Coordinated by the Provost's Office of Global Engagement, the OU Global Engagement Fellowship program will ensure that students have the tools necessary to succeed in the global community.
The Fellowship for Global Engagement is a program established by the University of Oklahoma to ensure its students have the tools to succeed in an increasingly global world. Global Engagement Fellows must commit to the program for the entirety of their undergraduate career. Fellows will receive a cash scholarship, which can be used during their undergraduate years for at least two international experiences, with their first experience ideally taking place during the summer after their freshman year. Fellows who successfully complete the requirements will receive a Certificate of Global Engagement, the only transcripted certificate at OU.
Foreign Language Proficiency – Demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language of the student’s choice by completing a minimum of 16 credit hours (two years) of coursework or by passing a relevant foreign language proficiency exam. This requirement must be fulfilled before graduation.
International Student Organization Involvement – Actively participate in at least one international student organization while at OU.
Cultural Engagement – Attend a minimum of four international cultural programs or events each academic year.
Global Studies Course – Enroll in and successfully complete Global Perspectives (IAS 1533).
Program Participation – Engage in Global Engagement Fellowship mandatory meetings and events.
E-Portfolio Development – Create an e-portfolio documenting international experiences on campus and abroad. Fellows will present their e-portfolios at the Global Engagement Day event following their final international study experience.
Academic Performance – Maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA throughout the program.
Application is closed. If you have questions, please email jeanette.kordsiemon@ou.edu.
Incoming freshmen enrolling directly from a U.S. high school are eligible to apply the spring before they attend OU. First generation students, underserved students, and those who have not had an international experience are especially encouraged to apply.
The Provost's Office of Global Engagement is proud to announce its Global Engagement Undergraduate Certification program. Available to all degree-seeking students, the goal of the Global Engagement Certificate (GEC) is to recognize students who have taken tangible steps to become active global citizens by enhancing their knowledge of modern global issues and engaging with the global community both here in Norman and abroad.
The skills, knowledge and experiences evidencing global engagement are increasingly important for new graduates and in demand by employers. The transcripted certificate will provide OU graduates a concrete way in which to market their skills in any future academic or professional setting.
To receive the certificate, students need to fulfill the following requirements
Coursework
Education Abroad
Foreign Language
| Name | Major |
|---|---|
| Carley Huffaker | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cricket Kaya | Geography |
| Vaishnavi Kumar | Chemistry |
| Esther Weygant | Biomedical Engineering |
| Zane Potts | Architectural Engineering |
| Piper Petree | Construction Science |
| Joseph Rotondo | Meteorology |
| Logan Vowels | Social Work |
