Institution name

University of Central Oklahoma

Total number of international students

1200

Contact address for international enquiries

100 North University Drive
EDMOND 73034

Telephone

+1 405 974 2390

Venue / office name

University of Central Oklahoma

Address

100 North University Drive
EDMOND
Oklahoma
73034

Venue description

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) exists to help students learn by providing transformative education experiences to students so that they may become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders serving the global community. UCO contributes to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves. UCO will become one of the top 10 metropolitan universities of kind in the United States by providing a transformative education as well as development experiences that help learners achieve their highest level of leadership potential. The University of Central Oklahoma is the Leadership University, delivering education based on the shared values of Community, Character and Civility. UCO transforms each student by focusing the resources on the central six tenets of transformative learning. UCO as an institution, and all its constituents, must be committed to continuous processes of self-examination and self-improvement which encourage innovation, receptiveness and adaptation to change. UCO must seek and maintain open and mutually beneficial relationships with its surrounding communities, and must also view itself and its graduates as part of an increasingly interdependent global society. UCO is a thriving, metropolitan university, intent on leading the way to bright, successful futures for students and community.

Telephone number

+1 405 974 2000

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The University of Central Oklahoma provides the on campus housing. The Residence Halls has different buildings such as Central Plaza, University Suites, University Commons, West Hall, Murdaugh Hall. Central Plaza is UCOs newest residential facility. Central Plaza, a co-educational hall, offers many amenities, such as a cafeteria, coffee bar, wireless internet, private bathrooms, queen size beds, and much more. The University Suites, built in 2001, are one of UCOs newest residence halls. The Suites features several floor plans including a double room with bath, two double rooms with bath, or a four bedroom suite with a galley kitchen. The Suites also feature moveable furniture, which allows each resident to fully customize their living space. If students are looking for the apartment lifestyle with the convenience of on-campus living, the University Commons are the place for them. The Commons offer two and four bedroom apartments. Each apartment features a common living room and kitchenette. Commons residents also have access to a community clubhouse that features pool, television lounge, ping-pong, and a computer lab. West Hall, built in 1963, is UCOs female residential facility. It consists of three floors and offers 432 beds, primarily as double-occupancy rooms. West Hall features telephone lines and is cable-ready. Other West Hall amenities include a spacious television lounge, on-site laundry, study rooms, and a large courtyard area. Historic Murdaugh Hall is a traditional-style mens residence hall. Murdaugh Hall features double occupancy rooms and is located at the heart of campus within easy walking distance of classroom buildings, Central Cafeteria, and more. Murdaugh also features large lounge and recreational spaces, on-site laundry, large patio area, and a game room.