Your enrollment advisor is always available to assist you to stay on task as you apply for admission.

Admissions Requirements

Whether you are a first-year, non-high school graduate or a transfer student, you will need to submit the following:

• An admissions application (you can apply online)
• A $25 application fee
• Items outlined below

First-Year Students

• College preparation coursework and corresponding GPA
• ACT/SAT scores - CURRENTLY WAIVED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Transfer Students

• College coursework and corresponding GPA*
• Academic earned-to-attempted percentage*
• Essay

Non-High School Graduates

• Minimum GED score of 450
• Essay
• ACT/SAT scores (required only for scholarship purposes) - CURRENTLY WAIVED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
   

*NOTE: Transcripts sent from a student or hand-carried to campus will NOT be accepted as official. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Ottawa University from the college, university or high school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission purposes only.

The best way to begin your admissions process is to contact an Enrollment Advisor to review the admission requirements, as well as your career pursuits, work experience, prior college credits, and other life experiences that you can apply toward your graduate degree. Contact David Tyner at 785-248-2376 to get started today!

Admissions Requirements

You will need to submit the following:

• An admissions application (you can apply online)
• A $75 application fee
• All official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA - minimum requirement)*
• A Graduate School Admission Essay/Personal Statement - This is a two-page essay focused on professional career development. It should also demonstrate the ability to organize thoughts in writing and present them in a clear manner. This is an opportunity for you to showcase yourself as an excellent candidate for the Graduate School at Ottawa University. The essay should:
• Explain why you feel that completing a graduate degree at OU will best prepare you for your future career endeavors.
• Describe the attributes that you have that will be of benefit to your classmates. 
• Convey why you want to complete a graduate degree. 
• Address how your past experiences have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree. 
• A current resumé of professional work and volunteer experience
• A list of personal recognitions and academic honors, awards, prizes and community service activities related to your program
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic and professional abilities   

The admissions committee evaluates all applications on the basis of academic background, work experience, recommendation letters, and your personal statement on career development. GMAT and GRE scores are not required.

Some master's degree programs may have additional application requirements. If you are applying without a bachelor's degree in a closely related field, some additional coursework may be required. If you are looking for online degree programs for adults, contact us for more details.

To complete the admissions process, submit all documentation outlined above to:

Ottawa University Office of Admissions
1001 South Cedar Street, #17
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
(800) 755-5200
admiss@ottawa.edu

*NOTE: Transcripts sent from a student or hand-carried to campus will NOT be accepted as official. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Ottawa University from the college, university or high school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission purposes only.

At Ottawa University, we believe that international students like you bring an exciting new perspective to our campus life. We are pleased you are interested in studying here. You will feel right at home on campus, where you’ll experience the kind of hospitality and friendly faces only found in the middle of the United States. When you’re here, you’re just a short road trip away from several major cities and a wide variety of new experiences.

Admissions Requirements

Requirements for International High School Students

• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.5 or above (above-average grades in secondary school)
• ​Successful completion of a high school or secondary school diploma or certificate*

​Requirements for International Graduate Students

• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 3.0 or above
• ​Successful completion of a bachelor's degree.

Requirements for International Transfer Students

• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.0 or above (passing grades in college) for undergraduate program students or GPA of 3.0 or above for graduate students*
• A course completion rate (Earned-to-Attempted Percentage) of 70 percent

​Requirements for All International Students

• Meet program-specific admission criteria for at least one academic program
• Submit an affidavit of financial support showing the ability to pay for one full year
• Submit a maximum two-page, double-spaced essay describing your "Sense of Purpose at Ottawa University." Please organize your thoughts around one of the following three components using specific experiences from your life: Personal, Intellectual or Civic/Social
• ​Verify English Proficiency. This can be established by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Countries not required to submit TOEFL/IELTS scores include Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
• Copy of passport (F1 visa, most recent I-20 and I-94 if you are on F1 visa currently)

TOEFL scores required:

• Paper-based test – 550
• Computer-based test – 213
• ​Internet-based test – 79

IELTS scores required:

• Minimum Overall Band Score – 6.0
• No Individual Scores Below – 5.0

NOTE: If a student scores 5.0 or 5.5 and has an individual score below 5.0 (4.5 or below), the student will not be admissible to Ottawa University.
 

Foreign Credential Evaluation

Students with foreign credentials who are applying to Ottawa University must have their credentials evaluated. Students must submit official copies of appropriate documents including front and back of each credential. Evaluations will not be conducted if official copies are not provided. If you have not taken any college-level courses outside the U.S., you only need to submit a certificate of graduation from a high school. This certificate does not need to be evaluated by a credential evaluator.

Students may wish to use an approved outside evaluator at their expense. Approved evaluators are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Reports include information about the credential awarded and the U.S. equivalency. For a complete list of approved evaluators, visit the NACES website at www.naces.org.

If you are interested in Ottawa University programs, please request a course-by-course evaluation for any college-level courses completed outside of the U.S. to be considered for transfer.

Students applying to Ottawa University's residential campus in Ottawa, Kansas, submit all documentation outlined above to:

Ottawa University Office of Admissions
Enrollment Advisor - International Students
1001 South Cedar Street, #17
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
800-755-5200
admiss@ottawa.edu

Scholarships

Students admitted to Ottawa University’s residential campus may have an opportunity to attain academic or activity scholarships. For more information please contact the Office of Admissions or visit Scholarships.

*NOTE: Transcripts sent from a student or hand-carried to campus will NOT be accepted as official. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Ottawa University from the college, university or high school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission purposes only.

We are committed to providing an honorable educational experience to all military personnel. As you have served our nation, we would like to serve you with extraordinary military benefits. By offering military benefits, we are proud to assist you in attaining a college degree at a traditional college campus. The first step of the admission process is to reach out to an Enrollment Advisor to review the admissions requirements, as well as your career achievements, military experience, and prior college credits that you can apply toward your college degree program. You can contact an enrollment advisor at admiss@ottawa.edu.

Getting Started

Our admissions advisors are here to help you with academic and financial assistance through our military benefits, including:

• Tuition Assistance
• Montgomery GI Bill
• VA Vocational Rehabilitation
• Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
• Post 9/11 GI Bill

Admissions Requirements

You will need to submit the following:

• An admissions application (you can apply online)
• A $25 application fee
• All official transcripts from prior institutions, including high school

To complete the admissions process, submit all documents outlined above to:

Ottawa University Office of Admissions
1001 South Cedar Street, #17
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
(800) 755-5200
admiss@ottawa.edu

The best method to start your admissions process is to contact an Enrollment Advisor to review the admission requirements, as well as your career ambitions, work experience, prior college credits, and other life experiences that you can apply toward your degree program and completion. You can contact an Enrollment Advisor at admiss@ottawa.edu.

Admissions Requirements

You will need to submit the following:

• An admissions application (you can apply online)
• A $25 application fee
• All official transcripts from prior institutions, including high school*

To complete the admissions process, submit all documents outlined above to:

Ottawa University Office of Admissions
1001 South Cedar Street, #17
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
(800) 755-5200
admiss@ottawa.edu

*NOTE: Transcripts sent from a student or hand-carried to campus will NOT be accepted as official. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Ottawa University from the college, university or high school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission purposes only.

Ottawa University is privileged to carry on the legacy of providing a free education to Ottawa Tribe members that was begun by our Baptist and Tribal founders. Because of the special heritage you enjoy as part of the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, you are allowed to attend Ottawa University free of any tuition or room and board charges. This is due in part to the renewal and expansion of the original agreement by Chancellor Kevin Eichner in 2008. Since the agreement’s expansion, we have enjoyed more Tribe members on campus than ever before.

As you consider taking advantage of this agreement by enrolling at Ottawa University, one of our dedicated Enrollment Advisors can help you start the admissions process by reviewing the residential campus admissions requirements, as well as discussing your career objectives, evaluating any prior college credits, and answering any questions you may have. Your Enrollment Advisor will also direct you to: 

• Contact your Bureau of Indian Affairs for an application to begin the process for tuition assistance or scholarships.
• Consider all the residential campus programs for your course of study.
• Remain in contact with your Tribal Higher Education Office so that you are aware of financial assistance or scholarship options.

Admissions Requirements

Whether you are a first-year, non-high school graduate or a transfer student, you will need to submit the following:

• An admissions application (you can apply online)
• A $25 application fee
• Items outlined below:
  
  First-Year Students
  • College preparation coursework and corresponding GPA*
  • ACT/SAT scores - CURRENTLY WAIVED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
  
  Transfer Students
  • College coursework and corresponding GPA*
  • Academic earned-to-attempted percentage*
  
  Non-High School Graduates
  • Minimum GED score of 450
  • ACT/SAT scores (required only for scholarship purposes) - CURRENTLY WAIVED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

To complete the admissions process, submit all documents outlined above to:

Ottawa University Office of Admissions
1001 South Cedar Street
Ottawa, KS 66067
800-755-5200
admiss@ottawa.edu

*NOTE: Transcripts sent from a student or hand-carried to campus will NOT be accepted as official. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Ottawa University from the college, university or high school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission purposes only.