FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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What do I need to do to obtain a Student Visa?
- Apply for admission at OSU-Oklahoma City
- Receive an acceptance letter from OSU-Oklahoma City and be issued an I-20
- Apply for the Student Visa at the American Embassy or Consulate in your country. When you are applying for your visa, you will need to bring your financial statement, passport, and I-20. You may have to bring additional documents. The required documents vary by country, so please check what is specifically needed for your country when scheduling your Student Visa Application Appointment.
What level of education is offered at OSU-OKC?
Attending OSU-OKC offers several advantages for students that want to pursue an American college education. Lower tuition rates and more one-on-one interaction through smaller class sizes are just a couple of the advantages of attending OSU-OKC. OSU-OKC serves a variety of students.
- For students wanting to directly enter the workforce, OSU-Oklahoma City offers several Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS). These degrees normally take two to three years to complete.
- Students seeking to transfer to a four year institution to complete a bachelors
degree have two options:
- Earn an Associate of Science Degree (AS). When you earn an AS Degree, every class
transfers to a four year institution. This degree normally takes two to three years
to complete.
OR - Take general education courses (History, English, American Government, etc.) and transfer to a four year college. It normally takes students a year to a year and a half to complete their general education requirements.
- Earn an Associate of Science Degree (AS). When you earn an AS Degree, every class
transfers to a four year institution. This degree normally takes two to three years
to complete.
Does OSU-OKC have an international student admissions deadline?
When does each semester start and when should I arrive in Oklahoma City?
Does OSU-OKC provide student housing?
How will I get to and from school?
How many classes do I have to take each semester to remain in status?
If I took classes in another country will the credits transfer to OSU-Oklahoma City?
Do I have to take the TOEFL Test if I want to attend OSU-OKC?
What is Oklahoma City like and how is the climate there?
How much will it approximately cost for tuition, books, and living expenses?
Since I am in the United States on an F-1 Visa, what immigration documents should I always keep?
- Passport/I-94
- I-20
When do I need to get a new I-20?
After I take the TOEFL, do I have to take another test before I can enroll?
Yes. The TOEFL is required for admissions purposes only. Once you are admitted, you are required to take the COMPASS test to determine what academic level you start at. It is very important to prepare for the COMPASS test so you can bypass remedial courses. Remedial courses are pre-college courses that may be required if students do not have placement scores that allow them to enroll in college-level courses. Information and test guides are available on our web site at http://www.osuokc.edu/current/assessment.aspx. The test guides have only a few sample questions. Therefore, some students find it helpful to review math or English-grammar text books or to prepare for the COMPASS exams by using ACT or SAT study guides or preparation materials. Free sample questions are available at http://www.act.org/compass/sample.
We recommend that international students try to arrive in Oklahoma City two to three weeks before classes begin but no more than 30 days. That allows them time to rest a little and get settled down before they take their placement tests and then, if the test scores are disappointing the first time, they have time to retake the exams before classes begin. Sometimes students who first test into remedial classes will raise their scores and test into college-level classes when they retest. The COMPASS test is free the first time, and only $4 per sub-section the second time. Sub-sections are Math, Reading, and Writing. The Writing section does NOT require actual writing; it focuses on grammar and usage.
