Visit OCU
We can’t wait to show you around campus! Below are some different ways to find out more about OCU and make it fit your schedule.
After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation letter for your registration of the event or one of our admissions staff will contact you directly.
Remember: OCU is on Central Standard Time. If you have to travel a distance to get here you may want to consider your departure time carefully
Personal Tours
We offer personal campus visits Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make the visit fit your schedule. Tell us when you plan to arrive and what you would like to do while you’re here. You can choose from these options:
- Tour Oakland City University’s campus and residence halls
- Meet with Admissions and learn about the application process
- Meet with our Financial Aid department to discuss ways of paying for college
- Speak with a coach or director from our art and music department
- Meet with a professor in your area of study
- Explore your major and sit in on a class in your area of interest
- Enjoy lunch in one of our dining facilities
High School and Group Visits
Plan to spend the day at OCU! Whether it’s a group from your high school or from your youth group, OCU will make your campus visit a day of learning and fun. Sign up to tour the campus, eat in our dining facilities, and meet with students and professors.
If you are unable to come to campus, our admissions staff can come to you! Contact us to learn more about scheduling visits to your school, church, or event.
Open House Events
Visiting a campus is the best way to determine if a school is the perfect fit for you! We can’t wait to show you everything that OCU has to offer. Whether you are just starting your college search or already admitted to OCU, our Open House events can accommodate your needs. During this time you will:
- Tour the campus and residence halls with an OCU student Ambassador
- Learn about the application process and our admissions policies
- Learn about Financial Aid and our merit based scholarships
- Explore your academic area of interest by observing a class or meeting with a professor
- Ask questions and chat with current OCU students, Faculty, and Staff
- Have lunch in our dining faculties and visit the OCU Bookstore
Focus days are held on OCU’s main campus. Registration beings at 8 a.m. with the day’s events beginning at 9 a.m. A confirmation letter with details of the day will be sent to you prior to the event.
Open House Events 2012-2013
- Oct 20, 2012
New Student Orientation & Registration
New Student Orientation & Registration is for all new and transfer students starting in the Fall. To attend the event, you must submit your intent to enroll form along with the $250.00 tuition deposit prior to orientation.
June 29th, 2012 Schedule
8:00 - Placement Testing - Kennedy Center 101/ Campus tours for parents and visitors
10:00 - Welcome & Orientation
11:30 - Lunch
12:30 - Scavenger Hunt - SLC 11
1:15 - Advising and Registration
More information will be mailed to attending students along with a campus map, directions, hotel information and details on which students are required to take placement testing. Students who are not required to test may arrive at any time before 10:00 a.m.
