High School Counselor Resources
As you are advising students, we hope you will consider recommending the University of Central Oklahoma! We would love to come visit your high school or speak with you about the opportunities for your students at Central! The resources below are just for you!
Test-Optional Admission
UCO has been selected for a pilot program for test-optional admission through Spring 2026. Students may still submit ACT or SAT scores to be considered for academic scholarships.
High School Counselor Form
If you would like to receive updated UCO information, request a school visit, or be added to our High School Counselor database.
High School Counselor Day
This day is specifically designed for high school counselors. On the day of the event, there will be spotlight sessions highlighting Central's top academic programs and educational sessions about admission, scholarships and more. One counselor is invited from each high school. The date of the event for the Fall 2021 semester is Sept. 22, 2021.
REGISTER NOW!Concurrent at Central
Concurrent enrollment is designed to prepare high school students for the collegiate experience. Concurrent enrollment is open to high school juniors and seniors. Check out more information below!
To be eligible to register for classes, concurrent students must submit a Concurrent Enrollment Recommendation Form prior to each semester they wish to enroll concurrently.
Concurrent Enrollment Recommendation Form
AP Credits
The Advance Placement (AP) test allows high school students to take examinations for credit at the college level. On the following website is a list of AP examinations for which UCO awards credit.
Scholarships
The combined application is for both admission & scholarship consideration. For students to be considered for scholarships, they must apply and ensure admission materials are received no later than 5 p.m. on February 3, 2020. Students meeting the scholarship deadline will be considered for Academic and Leadership Scholarships at Central.
Electronic transcripts can be sent via XAP or Parchment. Faxed or emailed transcripts are not considered official.
Application Fee Deferment/Waiver
This form can be used to waive or defer application fees for students who take part in a federally funded TRIO program, qualify for free or reduced lunch, or have the ACT fee waiver.