The mission of the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Oklahoma is to provide exemplary English language instruction, as well as cultural education to empower students to communicate successfully in social, academic, and professional settings.
Do you want to attend the top-ranked University of Oklahoma, but your TOEFL and IELTS scores are too low? A part of the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), OU Track allows qualified students to quickly improve their language skills in order to meet the requirements to attend the University of Oklahoma. OU Track is completed in one semester (two consecutive sessions) while at CESL.
Graduate students receive guidance from English language teaching professionals in reading, writing, critical thinking, and presentation strategies that will provide necessary tools for success in their master’s or PhD programs.
To qualify for the OU Track program, graduate applicants must do the following:
The OU Track program consists of the following:
The OU Track program must be completed immediately prior to the start of a participants' academic program, to be considered for OU admission.
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Click the “Forgot your password?” link on the login screen. A link to a password reset page will be sent to the email address connected to your username.
Your username is your email address. We recommend using the email address that you check most often, as this is the address we will use to communicate with you throughout the application process.
Ask your recommender to check their junk mail folder; the email may have been flagged as spam. Also, verify that you entered the correct email address.
You can send your recommender an email reminder from the application portal after you submit your application. To do this, click the “Action” drop-down box next to your recommender’s information and select “Send Reminder”.
If the email address is correct, your recommender did not receive either the initial or reminder email, and the emails are not in their junk mail folder, please email gradslate@ou..edu for further assistance.
Yes. Log in to the application portal after you submit the application. You will see a list of your recommenders under the heading “Online Letters of Recommendation.” Click the “Action” drop-down next to the recommender you want to change or replace and select “Edit/Change This Recommender.” Edit the name and/or email address of that recommender in the box that pops up, then click “Save”.
If you cannot find your school, attempt a different search, taking into consideration the following:
If you cannot find your school after several attempts, click on “none of the above” and enter your school information manually into your application.
If you attended a school outside the U.S. or Canada and cannot find your school, follow the link at the bottom of the School Search page and enter your school’s name and other information directly into the application.
You cannot update your information on the online application after submission. However, if you need to update information that was asked for on the application (e.g., if you have moved and need to update your address), you can email your OU Graduate College Admissions Counselor with your updated information.
Yes, you can upload supplemental documents to your application after you have submitted it. To do so, you will log back into your application account and go to "returning users" at the bottom left side of the screen.
If you want to submit an updated version of your statement of goals, resume, or other materials, contact your academic unit. Your academic unit may or may not allow you to update your materials.
If you have not yet submitted your application, you can change your email address on the first page of the application. Next to the email field, click the button marked “Change Email”.
If you have already submitted your application, contact your Admissions Counselor to change your email address.
DO NOT create a second application account. This can cause errors in our student information system and delay application processing. Contact your Admissions Counselor if you would like to change your application after submission. If you are having trouble accessing your account, please review the "I forgot my username and password" query above in the FAQ.
Please email emilie.gordon@ou.edu for technical help with the application. If you have questions about the application process or requirements, contact your OU Graduate College Admissions Counselor.
