Transfer Guide

ACA DE MIC SCHOLA RS HI P S * Based on incoming cumulative college GPA, renewable for a maximum of five consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with required minimum Oklahoma City University cumulative 3.0 GPA. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for scholarship.

RN-BSN nursing students are not eligible for academic scholarships.

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At Oklahoma City University, your application for admission is also your application for most university scholarships. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for admission early while scholarships are most abundant.

SCHOLARSHIP

GPA

AWARD

Transfer Presidential Scholarship

3.6-4.0

$7,000 (per year)

Transfer University Scholarship

3.3-3.59

$5,500 (per year)

Transfer Achievement Scholarship

3.0-3.29

$4,000 (per year)

NOTE: To receive any Oklahoma City University merit-based scholarships, transfer students must have submitted all items necessary for admission file review (application for admission, application fee, college transcripts from each institution attended).

Any combination of Oklahoma City University scholarships cannot exceed the block price tuition of 12-16 hours.

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS* Based on incoming cumulative college GPA, renewable for a maximum of five consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with required minimum Oklahoma City University cumulative 3.0 GPA. These scholarships are for students with majors within Kramer School of Nursing (excluding RN-BSN students), Meinders School of Business, and Petree College of Arts & Sciences. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for scholarship.

okcu.edu/admissions/transfer/scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP

GPA

AWARD

Department Transfer Scholarship

3.6-4.0

$4,500 (per year)

Department Transfer Scholarship

3.3-3.59

$3,500 (per year)

Department Transfer Scholarship

3.0-3.29

$2,500 (per year)

NOTE: As of the admission date, incoming students who have attempted less than 30 credit hours after graduating high school will be considered for freshman merit and freshman departmental scholarships. * For students entering these academic terms: spring 2019 and fall 2019

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More opportunities for professional nurses exist now than ever before, due to the worldwide shortage of registered nurses and their expanding roles in healthcare. To declare nursing as a major, transfer students must be admitted to Oklahoma City University.

Kramer School of Nursing (KSN) has no separate application, but to begin 3000-level nursing courses you must meet all required eligibility qualifications based on an official transcript evaluation.

BAC HEL OR OF S C I E NC E I N N U R S I NG (B S N)

R N-B S N

Whether earning your first college degree or changing careers, you may be able to start nursing courses right away.

Why choose Oklahoma City University?

• If you are earning your first college degree, simply complete OKCU’s general education requirements and the nursing prerequisites before your junior year.

• If you have completed an associate of science degree from a regionally accredited institution and have taken a class that will transfer for our World Religions or Bible and Culture course, you have met our general requirements.

• If you have a full undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution, you have completely met our general education requirements.

Start nursing courses as soon as you have: • A 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).

• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all science courses. All courseattempt grades in all science courses will be calculated, not just the highest grade.

• Completed junior-level nursing course prerequisites (visit okcu.edu/nursing for full list).

• English proficiency as outlined in the English Proficiency Policy for Admission to NURS courses.

• Not more than six credit hours of general education courses remaining.

• A HESI exam is required. Refer to the website for more information.

• Refer to the website for application and HESI exam deadlines. okcu.edu/nursing

• Credit awarded for RN licensure, work experience, certifications, and CEUs. • No prerequisites, nursing exams, care plans, or clinical hours.

• Completion in as little as nine months.

• Nursing classes meet just four hours, one day a week, for two semesters.

• Online general education or elective courses.

• Small classes with individualized attention.

• Competitive price comparable to other programs.

• Classes begin every August (Oklahoma City and Norman) and January (Oklahoma City).

K S N I N DU NC A N, OK Oklahoma City University has partnered with Duncan Regional Hospital to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Classes start each fall in Duncan. Duncan Regional Hospital will provide up to 15 scholarships. An interview is required for these scholarships. Among those eligible for the program are students who have earned Associate in Science in Allied Health Sciences from Cameron University. Full details of the scholarship can be found at okcu.edu/duncan.

HOW TO APPLY Students who hold an Associate of Art or Associate of Science degree will have mostly met their general education requirements. Biblical Literature or World Religions and a service learning course must be completed while matriculated at OKCU. Find out what will transfer towards a degree at Oklahoma City University by visiting:

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COMPLETE THE OKLAHOMA CIT Y UNI V E R SI T Y TRANSFER APPLICATION FOR A DM I SSION, WHICH IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT :

okcu.edu/admissions/transfer

okcu.edu/admissions/transfer

Here you can look at the Transfer Evaluation Submission System (TESS) to see what has already been evaluated from your institution.

A $55 non-refundable application fee is required.

Don’t see your class listed? Don’t worry! You can submit classes for evaluation on the same page. * Developmental, remedial, vocational, and technical training courses are not accepted for transfer credit.

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions Oklahoma City University 2501 N Blackwelder Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Oklahoma City University works tirelessly to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans by offering robust, individually tailored veterans services. We have been recognized as a Military Friendly School and offer a welcoming environment where veterans receive personalized attention.

• Yellow Ribbon Program • Course credit for CLEP and DANTES • Personalized service for veterans • Personal counseling

NOTE: Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable credits must also submit an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores to OKCU in order to be considered for admission.

3. okcu.edu/veterans

schedule a campus visit. We personalize each visit so you get exactly

COMPLETE THE ESSAY PORTION* OF T H E APPLICATION. * Not required for RN-BSN applicants.

4.

The best way to find out if OKCU is the right place for you is to

REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIP T S FROM ALL COLLEGES PREVIOUSLY AT T E NDE D, INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL SC HOOLS (I F APPLICABLE). To be official, transcripts must be sent directly to OKCU from the college or university issuing the transcript. Hand delivered, photocopied, or faxed transcripts are not considered official. Transcripts should be mailed to:

COMPLETE OR UPDATE YOUR FR E E APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDE NT A I D (FAFSA). THE SCHOOL CODE FOR OKC U I S 003166.

what you want out of the day. On this visit, you can meet with professors, observe a class of your choice, tour the campus, and eat lunch in the cafeteria. Schedule your visit online at:

okcu.edu/visitors

fafsa.ed.gov

UNDERGRADUATE RES E ARC H PROGRAM

TA LEN T SC HOLA R SHI P S

The Undergraduate Research Program is open to transfer students in the Petree

Talent-based scholarships in areas such as dance, music, theatre, visual art, and

College of Arts & Sciences and the Meinders School of Business who have a

film require auditions or other assessments. More information can be found on

strong desire to participate in a rewarding undergraduate research experience

the websites below. Talent-based scholarships may be combined with academic

at OKCU. In addition to an outstanding academic experience, OKCU offers

merit-based scholarships.

undergraduate transfer students the opportunity to be paired with a faculty research mentor to conduct research that culminates in presentation of research to the campus community and beyond. The Undergraduate Research Program requires a minimum two-year academic commitment at OKCU. Depending on

Dance: okcu.edu/dance

Theatre: okcu.edu/theatre

Music: okcu.edu/music

Visual Art & Film: okcu.edu/visualart

(Visual art & film are eligible for departmental scholarship consideration)

qualifications, students may be eligible to receive a tuition scholarship for up to 60% reduction in block tuition of 12-16 hours. This scholarship stands alone and cannot be combined with other OKCU institutional scholarships, and will replace all previously awarded OKCU institutional scholarships, not to exceed 60% of the cost of the block price of tuition. The scholarship is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

DU NC A N R EG IONA L HO SPI TA L HEA LT H F OU N DAT ION SC HOLA R SHI P Duncan Regional Hospital Health Foundation (DRHHF) provides up to 15 competitive $10,500 scholarships to Kramer School of Nursing BSN Duncan students at the start of each academic year. Each scholarship is renewable

For more information on the requirements for this scholarship and to apply, visit

for four consecutive semesters or two years total. Preference will be given to

okcu.edu/admissions/transfer/scholarship.

students from Stephens County or southwestern Oklahoma residents. This scholarship is stackable with merit and departmental awards.

OKLAHOMA TRANSFE R AWARD Beginning with the fall 2019 semester, transfer students coming directly from an

DU NC A N R EG IONA L SC HOLA R SHI P LOAN

Oklahoma higher education institution with a minimum 3.0 cumulative college

Duncan Regional Hospital provides up to 15 scholarships/loans worth $3,500 to

GPA and enrolling in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences will automatically be

Kramer School of Nursing BSN Duncan students at the start of each academic

awarded the Oklahoma Transfer Award. This award is $5,000 per academic year

year. Funding is available for up to four semesters. Recipients are required to sign

($2,500 each fall and spring semester for a maximum of six semesters). Eligible

an acknowledgment that they will work at DRH for two years post-graduation. This

students must be a direct transfer from an Oklahoma higher education institution

scholarship/loan is stackable with merit and departmental awards. Preference will

(attending there the semester prior to OKCU enrollment, excluding summer

be given to students from Stephens County or southwestern Oklahoma residents.

semesters) and have completed at least 30 credit hours post high school graduation at that particular Oklahoma direct-transfer institution. This award is only available

PHI T HETA KA PPA T R A N SF ER SC HOLARSH I P

to students who enroll in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences (excluding the

Candidates must be seeking their first bachelor’s degree, an active member of their

Adult Degree Completion Programs ‘ADCP’). The Oklahoma Transfer Award is not

Phi Theta Kappa chapter, have 48 semester-quality hours, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and

stackable with Athletic Scholarships, the Education Scholars’ Program awards,

have not previously attended any other four-year institutions. This $4,000 (annual)

Employee Remission, Minister’s Remission or Tuition Exchange. Once awarded,

scholarship may be combined with other Oklahoma City University institutional

if the recipient changes majors outside of the Petree College of Arts and Sciences

scholarships (excluding the Undergraduate Research Scholarship) but may not

while a student at Oklahoma City University, the award will no longer apply for the

exceed the cost of block price tuition of 12-16 hours. Excludes RN-BSN students.

semesters not enrolled in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences.

The scholarship is renewable up to four consecutive semesters (a maximum of two

MEINDERS BUSINESS TRANS FE R S C HOL ARS H I P The Herman Meinders Business Transfer Scholarship is a $5,000 per semester award (with a maximum of $10,000 per academic year) for students transferring

years) by maintaining a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Application deadline is August 15 for fall admits and December 15 for spring admits.

OKC U T EAC HI NG SC HOLA R S

a minimum of 30 credit hours from Oklahoma City Community College, Rose

The goal of the OKCU Teaching Scholars Program is to serve the OKC community

State College, and Seminole State College into Oklahoma City University’s

by preparing excellent teachers for our public schools. Students who have earned

Meinders School of Business. To receive the award, an applicant must have at

their associate degree at Oklahoma City Community College within the last five

least a 2.5 cumulative college GPA on the credit hours being evaluated for transfer.

years, have a 3.0 GPA in their associate program, and plan to major in education

The scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive semesters (a maximum

are eligible to be Teaching Scholars at OKCU. The scholarship is $9,000 (annual)

of two years) by maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA and is stackable with other

and is renewable for up to five semesters by maintaining full-time enrollment

scholarships. There is no interview or application to complete.

of 12 hours or more per semester and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The OKCU Teaching Scholarship is stackable with merit and departmental scholarships.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS VISIT

okcu.edu/admissions/transfer/scholarships

PETREE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MEINDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

KRAMER SCHOOL OF NURSING

Art • Studio Art Biochemistry (BS) Biology (BS) • Biology • Biomedical Science • Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry (BS) Computer Science (BS) Criminal Justice (BS or BA) Education (BS or BA) • Early Childhood • Elementary • Secondary English (BA) Exercise & Sport Science (BS) • Exercise Science • Human Performance Film Production (BFA) History (BA) History/Political Science (BA) Mass Communications (BA) • Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production • Strategic Communications Mathematics (BS) Philosophy (BA) Philosophy/Political Science/ Economics (BA) Physics (BS) Political Science (BS or BA) Pre-Engineering Studies (BS) Psychology (BS) Spanish (BA)

Accounting (BBA) Business Administration (BBA) Economics (BBA) Finance (BBA) Marketing (BBA)

Nursing (BSN) RN-BSN

ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT

Religious Studies (BA) Youth Ministry/Religious Education (BA)

WIMBERLY SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Dance • American Dance Teacher (BS) • Dance Management (BS) • Dance Performance (BPA) Entertainment Business (BS)

SCHOOL OF THEATRE

WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC

PRE-PROFESSIONAL

Acting (BFA) Design & Production (BFA) Theatre & Performance (BA)

Guitar Performance (BM) Instrumental Music Education (BME) Instrumental Performance (BM) Music (BA) Music/Elective Studies in Pre-Law (BA) Music/Elective Studies in Pre-Med (BA) Music Composition (BM) Music Theater (BM) Piano Performance (BM) Vocal Music Education (BME) Vocal Performance (BM)

Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine

For a full list of minors, visit okcu.edu/academics.

Our P.A. program was created to address the critical need for highly trained medical providers.

Applicants who have an OKCU 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 P.A. program.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Doctor of Nursing Practice • Administrative • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (certificate available) • Family Nurse Practitioner (certificate available) Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Doctor of Psychology: Clinical Psychology Juris Doctor Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Master Certificate in Healthcare Practice Management Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership (Leadership or Arts Administration) 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/Arts in Criminology 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