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Admissions

First Time Freshman


Admission Requirements

Requirements for admission to Cameron University are established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

For admission requirements for Graduate Studies, contact the Office of Admissions at 580-581-2289 or https://www.cameron.edu/admissions/graduate.

CONCURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ADMISSION

A junior or senior high school student enrolled in an accredited Oklahoma high school may be admitted provisionally if the following criteria are met. The student must:

  • Earn an ACT composite score of 19 or higher or a SAT score of 990 or have an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0.

A student receiving high school level instruction at home or from an unaccredited high school may be admitted provisionally if the following criteria are met:

  • Completed enough high school coursework to be equivalent to an individual who is classified as a junior or senior at an accredited high school.
  • Earn an ACT composite score of 19 or higher or a SAT score of 990 or higher or have an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0..

All concurrently enrolled students must also:

  • Provide a signed statement from the high school principal or counselor stating that the student will be eligible to satisfy high school graduation requirements (including curricular requirements for college admission) no later than the spring semester of the senior year.
  • Provide a signed statement from parent(s) or legal guardian stating the student has permission to enroll concurrently.

A high school student may enroll in a combined number of high school and college courses per semester not to exceed a full-time college workload of 19 semester credit hours. Non-academic high school units are excluded from the workload calculation. For more information regarding concurrent enrollment, contact Admissions at 580-581-2289.

RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE ADMISSION

Baccalaureate Degrees, Associate of Science Degrees, and Associate of Art Degrees. 

Minimum admissions requirements for recent high school graduates are:

  • Graduate of an accredited high school or possess a GED, HiSET, or TASC (student's high school class must have graduated),
  • Meet the following performance requirements:
    • minimum composite ACT of 19 or SAT of 990, OR
    • rank in the top 50 percent of high school graduating class OR 
    • have an unweighted high school (4 years) grade point average of at least 2.7 OR 
    • have a 2.7 unweighted high school GPA in 15 units of core curricular courses
  • Meet the minimum high school curricular requirements:
    • 4 years of English (grammar, composition, literature),
    • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I and higher level mathematics),
    • 3 years of lab science (may not include general science),
    • 3 years of history and citizenship skills (including 1 year of American History and 2 additional years from the subjects of history, economics, geography, government, non-western culture),
    • 2 years of other (additional subjects previously mentioned or selected from computer science, foreign language).

Graduates of unaccredited high schools or home study programs. Minimum admissions requirements for recent graduates of unaccredited high schools or home study programs, whose high school class has graduated:

  • must satisfy admissions requirements by taking the ACT or SAT and achieving a minimum ACT score of 19 or SAT of 990 
  • unaccredited high school graduates rank in the top 50 percent of high school graduating class OR
  • have an unweighted high school (4 years) grade point average of at least 2.7 OR
  • have a 2.7 unweighted high school GPA in 15 units of core curricular courses satisfying the curricular requirements as certified by the school, or for home study, the parent.

Individuals meeting these criteria are eligible for admission to baccalaureate, associate in science, or associate in applied science degrees.

Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Certificates. Minimum admissions requirements for recent high school graduates are:

  • Graduate of an accredited/unaccredited high school or possess a GED, HiSET, or TASC (student's high school class must have graduated).

Students lacking curricular and/or performance requirements may be required to take corequisite courses. These courses should be completed within the first 24 semester hours attempted, with a grade of “C” or higher. To transfer to an associate in science, associate in arts, or baccalaureate degree program, the student must formally apply by submitting a Change of Degree Program form and meet both the curricular and/or performance admission standards. (retention GPA of 2.0 and cleared all corequisite level courses).

Special NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENT ADMISSION

A student who does not plan to pursue a degree may enroll in no more than 12 credit hours without submitting academic credentials or meeting the academic curricular or performance requirements. Non-degree-seeking students may not enroll in areas of English, math, history, government, or science without showing proficiency in those areas. Retention standards will be enforced. Enrollment beyond 12 hours will require formal admission to the University.

ALTERNATIVE ADMISSION

This admission category is for those individuals who do not meet the performance or curricular requirements, but (1) have a reasonable chance for academic success, (2) have unusual talent or ability in art, drama, music, sports, and the like, or (3) are educationally or economically disadvantaged and show promise of being able to succeed in a program or curriculum at Cameron. Students applying for admission under this section will be admitted through associate degree standards. To transition to baccalaureate degree programs, students must successfully address all curricular and performance deficiencies and successfully complete twenty-four collegiate credit hours.

ADULT ADMISSION

Students who are 21 years of age or older or active duty military who have graduated from high school, have a GED, HiSET, or TASC, or who is a non-high school graduate whose class has graduated are eligible for admission to Cameron. Any student admitted through the Adult Admissions category must demonstrate college readiness through defined initial course placement, placement assessments or by successful completion of corequisite level courses before entering baccalaureate, associate in science, or associate in arts degree programs.

OPPORTUNITY ADMISSION Transfer students

Students who have not graduated from high school but whose final composite standard score on the ACT demonstrates the probability of success in college-level work may apply for full enrollment at Cameron. Admission will be based on the test scores, evaluation of the student's level of maturity and ability to function in the adult college environment, and whether the experience will be in the best interest of the student intellectually and socially. The Director of Admissions, the University President’s designee, will determine admissibility.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND STUDENTS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE ADMISSION

International students are required to meet the equivalent academic performance standards listed above. Additionally, students for whom English is a second language will be required to present evidence of proficiency in the English language prior to admission. Applicants for first‑time admission (less than 24 semester hours at an institutionally accredited U.S. institution of higher education) at the undergraduate level must present a TOEFL minimum score of 500 or higher on the paper-based test, 173 or higher on the computer-based test, 61 or higher on the internet-based test, or a 5.5 on the IELTS to meet the standards for unqualified admission to Cameron. Contact the Admissions Office for additional information.