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How to Apply

How to Apply for Undergraduate Admission

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    Apply for Admission

    Your journey to Bison Hill begins here. Complete our free online application to tell us more about who you are - your academic achievements, your leadership, your interests, and your calling.

    At OBU, we review each application with care because we believe every student has a story worth knowing. Once submitted, our office will begin reaching out to help guide you through your next steps.

    Undergraduate Application

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    Send Transcripts and Test Scores

    New freshman applicantsmust submit an official high school transcript. Applicants may be admitted with a transcript that reflects at least six semesters of completed high school coursework. Students who have taken concurrent college work also need to submit an official transcript from each institution. Transfer students should submit an official transcript from every college attended and send them directly to the OBU Admissions Office.

    New freshman can submit ACT, SAT or CLT scores – just have your official results sent directly to us. If you’re a transfer student with fewer than 24 semester hours, you’ll also need to submit test scores, though this requirement can be waived if you’re over 25. While some students may qualify for admission without test scores, submitting them can strengthen your application and increase scholarship opportunities. Test scores are only required for enrollment purposes.

    Admission Portal

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    Fill out the FAFSA

    Our team is ready to guide you through the FAFSA process and answer any questions along the way. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see what financial assistance you may qualify for. Even if you think you won’t qualify, submitting the FAFSA and sending your results to OBU (school code 003164)f allows us to create a personalized aid package just for you. Let OBU invest in you! 
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