Your gift can make great things happen.
You already know that we are dedicated to providing an outstanding education with small classes, faculty interaction, student involvement, community service, and more. But you may not know exactly how we can use your gift to make that happen.
Your donations help our students succeed.
Your philanthropy makes a profound, positive impact and continues to help make Oklahoma City University the best educational institution possible. Gifts from our supporters provide critical funding for hands-on experiential learning and special projects that prepare students well for their careers.
W. Jerome Stevenson, School of Theatre Associate Dean
“It’s been incredibly touching to see our alumni give back in such meaningful ways. I love connecting with them, and it’s extra special when their generosity directly impacts our students’ learning experiences. We’re using these donations to move our programs forward, ensuring that we provide the best possible education for our students.”
Melanie Shelley, Dean and Professor of Arts Management,
Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment
Your support helps further our mission.
How? When you make a gift to us, your valuable donation may go to any of the following areas:
- Student scholarships
- Law clinics
- Health simulation training
- Student competition travel
- Guest educators
- Scientific research
- Specialized classroom technology
- A new computer lab
- Upgrades to residence halls and the cafeteria
- New and revamped academic programs
Make your gift more meaningful.
- A dedicated gift. You can make your contribution in honor or memory of someone special.
- A directed gift. You can choose to put your donation toward a particular program or initiative that resonates with you.
- An enduring gift. You can leave a powerful legacy by contributing to or creating an endowment fund to support your area of greatest interest in perpetuity. Read more about endowment gifts.
Make a gift, make a difference.
“My time at OCU shaped me. I’m graduating with a wealth of knowledge and lifelong friends. I think back on these last four years and feel incredibly blessed to be part of this community. And because of the scholarships I’ve received, I’m able to graduate debt-free.”
Alyssa Payne, ’24, BA in Game Design and Animation
“I knew I wanted to make something of myself. OCU didn’t just prepare me for my career—it prepared me for life. The professors I had were so involved on a day-to-day basis in my well-being, my educational growth and my personal growth.”
Ashlie Wilhelm, ‘04, BA and MA in Management & Leadership
