Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University is a private, four year chrarismatic Christian and liberal arts university based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ORU offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Oral Roberts University is one of the largest Christian based universities in the country. ORU was founded by televangelist Oral Roberts.

Fast Facts

Established: 1963
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Chancellor: Oral Roberts
President: Dr. Ralph Fagin
Faculty: 284
Nickname: "Golden Eagles"
Motto: "Educating the whole person"
The campus has 23 major buildings
Weather: Tulsa
Noted Programs: Theology and music

Student Pledge

ORG requires all students to sign a pledge to uphold the university's honor code. The code prohibited activities such as, lying, cursing, smoking, drinking, gambling and a variety of sexual acts including homosexuality.

The students must also follow a dress code described as business casual. Other restrictions include the length of mens hair, facial hair, and earrings for men are prohibited.

Mission Statement

"The mission of Oral Roberts University – in its commitment to the Christian faith – is to educate the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, thereby preparing its graduates to be professionally competent servant-leaders who are spiritually alive, intellectually alert, physically disciplined, and socially adept. The University seeks to synthesize the best practices of liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with a charismatic emphasis to enable students to go into every person’s world with God’s message of salvation and healing for the totality of human need." ¹

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Official University Site: Oral Roberts University
Location Website: Tulsa
Graduate School Website: Graduate Studies
Official Athletic Site: Oral Roberts University Athletics
Wikipedia: Oral Roberts University
Princeton Review: Oral Roberts University
College Merchandise/Store: Oral Roberts University bookstore

Oral Roberts University News and Articles

Official Site: News
Google News: Oral Roberts University
Associated Press: Scandal Brewing at Oral Roberts U. (October 5, 2007)

Oral Roberts University Basics

Founded: 1963
Faculty: 284
Undergraduates: 3,200
Postgraduates: 590

Oral Roberts University Leadership

President: Richard Roberts
- 1993-present: President

Oral Roberts University Notable Alumni

Kathie Lee Gifford Singer/songwriter
Joel Osteen Televangelist
Richard Roberts President of Oral Roberts University
Keith Lockhart Former MLB player
Michael Graham Conservative talk radio personality
Kenneth Copeland Minister
Ted Haggard Former evagelical preacher

Studying at Oral Roberts University

Official Site: School of Arts & Sciences
Official Site: School of Business
Official Site: School of Education
Official Site: School of Nursing
Official Site: Graduate Studies

Prospective Students for Oral Roberts University

Official Site: Undergraduate Admissions
Official Site: Graduate Admissions
Official Site: Financial Aid

Visiting Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University Hotels

Hotel Rates: Hotels near Oral Roberts University
Trails: Oral Roberts University Hotels, Motels
Holiday Inn: Holiday Inn Select

Oral Roberts University Restaurants

Best of Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants
Restauranteur: Tulsa Dining Guide
City Search: Tulsa Restaurants

Oral Roberts University Transportation

Official Site: Directions
Airport: Tulsa International Airport
Transit: Tulsa Transit

Oral Roberts University Student Life

Official Site: Intramurals
Official Site: Hot Spots
Official Site: ORU Worship

Oral Roberts University Student Media

Newspaper: The Oracle Online
Magazine: Make Your Day Count Magazine

Oral Roberts University Timeline

1963: Founded by Televangelist Oral Roberts
1965: Classes begin
1971: The university was accredited

Oral Roberts University Sports Teams

Official Athletic Site: Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles
Official Site: Men's Basketball
Official Site: Women's Basketball
Conference: Official Web Site of The Summit League

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