Admission Requirements
Engineering & Computer Science

We only accept transfer credits from universities that have regional accreditation. Please contact us if you have any questions.

MS in Engineering: Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Those who have an undergraduate degree from a non-ABET accredited engineering program or in a closely related technical field, such as computer science or physics, will be considered for admission based on their college work and an appropriately proposed plan of study.

MS in Computer Science: Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Applicants from other areas of study will be considered for admission based on their college and professional work and an appropriate leveling course plan will be created. The MSCS program offers four online leveling courses (3 hours credit each) that can prepare non-CS majors for the MSCS degree. The number of leveling courses required for an individual is determined based on their college and professional work. MSCS online leveling classes are offered at a discounted rate. However, international students may be enrolled in an in-person leveling class which is full price.

To apply to the Graduate School of Engineering and Computer Science, submit the following materials:

• A completed online application.
• Official transcripts from the college or university that granted your bachelor’s degree and any other institutions attended before or after that time. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.
• GRE test scores issued within the last five years. This requirement can be waived if your cumulative undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or greater or if you have 5+ years of documented engineering or computer science work experience. Students who are not seeking admission to the MSE or MSCS degree program, but are instead registering for classes as a special student, visiting from another university, or only to audit courses, are not required to submit GRE scores or official transcripts.

Undergraduate engineering and computer science students at OC may be accepted into the graduate program during their senior year as part of a five-year BS/MSE or BS/MSCS program, provided all other admission requirements are met.

In addition, all applicants should look over the "New Student Insurance" document to see if they qualify.

All applicants may submit their application materials by e-mail to admissions.records@oc.edu or by mail to:

Admissions Records
Oklahoma Christian University
PO Box 11000
Oklahoma City OK 73136-1100

International Applicants

To begin the international admission process, submit a completed application. Then, follow the instructions on how to send the required documents needed to be considered for admission into the MSE or MSCS programs.

Documents Required for Application Approval

International applicants must complete the following requirements and submit all documents to the Office of International Programs to be considered for admission and I-20 issuance:

Official Transcripts

• Official transcripts and degree certificates must be submitted from the college or university where you received your degree.
• Official transcripts and degree certificates issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by an official English translation.
• Official transcripts and degree certificates must be submitted by mail or courier. Mail all documents to:
  Graduate School of Engineering and Computer Science
  Oklahoma Christian University
  PO Box 11000
  Oklahoma City OK 73136-1100

Comprehensive Course-by-Course Evaluation

• An evaluation of transcript of degrees earned outside of the U.S. must be submitted from an approved transcript evaluation service.
• For more information regarding the preferred credential evaluation service, contact the Graduate School of Engineering and Computer Science at gsecs@oc.edu or 405-425-5442.

Minimum English Proficiency

Students whose first language is not English and whose bachelor's degree was not taught in English, must submit proof of English proficiency. OC accepts the following English proficiency tests and minimum scores:

• 79 TOEFL iBT
• 6.5 IELTS
• 58 PTE
• 120 Duolingo

Financial Documentation

Financial documentation is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and OC, and must be submitted by email (admissions.records@oc.edu) or courier or in person.

• Completed Financial Worksheet
• Official, original bank statements or letters showing proof of funds available for one full year of support
• An Affidavit of Support, which is required in the case of third-party funding of support
• A Dependent Data Form, which is used to declare any dependents who may be traveling to the U.S. with an international student

Statement of Understanding

Submit a signed Statement of Understanding detailing expectations for international students at OC to admissions.records@oc.edu.

Immigration Documents

Copies of the following may be sent to admissions.records@oc.edu:

• Passport photo page
• Visa page
• 1-94 card (front and back)
• Copies of all I-20s

SEVIS Transfer Release Form

International students transferring from another U.S. educational institution must request that their current institution complete the SEVIS Transfer Release Form and have it sent to the Office of International Programs.

Tuition

MSE and MSCS tuition is $1815 per class ($605 per credit hour), which includes the cost of books.

Enrollment

International students must maintain full-time enrollment (at least 9 credit hours) as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to maintain student status.

All applicants may submit their MSE or MSCS application materials by e-mail to admissions.records@oc.edu or by mail to:

Oklahoma Christian University
Admissions Records
PO Box 11000
Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1100