Admitted Family Checklist

Now that your student is admitted...

WE ARE EXCITED YOUR STUDENT HAS CHOSEN OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY! YOU ARE INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS AND WE WANT TO HELP YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. YOUR NEXT STEP TO BECOMING AN OCU FAMILY IS TO FOLLOW OUR CHECKLIST FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION.

HAVE YOUR STUDENT LOG INTO BLUELINK. BlueLink is your student’s online information link to Oklahoma City University. This area gives you and your student important information about OCU student email, enrollment, financial aid, announcements, and more. Additionally, important information and notices will be sent via the OCU student email account. Visit bluelink.okcu.edu regularly to ensure that you do not miss any important information or deadlines.

COMPLETE FINANCIAL AID. Once your student is admitted and has submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), all financial aid emails will be sent to the student’s OCU email account. Once we receive your 24-25 FAFSA, Financial Aid Award Letters will be mailed out as quickly as possible. Please ensure there are no outstanding verification requirements within your BlueLink as that could further delay your offer of aid. Please review and accept financial aid awards via BlueLink immediately - loans will not be processed without the student accepting. Once the Financial Aid Award Letter is received, a financial aid interview can be scheduled with the student’s admissions counselor.

A financial aid interview covers the cost and what the student will receive in financial aid. Visit okcu. edu/financialaid for more information.

SUBMIT THE ENROLLMENT COMMITMENT

DEPOSIT. The Enrollment Commitment Deposit of $150 secures your student’s place in the freshman class. This deposit is required to enroll in classes and attend Stars 101. The priority deadline to submit the deposit is June 1, after which the deposit becomes non-refundable. Please visit okcu.edu/paymentsite to submit the deposit.

APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY HOUSING. Part of OCU culture is the impact that residential living has on university success, personal growth, and campus connectivity. Due to that, students are required to live on campus for their first three years. Residency Exceptions are made for those who choose to live at home within a 30-mile radius. How to apply for an exemption can be found on the Housing and Residence Life website. Students will use their BlueLink User ID and password to log into the housing application. Along with the housing application, there is a non-refundable $250 housing processing fee. The university will accept housing applications on a rolling basis but cannot guarantee room type or roommate preferences. The renovated rooms in Walker Hall are assigned at random from the students who prefer them in their application. Assignments for new students are made and sent out at the end of June.

REGISTER FOR STARS 101. Stars 101 is our admitted first-year and transfer student preorientation event and is a great way to start your student’s college career at OCU. We are pleased you have chosen to join our campus community, and we look forward to helping your student succeed!

We will be hosting in-person Stars 101 on April 19, June 3 and June 10. Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry! We will host a virtual option July 9-10, which will offer the same great experience as the inperson event.

Families are encouraged and welcome to attend Stars 101. A special 101 session for families is provided for you to contribute to your new college

student’s success. This session includes a wide variety of topics and connects you to the OCU community. This is your student’s first step to a successful transition to university life – one of the most important and exciting chapters in their lifetime!

At our Stars 101 you and your family can:

• Attend pre-orientation sessions and Q&A’s.

• Review your student’s enrollment with an advisor.

• Meet one-on-one with a financial aid counselor.

• Meet other incoming OCU Stars.

• And more!

More details on the event schedule, important resources and opportunities to get started on your personalized experience coming soon, and will be posted to okcu.edu/stars101.

Stars Week

AUGUST 11-17, 2024

Stars Week is our week-long Orientation to introduce new students and their families to the OCU experience! All new undergraduate students participate in both mandatory and optional events that will create connections to the campus community both in and out of the classroom. Stars Week kicks off with an evening at Riversport in the Boathouse District, and continues with First-Year Follies, Matriculation Convocation, Traditions Rally, and Critical Conversations. Families and guests are welcome through Wednesday afternoon.

The Stars Week schedule will be available online later this spring: okcu.edu/StarsWeek. Updates will also be shared via our Instagram: @ocu_fye

Parents are invited to connect with us via our Parent & Family Services page on Facebook: facebook.com/ocupfs

For more information, please contact: Allie Longoria Director of Student Engagement atlongoria@okcu.edu (405) 208-5181

SUBMIT FINAL DOCUMENTS. At the completion of your student’s senior year of high school, please have the high school send us their final transcript, which includes their graduation date. If your student is transferring from another university, have the university send their official transcript. To be considered official, the transcript must be sent directly from the school to our office, emailed from the high school or college if signed by a school official or hand delivered to our office in an official school envelope with school seal. OCU accepts transcripts electronically as well. If your student has completed any college work (including AP, IB, and CLEP scores), please send the official transcript and scores. Additionally, the Campus Health Center requires an immunization record on file before August 1.

PLACEMENT AND PROFICIENCY EXAMS FOR INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

. Oklahoma City University no longer requires entrance exams (ACT/SAT) for incoming first-year students. For incoming first-year students with no ACT or SAT scores, the Accuplacer and ALEKS instruments are administered to assess student proficiency and readiness for college-level work in reading, writing, and math. Based on ACT, SAT, Accuplacer and/or ALEKS scores, students may be required to take one or more of the following preparatory courses: EDUC 1013 College Academic Skills, ENGL 1071 Integrated Writing Lab and/or MATH 1303 Intermediate Algebra.

ALEKS. Students with an ACT Math sub-score of 19 or higher and/or an SAT Math of 510 or higher are not required to take any math placement tests. If ACT or SAT scores are lower than indicated above, or no scores are reported to OCU by July 1, students will be instructed to take a proctored ALEKS Placement Assessment to determine math placement and baseline proficiency. If the ALEKS Placement Assessment is not completed by August 1 prior to their first semester at OCU, students will be required to enroll in MATH 1303 Intermediate Algebra prior to taking additional Math courses. Students that are entering OCU having already completed College Algebra or a higher math course or scored a 3 or above on the AP Calculus or AP Statistics test, are not subject to this requirement. Oklahoma City University | ALEKS Math Placement (okcu.edu) to find out more about the ALEKS PPL Assessment.

ACCUPLACER. Students with an ACT reading sub-score of 19 or higher and/or an SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing of 510 or higher, or students entering OCU having completed a college-level English Composition course are not required to take the Accuplacer. If you have not reported any ACT or SAT scores to OCU by July 1, you will be instructed to take a proctored Accuplacer Reading Test prior to August 1 to determine baseline reading proficiency. If the Accuplacer is not completed by August 1, or a student scores 239 or less on the Accuplacer, they will be required to concurrently enroll in ENGL 1071 Integrated Writing Lab and ENGL 1113 Composition I in their first semester. Students transferring with more than 29 hours or scored a 3 or above on the AP Language or AP Literature test are not subject to this requirement. Oklahoma City University | Accuplacer (okcu.edu) to find out more about the Accuplacer Reading Test.

More information on the Accuplacer Reading Test and ALEKS PPL Assessment can be found on the OCU academic testing website or students may contact the Office of Academic Affairs (acadaffairs@okcu.edu).

Visit okcu.edu/academictesting.

Campus Contacts

Admissions: (405) 208-5050/ admissions@okcu.edu

First-Year Experience & Stars Week: (405) 208-5181

Financial Aid: (405) 208-5211/ finaid@okcu.edu

Student Accounts: (405) 208-5205

Visitor Relations: (405) 208-5345/ visit@okcu.edu

Campus Health Center: (405) 208-5090

Campus Store: (405) 208-5112

Campus Tech: (405) 208-5555/ helpdesk@okcu.edu

Career Services: (405) 208-5171/ careerservices@okcu.edu

Disability & Access Services: (405) 208-5895/ das@okcu.edu

Military Affairs: (405) 208-5655/ okcu.edu/veterans

Registrar: (405) 208-5298/ registrar@okcu.edu

Residence Life: (405) 208-6363/ residencelife@okcu.edu

Learning Enhancement Center: (405) 208-5065

Frequently Asked Questions

IS SAFETY A PRIORITY AT OCU? Yes. The OCU police department employs full-time CLEET certified police officers who provide 24/7 service to help keep our campus secure and our students safe. In addition, students and families can sign up for emergency alert messaging. The Emergency Event Notification (EEN) system is OCU’s method of alerting the campus community in the event of disaster, weather emergency, etc. This service is based on the student’s need and concern for safety and security. The system uses both email and text messaging to broadcast the alerts. OCU also offers the RAVE Guardian app that provides you with direct communications to the Police Department for emergencies, text a tip and other safety and security features all designed for the students’ safety. Another service our police offer is safety escorts for students In addition, OCU Police are happy to help students with problems such as vehicle unlocks, flat tires, jumping car batteries, and running out of gas.

CAN MY STUDENT BRING A CAR TO CAMPUS, AND ARE THERE OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS IF THEY DON’T HAVE A CAR?

Yes, all students, including freshmen, are invited to bring a car to campus, but if a student doesn’t have a car, that won’t keep them from getting around Oklahoma City easily. There is also the Metro Transit Bus system with a stop near campus.

DOES OCU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?

Yes! For your convenience, Student Financial Services offers several options to make payments on your student’s account. Please visit okcu.edu/ paymentoptions for complete details.

WHAT ON-CAMPUS MEAL OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

OCU Dining has one of the best and most diverse food programs available. The newly renovated University Commons Dining Hall, better known as the “Caf,” offers a variety of options, including a classics line, exhibition station, grill station, pizza station, gourmet deli bar, salad bar, and dessert station. At the exhibition station, the entrée changes daily and is made to order. Oklahoma City University also has many options for students who have special diets for vegans, vegetarians, gluten free, and others. Also located in the University Center downstairs is Alvin’s Market and Kitchen 1904.

Multiple meal plans are available to meet each student’s unique needs. All on-campus students are required to have a meal plan. Students that reside in a residence hall can sign up for a residential plan while the students in the apartments can pick from a full residential or apartment plan. Students that reside within on-campus housing are not permitted to have a commuter meal plan. Please visit okcu.edu/mealplans for detailed information regarding meal plans.

DOES OCU HAVE ANY ON-CAMPUS LIVING REQUIREMENTS?

Part of OCU culture is the impact that residential living has on university success, personal growth, and campus connectivity. Due to that, students are required to live on campus for their first three years. Residency Exceptions are made

for those who choose to live at home within a 30-mile radius. To find out more information about housing exemptions, please go to okcu.edu/reslife.

IS TUTORING AVAILABLE IF MY STUDENT NEEDS

ADDITIONAL HELP? The Learning Enhancement Center offers a variety of services at no cost to students. These services include: one-on-one tutoring in many areas of curriculum, tutoring to improve grammar skills, critiquing and guided revision for papers, tutoring to improve reading and study skills, computer access to write and print papers, and Internet access for research and email. Visit okcu.edu/lec for more information.

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THERE STUDENT JOBS ON CAMPUS? Yes, there are student employment opportunities on campus. Jobs are limited and are dependent upon departmental needs and/or available funds. Student employment at OCU is open to all students, without regard to whether they are eligible to receive federal work study. Students are given the opportunity to contribute to their education funds while learning skills that will benefit them in the classroom and beyond. Visit okcu.edu/studentemployment for more information.

DOES OCU OFFER HEALTHCARE FOR STUDENTS?

Yes! The Family HealthCare Clinic is a comprehensive healthcare facility on the OCU campus. It is committed to providing timely and suitable medical services to OCU students, faculty, staff, and their families. Students can call the clinic to schedule an appointment during the campus hours of operation. Additionally, the Family HealthCare Clinics have two more locations in the Oklahoma City area to cater to individuals in case the campus is closed.

Services include:

• Wellness and Preventive

• Well Woman Exams Family planning

• Physical Exams for Adults and Children

• Diabetes and Cholesterol management

• Hypertension

• Asthma and Allergies

• Depression

• Immunizations

• Sport physicals

• Sick Visits

• Injuries/Sprains, Strains, and Lacerations

• Afterhour and Telehealth Services

• When referrals are needed, the providers draw from an extensive network of specialists within the metro to accommodate the patient’s needs.

OCU requires that all students maintain health insurance coverage as a condition of enrollment. If your student already has health insurance coverage that meets the university’s requirements, they may be required to pay a copay or deductible. The student insurance offered by OCU does not require a copay or deductible for services rendered at the clinic.

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