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Admissions Office
7000 Adventist Boulevard
Huntsville, AL 35896

Toll Free: 1 (800) 824-5312
Local: (256) 726-7356
Fax: (256) 726-7154

admission@oakwood.edu

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Freshmen

These instructions are only for new students entering as a freshmen.

  1. Complete the online General First-time Freshman Application. External link
  2. Mail or fax the following to the Admissions Offices of Oakwood University:
    • Recommendation form (1)
    • 200 word Essay (if GPA is below 2.0)
    • Partial or official transcript(s)
    • SAT or ACT test scores
  3. Fill out the FAFSA online External link. (after January 1)
  4. Log-in to MyOakwood to check status of acceptance.

If you receive acceptance, continue with the following:

  1. Pay intent to enroll fee.
  2. Send official transcript(s). (Only if partial transcript was used)
  3. Call the Finance Aid office and talk with a financial counselor.
  4. Log-in to MyOakwood to check status for clearance to register for classes.

Once the official transcript is received by oakwood, you will be sent a "Cleared to Register" letter/email. Once received, continue with the following:

  1. Register for classes by speaking with an Academic Success Counselor.
  2. Mail or fax the following forms to the Health Services Office:
    • Medical History
    • Dental Exam
    • Immunization
    • Insurance/Authorization
  3. Fill out your Residence Hall Registration Form & room damage deposit.
  4. Log-in to MyOakwood and pay your tuition (Sorry, no personal checks accepted.)
  5. Pack up and come to Oakwood.
Transfer

These instructions are only for new students who are transferring to Oakwood.

  1. Complete the online Transfer Student Application. External link
  2. Mail or fax the following to the Admissions Offices of Oakwood University:
    • Recommendation form (1)
    • Official transcript(s)
    • Send your SAT or ACT scores if you have not had College Algebra or English 101.
    • 30 semester units above 2.0 are transferable
  3. Fill out the FAFSA online External link. (after January 1)
  4. Log-in to MyOakwood to check status of acceptance.

If you receive acceptance, continue with the following:

  1. Pay intent to enroll fee.
  2. Send official transcript(s). (Only if partial transcript was used)
  3. Call the Finance Aid office and talk with a financial counselor.
  4. Log-in to MyOakwood to check status for clearance to register for classes.

Once the official transcript is received by oakwood, you will be sent a "Cleared to Register" letter/email. Once received, continue with the following:

  1. Register for classes by speaking with an Academic Success Counselor.
  2. Mail or fax the following forms to the Health Services Office:
    • Medical History
    • Dental Exam
    • Immunization
    • Insurance/Authorization
  3. Fill out your Residence Hall Registration Form & room damage deposit.
  4. Log-in to MyOakwood and pay your tuition (Sorry, no personal checks accepted.)
  5. Pack up and come to Oakwood.
International

These instructions are only for international students who are entering as a freshmen or transfer student.

  1. Complete the online International First-time Freshman Application or International Transfer Student Application. External link
  2. Mail or fax the following to the Admissions Offices of Oakwood University:
    • Recommendation form (1) (Freshman)
    • 200 word Essay (if GPA is below 2.0)
    • Partial or official transcript(s)
    • SAT or ACT test scores (Freshman)
    • 30 semester units above 2.0 are transferable (Transfer)
    • A high school transcript is required if you have less than 30 semester units.
  3. Send your TOEFL . You must have one of the following:
    • TOEFL of at least 195, computer-based, OR
    • TOEFL of at least 70, Internet-based, OR
    • SAT verbal/critical reading of at least 360, OR
    • ACT English of at least 14.
  4. Fill out the FAFSA online External link. (after January 1)
  5. Log-in to MyOakwood to check status of acceptance.

If you receive acceptance, continue with the following:

  1. Pay intent to enroll fee.
  2. Send official transcript(s). (Only if partial transcript was used)
  3. Call the Finance Aid office and talk with a financial counselor.
  4. Log-in to MyOakwood to check status for clearance to register for classes.

Once the official transcript is received by oakwood, you will be sent a "Cleared to Register" letter/email. Once received, continue with the following:

  1. Register for classes by speaking with an Academic Success Counselor.
  2. Mail or fax the following forms to the Health Services Office:
    • Medical History
    • Dental Exam
    • Immunization
    • Insurance/Authorization
  3. Fill out your Residence Hall Registration Form & room damage deposit.
  4. Log-in to MyOakwood and pay your tuition (Sorry, no personal checks accepted.)
  5. Pack up and come to Oakwood
Adult & Continuing Education

Please refer to the L.E.A.P. website for instructions.

L.E.A.P. Website External link

Graduate

Graduate Instructions

Please call (256) 726-7357 for instructions on how to apply for the MAPS Graduate program.

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