FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is College Park different than attending TCC or OSU-Tulsa? 

College Park is an innovative way to successfully complete an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree in Tulsa, offering a public, four-year university experience bridging two institutions. Students in College Park move through the coursework as a cohort, or small group of students, taking a predetermined schedule of courses.

National data shows the cohort experience improves student success through a better student experience.
The predetermined schedule and support system provide stability and more guidance.
Students start and finish a degree on a single campus utilizing the best resources TCC and OSU-Tulsa offer including student services.

What is College Park Tulsa?

How do I apply for College Park? 

Apply to Tulsa Community College before submitting your application to College Park. You must be admitted to TCC before you apply to College Park. If you have been admitted to TCC, you can apply to College Park here. If you have questions about the TCC admission process, contact the TCC Office of Admissions at 918-595-8000

Who can apply for College Park? 

College Park is open to both first time and continuing TCC students. If you already have college credit towards a degree or are currently enrolled at TCC, previous coursework will be evaluated during the application process to ensure the cohort schedule is a good fit for you. If you are a current student and have questions about this requirement, contact Zack Grant at zachary.grant@tulsacc.edu Major areas offered in College Park are Business and Psychology. You should be interested in earning an A.S. in Business Administration or A.A. in Psychology before continuing their bachelor’s degree in a related field at OSU-Tulsa.

What institution will be listed on College Park participants' degrees? 

When you complete College Park, you will earn an associate degree from Tulsa Community College and an Oklahoma State University bachelor's degree from OSU-Tulsa.

What happens if a student decides to transfer out of the cohort mid-program?   

You will keep the credits you have completed if you need to leave the cohort. College Park will work with you to help you continue your  path forward.

Do College Park students pay tuition and fees for both campuses?  

College Park students pay the same tuition and fees as all other TCC students while enrolling in TCC courses for their associate degree. Students will pay OSU tuition and fees only while enrolled in OSU-Tulsa coursework. There are no additional fees for being a student in the College Park program. In addition, through Tulsa Achieves, offered to incoming freshmen in Tulsa County, College Park students can complete their TCC courses for the first two or three years with little to no debt.

Where and when can students apply?  

If you are not already admitted to TCC, visit https://admission.tulsacc.edu/apply/ to submit your application for TCC.

Once admitted to TCC, you may log in using your TCC ID and password and apply here.

What majors are offered through College Park?

Business and Psychology are the current program focus areas. Additional academic programs will be added in the future.

Is College Park located in Stillwater or Tulsa?

All courses for the College Park program are located on the OSU-Tulsa campus.

How do I know if College Park is the right fit for me?

If you’re looking a way to complete an affordable, quality public bachelor’s degree in Tulsa, College Park is for you! By starting and finishing a degree on a single campus, you will be able to utilize the best resources TCC and OSU-Tulsa offer. College Park offers a consistent, structured schedule and classes with the same group of students throughout your college experience. If that sounds appealing to you, we'd love to talk with you!

Reach out to the TCC University Transfer office at tcc2university@tulsacc.edu or call 918-595-7774 to discuss the program and how it might fit your educational goals.

How long does the College Park program take to complete?

New students in the full-time cohort can complete their TCC degree program in two years while taking 15 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester. Part-time students will take nine hours each Fall and Spring semester and six credit hours each Summer for three years. For students joining College Park who have already completed some college course work, time to complete could vary.

What is the testing requirement?

There are no additional testing requirements to apply for College Park. However, in order to begin classes, you must be proficient in the areas of reading, writing, and math. Proficiency can be determined by high school transcripts, ACT/SAT or GED scores, or any other applicable placement methods.

While you're encouraged to apply for College Park as early as possible, you may not be fully considered until proficiency requirements have been satisfied.

If you're unsure of proficiency placement, contact TCC Academic Advising.

What are the selection criteria to get into College Park?

Selection is based on several factors including: academic standing, college readiness, ability to participate in the course schedule and commitment to the program based on written application question responses.

TCC and OSU-Tulsa are committed to increasing access to higher education in Tulsa and achieving equity in outcomes. Applicants demonstrating financial need, first-generation to college, and underserved student populations are highly encouraged to apply.

Do I also need to fill out the FAFSA?

TCC encourages students to apply for any financial aid for which they are eligible; however, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is not required to participate in College Park. Keep in mind, completing the FAFSA ensures you can take advantage of federal financial aid and is usually required when you apply for additional scholarships.

If you are filling out the FAFSA, enter code 009763 for Tulsa Community College to make sure we receive your information.

What if I am not eligible for the FAFSA?

We recommend looking at other scholarship opportunities, including the My Dream/Mi Sueño Scholarship, which is privately funded and available to a graduating high school senior in Tulsa or Rogers County meeting eligibility requirements. It is awarded annually for up to three years or 63-credit hours, whichever comes first.

I’m a high school student enrolled in the dual credit program. Is College Park the right fit for me after I graduate high school?

There are several pathways toward degree completion. If you have earned or are in the process of earning credit from college courses or advanced placement exams, reach out to the University Transfer Office at tcc2university@tulsacc.edu or 918-595-7774 to discuss if College Park is be the right fit for you. Ability to participate in the cohort course schedule is an important factor in joining College Park. For students who already have college credit towards a degree or are currently enrolled at TCC, previous coursework will be evaluated during the application process to see if the cohort schedule is a good fit. If you are a current high school student taking TCC courses and have questions about this requirement, contact Zack Grant at zachary.grant@tulsacc.edu

When will I find out if I have been accepted into College Park?

All communication regarding your application will go to the tulsacc.edu email account you create once you apply and are admitted to TCC.

Make sure to monitor this account closely, so there is no delay in reviewing your application.

Will I get to tour the OSU-Tulsa campus before classes begin?

OSU-Tulsa is currently not scheduling in-person tours. You are welcome to check out the OSU-Tulsa campus virtually.

Students wishing to visit and take an in-person tour of the campus before applying for the program may contact the College Park Specialist, Zack Grant, to schedule a meeting. Zack may be contacted at zachary.grant@tulsacc.edu or 918-595-7014

Newly admitted College Park students will also have a chance to meet their peers and tour the campus during the College Park orientation tentatively scheduled for the 2nd week of July. Admitted College Park students will receive more information about orientation closer to the date.