Dr. Micheal Pelt, Dean
Many busy adults who want to earn a college degree lack a workable plan, and most are not able to adjust their work and personal activities to fit within traditional college class schedules. Oakland City University understands that adults need associate, bachelor or master degree programs that allow them to earn degrees while keeping their personal and professional commitments. We also realize that adults desire a more accelerated and stimulating format. For many such reasons, working adults seek our accelerated undergraduate degree programs, as well as our similarly formatted Master Degree Program.
At Oakland City University, we provide quality, accredited courses designed to apply experiences to objectives, accelerating the education process. This format condenses course completion time by one-half to one-third the traditional time. Learners save even more time and money by securing credits through work and training experiences. The University also has online classes available. This unique blend of curriculum allows for degree completion in 18 months or less at a cost that is both reasonable and competitive with other colleges and universities.
Students learn business principles and communication skills that are applicable to the workplace. These valuable skills often lead to promotions or career changes for our students.
These exciting opportunities are close to home, with a variety of sites conveniently located throughout the state of Indiana, including Oakland City, Indianapolis, Bedford, Evansville, and Rockport. Multiple sites make it easy for students to attend from areas throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.
We invite you to call or visit a nearby center. Come “Experience the Difference” Oakland City University can make in your life, where we are “Building for Tomorrow… Today!” With the uniqueness of our programs, you will want to visit soon!
Mission Statement
Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana is a learning community dedicated to : academic excellence, technical preparation, and life-long learning; the preparation for gainful employment through academic excellence; the promotion of Christian ethical and moral values; the enhancement of each person's intellectual. spiritual and social development; and community service through positive leadership.
Oakland City University was formed in 1885 out of the persistent effort of a committed group of General Baptist pioneers. These founders set out to see that the gospel of Jesus Christ was proclaimed through education. Our founders would be pleased to know that the cause for which they struggled and sacrificed is still alive and well today.
While Oakland City University is conscious of the call of God, honoring our ties to the General Baptist denomination, and mindful of the church universal, we welcome all people from all faiths to realize their educational dream. Oakland City University stands for academic excellence in a warm, Christian environment.
Oakland City University's motto is "ENTER TO LEARN-GO FORTH TO SERVE." Not only do we stand proudly on the meaning of that phrase as individuals, but we go forth as a university to provide the highest quality Christian education!
Adult Degrees
In addition to the primary office, Wilder Center, in Oakland City, the school has extension sites and personnel at centers in Evansville, Bedford, Indianapolis, and Rockport; however, courses and/or cohort groups operate at many other locations throughout Indiana. Depending on the program, classes meet evenings or Saturdays once per week. The professional development needs of employees of several Indiana businesses are being served with in-house courses as are full and part-time personnel in the Indiana Army and Air National Guard.
To apply to Oakland City University, you should either call an SAEL admissions representative at the center you want to attend, download and print out an admissions application and send it to the campus you wish to attend along with the application fee, or apply on-line.
Complete program information, including locations, dates, fees, admissions criteria, and course and program descriptions can be obtained directly from:
SAEL Contact List
