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Oakland University

Oakland University
201 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4401

Official telephone: (248) 370-2100
Fax number: (248) 370-4462
Website: https://www.oakland.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 75%
Student:Faculty ratio: 18:1
Total faculty: 482 men, 600 women
Full-time faculty: 297 men, 284 women
Part-time faculty: 185 men, 316 women
Graduation rate: 57% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Anatomy
  • Anthropology, General
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological/Biosystems Engineering
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • Biophysics
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Chemistry, General
  • Chinese Studies
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Communication, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
  • Creative Writing
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Dance, General
  • Dietetics/Dietitian
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Drawing
  • Economics, General
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Chemistry
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • French Language and Literature
  • German Language and Literature
  • Graphic Design
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
  • History, General
  • Homeland Security
  • Human Resources Development
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Japanese Language and Literature
  • Japanese Studies
  • Journalism
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Latin American Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music Pedagogy
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Technology
  • Music, General
  • Musical Theatre
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Orthotist/Prosthetist
  • Painting
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • Project Management
  • Psychology, General
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Sculpture
  • Social Work
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Statistics, General
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
  • Voice and Opera
  • Women's Studies

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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