High School Counselor

Connection Program

Friday, October 9, 2015

Welcome to Oakland

University

Dawn AubryInterim Assistant Vice President

& Director of Admissions

Program Overview

Dawn AubryInterim Assistant Vice President

& Director of Admissions

School of Nursing

Gary MooreInterim Dean

Welcome to the

School of Nursing

HUMAN HEALTH BUILDING

• State of the Science Facility -

includes high fidelity simulated

learning environments, smart

classrooms, teaching labs, research

labs, and distance learning facilities.

• The Critical Care Lab – students can

gain knowledge related to evidence-

based nursing interventions along

with the ability to practice

implementing safe, professional

nursing care

• The Clinical Simulated Learning Center – Human patient simulators, replica

of hospital units; latest technology consistent with modern health care facilities.

Encourages students to use critical thinking regarding nursing phenomena to

become active learners and make discoveries on their own to become creative

problem solvers.

SCHOOL OF NURSING

The first School of Nursing students began in 1975

Our 7500+ alumni work in a variety of settings;

many have become nurse leaders

We have more than 1,600 students undergrads and

236 graduate students

More than 95% find employment in the tri-county

area

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

The baccalaureate, master’s, and DNP programs at

Oakland University are accredited by the

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Undergraduate Program (BSN)• Basic BSN

• Accelerated Second Degree

• BSN Degree Completion sequence for RNs

• BSN Degree Completion (fast track)

Graduate Program (MSN)• Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

• Family Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse Anesthesia

• Forensic Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Program (DNP)

SON ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

It is recommended that students complete one year of college prep

high school biology chemistry (with a “B” or better) before applying to

the School of Nursing and the nursing major – in addition to multiple

years of mathematics

Admission to the SON is on a competitive basis. Advisers are

available through information sessions and by appointment to guide

prospective students through the process

Admission to the Basic BSN Track

• Most common question

asked by high school

counselors

• To be eligible for direct

admit high school

students, by the time

they apply to OU need

to meet the following:

DIRECT

ADMITS

- 3.5 recalculated high school GPA

(UG admissions recalculates)

- 24 or higher composite ACT and all

subscores

- 1 year of high school Biology and

Chemistry (with a straight “B” or

better in each semester)

No additional application for students

who want to be direct admit.

• If requirements are met

and all UG Admission

application materials are

in by 10/15; the SON will

extend offers to students

• Up to 25 per cohort

DIRECT

ADMITS

• Summer orientation presentation for pre-nursing

and direct admits to help them become more

familiar and comfortable with the HHB and SON

expectations

• Fall orientation (Part II) to orient them to the

nursing profession and the HHB

• Most freshmen work with first year advising center

--except the direct admits for nursing who meet

with Sarah to help with scheduling; she meets with

them at least once a semester individually and in

groups to address any concerns

ONCE ADMITTED TO OU –

SERVICES INCLUDE

Pre-Nursing Adviser, Nick Hooper

Direct Admit / BSN Adviser, Sarah Mullin

NURSING STUDENT

ORGANIZATIONS

• Sigma Theta

Tau

• SNAOU

• Black

Student

Nurses

Association

• Dean’s Circle

Research Course in Italy

Nursing students have gone to

Ireland, Korea with

opportunities to go to China

and other places through OU

Travel abroad programming

highly encouraged by

President Hynd

TRAVEL ABROAD PROGRAMS

• Students live in Vandenberg Hall with

other pre-nursing students

• Allows students to develop a community

of peers who are interested in nursing as

their undergraduate major

To Qualify…

• Must designate pre-nursing as your

major

• Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or higher

• Have an ACT score of 20 or higher (or

SAT equivalent)

Pre-Nursing Living and

Learning Community

Pre-Nursing Living and

Learning Community

Students receive

advising and

development

programming

specific to their

community in

conjunction with the

Housing Resident

Assistants and

Academic Peer

Mentors

Students’ clinical experiences are

held in major health care systems

across Southeastern Michigan

The undergraduate curriculum is

dynamic and responsive to changes

in clinical nursing practice

The undergraduate curriculum is

informed by current nursing

research and advocates evidence-

based nursing practice at all levels

of the curriculum

SON HIGHLIGHTS

SON HIGHLIGHTS

OU SON undergraduate

program is fully accredited by

the Commission on Collegiate

Nursing Education.

NCLEX pass rates for first time

test takers is above the SON

benchmark.

The undergraduate curriculum

is structured to facilitate

student use of nursing theory

and critical thinking in the

clinical setting.

SIMULATION SCENARIOS

SIMULATION SCENARIOS

High-fidelity simulation experiences are incorporated throughout

the curriculum

Helps ensure students gain experience in a large variety of

scenarios in order to feel more comfortable when going into

the hospital setting

QUALITY FACULTY

All SON full-time faculty have a minimum of a graduate degree

in nursing, and all of the SON’s professors possess a doctoral

degree

SON faculty members have clinical

expertise in the areas that they teach

SON professors incorporate their

research knowledge and findings

into the courses that they teach

Any questions?

The Honors College

Experience

Dr. Graeme HarperDean, The Honors College

5%

The Honors College

Oak View Hall

Freshmen Induction

Small Groups / Upperclassmen

Presidential Scholars Success Program

Michigan Center for Undergraduate Research

College Credit:

AP/IB/CLEP and Dual Enrollment

Paul BattleAssociate Registrar

Colleen SzeligaAdmissions Adviser

Advanced Placement Policiesoakland.edu/collegecredit

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Certificate Holdersoakland.edu/collegecredit

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Diploma Holdersoakland.edu/collegecredit

College-Level Examination

Program (CLEP)oakland.edu/collegecredit

Dual Enrollmentoakland.edu/dualenroll

The First Year

Experience

Sara WebbDirector, First Year Advising Center

First Year Advising Center

(FYAC)

Established Fall 2012

What We Provide

• Orientation and first-year programs

• Academic advising for all first-year students

• Major and career exploration for all

undecided and re-deciding students

A Student’s Year in the FYAC

New Student Orientation

Part One

New Student Orientation

Part Two

Fall Advising Appointment

Winter Advising

Appointment

Release to School / College

Advising Unit

New Student Orientation

Part One (May/June)

• Introduction to

campus

• Meet your FYAC

Adviser

• Register for first

year

• Connect with other

new students

New Student Orientation

Part Two (September)

• New Student

Convocation

• Academic

introduction

• Involvement Fair

Academic Advising

• Assigned academic adviser for each

student

• Ten Masters-level advisers trained as

generalists to advise on all OU majors

• Services are proactive and holistic

• Three required appointments in first year

Three Themes in

the FYAC

Transition and Connection

• Assist with transition issues

• Identify social and academic involvement

opportunities

GOAL:Involvement in one extracurricular activity

Major and Career Exploration

• Determine best-fit major through

discussions and assessments

• Define goals and identify opportunities to

connect with major

GOAL:Decide on a major by end of first year

Academic Progress and Performance

• Develop a plan of study

• Assess performance throughout semester

• Provide assistance to struggling students

GOAL:Achieve 28 credits and 3.0+ GPA

Outreach Examples

• Faculty Feedback Program

– Early alert system to identify struggling students during first

eight weeks of semester

• Emerging Scholars Program

– Conditionally admitted students receive guidance in

establishing positive academic habits through mentoring and a

first year seminar course

• College Coach Program

– Academically underprepared students receive mentoring from

a professional “captain” and a student “coach”

Retention SuccessChange in full-time freshmen entering OU in fall 2011 vs. fall 2013

Retention of Undecided Students

Retention of Minority Students

Retention of Housing Students

First Year Retention

8%

17%

10%

12%Source: Oakland University Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

First Year Advising Center

121 North Foundation Hall

(248) 370-3227

oakland.edu/fyac

Student Financial Services

Cindy HermsenDirector

Carrie GilchristSenior Financial Aid Outreach Adviser

Financial Aid and

College Readiness Outreach

• Services offered to high schools, middle schools, and

other community venues

• Most popular programs:

• Financial Aid Night

• FAFSA Workshops

• Award Letter Workshops

• Tailored classroom visits and student assemblies

• Financial literacy workshops

• Services continue for OU students

Student Financial Services• 66% of freshmen receive an OU scholarship

and/or grant award

• To encourage financial planning and graduation

within four years, OU awards are renewable and

can be used during summer semesters

• First Year Focus Award is provided to

sophomores who were not eligible for a merit

scholarship as freshmen

• One office location for all financial needs

Freshman Deadline

March 1, 2016 for scholarship

consideration

Scholarships & Financial Aid Book

Undergraduate Admissions

& Scholarships Update

Kelly FlemmingSenior Recruitment Adviser

Sharise CalhounAdmissions Adviser

Applying for

Admission

Apply for FREE at

oakland.edu/apply

Pay NOApplication Fee

Freshman Admission

Criteria

Average GPA: 3.4

Average ACT score: 23

Average SAT score: 1050-1080

Transfer Admission

Guarantee

oakland.edu/tag

Outstanding Academics

Over 130 undergraduate programs

Over 130 graduate and certificate programs

College of Arts

and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences

• Anthropology

• Chinese Studies

• Criminal Justice

• Economics (BA)

• History

• History, Secondary Ed.

• International Relations

• International Studies

• Japanese Studies

• Latin American Studies

• Philosophy

• Political Science

• Pre-Law

• Psychology

• Public Administration and

Public Policy

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Sociology/Anthropology

• Women and Gender Studies

College of Arts and Sciences: Math/Science

• Pre-Medicine

• Pre-Dentistry

• Pre-Veterinary

• Pre-Optometry

• Actuarial Science

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Biology, Secondary Education

• Biomedical Sciences

• Chemistry

• Chemistry, Secondary Education

• Applied Statistics

• Mathematics

• Mathematics, Secondary

Education

• Medical Physics

• Physics

• Physics, Secondary Education

• Environmental Science:

Environmental Health

Environmental Sustainability

and Resource Management

College of Arts and Sciences: Humanities

• Art and Art History

• Cinema Studies

• Communication

• Creative Writing

• English

• English, Secondary Education

• French Education, K-12

• French Language & Literature

• German Education, K-12

• German Language & Literature

• Graphic Design

• Japanese Education, K-12

• Japanese Language & Literature

• Journalism

• Latin American Language

• and Civilization

• Liberal Studies

• Linguistics

• Spanish Education, K-12

• Spanish Language & Literature

• Studio Art

• Studio Art Education, K-12

• Writing and Rhetoric

Music, Theatre & Dance

Auditions required – oakland.edu/mtd

College of Arts and Sciences:

Music, Theatre, & Dance

• Acting (BFA)

• Dance (BA/BFA)

• Music– Instrumental Performance

– Piano Performance

– Vocal Performance

• Musical Theatre (BFA)

• Theatre

• Theatre Design and Technology (BFA)

Music, Theatre & Dance

Audition Dates

• December 11, 2015 – Winter 2016 (Music and

Dance)

• February 13, 2016 – Fall 2016

• March 5, 2016 – Fall 2016 (Dance only)

• March 11, 2016 – Fall 2016 (Music only)

• March 12, 2016 – Fall 2016 (Music and Theatre)

• March 19, 2016 – Fall 2016

School of Business

Administration

School of Business Administration

• Accounting

• Business Economics

• Economics (BS)

• Finance

• General Management

• Human Resources Management

• Management Information Systems

• Marketing

• Operations Management

School of Education and

Human Services

School of Education and Human Services

• Elementary Education

• Human Resource Development

• Secondary Teaching Education Program (STEP)

Partnership with the College of Arts & Sciences

Biology French

Chemistry German

English Japanese

History Spanish

Mathematics Studio Art

Music Physics

School of Engineering and

Computer Science

Engineering Center

School of Engineering and Computer Science

• Bioengineering

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electrical Engineering

• Engineering Chemistry

• Engineering Physics

• Industrial and Systems Engineering

• Information Technology

• Mechanical Engineering

School of Health Sciences

School of Health Sciences

Applied Health Sciences

• Health Promotion

• Health Care Leadership

Health Sciences • Exercise Science

• Pre-Pharmacy

• Pre-Physical Therapy

• Integrative Holistic

Medicine

• Pre-Health

Professional Studies

School of Health Sciences

Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences

• Histotechnology

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Nuclear Medicine Technology

• Pre-Professional

• Radiologic Technology

Occupational Safety and Health

Wellness, Health Promotion and Injury Prevention

School of Nursing

School of Nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• BSN completion sequence for

Registered Nurses

• Accelerated Second Degree BSN

Bachelor of Integrative

Studies

Academic advising for all first-year students,

undecided and re-deciding students

First Year Advising Center

Freshman Deadline

March 1, 2016 for scholarship

consideration

Tuition Rates*

* 2015-2016 Academic Year

Housing Rates

Double Room Occupancy

Rates for Fall and Winter

Semester Combined is

$9,250

*

* 2015-2016 Academic Year

Fall 2015 Freshman

Admission Information

Total Freshman Applicants 12,554

Number Admitted 8,898

Enrolling Freshmen 2,716

Academic Qualifications, Incoming Freshmen (Average)

Grade Point Average 3.4

ACT / SAT Composite 23 / 1050-1080

Demographics, All New Incoming Students

Male percentage 44%

Female percentage 56%

Students of Color 21.3%

Michigan Residents 96%

Domestic Out-of-State Students 2%

Foreign Countries 2%

Fall 2015 Enrolled Student Profile

Enrolled Freshmen: Six Year Ethnic and Diversity

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Fall 2015 Enrolled Freshmen by College/School

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2015 Top 5 Michigan High School Feeder

Schools

Rank High School Name# of students

enrolled

1 Eisenhower High School 94

2 Stevenson High School 93

3 Rochester High School 69

4 Clarkston High School 65

5 Dakota High School 62

Adviser Scheduler

oakland.edu/adviserscheduler

Meet Your

Admissions

Adviser

oakland.edu/admissionsadviser

Visit Oakland University

oakland.edu/visit

Summer Camps

oakland.edu/summercamps

What’s new at OU

Oak View Hall

Recreation/athletic complexParking structure

Elliott Tower

Binder Contents

Section 1: Academic Programs

Section 2: Orientation and New Student Programs

Section 3: Scholarships & Financial Information

Section 4: AP/IB/CLEP

Section 5: Student Services

Section 6: Transfer Information

Info. Poster

Event Calendar

Viewbook

Residence Life Brochure

Honors College Flier

Transfer Admission Guarantee

(TAG) Flier

Degree Sheets

• Science Degrees & Pre-Med• Social Sciences Degrees• Arts & Humanities Degrees• Education and Human

Services Degrees• Business Administration

Degrees• Engineering & Computer

Science Degrees• Nursing Degrees• Health Sciences Degrees

2015-2016 Tuition & Housing Rates

Scholarships & Financial Aid Book

Q & A With the Undergraduate

Admissions Recruitment Team

• Sharise Calhoun

• Patrick Cassady

• Courtney Duda

• Kelly Flemming

• Anthony Gallina

• Denica Holzworth

• Tiffany LeDonne

• Shane Lewis

• Emily Stepanian-Bennett

• Colleen Szeliga

• Christine Talbert

• Brittany Thomas

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Closing Remarks

Dawn AubryInterim Assistant Vice President

for Student Affairs &

Director of Admissions

Lunch in the Dining Center

&

Optional Campus Tour

Meet at the check-in table

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