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Our approach to learning is about more than academic growth; it’s about growing as an individual. You’ll leave OCU equipped to impact the lives of others and thrive in a career that gives you purpose.
Oakland City University
Outcomes at OCU
Mighty Oaks heal and inspire, minister and educate, solve problems and change lives in countless powerful ways. It all starts here, where you’ll prepare to boldly go forth and serve.
Career Guidance at OCU
Discover who you’re called to be through the Center for Calling and Career, where you and your classmates will explore your purpose and hone the skills you need to build a fulfilling career.
Mentorship at OCU
Connect with faculty who are eager to work closely with you, guide you in your personal growth like trusted family, and deeply invest in your development as a servant-leader.
Majors & Minors at OCU
With 17 academic majors and more than 50 concentrations, you can create a unique path to build on your gifts and prepare to serve in the career to which you are personally called.
Learning Among Family
You won’t find a learning environment that feels more like family than Oakland City University.
Families give each other a hand up.
OCU is ranked #5 in the Midwest for social mobility. This is a safe, welcoming environment where first-generation college students feel right at home and anyone can succeed.
Strong families work hard and play hard together.
From our 30+ student organizations to 13 competitive NAIA athletic teams, students here have more ways to connect than you might expect from a university of under 900 full-time students.
In a family, you’re known.
Each faculty member, one for every 12 students, is passionate about forming relationships with each student to help ensure your long-term success in your career and calling.
Serving with Distinction
With a Christian worldview, OCU will help you connect your career goals with your call to service.
Explore your calling with Career Pathways.
We are committed to helping you discover your unique gifts and talents, and connecting them to specific opportunities to serve a world in need. It’s called Career Pathways.
Engage in dynamic service-learning opportunities and spiritual life.
Discover exciting ways you can serve on and off campus through your academic interests, tap into spiritual support, and prepare for a life of service to something greater than yourself.
What Path Will You Take?
Business +
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? The gift of people leadership? An analytical mind? Master the skills necessary to take on your passion area in business administration.
Criminal Justice +
How do you feel called to serve the cause of justice? Discover the science of forensic investigations, the tactics of law enforcement, or corrections management.
Psychology +
Do you have an interest in the human mind? Broaden your understanding of how you might channel the study of psychology into many exciting service-focused careers.
New Technologies +
Does the emergence and application of cutting-edge technology capture your imagination? Learn how to harness creative tools and computer science skills in your future high-tech career.
Faith and Service
Oakland City University is affiliated with the General Baptist Church. As we welcome students from a diversity of faith backgrounds, our Christian worldview guides our mission to help you become an effective leader capable of contributing to a better world.
Join our Family
What awaits you here at OCU? A life-changing opportunity to become all you’re called to be, as part of a family that can’t wait to see what God has in store for you!