1. University of Oklahoma
SL College!!

5. When You Think Oklahoma…
Do you think tornadoes? Flat lands? Dust balls?
Well, what you should think is… Sooners, private education for public cost, community, and academic excellence
University of Oklahoma offers a selective college education that is prestigious but also approachable

6. About… Norman, Oklahoma—20 miles south of Oklahoma City
21,000 enrollment—large public university
More selective—with an 81% acceptance rate
18:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
Popular majors—Health Professions, Business, Psychology, Engineering
42% of classes have fewer than 20 students

7. Freshman Profile
68% of students were in the top 25% of their high school class
51% of students had a GPA
Average ACT 23-29

8. Top Academic Lists
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9. Academics College of Engineering
Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts
College of Architecture
Reserve Officers Training Coprs—Aerospace, Military Science, Naval Science
Outreach College of Continuing Education
Atmospheric and Geologic Sciences
Allied Health, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy

10. Academic Support and Advising
Student Learning Center—free tutoring sessions through UC Action
Walk-In, small group appointments, online tutoring and faculty directed sessions to help students take action
Also---employment opportunities and scholarships!!

11. Advising Continued
Major Exploration Coaches and Pre-Professional Coaches
Individuals who specifically help students narrow down majors and minors– match with careers and assessments in order to choose quickly, an wisely

12. Student Life--Support
Gateway to College Learning Class– taught by the most enthusiastic and well-known professors on campus—success in academic life, personal life, and accessing OU Resources
Sooners Helping Sooners– emergency financial circumstances– helping students succeed and stay at OU in tough situations

13. Student Life—Diversity
Diversity Enrichment Programs– African American, Latino, and Native American students and their families as they navigate transitions
Events, Student Organizations, Multicultural Sororities and Fraternities
Retreats, action programs, leadership opportunities galore!
Gender and Equity Center

14. Student Life—Study Abroad
1,000+ study abroad programs in 80 countries!!
Also, “OU Cousins” with more than 1,500 international students studying at OU
Social Entrepreneurship– opportunities for students to work and earn field experience globally— International Eye Institute– cataract surgeries

15. Facilities Video
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16. Housing and Dining
The Towers– 12 story towers that offer suite style lving—two bedrooms with two roomates each, and a shared bathroom
Cate Center– four story buildings with community style living—doubles and community bathrooms
David L. Boren Hall/Academic Arts Community— RAP Programs

17. Scholarships—Out of State Freshman
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18. Student Life—Athletics
Large, Division I Big 12 Conference– Men’s Basketball, Football all successful records
Club Sports, Intramural Sports, Large Recreation Center as Well!

19. Admissions

20. Admissions Continued Common Application
Academic Rigor—GPA, ACT scores, course rigor
Engagement—how will you contribute to OU? Extracurricular Activities, Leadership
Essay
Letter of Recommendation

21. Admissions Continued
All Creek Grad. Requirements– 2 additional units, CAN be foreign language
Look at averages from incoming freshman class and comparable students from CCHS—looking for rigor, maturity, and challenging oneself—do not put steadfast requirements on website
February 1st application deadline

22. Videos!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEKn2GweoC Q&nohtml5=False