Once your application materials are received, Undergraduate Admissions will make a decision within 4-6 weeks. If applying less than four weeks before your intended term of entry, we will prioritize your application and make a decision as soon as possible. Admissions decisions are sent by U.S. mail.
Need to send a transcript to OU? If you are a current student, please have your official transcript sent to trcredit@oakland or mailed to North Foundation Hall Room 160, 318 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester MI 48309. If you are not yet admitted, please send your official transcript to Undergraduate Admissions.
With a GPA of 3.5, Oakland University requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.
24 or more college credits: GPA of at least 2.5 will be considered for admission to Oakland University. OU will also consider positive trends of most recent grades.
Explore degree requirements and career pathways and visit the Management and Marketing Department webpage. OAKLAND UNIVERSITY HAS ELIMINATED LIMITS ON TRANSFER CREDIT FROM A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. However, students must complete at least 45 credits at Oakland University in order to graduate.
Oakland University will only accept transcript evaluations completed by a current member of NACES. Most students choose World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators or SpanTran. Course-by-course (or detailed) evaluations are required.
Completes a total of 230 credits in grades 9-12.
Explore degree requirements and career pathways and visit the Management and Marketing Department webpage. OAKLAND UNIVERSITY HAS ELIMINATED LIMITS ON TRANSFER CREDIT FROM A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. However, students must complete at least 45 credits at Oakland University in order to graduate.
120 Total Credit Requirement The Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor in General Studies degrees require students to complete a minimum of 120 credits (124 for B.S. Chem.).