behavior and conservation.

also serves as president of the

has also been elected to the

Education Academy of England,

Her dissertation focused on

Oklahoma Music Educators

Oklahoma Higher Education Hall

a member of British Actors’

measuring the impact of tourism

Association. His greatest desire

of Fame.

Equity and a Board Member of

on the eight primate species of

is to help prepare quality music

the Aquila Theatre Company in

Raleighvallen, Suriname.

educators who will inspire the next

New York City.

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generation of music students.

The OCU community is a family characterized by a close, open, and cordial relationship among all of its members—between faculty and students in particular.”

- Dr. Klaus Rossberg Professor of Physics Chair, Physics & Mathematics 45 years at OCU ACADEMICS

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An investment with lifelong value A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT The alumni association is a vast network of professional contacts—all with whom you will already have one thing in common. Need to get a foot in the door for your first professional job, or curious if an organization that’s pursuing you is the right fit? The alumni association can connect you with people who are great resources for informational

Investing in a quality education prepares you for a lifetime of success.

interviews or introductions. After graduation, you are encouraged to attend our many alumni events.

There is an immense value to the Oklahoma City University network of students, faculty, and alumni long after your undergraduate experience. While here, you’ll benefit from generous support that includes more than $34 million in academic merit- and talent-based scholarships. We will work with you and your family to design a financial aid package that meets your needs.

“

OCU is very ‘connected’ and so supportive of your aftercollege experience. All my professors asked where I was trying to go and were willing to help me get there.

My advisors helped me navigate through internship opportunities and members of administration always knew someone to suggest in the community.”

- Beatrize, Fresno, CA, current law student Economics & Justice Studies ‘15

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90% of students are

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FINANCIAL

AID

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID Merit and departmental awards range from $3,000 to full tuition and talent scholarships are awarded based on visual art and film portfolio reviews, and music, dance and entertainment, and theatre auditions. Other scholarships are awarded based on athletics and leadership. In addition, you may receive grants, loans, and part-time campus employment.

APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS To secure scholarships for the

At Oklahoma City University, your application for

fall freshman semester, students

admission is also your application for merit and

must submit an application

departmental scholarships. When completing your

and all required documents by

application for admission, indicate the types of

the priority deadline of March

scholarships for which you would like to be considered.

1, 2017. After the priority deadline, scholarship amounts are not guaranteed.

Want the best chance to receive financial aid?

INVESTMENT FOR 2016-17 Estimates are per year, based on a 12-16 credit hour block.

Tuition Fees1 Housing2 Meal Plan3

Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at fafsa.ed.gov beginning October 1, 2016.

$27,276 $3,450 $3,904 $4,392

General university fee estimation is based on the average freshman class load. Other one-time class fees are listed on okcu.edu 2 per year based on Walker Hall 3 per year based on a typical meal plan 1

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From the moment you step on campus, you will find that there is something different between an OCU student and the average college student. Oklahoma City University students have one thing in common—they take what they are given and make it better.

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STUDENT LIFE

STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student senators have an impact on everything from what is served in the cafeteria to green initiatives that will take part across the university.

On our Student Activities Committee, you get to bring the fun to the university: mud volleyball, free movie night, and Relay for Life are all events started by OCU students.

GREEK LIF E Our Greek community is an important and dynamic part of the university experience. Greeks are often campus leaders and members of other Oklahoma City University organizations. Greeks also excel in the classroom; in fact the all-Greek GPA has consistently been higher than the allUniversity GPA.

RELIGIOUS LIFE Oklahoma City University offers rich opportunities for students to practice and strengthen their faith through a range of student organizations, weekly worship services, monthly missions activities, Bible studies, and mission trips.

THE POWE R TO CREATE Maybe the biggest privilege that you will have at Oklahoma City University is the power to create your own club or organization. No matter what your passion is, drum up enough support and you could be the president of the newest organization on campus.

OCU

HAS MORE THAN

80

UNIVERSITY SPONSORED

CLUBS &

O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

AN AMAZING

SG A &

one of the most decorated

Greek Systems I N T H E N AT I O N

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Welcome home.

SAFETY FIRST Safety escorts are available to the campus community around the clock. Additionally, students can call the OCUPD if they need a battery jumpstart, lock their keys inside their vehicle, or need help changing a flat tire.

STAY CONNECTED Oklahoma City University is a completely wireless campus, enabling you to access the web in every classroom, residence hall, university apartment, and campus lounge.

Some people call it a dorm.

Some people call it a residence hall.

Our hope is that you will call it home.

AMENITIES All residence halls feature laundry facilities, game rooms, bigscreen televisions, ID card entry systems, and maybe even your

We offer numerous options for on-campus living, including

new best friend.

traditional dormitory style residences, apartments, and fraternity housing. Each housing community provides a comfortable living and learning environment where you can find private time as well as numerous opportunities to get connected to campus activities.

FRESHMEN

Living in university housing puts you in the hub of campus life and

If you’re under 21 and not living with an adult guardian,

a short walk from classes, events, and the cafeteria.

you must live on campus. Most freshmen are housed in Walker or Banning Hall. The seven-story Walker Hall accommodates approximately 245 students, with each room housing two to three people with five sharing a bathroom. Banning Hall supports suite-style living with two rooms (two students per room) sharing one bath.

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Walker Hall

UPPERCLASSMEN Oklahoma City University upperclassmen have several living options for on-campus housing.

Methodist Hall and Cokesbury Court offer apartment living with the convenience of being on campus. Floor plans include one, two, and four-bedroom options. Apartments come fully furnished and are ready to move in. Draper and Smith Hall offer a more traditional dorm experience with two beds per room.

-N Year, M

Methodist Hall

Walker Hall

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In the middle of it all Our 104 park-like acres in the heart of Oklahoma City are only minutes away from attractions like Downtown, Bricktown Entertainment District, Paseo Arts District, and Lake Hefner. There’s so much to do right in our own neighborhood!

“

I love the amazing arts scene in Oklahoma City! The Civic Center is constantly bringing in top-notch Broadway tours.”

- Liza Eugene, OR, Senior

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“

I love Cuppies and Joe, a coffee shop that has the best cupcakes in town!”

- Ashleigh Edmond, OK, Sophomore

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My favorite place is Classen Curve, a cute shopping area close to campus. I especially love Green Goodies cupcakes!”

- Celia San Diego,CA, Sophomore

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE Many new challenges are faced during your first year in college. The First-Year Experience (FYE) program is designed to give you the skills to be successful in an academic community both inside and outside the classroom.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER? Good food and friends are always on the menu at the cafeteria. “The Caf” offers a variety of dishes, sides, and desserts, and even includes a vegan station. If you’re looking for something to go, look no further than Alvin’s Cafe, where you can find an assortment of deli sandwiches on freshly baked breads, salads, pastries, desserts, snacks, and Starbucks coffee.

KEEP IN SHAPE Intramural sports and recreation programs promote a healthy lifestyle for the campus community. Competitive or laid back, there is a sport for you. The Aduddell Fitness Center features treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes as well as machine and free weights. The Henry J. Freede Wellness Center offers open gym time throughout the year.

Aduddell Fitness Center

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Our grads find success.

On Broadway and Wall Street, in boardrooms and hospitals, behind pulpits and cameras, our graduates excel.

They are leaders in their professions and enrich their communities, and they attribute their success to the preparation they received at Oklahoma City University.

Every year employers from all around the nation visit OCU to recruit graduates. However, many students find that Oklahoma City is the ideal place to start a career because it is a hotbed for diverse and innovative employment. Chesapeake Energy and Devon Energy are a few of the Fortune 500 companies who headquarter in our own backyard, in addition to dozens of other major corporations.

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CAREERS

Kelli O’Hara Vocal Performance ‘98

CAREER SERVICES

Kristin Chenoweth

Career services supports students in all disciplines to blend their individual talents,

Music Theatre ‘91 Master of Music ‘93

interests, and academic achievements with the skills that will lead to success beyond

O’Hara and Chenoweth have each been

their first job. The Career Center provides support and resources to help in the

staples on Broadway for more than a decade.

transition from student to adult. Services include:

Both received Tony Award® nominations in 2015 in the category of Best Performance by

Résumé and cover letter writing assistance Individual career counseling assessments Job and internship searches Graduate school planning Career fairs and skills workshops

an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, with

meet some of our notable alumni

O’Hara taking home the prize. Chenoweth, who hosted the 2015 ceremony, won a Tony Award® in 1999 for her portrayal of Sally in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

DeEtta Cravens Political Science, Philosophy, and Spanish ‘12 A triple major graduate, Cravens earned a Fullbright

100+ EMPLOYERS

VISIT CAMPUS

EACH YEAR to

RECRUIT

G R A D UAT E S

INTERNSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS Oklahoma City University students take advantage of hundreds of internships and partnerships with a variety of companies and organizations. Some include:

U.S. Student Program scholarship to teach English in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She then received the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship to attend the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Cravens began her foreign service career in 2016 starting her A-100 Foreign Service Officer Orientation Training

Disney Entertainment

Box Talent

Amazon

KWTV News 9

National Science Foundation

Oklahoma City Thunder

Chesapeake Energy

Oklahoma City Civic Center

Ackerman McQueen

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre

Ernst & Young

Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre

Oklahoma State Senate

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma

Target Corporation

Oklahoma City Ballet

Integris Health

Rayo OKC

Devon Energy

Television Academy Foundation

Oklahoma Historical Society

Anthropologie

Utah Festival Opera Co.

Tesley + Company

in Arlington, VA.

Kelley Compton Business ‘05 A former Miss Oklahoma, Compton is co-founder, vice president, and director of operations for Project Hope Worldwide, a nonprofit organization that aims to make the world a better place by providing holistic care to vulnerable children.

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Schedule a visit The best way to find out if Oklahoma City University is the place for you is to schedule a visit!

During your visit to campus you can meet with professors, chat with students, sit in on a class of your choice, tour the campus, and eat lunch in the cafeteria.

okcu.edu/visitors

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V I S I T & A PPLY

Applying to OCU Applying is easy! Here is a step-by-step guide to the application process.

1

APPLICATION

Complete the Oklahoma City University Application for Admission, which is available online at okcu.edu/apply. We also accept the Common Application. A $55 application fee is required.

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DOCUMENTS

Submit the required documents: An official copy of your high school transcript An official copy of your ACT or SAT score report, which may be included in your high school transcript High school counselor recommendation form The essay portion of the application (a personal statement of at least 250 words that answers one of the questions provided on the application)

ZEEMEE (OPTIONAL) At OCU we’ve partnered with ZeeMee, a free service that helps students bring their application to life. Simply sign up at ZeeMee.com and copy and paste your link into the OCU application.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION? When all your materials are received, we’ll review the quality of your grades, activities, test scores, counselor recommendation, and essay.

This will help us understand your academic and career goals. Admission to some programs is more competitive than others and auditions or interviews are required for admission to many programs. If you’re interested in the

Official transcripts can be mailed to: Oklahoma City University Office of Undergraduate Admissions 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

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SCHOLARSHIPS

To secure scholarship for incoming fall freshmen, students must submit their application and all required documents by the priority deadline of March 1. Scholarship amounts are not guaranteed after the priority deadline.

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LOG IN TO YOUR STAR PAGE

Your STAR page is your personalized guide through the admissions process that is customized based on your interests and needs. On your STAR page you can:

performing arts, we strongly encourage you to

Check your application status

meet personally with your admissions counselor

RSVP to events

to discuss requirements and qualifications for

Meet your counselor

those programs.

See what is trending on and around campus

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Have a question?

Follow your admissions counselor on Twitter by visiting okcu.edu/connect or use #askOKCU.