Oakland University
Location: Rochester, MI

Oakland University is a nationally recognized public university offering students a personal, high-quality education through flexible class schedules, new facilities, student services, classroom technologies, labs, internships, co-ops, research opportunities with corporate partners, and degree and certificate programs.

OU prides itself on producing liberally educated leaders who can think critically and creatively, work in teams, adapt to change and communicate effectively. These leaders graduate from OU with a portfolio of skills and values necessary for success in the workplace and society. OU students work side by side with faculty mentors and research investigators on projects funded by prestigious organizations as well as with numerous partners in business and industry. Under the tutelage of faculty and community mentors, students gain valuable knowledge and experience in teaching, nursing, solving business problems, performing on stage and so much more.

Thanks to the reputation it is gaining within the region and beyond, Oakland is receiving national recognition. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching categorizes Oakland as one of the country's 82 doctoral/research universities, reflecting OU's strong commitment to graduate education through its doctoral programs as well as its extensive undergraduate programs. U.S. News and World Report consistently recognizes Oakland in its annual report about America's Best Colleges, and the Princeton Review named OU in its first edition of The Best Midwestern Colleges, 150 Great Schools to Consider.

With more than 17,300 students and a low student-to-faculty ratio, Oakland offers diverse academic programs, including 114 baccalaureate programs and 87 graduate degree and certificate programs through its five professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences. The five professional schools include the schools of Business Administration, Education and Human Services, Engineering and Computer Science, Health Sciences and Nursing. Oakland University also offers a challenging and enriching Honors College. Kresge Library supports scholarly activities through its collections of books, journals, government documents, musical scores and recordings, as well as computer workstations to access an array of digital resources.

More than 300,000 people come to campus each year to enjoy Oakland's cultural enterprises, including Meadow Brook Hall, Meadow Brook Art Gallery, Meadow Brook Theatre, Meadow Brook Music Festival, Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, and faculty and student performances in the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance.

Created in 1957 when the late Alfred G. and Matilda R. Wilson donated their 1,500-acre estate and $2 million to Michigan State University to begin a new college, Oakland enrolled its first students in 1959 as MSU-Oakland. In 1963 it became Oakland University, and in 1970 the Michigan Legislature granted it autonomy. The governor appointed OU's first board of trustees in 1970.

For international admissions information, e-mail isso@oakland.edu or visit www.oakland.edu/admissions