Thank you for expressing interest in graduate study at the University of Oklahoma. While most students apply and are admitted directly to a degree program, the Unclassified graduate student status is appropriate for some students. In order to review your application for Unclassified admission, the Graduate College requires the following information:

• A completed OU Application for Admission and application fee
• A signed and completed Unclassified Graduate Student Status Statement of Purpose form and a signed Unclassified Graduate Student Status Conditions and Limitations form (these two forms come in a single file)

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

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.

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

Admissions Forms

• Unclassified application materials (instructions for applying and required forms)
• Admissions Application on-line (please indicate Unclassified program code, X030)