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.
FOCUS Days
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 Focus Day program 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.
Focus Days 2011-2012
Summer Spree
Summer Spree is a time for fun and a chance to spend some time on the campus of Oakland City University. There is food, games, and a trip to Holiday World/Splashin' Safari (located in Santa Claus, Indiana.) Oakland City University will provide the admissions tickets and the transportation to and from Holiday World. During Summer Spree, you will have the opportunity to network with faculty, staff, and other new students. It is our hope that Summer Spree will give you an opportunity to make new friends and possibly find a potential roommate. You will have the option of staying in the residence halls and discovering the true meaning of "dorm life!"
The primary purpose of Summer Spree is to pre-register for the fall semester and avoid the rush in August. Students are required to pay a $75.00 confirmation fee in order to complete the registration process, and this fee will cover your placement testing and orientation. Meals and snacks are provided on campus. You will only need to bring money to cover the cost of any souvenirs and food you may wish to purchase at Holiday World. If you are planning to stay in the dorms, then you will also need to bring several items including: bed linens and pillow, personal items (soap, deodorant, etc.) towels, and alarm clock.
Students who cannot attend all of the Summer Spree activities should plan to at least attend the Testing and Registration. If you are unable to attend Summer Spree, then you will need to attend these two events at Fall Registration.
