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First-year Students

Unlock your inner leader at Oakland University, and revolutionize your future.

Oakland University offers 140 undergraduate degrees, all of which provide hands-on training in the classroom, lab and the field. You’ll work closely with professors who are published authors, noted researchers and experts in the field. They’ll work as your mentors, pushing you academically and helping you draw connections between theory and practice.

Apply now and take advantage of everything Oakland University has to offer.

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Research Endeavors

Oakland University provides you the opportunity to get involved in undergraduate research as early as your freshman year. You’ll work alongside your professors, inside and outside of research labs, working on projects and experiments that lead to real life change. These opportunities will give you a leg up on the competition.

Career Opportunity

In the heart of Oakland County, one of the nation’s most prosperous counties, OU is at the center of opportunity. With the help of Career Services, you’ll have the chance to land internships and placements within major corporations like Stellantis, Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health), General Motors, Quicken Loans and Continental AG.

Connected Community

Oakland University prides itself on its small campus feel, tight-knit community and dedicated students. You’ll discover your favorite spots to study and hang out with friends on campus. You’ll have a chance to get involved with any of Oakland’s 250+ student organizations.

Assured Admission

As part of the Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP), Oakland University will offer admission to all Michigan high school graduates who have earned a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale). This applies to students who are applying for admission for the first fall semester following their high school graduation. Learn more about MAAP.

Financial Assistance

To help you financially, OU offers payment plans, breaking up your semester tuition into small payments. More than 50 percent of students receive financial aid though loans, grants and work-study, worth more than $175 million annually. Oakland also offers more than 250 scholarships to students, most of which are renewable.

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