Admissions Process

Submit Application for Admissions (F-1)  with all supporting documents. OCU will review the application and request any missing information or document. Applicant may apply up to 12 months prior to the admission intake session.

Upon acceptance, OCU will issue the Initial Acceptance Letter and Form I-20.

To schedule a visa interview for an F-1 student visa, an applicant needs to go to the website of the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate, log in or create an account, and use the online appointment system to select a date and time for their interview at the embassy or consulate where they will be applying for the visa

• Complete Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160
• Pay Form I-902 fee

After a visa interview, the consular officer will inform the applicant if their visa application was approved or denied. 

• If denied a visa, notify OCU of denial. Discuss options. 
• If approved, notify OCU of approval. Email a clear copy of the visa.

Remit first year tuition in fullI before departing to the U.S. Failure to do so may result in canceling the SEVIS record.

Enter the country up to 30 days before the program start date, which is listed on the Form I-20.  Upon arrival, check in within 10 days of arrival. Provide a copy of Form I-94 and U.S. address. Present valid passport, F-1 visa, and Form I-20 to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officer at the port of entry. Also bring the OCU acceptance letter, proof of financial support, and the contact information for OCU designated school official (DSO). Keep these documents in carry-on luggage.

Meet with an Advisor and register for courses.

Attend New Student Orientation (NSO). Failure to complete NSO will result in administrative withdrawal.

Start to attend classes. Maintain full course load and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).