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Oakland University

Rochester, MI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate92%

Oakland Academics

Oakland University requires at least 124 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Oakland University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Oakland University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 56% of students who start college at Oakland University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Oakland University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Oakland University?

Oakland University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Oakland University.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer Yes

Reminder: Check with Oakland University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Oakland University

When choosing a major, Oakland University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Oakland University.Oakland University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Oakland University false.Oakland University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Oakland University


Does Oakland University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Oakland University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Oakland University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Oakland University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Oakland University Give AP Credit?

✅ Oakland University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Oakland University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Oakland University true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Oakland University.

Does Oakland University Require Internships?

🟨 Oakland University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Oakland University


Oakland University Library

The main library on campus is the Kresge Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Oakland University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Oakland University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Oakland University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Oakland University has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Oakland University include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

17,170

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

92%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,694

Out-of-State

$23,188

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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