How to Apply
How to Apply for Undergraduate Admission
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.
Send Transcripts and Test Scores
New freshman applicants must 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.
Fill out the FAFSA
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