This status generally describes applicants who wish to take graduate courses and (1) are not seeking a graduate degree; or (2) have not yet chosen an academic field of study. Please meet with the Graduate Liaison of the department or departments in which you plan to study prior to completing the application.

An applicant may be admitted to the Graduate College in unclassified status if the applicant:

1. has earned a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent AND
2. has earned at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA)

• through the semester in which the last 60 credit hours of letter-graded undergraduate bachelor’s degree coursework occurred at an accredited college or university OR
• over a minimum of 12 hours of letter-graded graduate work from an accredited college or university. 

Unclassified students

1. Are not candidates for a degree
2. Are not assured future admission to a degree program
3. Are not eligible for financial aid
4. Are limited to a maximum of 12 hours

Please review the Graduate College Bulletin for information regarding the limitations and requirements of the Unclassified Student status.

Applicants must complete the University of Oklahoma Application Form, sign the Unclassified Graduate Student Conditions & Limitations form, and submit a Statement of Purpose.  

Admissions Forms

• Unclassified Graduate Student Conditions and Limitations Form
• U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident Application
• OU Graduating Senior Application
• International Student Application Note: International students may not be eligible to apply as an Unclassified student per Immigration regulations. Contact the International Student Services office at (405) 325-3337 for additional information regarding regulations for International students.

How to Apply

After You Have Been Admitted

• Set up OU email
• Go to Current Students Main Page