About OU Health Sciences
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Campus, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is one of four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven health professional colleges: Allied Health, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, and Graduate. The OU Health Sciences is the leading educator of future health care professionals in the State of Oklahoma, and serves as a place of education, training, and developing the next generation of health care providers and researchers. As the State of Oklahoma's major health professions educational institution, the OU Health Sciences trains physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, public health specialists, researchers, and a wide range of allied health personnel.
With an enrollment of 3700, Health Sciences program students are located on two campuses, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, as well as six additional sites in Ardmore, Bartlesville, Duncan, Norman, Lawton, and Weatherford. The student community is comprised of 100+ different institutions with a hope and a commitment to research, caring, and healing.
Health Sciences faculty and students use the clinical, laboratory, and teaching facilities of OU Health, Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, other affiliated hospitals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, three major hospital systems in Tulsa, Veterans Affairs Hospital in Muskogee, and clinics in various locations in Oklahoma.
Scientists, scholars, and clinicians at OU Health Sciences deliver health care solutions through bench-to-bedside-to-community research and through training the state’s most comprehensive and skilled health workforce. As an essential partner for the State of Oklahoma, OU Health Sciences improves health outcomes and drives economic growth and diversification, and changes lives for good.
For information regarding OU Health Sciences programs, please contact OU Health Sciences Recruitment & Admissions at (405) 271-2359 or discoverhsc@ou.edu.
Campus visits are available through Health Sciences Recruitment & Admissions. To arrange a campus tour, visit Tour Our Campus or call (405) 271-2359.
University Governance
The University of Oklahoma is a part of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, which is composed of all higher education institutions supported wholly or in part by state appropriations. The Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education is the coordinating board for the system. The University — as part of the public educational system of the state, established by legislative action and supported by annual legislative appropriations — places emphasis on sound scholarship, good citizenship, and the duties of the individual to the community and the commonwealth.
By constitutional enactment, the governance of the University of Oklahoma (OU) is vested in the OU Board of Regents, a board consisting of seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate. Each member is appointed to serve for seven years, except when appointed to fill an unexpired term, and is subject to removal from office only as provided by law for the removal of officers not liable to impeachment. The Oklahoma Regents and the University Regents approve the requirements for admission and graduation, the degrees offered, and the fees and expenses. The boards reserve the right to change these requirements.
The University president is charged with the educational and business management of the entire University. Upon recommendation of the faculties and by authority vested in them by the regents, the president confers all degrees. The senior vice president and provost, OU Health Sciences, and the senior vice president and provost, OU Norman Campus, are the chief administrative officers and provide academic and administrative leadership. For more information regarding Dr. Gary Raskob, OU Health Sciences Senior Vice President and Provost, please visit here.
University of Oklahoma Mission
The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.
OU Health Sciences Mission
The mission of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, as a comprehensive academic health center, is to educate students, residents, and other trainees in professional and graduate programs to become Oklahoma’s future team of healthcare leaders, clinicians, researchers, and educators; to advance distinctive basic, translational, clinical, and population research; to innovate and commercialize discoveries; and to deliver exceptional patient care across the full breadth of adult, women’s, and children’s specialties.
Welcome
On behalf of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, I am honored to welcome you to our OU Health Sciences community of learners, leaders, and helpers. We believe that each student has a story, and we are here to learn yours as you achieve your education to help others.
Our programs offer a wealth of opportunities tailored specifically for students in health and research related fields, from hands-on clinical experiences to research initiatives. I encourage you to take full advantage of these resources and to engage with faculty, staff, and your fellow students as an enrolled student. Building connections now will not only enrich your academic experience but will also prepare you for collaborative work in your future careers.
At the University of Oklahoma, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. As you embark on this path, you will encounter challenges and opportunities that will shape not only your academic career but also your future as a healthcare professional. We are here to support you in navigating this journey, providing resources that will enhance your learning experience and help you succeed. If you ever need assistance, whether it’s academic advising, mental health resources, or simply a listening ear, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Remember, you belong here, and you are not alone on this journey; we are all here to support one another
I invite you to connect with others, learn about the various resources available to you, and discover the incredible community that awaits. Take the time to explore your interests, join student organizations, and find ways to get involved in service opportunities that align with your passion for helping others. We are excited to see the impact you will make as you grow into compassionate, skilled professionals dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Welcome to the University of Oklahoma—we are honored to be part of your story!
Kate Stanton, MHR
Interim Associate Vice President | Health Sciences Recruitment and Admissions
Associate Vice President | Health Sciences & OU-Tulsa Student Affairs
Associate Title IX Coordinator | Institutional Equity Office
The University of Oklahoma
📍 1106 N Stonewall Avenue, HSC Student Union Suite 300 | Oklahoma City, OK 73117
📞 (405) 271-2416 x 48810 | (405) 271-8817
General Catalog Information
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences General Catalog is produced by Health Sciences Recruitment & Admissions. This publication is issued by The University of Oklahoma and authorized by The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents. If you have a question regarding the General Catalog, please email admissions@ouhsc.edu.
The General Catalog is published for informational purposes and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and the University of Oklahoma. Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate at the time the Catalog is prepared. However, information concerning regulations, policies, fees, curricula, courses and other matters contained in the Catalog is subject to change at any time during the period for which the Catalog is in effect. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences reserves the right at all times to discontinue, modify, or otherwise change its degree programs when it determines it is in the best interest of the University to do so.
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Marci Gracey, Institutional Equal Officer, 405-325-3546, mgracey@ou.edu or visit the Institutional Equity Office website.
