Admissions

Non Degree and Degree-Seeking Applicants:

For Phase 1 of Orlando Christian University’s development (including the 2025-2026 Academic Year), applicants are required to be current students of The First Academy (Upper School) located in Orlando, FL. Those students (rising freshmen or older) who are enrolled in a qualified class at The First Academy may apply to enroll in Orlando Christian University but must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to maintain their enrollment status. Students must also agree to live in accordance with OCU’s Student Conduct Policy recorded in the catalog.

For the ‘25-’26 academic year, students’ tuition is covered with a full scholarship from our founding partner, The First Academy.

All applicants agree to participate in a program of ministry formation through Orlando Christian University (see details below).

Articulation Agreement

Orlando Christian University (OCU) maintains an articulation agreement with The
First Academy for the evaluation and transfer of select coursework completed prior
to a student’s enrollment at OCU. This provision primarily applies to students who
enroll at OCU after completing one or more years of secondary education at The First Academy.

Transfer credit is awarded based on a comprehensive review of course content,
academic rigor, learning outcomes, and instructor qualifications to ensure alignment
with OCU academic standards.

Beginning with the 2023–2024 academic year, courses offered through OCU’s
Concurrent Enrollment Program at The First Academy are approved by OCU,
delivered under OCU academic oversight, and recorded as OCU credit on the official
transcript. These courses are not considered transfer credit.

Coursework completed prior to Fall 2023 may be evaluated for transfer credit in
accordance with the articulation agreement in effect at the time of completion.