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“I discovered endless opportunities and lasting friendships at UCO. It felt like home and a place where innovation and exploration converged. UCO helped me uncover my potential in a community dedicated to fostering both academic distinction, as well as comprehensive personal growth.”

- Muhammad Talha Ali

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110,000+ Alumni from around the world

Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1 19 Sources: The OklahomanAugust 29, 2014

INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES UCO’s Career Development Center will guide you. According to The Oklahoman, 40% of international students are able to find employment in the Oklahoma City metro area upon graduation.

CRISP (Community Responding to International Students Program) – connecting international students to American families.

International Student Council – an umbrella student organization for all international student associations.

International House at The Quad facilitates global engagement and intercultural proficiencies by bringing together Central’s students, staff, faculty and community.

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What is Broncho Buddies?

Broncho Buddies is an intercultural program pairing American UCO students with international students. After being matched by common interests, students are introduced at a kickoff party in September. Throughout the semester the Centre for Global Competency hosts fun events for Broncho Buddies to attend. Typical events include Thunder basketball games, laser tag, bowling, and cultural excursions throughout Edmond and Oklahoma City. Broncho Buddies spend time with each other at least once a month.

STEM OPT Programs

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Degree

Study Four Years and Work Three Years Study Two Years and Work Three Years

International students, after studying in one of the approved Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Programs, are given the opportunity to work for up to three years in the United States.

The University of Central Oklahoma offers its students the following STEM OPT-approved majors.

Undergraduate STEM Majors

Actuarial Science

Biology

Biology Ecology & Conservation Biology

Biology - Biomedical Sciences

Biology - Medical Laboratory Science

Biomedical Engineering

Chemistry

Chemistry - ACS Certificate

Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Science - Applied

Computer Science - Information Science

Chemistry - Health Sciences

Data Science

Graduate STEM Majors

Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

Applied Mathematical Science - Mathematics

Applied Mathematical Science - Statistics

Biology

Business Analytics

Computer Science

Computational Science-Computational Engineering

Computational Science-Computational Mathematics

Computational Science-Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Data Science

Engineering Physics - Biomedical Engineering

Engineering Physics - Electrical Engineering

Engineering Physics - Mechanical Systems

Engineering Physics - Physics

Finance

Forensic Science

Forensic Science - Chemistry

Forensic Science - Digital Forensics

Forensic Science - Molecular Biology

Nutrition & Food Science

Psychology - Experimental Psychology

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Engineering Physics- Physics

Electrical Engineering

Forensic Science - Forensic Investigations

Forensic Science - Molecular Biology

Forensic Science - Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Science - Digital Forensics

Information Systems and Operations Management -

Management Information Systems

Mathematics

Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

Mathematics - Statistics

Mechanical Engineering

Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Management

Software Engineering

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Central’s Forensic Science program is ranked #1 in the United States. Most students are able to receive an internship during their studies. Dr. Dwight Adams is the founding director of the program after having served as the director of the largest FBI laboratory in the world. He also led the FBI’s research team that developed the DNA techniques first used in 1988 and oversaw the creation of the national DNA database.

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Experience

• Former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.

• A member of the FBI’s research team that developed DNA techniques.

• Oversaw creation of the national DNA database, linking crime laboratories nationwide.

• Serves as the Chair of Computer Science department

• Experience working at Hewlett-Packard (HP)

• 19 years teaching experience

• Ph.D. in Economics and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma

• B.B.A. in economics from the University of Central Oklahoma

• Business Excellence Award for Teaching

• Vanderford Distinguished Teacher Award

DWIGHT ADAMS, Ph.D., Founding Director, W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute

GANG QIAN, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Science

JEREMY OLLER, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business

Rooms From $900 Including Meals Multiple Meal Choices Every Day

5 Residence Halls GPA Than Non Housing

Higher Students

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College of Business

Accounting

Business Administration-General Business

Business Administration-International Business

Business Administration-Business Law

Economics

Economics-Energy Economics

Finance

Finance - Insurance and Risk Management

Information Systems and Operations

Management - Management Information

Systems

Information Systems and Operations

Management - Operations & Supply Chain

Mgmt

Management

Management - Human Resource Management

Management - PGA Golf Management

Marketing

Marketing - Professional Selling

College of Education and Professional Studies

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Fashion Marketing

General Studies

Human Development and Family SciencesChild Development

Human Development and Family Sciences -

Family and Lifespan Development

Kinesiology - Exercise/Fitness Management

Kinesiology - Outdoor and Community

Recreation

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Management

Occupational Safety

Organizational Leadership*

Physical Education/Health

Psychology

Public Health

Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities

Special Education - Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities

Speech-Language Pathology

Workforce Development - Family & Consumer Sciences*

Workforce Development - Trade & Industrial*

Workforce Development - Workforce Development*

College of Fine Arts and Design

Art - Studio Art

Art Education

Arts Administration

Audio Production

Commercial Music

Contemporary Music Business - Associate’s

Degree

Contemporary Music Performance - Associate’s

Degree

Contemporary Music Production - Associate’s

Degree

Dance

Dance Education

Design - Graphic Design

Design - Interior Design

History of Art and Visual Cultures

Music Music - Instrumental Performance

Music - Jazz Performance

Music - Vocal Performance

Music Education

Musical Theatre

Theatre Arts - Design and Technology

Theatre Arts - Performance

Theatre/Communication Education

College of Liberal Arts

Applied Liberal Arts*

Communication - Interpersonal Communication

Criminal Justice - Corrections

Criminal Justice - General Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice - Police

English

English - Creative Writing

English Education

Geography

History

History - Museum Studies

History Education

Humanities

Mass Communication - Professional Media

Modern Language - French

Modern Language - German

Modern Language - Spanish

Modern Language Education - French

Modern Language Education - German

Modern Language Education - Spanish

Philosophy

Photographic Arts

Political Science

Political Science - Public Service

Sociology

Sociology - Human Services

Sociology-Substance Abuse Studies

Strategic Communications-Organizational Communication

Strategic Communications-Strategic Communications

Technical Writing

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

College of Mathematics and Science

Actuarial Science

Biology

Biology Ecology & Conservation Biology

Biology - Biomedical Science

Biology - Medical Laboratory Science

Biomedical Engineering

Chemistry

Chemistry - ACS Certificate

Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry

Chemistry - Health Sciences

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Science - Applied

Computer Science - Information Science

Data Science

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Physics - Physics

Funeral Service

Mathematics

Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

Mathematics - Statistic

Mathematics Education

Mechanical Engineering

Nursing

Science Education - Biology

Science Education - Chemistry

Science EducationGeneral Science

Science EducationPhysical Science

Science Education - Physics

Software Engineering

Forensic Science Institute

Forensic Science - Forensic Investigations

Forensic Science - Chemistry

Forensic Science - Digital Forensics

Forensic Science - Molecular Biology

Certificates

Accounting

Audio Post-Production

Cybersecurity

Financial Planning

Funeral Service

Independent Film

Directing, Writing & Entrepreneurship

Leadership

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Admission Requirements Transfer from College or University

Proof of English ProficiencyUndergraduate

Submit one of the following to satisfy the requirement:

TOEFL 61 IBT (Internet-based test) or 500 PBT (paper-based test); IELTS 5.5 overall band; PTE Academic 44; iTEP Academic 3.5; OR,

Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL program in the U.S. after achieving a minimum TOEFL score of 460 (PBT) or 48 (IBT) or minimum IELTS overall band of 5.0 or PTE Academic of 36 or iTEP of 3.0.

To apply

1) Complete your online application at apply.uco.edu

2) Upload your required admission documents including:

• Official copies of academic records

• Proof of English proficiency

• Financial support documents

• Government issued official ID or passport

• SAT/ACT score report (optional) and/or audition form (music applicant only)

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College of Business

Business Administration

Business Administration - Human Resources

Management

Business Administration - Managing Analytics

Business Administration - Professional*

Business Administration - Sales Leadership

Business Analytics

Finance

College of Education and Professional Studies

Adult and Higher Education - Lifelong and E-Learning

Adult and Higher Education - Interdisciplinary Studies

Adult and Higher Education - Student

Personnel

Adult and Higher Education - Talent

Development

Athletic Training

Behavior Analysis

Bilingual Education/TESOL

Early Childhood Education

Educational Leadership

Elementary Education

Family and Child Studies - Infant and Child Specialist

Family and Child Studies - Marriage and Family Therapy

Family and Child Studies - Family Science*

Library Media Education*

Nutrition and Food Science

Psychology - Counseling Psychology

Psychology - Education Specialist in School

Psychology

Psychology - Experimental Psychology

Psychology - Forensic Psychology

Psychology - General Psychology

Public Health - Community Engagement

Reading

School Counseling

School and Professional Counseling

Secondary Education

Speech-Language Pathology

Special Education - Mild/Moderate

Special Education - Severe/Profound

Wellness Management - Exercise Science

College of Fine Arts and Design

Design

Illustration

Jazz Studies (Performance, Music Production)

Music - Collaborative Piano

Music - Composition

Music - Conducting (Vocal, Instrumental)

Music - Music Education (Vocal, Instrumental)

Music - Musical Theatre

Music - Pedagogy (Vocal, Piano)

Music - Performance

College of Liberal Arts

Addictions Counseling

Composition and Rhetoric

Creative Writing

Crime and Intelligence Analysis

Criminal Justice Management and Administration

History

Museum Studies

Liberal Studies

Literature

Political Science - General

Political Science - International Affairs

Public Administration - Public & Nonprofit

Public Administration - Urban Management

Strategic Communications - Leadership in Communications*

TESL

College of Mathematics and Science

Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

Applied Mathematical Science - Mathematics

Applied Mathematical Science - Statistics

Applied Mathematical Science - Teaching Biology

Computer Science

Computational Science - Computational Engineering

Computational Science - Computational Mathematics

Computational Science - Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Data Science

Engineering Physics - Biomedical Engineering

Engineering Physics - Electrical Engineering

Engineering Physics - Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Physics - Physics

Nursing*

Forensic Science Institute

Forensic Science

Forensic ScienceChemistry

Forensic Science -

Digital Forensics

Forensic ScienceMolecular Biology

Certificates

Cybersecurity*

Disaster Management*

E – Learning

Enterprise Analytics

Food Quality and Safety*

Historical Performance

Licensed Professional Counselling

Student Personnel –

Program Management

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Admission Requirements

Between 2.50 to 3.00 overall grade point average; varied by program

Other Requirements

(as required by the program):

GMAT or GRE score report may be required by certain graduate programs

Audition for music programs or portfolio for MFA in design program

Letter of recommendations OR OR

Proof of English ProficiencyGraduate

Submit one of the following to satisfy the requirement:

TOEFL 79 IBT (Internet-based test) or 550 PBT (paper-based test); IELTS 6.5 overall band; PTE Academic 53; iTEP Academic 4.0; Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL program in the U.S. after achieving a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (PBT) or 61 (iBT), minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0, 46-52 PTE score, or 3.73.9 iTEP score;) or Transcripts showing your undergraduate degree was completed from an accredited university or college within the United States or from a UCO-approved native English-speaking country. (List on website).

Eligibility

Applicant must have completed or be currently enrolled in the final year of undergraduate degree.

Admission Application Deadlines

Deadlines vary by program. Check our website for details.

To apply

1) Complete your online application at apply.uco.edu 2) Upload your required admission documents including

Proof of English proficiency

Financial Support documents

GRE/GMAT score report; audition form; portfolio (may be required)

Scholarships

More than $700,000 scholarships awarded to international students each year. Here is a partial list. Please see uco.edu/OGA for full list of international student scholarships, qualifications and deadlines.

INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARHIPS

Presidents Leadership Council – up to $45,500 over 4 years

Leaders of Tomorrow – up to $33,000 over 4 years

Freshman Distinguished Global Scholarship – up to $16,000 over 4 years

Freshman Merit Global Scholarship – up to $12,000 over 4 years

Freshman Honor Global Scholarship – up to $8,000 over 4 years

Legacy Non Resident Waiver – up to 12 credit hours of non-resident tuition per fall and spring semester over 4 years

INCOMING TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

Presidents Leadership Council – up to $45,500

Leaders of Tomorrow – up to $33,000

Transfer Distinguished Global Scholarship – up to $8,000 over 2 years

Transfer Merit Global Scholarship – up to $6,000 over 2 years

Transfer Honor Global Scholarship – up to $4,000 over 2 years

Legacy Non Resident Waiver – up to 12 credit hours of non-resident tuition per fall and spring semester

INCOMING GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Distinguished Graduate Scholar – up to $6,000 over 2 years

Graduate Merit Global Scholar – up to $4,000 over 2 years

Graduate Honor Global Scholar – up to $2,000 over 2 years

Legacy Non-Resident Waiver – up to 12 credit hours of non-resident tuition per fall and spring semester over 2 years

SPORTS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Soccer Club, Hockey Club, Esports Club – $500 per year

INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS (begins second semester only) – up to $2,000 per year

These awards are given for participation and/or leaderships in organizations on campus.

GRADUATE PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Master of Business Administration – up to $12,000 tuition waiver with a required GPA of 3.0

Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Math – up to $8,000 tuition waiver available per year

For more details on how you can qualify for the scholarships, visit uco.edu/OGA

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$625 $800 $625 $625 $800 $800 health insurance health insurance miscellaneous miscellaneous Based on enrollment for fall and spring semester, total of 24 undergraduate credit hours or 18 graduate hours. Fees vary based on the college through which courses are offered. For more information, visit www.uco.edu/student-resources/oga/cost-and-fees/

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Welcome, international students!

The flags you see represent the countries I’ve had the privilege of visiting throughout my personal and professional life. I’m truly excited to have you join our global community at the University of Central Oklahoma. I look forward to meeting you during your time here, and I eagerly anticipate discussing the vibrant culture of your homeland.

Sincerely,

Todd G. Lamb President

Office of Global Affairs

Your One-Stop Service Team to meet your need

• International admissions and recruitment

• Immigration for F-1 and J-1 visa holders

• Education abroad

• Intercultural activities

• International house

• International partnerships

• Sponsored student services

HOME OFFICE

Web: oga.uco.edu

Email: international@uco.edu (General Inquiries) dso@uco.edu (Immigration) cgc@uco.edu (Education Abroad)

Phone: 1.405.974.2390

Fax: 1.405.974.3842

WhatsApp: 1.405.588.9358

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. By appointments 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Walk-ins

China Office

Xiao Fang Zhao, Manager

Web: www.ucochina.com

Wechat / Phone: 86-1391-012-1391

Email: chinaoffice@uco.edu

India Office

G. A. Prasad, Manager

Phone/Whatsapp: 91-9949000879

Email: india@uco.edu

Korea Office

Andrew Hill, Asst. Director, Asia Pacific Web: www.ucokorea.net

Phone: 02-737-3066

Email: ahill53@uco.edu

Office of Global Affairs

100 North University Drive

Nigh University Center Room 137

Edmond, OK 73034, USA

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/UCOOGA @UCOOGA

/UCOBronchos

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OGA Purpose Statement:

The Office of Global Affairs Commits to Guide, Serve and Advocate for International Students throughout their UCO Journey.

Dear student, UCO is one of the most welcoming and safest places you will find in America. At UCO, we give the international students an opportunity to connect to a buddy program (800 students last year). In this program, you will be paired with an America student for activities and friendship. (Check it out: #ucobronchobuddies) We have another great program which will introduce you to one of our 170 American families who have signed up to “adopt” a UCO international student. They will invite you to share in their activities, birthdays and holidays. Finally, don’t forget to tell your parents that UCO is both welcoming and safe. The FBI ranked your new city as one of the top 10 safest in the United States.

You’ll love it here. And we’ll love having you.

See you soon,

— Dennis Dunham, Ph.D. Executive Director, Global Affairs