OU also boasts major institutes and centers in eye research, wellness, biochemistry technology and international study. Honors College Highly motivated students may apply to Oakland's newly renovated Honors College. Honors College students maintain a minimum 3.30 grade point average, often create their own academic concentrations and complete a major creative or scholarly work in conjunction with a faculty member. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Undergraduate students have a unique opportunity to conduct research and assist professors with research projects, a hallmark of the Oakland experience. As part of Oakland's commitment to preparing students for a rapidly changing workplace, the university has invested in the resources that will prepare students for the 21st century.
Students use multimedia applications and interactive learning to reach their potential.
Scholarships Oakland has a wide array of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs open to students. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available based on academic achievement, major fields of study, community involvement and special skills and abilities in athletics and other campus activities. Campus Living Living on campus is a great way to enrich your college experience at Oakland. All residence-hall rooms are equipped with phones with voice mail, cable TV, and Internet capabilities. Oakland interns work at Fortune 500 and foreign-owned firms located in close proximity to the university.