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Before You Apply

Thinking about graduate school?
Please review the following questions and determine how they apply to you:

Have you earned at least a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or will you earn this degree before the term in which you wish to begin your graduate studies?
Yes:

  • At the time of application, you will need to submit transcripts from your last degree-granting institution.

No:

  • You are not eligible to apply to the Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma. See our Freshman or Transfer information if you are interested in undergraduate study at the University of Oklahoma.

 

Have you contacted the department that you are interested in and spoken to the graduate liaison or any faculty members?
Yes:

  • Be sure to submit your application before your department’s deadline.

No:

  • Communication with faculty or staff in your intended academic unit prior to application is recommended, and could help you in determining which course of study would be best for you. Please refer to the Programs and Deadlines.

 


APPLY NOW

Application fees:
International: $100
Domestic: $50

Already Applied?

Have you considered a source of funding for your graduate studies?
Yes:

No:
Options for funding your graduate program:

  1. Assistantship from your graduate academic unit.
    *Contact your department or faculty advisor for more information about how to apply for assistantships.
  2. Find various scholarship, fellowship and student loan options at the University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services website.

 

Ready to Apply

Please refer to Programs and Deadlines to find your department’s application deadline.

 

How to Apply:

Step 1: Complete the University of Oklahoma online application.

Step 2: Submit your transcript from your last degree-granting institution and request an official copy to be sent to:

University of Oklahoma
Office of Graduate Admissions
731 Elm Avenue, Room 318
Norman OK 73019

If the colleges or universities offer electronic transcripts, you may request that the paperless version be sent to: gradadm@ou.edu.

Step 3: Graduate academic units have their own supplemental requirements. If you have not already, please contact your academic unit regarding any questions you may have about supplemental materials.

 

For Permanent Residents ONLY:

Step 4: Please submit a copy of your US Permanent Resident card with your application.

Note: If you are applying for US Permanent Residency, but it has not yet been granted, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for additional instructions.

 

After You Apply

If you have applied for graduate study at the University of Oklahoma, but have not yet been admitted:

  • You may check the status of your application online. Sign in using the same email address and password that you used to create your application.
  • You may also call the Office of Graduate Admissions to inquire about your status and to ensure that all required documents have been received.
  • You may contact your department.

 

Graduate Admissions Process

 

  1. Office of Graduate Admissions receives application and academic credentials

  2. Office of Graduate Admissions evaluates and verifies academic credentials

  3. Application and credential evaluation are reviewed by graduate academic unit

  4. Graduate academic unit returns recommendation to the Graduate College for review and approval

  5. Office of Graduate Admissions processes decision and notifies applicant