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Healthy Campus

Third Largest University in

Oklahoma Sources: U.S. News and World Report, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma Department of Health

“I’m connected by showing others what it means to be a Broncho/bleeding bronze and blue across Oklahoma, the nation and the world!”

– Katie Richárd @Keekeelu

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It’s in a nod, a smile, an acknowledgment that you matter…

Connection happens every day at Central.

From the moment you arrive on campus for a tour, through enrollment, your classes with professors to involvement in campus activities and internships, you become a part of a community invested in your success. For more than 125 years, the spirit of connection has led thousands of students to Central. It’s through these connections that your years at Central mean something. The personal experience, strong connections and innovative spirit you find here ensure you’re confident and ready for whatever comes next.

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Connection is the beginning of belonging It’s been said we must take adventures to find where we belong. Your Central adventure can take you many places, and where you go depends on how you choose to connect to the Central community. You can go big with involvement in the Student Government Association or a fraternity or sorority. You can go low key with a club like Netflix and Pizza (yep – it’s a legit campus organization).

Maybe you want to play for one of our NCAA Division II teams, join an intramural team, or cheer the Bronchos on as a part of our national champion cheer squad or the Hooves Up spirit organization.

Perhaps you broaden your horizons by connecting with our diverse student body or volunteering with classmates. No matter your path, you’ll soon find you’re right where you belong.

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Oklahoma City

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“I’m connected to Central by joining organizations that help grow me as both a leader and person! #RollChos”

City for Job-Seeking

College Grads

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Big City Benefits, Small Town Security Central is Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university. For our students, that means direct access to internships, jobs, and the cultural and entertainment offerings of the Oklahoma City metro just minutes from the comfort of one of the nation’s safest suburbs, Edmond.

Central continues to expand its reach throughout the metro with facilities like UCO Downtown, the CHK | Central Boathouse, and the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO. This creates strong connections with businesses and organizations that develop into unmatched opportunities for our students to learn and our community to thrive.

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Most students go to college with the same goal: to get a degree that prepares them for a career. At Central, college isn’t only about what you want to do – it’s also about who you want to be. When you become a Broncho you gain a team of mentors and advocates dedicated to transforming lives each day. The Central experience is a personal experience that goes far beyond classroom. To our faculty and staff, students come first. Just ask our alumni who are achieving success throughout the state, nation, and world. And when you cross that stage to grab your diploma, you’ll be just like them – confident and ready for your future.

19:1 Student to Professor Ratio

117 Majors 80,000+

“Central connected me to so many great advisors and mentors that helped me become successful and discover my future career.”

Alumni

– Kennedi Jarvi @KennediJarvi

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Choices: 117 Majors

Accounting Actuarial Science Applied Liberal Arts Art - Studio Art Art Education Art Entrepreneurship Biology Biology - Biomedical Science Biology - Medical Laboratory Science Biomedical Engineering Business Administration - Legal Studies Career, Technical & Workforce Development - Family and Consumer Sciences Career, Technical & Workforce Development - Trade and Industrial Chemistry Chemistry - ACS Certificate Chemistry - Health Sciences Community/Public Health Computer Science Computer Science - Applied Computer Science - Information Science Communication - Interpersonal Communication Contemporary Music Business Contemporary Music Performance Contemporary Music Production Criminal Justice - Corrections Criminal Justice - General Criminal Justice Criminal Justice - Police Dance Dance Education Design - Graphic Design Design - Interior Design Early Childhood Education Economics Economics - Energy Economics Elementary Education Engineering Physics - Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics - Mechanical Engineering Engineering Physics - Physics English English - Creative Writing English Education Family Life Education - Child Development Family Life Education - Gerontology Family Life Education - Marriage and Family Fashion Marketing Finance Finance - Insurance and Risk Management Forensic Science Forensic Science - Chemistry Forensic Science - Digital Forensics Forensic Science - Molecular Biology Funeral Service General Studies Geography Global Art & Visual Culture History History - Museum Studies History Education Humanities Industrial Safety 8

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Information and Operations Management Management Information Systems Information and Operations Management - Operations and Supply Chain Management Kinesiology - Exercise/Fitness Management Kinesiology - Outdoor and Community Recreation Management Management - Human Resource Management Management - PGA Golf Management Marketing Marketing - Professional Selling Mass Communication - Professional Media Mathematics Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Mathematics - Statistics Mathematics Education Modern Language - French Modern Language - German Modern Language - Spanish Modern Language Education - French Modern Language Education - German Modern Language Education - Spanish Music - Jazz Performance Music - Music Theatre Music - Percussion Performance Music - Piano Performance Music - String Performance Music - Vocal Performance Music - Wind Performance Music Education - Instrumental Music Education - Vocal Nursing Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management Organizational Leadership Philosophy Photographic Arts Physical Education/Health Political Science Political Science - Public Administration Psychology Science Education - Biology Science Education - Chemistry Science Education - General Science Science Education - Physical Science Science Education - Physics Sociology Sociology - Human Services Sociology - Substance Abuse Studies Software Engineering Special Education - MildModerate Disabilities Special Education - SevereProfound/Multiple Disabilities Speech/Language Pathology

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Track Your Transformation We know learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. UCO’s Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) helps you track those unique learning experiences from internships, volunteer service, involvement in student organizations and cultural activities and more.

These activities are tied to our Central 6 tenets of transformative learning – see the colorful icons below. Your STLR shows potential employers you’ve developed sought-after skills beyond what you’ve learned in your selected major. That means you can stand out from other college graduates.

The U.S. Department of Education was so impressed with this innovative program that they awarded UCO a $7.7 million five-year grant to get it started.

Internships and Job Opportunities Hundreds of internships and job opportunities are just minutes away from Central’s campus – sometimes, they can even be found on campus! That’s just one of the advantages of our location in the Oklahoma City metro. Our Career Services office can help connect you to it all – career fairs, assistance with resume and interview preparation, and our online job site HireBronchos.com.

Employers throughout the state know that a candidate with a Central degree is a candidate prepared for success.

Study Abroad The world can be your classroom with study abroad opportunities through our Centre for Global Competency. The university has partnerships with institutions throughout the world. Students can choose from semester-long opportunities, a short study tour over Spring Break and more.

With Central’s diverse student body – including students from more than 75 countries – you can also broaden your cultural understanding through numerous campus activities and programs.

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Let’s Get Started!

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GET MORE INFO! Visit uco.edu/new to request specific information

about your interests and get Central updates regarding deadlines and additional opportunities.

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VISIT CAMPUS! Guided campus tours are offered at 10am and 2pm

weekdays throughout the academic year. Tours last about an hour and a half and are free. Visit uco.edu/tours to see tour options and register for your visit to campus.

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APPLY EARLY! Take advantage of our $50 application fee by completing the admission

and scholarship application by August 1, 2017. Visit uco.edu/apply to get started!

Submit official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores or other supporting documents to:

University of Central Oklahoma 100 N. University Drive, Box 151 Edmond, OK 73034 onestop@uco.edu

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PAY FOR SCHOOL! Complete the admission process by February 1, 2017 to be considered for scholarships at Central. Application, official high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores and any other required

documents for admission must be received by February 1, 2017 to be eligible for incoming freshman scholarship awards.

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out your complete financial aid package at Central. Visit fafsa.gov to get started! 2017-2018 applications are available starting October 1, 2016. To be considered for academic scholarships at UCO, all students are required to complete the FAFSA by February 1, 2017.

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Freshman Admission Requirements 20 Composite 2.7 Overall Score on the ACT non-weighted or equivalent GPA and ranking OR OR reading and math in the upper combined SAT 50% of your score graduating class

2.7 Overall GPA in the 15 unit high school core curriculum

Transfer Admission Requirements 7-23 Credit Hours

24-29 Credit hours

30 Hours or more

Out-of-State Transfer

1.7 GPA and meet Freshman Admission requirements

1.7 GPA

2.0 GPA

2.0 GPA (regardless of hours earned)

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Your Investment A college degree is one of the most important investments you will make. Central remains one of the best values in the state and region, especially when combined with our access to jobs, internships and other opportunities throughout the Oklahoma City metro. With our many scholarship and financial aid options, you’ll earn a degree that’s respected throughout the world and graduate with less debt.

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Unmatched Value

2016-17 Estimated Cost per Year

$16,296 resident

$26,057 non-resident

$8,146 books & supplies $1,200 room & * board $3,750 meal * plans $3,200

$17,907 books & $1,200 supplies * room & $3,750 board * meal $3,200 plans

tuition & fees

tuition & fees

Based on enrollment for fall and spring semesters, total of 30 hours.

Fees vary based on the college through which courses are offered.

For more information visit www.uco.edu/calculator. *Costs based on West Hall Double and The 10 Meal Plan. For more detailed information regarding Room and Board and Meal Plans options visit Housing and Dining’s website at www.uco.edu/housing.

In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, The Civil Rights Act of 1991, and other Federal Laws and Regulations, the University of Central Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, disability, status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures; this includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Students with disabilities who wish special accommodations should make their requests to the Coordinator of Disability Support Services at 974-2549.

This publication, printed by RK Black, Inc., / PrintCentral, is issued by the University of Central Oklahoma as authorized by Title 70 OS 1981, Section 3903.

30,000 copies have been prepared or distributed at a cost of $8,889.60. 8/2016

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For more information regarding campus visit opportunities and for registration information visit uco.edu/tours.

Central Close Up Senior Day Fall: Nov. 4 or Dec. 2, 2016 Spring: Jan. 25 or Jan. 31, 2017 Get an insider’s view of all Central has to offer! Each Central Close Up event connects you with scholarships, financial aid, admissions and housing representatives that can help you decide if Central is the right choice for you. www.uco.edu/tours Diversity Day Jan. 18, 2017 This day is especially designed for students of a diverse background & their parents. Participants take a campus tour, explore social life options, meet current UCO students, and have an opportunity to participate in fast track admission.

Junior V.I.P. Day April 19, 2017 High school juniors can get a head start on their college planning at this one-day event! Juniors will learn about Central’s admissions, scholarships and housing process, and meet current UCO students who can let them know first-hand what it means to Live Central!

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