Admissions

• Complete your free application online.
• Upload your High School Transcript HERE.
• Request your SAT*, ACT* or CLT* be sent to OKWU.
  *You can upload unofficial copies of your score HERE

If you’re applying with a high school diploma, you must submit your high school transcript. Requirement for full acceptance into our undergraduate programs is a 2.3 GPA or higher.

If you’re applying with a High School Equivalency Diploma, you must:

• Submit the Official Credential (GED, HiSET or TASC) from the testing organization
• GED Score of 165 or higher or equivalent score on another test
• Submit a Test Score of an 960 SAT* (EBRW and Math) or higher | 61 CLT or higher
  *SAT test taken prior to March 2016 must be an 860 or higher
  January 1 – ACT are not required for admissions but will be required for placement. 
  

NOTE: A Placement Test is required if no test scores exist

All forms and information can be uploaded HERE
Or mailed to: Office of Admissions, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 2201 Silver Lake Road, Bartlesville, OK 74006

Check out our international student hub to learn more

1. Complete Your Free Application

2. Academic Documents: 

If you’re applying as a first time college student, you must submit your official high school transcript and test scores. In order to be accepted, an applicant must meet two of the following requirements:

• A GPA of 2.3 or above on a 4.0 scale

NOTE: All official high school transcripts must be sent to one of these approved organizations for evaluation: International Credentials Evaluations (InCred)*, World Education Services (WES), American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) for evaluation.
*International Credentials Evaluations (InCred) is preferred

If you’re applying as a transfer international student, and your previous college was not located in the USA, you will need:

• All official college transcripts to be sent to one of these approved organizations for evaluation: International Credentials Evaluations (InCred)* , World Education Services (WES), American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) for evaluation.
  *International Credentials Evaluations (InCred) is preferred
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale based off your Transcript Evaluation

If you’re applying as a transfer international student, and your previous college was located in the USA, you will need:

• All official college transcripts submitted to the Office of Admissions
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

3. English Placement Test

In addition to meeting the criteria listed above, those whose first language is not English must have one of the following:

• TOEFL score of at least 69 internet-based, 190 computer-based, or 525 paper-based
• iTEP Academic score of at least 3.7 (other iTEP scores are not eligible for an admission decision)
• IELTS Academic score of at least 6 (other IELTS tests are not eligible for an admission decision)
• Duolingo score of at least 95

4. International Documents: provide copies of the following items

• Upload a copy of your passport HERE
  *Register to obtain a Passport if you don’t have one
• Bank statement/proof of funds to cover at least one year of school costs. If statements/funds are not in the student’s name, a sponsor letter must be included. You can upload those HERE.

5. Admissions Decision & I-20 

Once you have received your acceptance letter:

• Complete the Steps on the Accepted Students Page
• Request an I-20 from your Admissions Counselor (this could take up to 2 weeks to be issued)
  *If the previous college that you are transferring from was located in the USA, contact your previous institutions DSO and request a transfer of your I-20
• Schedule a meeting at the nearest US Embassy or Consulate to obtain a F1 Student VISA
  *this only applies to students who are currently not in the USA on an F1 Student Visa
• Arrive on campus no later than the appointed date on your visa

6. After You Have Arrived On-Campus

Once you have made it to campus stop by your admissions counselors office to submit the below documents:

• A copy of your F1 VISA
• I-94
• A copy of your I-20 with your signature

All forms and additional information can be uploaded HERE.

Or mailed to:
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Attn: Office of Admissions – Corey Chaney
2201 Silver Lake Road
Bartlesville, OK 74006

Check out our transfer student hub to learn more

If you’re applying as a transfer student, you will need:

• A transcript of all academic work from every college and university you’ve attended
• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

To apply:

• Complete your free application online.
• Request your official college transcripts to be sent
  *You can upload unofficial copies of your transcripts HERE

Once accepted, you will need to:

• Complete the FASFA or FAFSA Waiver
• Finish the steps on the Accepted Students Page

All forms and information can be uploaded HERE.
Or mailed to:Office of Admissions, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 2201 Silver Lake Road, Bartlesville, OK 74006

If you’re applying as an LPN-BSN student, you will need:

• A transcript of all academic work from every college and university you’ve attended
• A GPA of at least 3.0
• Unencumbered license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Oklahoma
• Students are required to have completed a minimum of 32 and 20 credits before entering the LPN-BSN Advance Program but encouraged to have completed all general education requirements

To apply to OKWU:

• Go to OK Works American Job Center to see if you qualify for outside assistance when starting your program
  210 NE Washington Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74006 | 918.332.4800
• Complete your free application to Oklahoma Wesleyan University
• Complete the FAFSA
• Complete the School of Nursing application
• Send us Official/Final Transcripts
  *Submit Unofficial copies to our Secure Document Upload
  *Official/Final transcripts must be sent from the corresponding institution

To Apply to The School of Nursing:

1. Apply to the School of Nursing and Submit Essay – Due June 1st
2. Academic Review –  Completion of a minimum of 32 college credit hours AND your LPN course hours of study
   • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and maintain a 2.75 or higher while in the nursing program
   • Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
     • English Composition I  – 3 college credit hours
     • English Composition II – 3 college credit hours
     • General Psychology – 3 college credit hours
   • At least two of the following general Science courses:
     • Fundamentals of General and Organic Chemistry – 5 college credit hours
     • Microbiology – 4 college credit hours
     • Anatomy – 4 college credit hours
     • Physiology – 4 college credit hours
3. BSN Entrance Exam: ATI TEAS V Exam – The Established Benchmark is 70%. Please contact the Nursing Office to Schedule your TEAS test. Nursing Office: 918.335.6856 or mlittle1@okwu.edu. Tests have to be taken in person. 
4. 2 Letters of Recommendation – Applicants will submit two letters of recommendation to the OKWU School of Nursing. Email them to Melissa Little (mlittle1@okwu.edu)
5. Nursing Interview – If you meet the academic criteria you will be contacted for an interview.
6. Applicant Acceptance/Denial – Once all of these components have been completed, at this point the School of Nursing will review your file and send you a letter of acceptance or denial into the Oklahoma Wesleyan University BSN Program.

Once accepted, you will need to:

1. Pay the $75 LPN-BSN commitment fee
2.  Complete the remaining steps at the Accepted Students Page

If you have other questions, please feel free to reach out to admissions: admissions@okwu.edu or 918.335.6828.

As a Christian university, we believe in the transforming grace of Jesus Christ and are passionate about spiritual growth. Our integration of faith with learning allows students to:

• Evaluate academic lessons and hands-on experiences through the lens of a biblical worldview.
• Develop critical skills and expertise in a Christian environment.
• Learn to see each person as someone created in the image of God.
• Prepare for a successful career in a public, private, or online setting.

If you have other questions, please feel free to reach out to admissions: admissions@okwu.edu or 918.335.6828.