STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE North America and Europe Graduate Applications
STEP #1 – Getting Started •
To begin an application for your graduate program, go to https://gograd.ou.edu/apply/.
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Select First-time Users if you have never completed an application in our system or Returning Users if you have. If you are a firsttime user, you will need to create an account.
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To create your account, enter a valid email address, first and last name and your date of birth.
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STEP #2 – Returning User Password Reset •
If you’re a returning user, login with the email address and password you used when you created your account.
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If you are having issues remembering your password, click Forgot Your Password. A password reset link will be emailed to the address you initially provided on your application.
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STEP #3 – Logging In •
Once you login, you will choose Start New Application (for first-time applicants) or Continue Application (if you have started one in the past and are coming back to complete).
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STEP #4 – Opening Your Application •
To start a new application, click Start New Application. Answer the questions, then select the application type and click Submit to create your application.
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Returning users, click on the application you wish to complete and click Open Application.
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NOTE: Do not select Add or Change Program unless you are a currently admitted student wishing to change or add a major of study.
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STEP #5 – Navigation •
Now you are set to begin the formal application process. You will be prompted with instructions regarding information about the completion of your application.
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Please read all the instructions regarding the application process before proceeding.
STEP #6 – Personal Information •
Enter your name, address (physical and email), phone number and your biographical and citizenship information.
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STEP #7 – Navigation •
Answer Yes or No regarding if you have ever been admitted to the University of Oklahoma. If you answered Yes, provide additional information when prompted.
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NOTE: If you answered No, you will not be prompted to provide additional information.
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STEP #8 – Campus Selection •
Select Extended Campus North America and
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Next, review the Provisional Admission
Europe as the campus associated with your
Statement. Accepting the terms of the
intended program.
statement will allow you to enroll in up to 3 credit hours within 30 days of completing your
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Select the location/site where you will be
application, even before your final admission
completing your studies in person. (If
decision is reached.
completely online, select No Site.) • •
Select your primary program of study,
When finished, agree to the terms by typing your full name in lieu of a signature.
concentration, preferred entry term and how you heard about our programs.
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STEP #9 – Research Interests and Financial Support •
If applicable, specify the research area(s) of interest for your primary program.
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Answer the questions pertaining to scholarships and financial support.
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NOTE: If none of these pertain to you, you may skip and proceed to the next section.
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STEP #10 – Personal Background
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Complete the residency, military information
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More information can be found at https://
and languages sections. To be considered
www.ou.edu/admissions/affordability/cost/
in-state, you must be a financially independent
residency-faq.
adult permanently residing in Oklahoma and have been continuously present in state for at least one calendar year prior to the first day of class attendance.
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STEP #11 – Communication Preferences
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Select how you wish to receive information from the University of Oklahoma.
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Answer the optional demographic questions regarding gender identity, sexual orientation, first-generation college student, employment and financial support for dependents.
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This section is voluntary.
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STEP #12 – Academic History
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Enter all institutions where you have received
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For now, you may attach an “unofficial” or
a bachelor’s degree or higher. Click “Add
student copy of your transcript to begin
Institution” and then the system will allow
processing. This copy must show the conferred
you to find the information by adding
degree and institutional name listed.
keywords (i.e., name of institution, city or state located in).
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If you have any graduate-level transfer credits that you feel are applicable towards the
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You will eventually be required to submit
degree program you are applying for, please
official transcripts (submitted directly from
list them under the Course section.
your former institutions to our office).
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STEP #13 – Degree History
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List any bachelor’s degrees or higher that you have earned. When you begin to enter the name of the institution in the Institution Name section, the field will auto-populate
information as entered.
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STEP #14 – Test Scores
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Provide test scores if applicable.
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NOTE: The GRE is not required for our programs. This section is only required for international students who wish to attach TOEFL or IELTS scores. Otherwise, skip and move to the next section.
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STEP #15 – Statement of Purpose
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You will be prompted to attach a 300- to 500-word statement of purpose. If your program requires this to be submitted, a note will show up stating this document is required.
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The statement of purpose should contain information regarding why you intend to apply to this program and what you intend to receive from it upon completion.
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STEP #16 – Letters of Recommendation
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Next, depending on your program choice, you may be required to request three letters of recommendation. These must be from a professional source (family members’ requests not preferred). You can request these by selecting Add Recommender.
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STEP #17 – Professional Resume
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Here, you will attach your professional resume if applicable. If a resume is required by your degree program, a note will show. You can attach the document by selecting Choose File and uploading.
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STEP #18 – Research and Achievements
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Provide optional information regarding your academic research and achievements. Most of this information is not required for the application process but can be submitted for informational purposes.
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Answer the questions regarding publications/ reports, research experience, academic/ professional accomplishments, certificates and fellowships/scholarships/other honors.
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STEP #19 – Employment History
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List your employment history (post completion of your bachelor’s degree), beginning with your most recent position. If not applicable, skip to the next section.
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STEP #20 – Supplemental Documents
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Next, you can upload supplemental documents to accompany your application. The GRE/GMAT is not required for any of our programs, so may skip that section.
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TOEFL/IELTS is only required for international status students from a non-English speaking nation (please refer to https://ou.edu/ admissions/apply/international/ou-approvednative-english-speaking-countries for a list of
nations where, if you are from, you would NOT have to submit these score).
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STEP #21 – Admissions Agreement
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Thoroughly and carefully read the Admissions Agreement and Acknowledgement and Statement of Student Financial Responsibility section.
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When finished, agree to the terms by typing your name in lieu of a signature.
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STEP #22 – Complete Unfinished Items
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You will be prompted if any items on the application are incomplete. Please click on each to resolve. The system should show you in red lettering what needs correction or addition.
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When finished, click Submit Application (it will prompt only when all errors are resolved).
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STEP #23 – Payment Process and Application Completion
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Complete the application process with your
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This completes your application to the
$50 application fee payment. You can pay with
University of Oklahoma! We sincerely
any credit card. Once you finalize the process
appreciate your interest in attending the OU
with this information, your application will
College of Professional and Continuing Studies.
complete on our end, and we’ll begin our part of the admission decision.
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You may email us at pacsGRadmissions@ ou.edu at any time if you require any
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To complete your application, please click on
further assistance.
the red text marked Submit Payment for 50.00 USD.
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Have a wonderful day!