Center for Independent and Distance Learning (CIDL)
Aaron Jones
Recruitment Coordinator
Lisa Gallagher
San Diego area Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (619) 206-1515
Phone
405-325-1061
800-522-4389
405-325-7132 (fax)
Email: clsinfo@ou.edu
Active duty military spouses, retired military members and spouses; veterans and spouses; civilian employees and contractors on military installations are eligible for the military rates. All students desiring military rates must submit evidence of military affiliation before each enrollment.
Service Member FAQs
How do I get started as a military service member?For an unofficial evaluation of previous college course work, military training, and experience, contact the CLS Recruitment Coordinator, Aaron Jones.
Can I get a degree if I'm stationed overseas?
Yes! OU/CLS (College of Liberal Studies) 100% online degrees can be completed anywhere you have access to a computer and the Internet. So you can get your degree no matter where you are stationed.
How many places will I have to visit online to complete the application and enrollment processes?
Because OU/CLS is a GoArmyEd partner, admission, enrollment. and Army tuition assistance can all be done at the GoArmyEd Web site.
If I'm on active duty, am I required to take admissions tests?
Prospective students who are serving on active duty are not required to take any entrance exams in order to be admitted to the University of Oklahoma.
Just how valuable is an online degree compared to a traditional degree?
The degree you earn online while serving your country is just as valuable as the degree your high school buddies are earning on campus.
What if I have credits from another university?
As a SOC (Service Member’s Opportunity College) OU/CLS works with other SOC universities to help service members get their degrees as quickly as possible. We can help you transfer credits earned at another SOC university to your OU degree program.
How much will my OU/CLS degree cost compared to other online institutions?
The OU/CLS degree is offered a half, sometimes even a third, of the price it would cost you to attend other less prestigious “online” institutions. The OU/CLS degree is a real value.
What is the cost for military members?
Tuition costs for military members is listed at:
Technical questions or comments on this web site? Contact cls@ou.edu