However you begin, you belong here.
MULTIPLE WAYS TO START. ONE UNIVERSITY.
At the University of Oklahoma, there’s more than one way to earn your undergraduate degree and become a Sooner. Whether you begin your college journey at OU straight from high school or take a different track by transferring from a community college or another institution, OU offers the support and pathways to help you achieve your goals.
CHOOSE THE PATH THAT FITS YOU
No matter how you start, you’ll finish a Sooner.
Pathway 1: Apply as a First‑Time Freshman
Students can attend OU in Norman directly out of high school for their undergraduate degree. OU uses a holistic admissions process that considers academic rigor, extracurricular engagement, the application essay, and letters of recommendation. This pathway is ideal for students who want:
• A traditional residential campus experience
• Access to a wide range of majors, student organizations, and OU traditions
• Opportunities to get involved early in research, leadership, and campus life
Concurrent Enrollment
High school students can get a head start on college by earning OU credit while still enrolled in high school through concurrent enrollment. Students earn college credit early, receive one‑on‑one advising and academic support, and take OU coursework at a fraction of the cost, while easing the transition to OU after graduation.
Learn more at ou.edu/ce
Pathway 2: Transfer or Complete Your Degree
Students who have earned college credit, whether from a community college or another institution, can transfer to OU to complete their undergraduate degree. With campuses in Oklahoma City, Norman, Tulsa, and six additional sites, OU offers clear transfer pathways, credit evaluation, and advising support to help students transition smoothly and stay on track to graduation. This pathway is ideal for students who want:
• To maximize previously earned college credits
• A clear, supported route to completing a bachelor’s degree
• Access to OU majors, research opportunities, and campus resources after transferring
OU admissions and advising teams are here to help you explore options, plan coursework, and take the next step with confidence. Next steps to consider:
• Talk with your school counselor or college advisor about your OU pathway
• Explore OU academic programs
• Connect with an OU Admissions Counselor to plan your transfer
Depending on your academic interests, established transfer articulation agreements help maximize your credits and reduce the time needed to complete your undergraduate degree. With multiple campus locations, flexible course options, and intentional advising, you’ll earn an OU degree designed to support strong career outcomes.
TRANSFER TO OU’S CAMPUS IN NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
Students looking to transfer to OU’s campus in Norman must have completed seven non‑remedial college credit hours at an accredited college or university post‑high school. Student highlights include:
• Assured admission for eligible transfer students with a 2.5 GPA and 24 completed credit hours
• Access to 170+ undergraduate degree programs
• Campus resources, traditions, and student life opportunities alongside 25,000+ undergraduate students
Learn more at ou.edu/admissions/transfer
BEGIN AN OU HEALTH ACADEMIC PROGRAM
One of only four comprehensive academic health campuses in the nation, the OU Health Campus is a leader in education, research, and patient care, featuring seven professional colleges. Student highlights include:
• Access to 70+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs
• Two campus locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, plus six additional sites statewide
• Clinical training at on‑site institutions, including OU Health, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and more
University of Oklahoma health academic programs require varying amounts of prerequisite coursework, which can be completed at various institutions. Students who begin their collegiate coursework on the Norman Campus may participate in the application processes for OU Health Campus academic programs.
Learn more at discover.ouhsc.edu
TRANSFER TO OU’S CAMPUS IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA
Located in Tulsa’s geographic center, OU‑Tulsa offers flexible class schedules and transfer‑friendly pathways designed for degree completion. Select undergraduate programs include:
• Information Science & Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Software Development & Integration
• Healthcare Information Systems
Student highlights include:
• Social Work
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• A campus designed specifically for transfer and degree‑completion students
• Connections to Tulsa‑area employers and professional networks, including internship opportunities
• Campus resources, traditions, and student life opportunities with 1,100+ students
A common path to OU‑Tulsa is transferring from Tulsa Community College. With several articulation agreements in place, finishing an undergraduate degree at OU is convenient for students who want to stay in the Tulsa area.
Learn more at ou.edu/tulsa/admissions