Oakland University
About
Oakland University, situated on a scenic campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is widely recognized for its strong industry partnerships and highly regarded programs in nursing, engineering, business, and medicine through the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. The campus culture offers a vibrant, welcoming environment where students engage in over 300 student organizations, cheer on Division I Golden Grizzlies athletic teams, and benefit from a supportive, commuter-friendly yet increasingly residential community. What truly sets the university apart is its distinctive emphasis on hands-on undergraduate research opportunities—allowing students to work directly with faculty mentors—and the presence of Meadow Brook Hall, a breathtaking National Historic Landmark located right on campus.
Wikipedia:Oakland University is a public research university in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1957 through a donation of Matilda Dodge Wilson and husband Alfred G. Wilson, it was initially known as Michigan State University-Oakland, operating under the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, before gaining institutional independence from the board in 1970.
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Oakland University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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