
School of Health Professions, Education, & Social Sciences
We are delighted that you have chosen Oakwood University (OU) as the place to complete college your education. You will find OU a great place to enhance your walk with Christ. In addition, you will learn professional skills that will develop you academically and professionally. Whether you have chosen, Allied Health, Health and Physical Education, Nutrition and Dietetics, or Nursing, you have decided to enter a profession that mimics the life of Christ by serving others. Get ready! You are entering professional school!
As you enter to learn, you are beginning a professional program that will require discipline, fortitude, perseverance, and the faith that you will be successful. We expect great things from you and anticipate your continued professional progress! Again, Welcome!!
– Dr. James Mbyirukira
Accreditation Status with ACEN
Effective October 18, 2023, Oakwood University Nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on October 18, 2025.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Approval Status with The Alabama Board of Nursing
As required by the Alabama Board of Nursing, Oakwood University Nursing Department as of July 20, 2023 the Alabama Board of Nursing issued a Notice of Correction and confirmed the Oakwood University program to be currently APPROVED. Our average NCLEX pass rate for the Class of 2022 is 91.7; and the class of 2023 is at 100%.
OUR DEPARTMENTS
The school provides Christ-centered education for future healthcare professionals that promotes excellence in character, achievement of professional goals, leadership and service to a multicultural community.
SCHOOL NEWS
FaithSearch Launches Search for President of Oakwood University in Alabama
By Ed Fry FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce its partnership with Oakwood University to assist with their search for a new President. Oakwood University, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is the only HBCU within the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, with a...
Oakwood University Board Outlines Executive Transition Process Following Dr. Pollard’s New Appointment
Explaining the Upcoming Executive Transitional Process The Oakwood University Board of Trustees shares the following statement with our community: On Monday, October 21, 2024, the Board first learned of Dr. Leslie N. Pollard’s acceptance of a new executive role within...
Oakwood University Board of Trustees Announces Dr. Leslie N. Pollard’s New Role and Plans for Leadership Transition
The Oakwood University Board of Trustees shares the following statement with our community: Dr. Leslie N. Pollard has accepted a new opportunity to join the North American Division (NAD) as Assistant to the President for Pastoral Continuing Education and Mission. In...
Ensuring Safety Together: Incident Update from Oakwood University Police Department
Dear Parents, Friends, Alumni, and Community Members, he Division of Student Life and Mission and the Oakwood University Police Department continues to supervise the ongoing safety of the Oakwood University campus. On the morning of Sabbath, October 5th,...