Official GMAT test scores are usually available 5-10 days after the test date, and official GRE scores take approximately three weeks. All test scores should be sent to OSU using the appropriate institution codes. Official test scores are received by the OSU Graduate College in an electronic format; scores will then be attached to applications after the online forms are submitted.

Program	Code
MBA	V0W-5V-16 - FULL TIME V0W-5V-97 - PART TIME V0W-5V-93 - ONLINE LEARNING
MIS	V02-5V-86
MSQFE	V02-5V-63
MSIA	V02-5V-42
Entrepreneurship	V02-5V-20
MS in Accounting	V02-5V-40
MS in Business Analytics	V02-5V-41
Accounting Ph.D.	V02-5V-95
Finance Ph.D.	V02-5V-35
Management Ph.D.	V02-5V-52
MSIS Ph.D.	V02-5V-03
Marketing Ph.D.	V02-5V-75

The OSU school code for both the TOEFL and GRE is 6546. Test scores are sent to OSU in an electronic format that is imported to a database for access by graduate departments as needed. These test scores are not sent to individual departments, which is why there is only one institution code. The testing service may show different divisions (such as Undergraduate or Graduate Schools), but the main score recipient will be Oklahoma State University, so 6546 is the school code for sending scores to OSU.

The best place to find information about the GMAT is at http://www.mba.com/us. This official website for the GMAT holds information about preparing for the test. While OSU does not offer any prep courses for this test, applicants may be interested in an online GMAT Prep Course offered through Meridian Technology Center.

Yes, transcripts are required to be submitted as part of the application materials. For admissions purposes, unofficial copies can be scanned and attached to the application in an electronic format along with the other required materials. All applicants, including current or former OSU students, must include a scanned version of transcripts. Transcripts from OSU will not automatically be pulled from Banner by the Graduate College. However, if admission is granted, the Graduate College will require official transcripts to be sent from the undergraduate institution directly to OSU. To be official, the transcript must show the complete scholastic record with degree conferred, bear the official seal of the institution, and be signed by the issuing officer. Only one set of official transcripts should be submitted, either electronically (which is preferred) or in hard copy form.
Current or former students of OSU can have transcripts sent from the OSU Registrar directly to the Graduate College. The official eTranscript option through the OSU Registrar is acceptable and preferred. Hard copies of transcripts should be mailed only to OSU Graduate College, 202 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK 74078. Please do not mail them to any other address at OSU; doing so can cause delay in receipt and processing by the Graduate College.

 

Questions about transcript requirements should be directed by email to the Graduate College.

The statement can be presented as a cover letter, an essay of no more than two pages or one page of short answers (three or four sentences per question). The following topics should be addressed:

• Explain why you have decided to pursue a graduate business degree at OSU. Describe how your experiences, both personal and professional, have led you to pursue this degree at OSU.
• What are your career aspirations? How will this degree aid you in achieving these goals?
• What personal strengths will help you attain your goals? What personal weaknesses must you overcome to attain your goals?
• Include a brief paragraph on professional conduct and demeanor from your personal perspective.

Please include your name at the top of each page of the statement.

Applicants will enter the recommenders’ names and email addresses on the online application form. The online application system will automatically email the recommender and provide a link to submit their letter to OSU. Recommendations can be letters in a traditional business format or a few paragraphs in the text box provided on the form; whichever way is most comfortable for the recommender is fine. A recommendation letter should endorse the person being recommended, including specific traits, qualities or skills that make him/her the best choice for admission to graduate school.

 

Recommendation letters are not required to be submitted on company letterhead. While letterhead is recommended, it is not required. The recommender should include his/her name, title, company name and contact information on the letter, as appropriate.

Include the following:

• A statement explaining why you want to pursue a Ph.D. in your chosen area of specialization, and why you think you will be successful (3 pages, maximum).
• Evidence of any prior independent research work, such as a thesis or research papers

Yes. There are two primary points of contact within the Watson Graduate School of Management providing a broad array of career readiness and placement support including, but not limited to: resume review, mock interviews, career fair preparation advice, employer connectivity, mentoring program access, career search tools and career competency development. Please schedule an appointment by calling or visiting the Watson office.

Courses in the MBA, MS BAnDS, MS MIS and various Graduate Certificate programs can be completed through online learning. However, full admission requirements must be met prior to enrollment in online-designated course sections.

To set up your OKEY account, new students should begin here. Follow the prompts to activate a new account. Please contact the OSU Help Desk if you have any problems.

The MBA part-time program can be completed entirely in Tulsa, but the full-time program requires some coursework to be completed at the Stillwater campus.
Specialty master’s programs are based in Stillwater, yet some occasionally offer classes at OSU-Tulsa. Ph.D. programs are only available at the Stillwater campus.

Spears School Graduate Programs typically do not have scholarships available for online enrollment. Please consider exploring external scholarships and note many companies provide tuition assistance for their employees.

List of financial aid resources

 

Oklahoma Higher Education has a separate site for adults returning to college and offers financial aid including in-state and federally funded grants.

 

The  Smart Student  Guide to Financial Aid

 

As always, domestic students are encouraged to complete FAFSA forms annually.

 

OSU’s Graduate College also provides information; click on the Financing Your Graduate Education tab.

 

SuperCollege.com – Free registration; answer questions about your interests & future plans, and this site generates a list of scholarships. Many simply require an application and an essay, will accept both domestic and international students’ applications, and still have funding available for the current school year.

 

Kiplinger.com recommends the following reliable online scholarship resources:

• http://www.fastweb.com/
• https://www.scholarships.com/
• http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

Only the MS in Accounting program offers a standard summer admission option. All other programs offer either a fall only or fall and spring admission option. Please check the program-specific webpage for more information. 

Military service or training cannot be used as a substitute for the test requirement. If you’d like to request your application be reviewed without an entrance exam, please follow the eligibility and test intent submission prompts during the application process. 

The average review time for admissions is four to six weeks; much depends on the program and number of applications received. Often, the review may only take a few days and you will be notified as soon as a decision has been made. You should receive notification of admissions decisions in a combination of methods: email from the program, hard copy letter from the Graduate College, or both. Applications handled through the Spears School Graduate Programs office will always receive email notification when the file is forwarded for review.

Off Campus: OSU Off-Campus Student Association’s Resource
On Campus: Residential Life

Enrollment as a “non-degree seeking” or “special” student is an option to consider, yet the cost of attendance under this status could vary—especially for non-residents interested in online coursework. Applications for non-degree seeking students must be submitted to the Graduate College. A full application to the appropriate program must be submitted by the appropriate deadline, and admission granted, before a student will be allowed to enroll in classes beyond those three hours. Students classified as “non-degree seeking” or “special” are NOT admitted to a specific program; they have simply been admitted to the Graduate College as a graduate-level student who can enroll in a class. Until an application has been submitted to the appropriate program and they are approved for admission, they are NOT admitted to their desired program.

While we are not the definitive source, the answer to this question is generally “no.” Residency is established by where you permanently reside, not where you attended college. Being one of the alumni of the university does not affect tuition rates for graduate-level study.