2017 International Admissions Viewbook

International Admissions

U.S. News & World Report ranks Oklahoma City University as a top regional, master’s level university.

For more than 100 years, Oklahoma City University has provided students from more than 60 countries across the globe with a personalized educational experience.

Yo u A r e W e lcome He re at Ok l a ho m a City Univ e rsit y OKCU.EDU/YOUAREWELCOMEHERE Meet Oklahoma City University Located on a park-like campus of 104 acres in the heart of Oklahoma City, OK. 70+ undergraduate majors, 20+ graduate programs, 4 doctoral programs.

11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures personal attention All classes are taught by professors, not graduate assistants.

78% of faculty hold the highest degrees in their field Ranked in the top tier of master’s-level universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Bricktown

Recognized by America’s 100 Best College Buys for academic excellence and value.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ranking the Meinders School of Business among the top 5% of business schools in the world.

Wheeler District

Downtown OKC

Oklahoma City Energy FC Soccer Team

Oklahoma River Water Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City OKC is the largest city in the State of Oklahoma with a metro population of more than 1.3 million.

Oklahoma City University is located in the Uptown 23rd district – the home to one of the largest neighborhood revitalization projects in OKC. You’ll find great, locally owned restaurants and fun boutiques all within walking distance.

Oklahoma City University is less than a five-minute walk from OKC’s Asian District, home to many Asian restaurants as well as one of the largest Asian grocery stores in the region. For those who speak Chinese, you can take a student-led video tour of Oklahoma City’s Asian District at okcu.edu/asiandistrict.

Bricktown is Oklahoma City’s hottest entertainment and dining district and is located only four miles from OKCU. Bricktown offers a variety of activities, including dozens of restaurants and shopping options, a movie theater, and the Bricktown Ballpark.

A short distance from the university you can find Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Korean, Colombian, and a variety of other ethnic restaurants.

The Oklahoma River is an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic training site for canoe/kayak and rowing.

Gettin g Around OKC Our 104-acre campus sits in the heart of Oklahoma City, just minutes away from the airport, vibrant districts, and endless shopping, dining, and entertainment options. So how should international students plan on getting around to see it all? Many students find that it is most convenient to purchase a used car upon arrival at school, but the good news is that even if a student doesn’t own a car, that won’t keep them from getting around OKC easily!

The Paseo Arts District, which is just a few blocks from campus, is home to 20 art galleries and more than 75 artists.

The Civic Center Music Hall hosts 600 world-class shows each year.

Oklahoma City is a great place for sports fans, as it is home to the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, the Oklahoma City Dodgers baseball team, and the Oklahoma City Energy FC soccer team.

Within an hour’s drive of Oklahoma City you will find more than 50 lakes, dozens of miles of trails, and many golf courses.

OKC has one of the lowest costs of living in the country – an average apartment costs less than $600 per month.

Oklahoma City University is only 10 miles from Will Rogers World Airport, which offers 75 daily departures and 22 nonstop connections. #15 fastest growing city in the US (Forbes) (2015) #1 City in the U.S. for Quality of Life (Business Facilities) (2016)

okcu.e d u While many attractions and city hotspots (like the Asian or Plaza Districts) are within walking distance, students without cars can also get around using the Metro Transit bus system, as well as using riding services like Lyft or Uber. Oklahoma City University also offers rental car service through Enterprise to students.

Bikes! More than 80 miles of dedicated trails.

A new streetcar system is currently under construction!

A WINNING ATHLETIC Tradition OKCU has won a national championship in at least one sport every year for the last 24 years.

66 National championships and counting.

OKCU has more national championships than any other program in the NAIA. All OKCU students can attend home regular-season athletics events for free.

Life at Oklahoma City University 80+ student-led organizations, including the International Student Association!

Optional chapel every Thursday at 1 p.m., which is open to all faiths and members of the OKCU community.

Oklahoma City University offers numerous options for on-campus living, including traditional dormitory–style residences, apartments, and fraternity housing. Students can find their home away from home in one of several residences.

Stars Light Up The World

100+ employers visit OKCU each year to recruit our graduates.

95% of Meinders School of Business seniors receive job offers before they graduate.

In recent years, 100% of Mass Communications graduates have had job placement within six months of graduation.

85% of science students are accepted into medical, dental, pharmacy, and biomedical research graduate schools.

meet some of our notable alumni

Sherin Ali, MBA, ’08

Olga Andreeva, MBA, ’15

Sherin Ali is from India, Pune City, Maharashtra, and currently works as head of corporate social responsibility for WNS Global Services, an international business process management company.

Olga, who is from Izhevsk, Russia, is a business development director for Marsh Bellofram Europe, a company that manufactures industrial control and instrumentation equipment. Olga’s job is to develop new markets and establish distribution for them in Eastern Europe.

Yifen Yue, Master of Science in Accounting, ’16

Or Kribos, BM & MM Music Composition, ’16

Yifen Yue, from Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in China graduated in December of 2016 and is currently working as an accountant at Triad Energy, Inc. in Oklahoma City.

Originally from Qiryat Bialik, Israel, Or divides his musical activities between world-wide commercial venues and the concert stage. He has composed music for leading production companies and his work has been featured in global film, motion picture, radio, and television advertisements.

Application re quirements Complete and submit the following: 1. Complete the international student online application at okcu.edu/apply 2. Copy of passport ID page 3. Original or certified copies of all academic records with a certified English translation 4. Financial statement of support 5. TOEFL, IELTS or intent to study at an ELS Language Center 6. Non-refundable application fee of $60 7. Personal statement/essay. An additional writing sample may be required for some graduate applicants.

Note: Additional documents may be required for some majors.

More details are available at okcu.edu/admissions/international/howtoapply

Investment

Tuition & Fees* - $31,086 Room & Meals - $10,000 Textbooks & Insurance - $2,459 Total for One Academic Year** - $43,545 *Per year based on 12-16 credit hour block

Undergraduate

Select Graduate Programs

“I chose OKCU because it has a good accounting program that will not only provide me knowledge, but also real-world experience, thanks to all of the experienced professors.�

Linh, Accounting, Vietnam

Tuition & Fees* - $13,290 Room & Meals - $10,000 Textbooks & Insurance - $2,459 Total for One Academic Year** - $25,749

* Based on 12-16 undergraduate credit hours at $925 per credit hour and nine graduate credit hours at $590 per credit hour. Some graduate degrees have tuition rates ranging from $520/credit to $936/credit. ** Costs are subject to change. The above costs are estimates only.

Visit okcu.edu/financialaid/tuition for additional cost information.

Scholarships Oklahoma City University awards over $34 million annually in academic merit scholarships and performance scholarships.

“One thing I love about Oklahoma City is the relaxed pace of life here, especially compared to my home country, where everything goes insanely fast. Oklahoma is peaceful and slow in a good way. I also love the people here. They are friendly and kind.”

Seongeun An, TESOL, South Korea

For a full list of scholarships, visit okcu.edu/IAFA “I think the people of Oklahoma City are friendly and generous. In my opinion, it’s the people here that make this place special!”

English Proficiency Requirements

Aline, Piano Performance, Brazil

TOEFL 80 iBT or 550 PBT (some programs have higher requirements), or IELTS 6.0 overall with no score lower than 5.5 on each band, or Completion of ELS Language Center EAP Level 112 Official Score reports are required. The OKCU institutional code is 6543.

ELS Language Center ELS Language Center Oklahoma City is located conveniently on the OKCU campus and offers 12 levels. Conditional admission is available for most majors. Undergraduate students taking levels 110, 111, and 112 may enroll concurrently in OKCU courses during the fall or spring semesters. Visit els.edu/oklahomacity for more information.

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WORLDWIDE

S ta r s A t t end c olleg e w i t h a g lob al stud ent bo dy

U n d er g r a d uate PETREE COLLEGE OF

Arts & Sciences

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.)

Multimedia Journalism &

Broadcast Production Strategic Communications 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.)

MEINDERS SCHOOL OF

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

American Dance & Entertainment

Dance American Dance Teacher (b.s.)

Dance Management (b.s.)

Dance Performance (b.p.a.)

Entertainment Business (b.s.)

WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF

G r ad uate KRAMER SCHOOL OF

Nursing

Nursing (b.s.n.)

R.N.–B.S.N.

Religion

Religious Studies (b.a.)

Youth Ministry/ Religious Education (b.a.)

SCHOOL OF

Theatre Acting (b.f.a.)

Design and Production (b.f.a.)

Theatre and Performance (b.a.)

Pre-Professional

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-Medicine (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.)

Internat ional Admissions 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1493, USA Email: ia@okcu.edu Web: okcu.edu/admissions/international Telephone: 1-405-208-5358 Fax: 1-405-208-5279

WIMBERLY SCHOOL OF

Music

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

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 Nonprofit Leadership Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Master of Arts in TESOL Master of Business Administration Master of Education Applied Behavioral Studies American Montessori Certification Professional Counseling Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Music Master of Physician Assistant Studies Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Computer Science 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