University of Oklahoma

Essay prompts (3)

1. activity2026-27650 words

   The University of Oklahoma believes strongly in educating leaders of communities in Oklahoma, as well as across the country and the world. Please share your leadership experiences and why they are important to you.

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: University of Oklahoma has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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2. community2026-27650 words

   The University of Oklahoma is the home of a vibrant, diverse and compassionate University community that is often referred to as 'the OU family'. Please describe your cultural and community service activities and why you chose to participate in them.

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: University of Oklahoma has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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3. academic interestCertain academic departments2026-27650 words
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   Applicants to certain academic departments; this question appears only for some majors, based on the academic preferences listed on the Common Application

   What is your career area of interest, and why do you have a desire to work in this particular field?

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: University of Oklahoma has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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No published AI policy for applicants as of Aug 27, 2026.

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