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With more than 260 diverse graduate programs and certificates, find an opportunity at OU that meets your needs, your time, and your goals. OU is a flagship public institution focused on societal impact through research and academic rigor to meet the needs of today's students. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, abundant research opportunities, and transformational academic programs. Our graduate students engage with a dynamic faculty dedicated to mentorship, research, and advancing the scholarship of their disciplines regardless of the student's location. Begin your future now at the University of Oklahoma!

OU Applications for New Students

Expand your boundaries at a university focused on holistic education. Regardless, if you are seeking to pursue a graduate program in the business, engineering, sciences, social sciences, humanities, or fine arts fields, the OU Norman or Tulsa campuses have a graduate program to meet your needs.

OU Online graduate programs provide the ability to earn your gradaute degree on your timeline while maintaining academic excellence in an online format. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we are offering the most advanced curriculum available and preparing students for future career success.

The OUHSC is one of a few comprehensive health Centers in the nation with seven health professional colleges: Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Graduate Studies. Located in Oklahoma City, OUHSC offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs.

If you’re interested in applying to OU as a freshman, transfer, or international student, check out our undergraduate admissions page. You can choose from more than 170 academic programs and earn your bachelor’s degree from OU.

Application Fee Requirement

An Application Fee is Required for Norman and Tulsa Campus Applicants

• U.S. Citizen and U.S. Permanent Resident Applicants = $50
• International Applicants = $100

The OU Graduate College Does Not Offer Application Fee Waivers.

• Applicants may check with their academic units to see if application fee waivers are offerd by the graduate program.
• Information about the availability of applications fee waivers can usually be found on the graduate program's website.

Schedule an Appointment with Your Admissions Counselor

Who Is Your OU Graduate Admissions Counselor?

Every prospective student and applicant is assigned an OU Graduate Admissions Counselor based on your area of study. Your admissions counselor is here to help you explore academic options and assist you with the application process.

To schedule an appointment:

• Identify the admissions counselor assigned to the graduate program that you wish to pursue using the table below.
• Schedule an appointment by clicking the button within the appropriate counselor's profile card.
• Select an in-person or virtual appointment.
• Select a reason for your appointment so that we can better guide you during your appointment.

Program Questions: If you have questions regarding course content, funding opportunities, or program structure, etc., please contact your academic unit.

Official transcripts are typically sent directly from the issuing college or university to the OU Graduate College. However, if you wish to bring your official transcripts to the Graduate Admissions office, please schedule an appointment with your admissions counselor.