Discover a world of opportunities in Macomb County OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

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1 Discover a world of opportunities in Macomb County OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

2 THINK SUCCESS: THINK OU AT MACOMB Through a unique partnership with Macomb Community College, students can earn an Oakland University undergraduate or graduate degree right here in Macomb County. By taking advantage of the partnership in Macomb, a high-quality, accessible and affordable education is within reach for students. There are many ways to begin your college career at OU in Macomb: Earn an Associate of Baccalaureate Studies at Macomb Community College (MCC) and seamlessly transfer to OU as a junior Take courses at MCC, then easily transfer up to half the credits for your intended degree Check out OU s professional development and certificate courses available in education, human resources and financial planning On-site advisers at the Macomb University Center help you plan your course of study by evaluating your unique situation, academic and career goals, and assist with academic and career planning. Master s and doctoral programs also are available.

3 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY AT MACOMB CONVENIENT, FIRST-RATE FACILITIES Located in Clinton Township, on Garfield Road, south of M-59 and just minutes from I-94 and M-53, OU at Macomb classes are held at locations throughout the county, including: the Macomb University Center and the Macomb Intermediate School District building. OU at Macomb offers cutting-edge labs, excellent library resources and convenient parking. Class schedules are flexible and accommodate students juggling work and family responsibilities. Day and evening classes are available, and some degree programs offer the convenience of online courses. Textbooks for OU courses, OU merchandise, and many supporting materials and services are available on location in Macomb County.

4 DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS INSIDE Oakland University at Macomb offers dozens of undergraduate, graduate, post-baccalaureate and certificate programs from OU s College of Arts and Sciences, and its schools of Business Administration, Education and Human Services, Engineering and Computer Science, Health Sciences and Nursing. Find a complete list of programs at www2.oakland.edu/univcenter.

5 AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM In addition to providing a distinctive education, students gain valuable on-the-job experience through internships and co-op opportunities. This combination of classroom learning and real-world experience is valued by employers, and 92 percent of OU graduates find jobs within six months of graduation. Oakland University has partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, hospitals and governments throughout Macomb County and the Detroit metropolitan area. Frequent job fairs throughout the year connect students with prospective employers. Undecided students or those considering a career change can take advantage of OU s full-service career guidance and placement support.

6 APPLY TO OU The specific process for application depends on your selected program. Whether you re transferring to OU from Macomb Community College or starting a graduate program, it s a simple process. To learn about your specific program, visit the OU at Macomb Web site at www2.oakland.edu/univercenter/admission.cfm.

7 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY: A DISTINCTIVE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE Oakland University is a nationally recognized university with more than 16,900 students. Oakland students enjoy a hands-on education with small class sizes. OU s distinctive and challenging experiences in and out of the classroom help students long after they leave the university. With a low student to faculty ratio, students receive individual attention from professors. Classes average fewer than 35 students, and less than one percent of classes are taught by graduate assistants. OU at Macomb offers the same high quality education provided on campus in Rochester. Oakland and its affiliated offices are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. * OU is a nationally recognized institution: The Princeton Review named Oakland University in its first edition of The Best Midwestern Colleges, 150 Great Schools to Consider, showcasing the top schools in 11 states U.S. News and World Report rates Oakland among national universities *30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL, (312) Oakland is recognized as a Carnegie doctoral research-intensive university

8 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Pamela Kellett Director, OU at Macomb (586) Fax: (586) THINK SUCCESS. THINK OAKLAND UNIVERSITY AT MACOMB. www2.oakland.edu/univcenter PRS-461 /8.05