Admission of New Undergraduate Students

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Admission of new students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) to Oakwood University is either Regular or Conditional.

Regular Status

A student is considered regular status if he/she meets the following admission requirements:

  1. Completed application form along with a nonrefundable $25 fee (NO PERSONAL CHECKS)
  2. Submission of acceptable academic records
    1. High School Records
      • Final official high school transcript delivered via email or in a sealed envelope from the school records office verifying the student’s graduation date and cumulative grade point average (GPA) OR
      • General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent
    2. Home School Student Records
      • Final academic records from Griggs University or another regionally accredited program OR
      • General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent
    3. College/University Records
      • Provide official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended (undergraduate and graduate) via email or in a sealed envelope from the school records office.
  3. American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results
    Students entering Oakwood University for the first time are required to provide American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude (SAT) results. To be placed in courses that are counted towards graduation (i.e., 100 level), a student must demonstrate one or both of the following:
    • Minimum ACT composite score of 17.
    • Minimum SAT total score of 920.
      Results from these tests are used only for placement, academic scholarships, and/or academic advising. Oakwood University offers a Residual ACT testing option for accepted students who do not have access to a conventional testing location (i.e., International students, students with extenuating catastrophic circumstances, or non-Sabbath testing location options.) The Residual ACT test is given on campus the day before Freshman Orientation each fall semester.

*Transfer Students - The ACT or SAT regular status requirement will be waived if applicants have completed one quarter or semester each of college-level English and mathematics with a grade of C (2.00) or above. Otherwise, the ACT must be taken before the student is allowed to register.

Conditional Status

Applicants may receive a conditional acceptance for the first semester of attendance. In order to return a second semester, all requirements must be completed for each circumstance.

Conditional status can affect a student’s ability to participate in extracurricular activities, and Title IV federal student aid programs.

Circumstance Requirements
A high school student who has completed at least six semesters and has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 The applicant must submit the final official high school transcript with graduation date.
An applicant who has not taken the required ACT or SAT test                The applicant must take the ACT or SAT.
An applicant with ACT/SAT results below the minimum for regular status (see Regular Status) The applicant must meet with an academic advisor, and register for remedial course placement during the first semester of enrollment.
Applicant with a high school GPA between 1.70 and 1.99

All three requirements must be met as follows:

  1. The applicant must submit an essay of a minimum of 100-250 words explaining the choice of major, career goals, past accomplishments, and academic difficulties.
  2. The applicant must register under the requirements for Academic Probation (see Academic Probation).
  3. The applicant must submit one academic reference, from a principal, school guidance counselor, or teacher, who worked directly with the student.
Applicant with cumulative GPA below 1.70                  

All four requirements must be met as follows:

  1. The applicant must submit an essay of a minimum of 100-250 words explaining the choice of major, career goals, past accomplishments, and academic difficulties during academic career.
  2. The applicant must receive special approval from the Vice President for Enrollment Services and Retention. If approved, one semester probationary acceptance is offered with a maximum class registration limit of 13 credit hours. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required at the end of the first semester to continue enrollment.
  3. The applicant must register under the requirements for Academic Probation (see Academic Probation)
  4. The applicant must submit one academic reference, from a principal, school guidance counselor, or teacher, who worked directly with the student