To be considered for merit scholarships, Oakland University typically must receive your admission application, transcript and SAT or ACT score (if applicable) by the priority deadline of March 1 for fall, December 1 for winter and July 1 for summer.
In the same way that a university houses several different schools or colleges—such as the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the School of Nursing—honors colleges are specialized programs within a university that offer more rigorous academics, exclusive opportunities, and sometimes scholarships.
If you are currently on OPT and have questions about the SEVIS transfer process, please contact the International Students and Scholars Office at (248) 370-3358 or isso@oakland.
The Honors College offers countless benefits, like customized counseling, priority housing options, priority registration, class sizes with a twenty student capacity, additional scholarships offered to only Honors College students, career counseling, mentorship, research and study abroad opportunities as well as ...
Generally, honors programs are designed for exceptionally motivated and high-achieving students who want a more in-depth and robust learning experience than you would find in regular classes. In an honors program, you learn alongside a small subset of your peers and engage in unique courses, schedules, and discussions.
Join a community of students who are outstanding in every way. Students of the Honors College are holders of prestigious scholarships. They are researchers, creative practitioners and civic trailblazers of the highest order. They are distinguished leaders in their respective fields.
At Oakland University, we welcome graduate students from all corners of the world. Your contributions and insight enrich our community and help broaden perspectives. Learn about the specific international student deadlines, steps to apply and other topics below.
Freshman who are Platinum Presidential Scholarship recipients are eligible for the Pescovitz Presidential Scholarship. Selected freshman students will receive a "top up" to a four-year, full-tuition scholarship.