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Watchmaking Special Admissions Requirements

The number of students allowed to enroll in the program is limited. Therefore, students must successfully complete the admission requirements and process before being considered for enrollment into the program. In order to make an appropriate enrollment decision, consideration for acceptance into the program will be based upon the results of a thorough screening and interview process involving the following requirements and activities as listed.

  1. Complete the college admissions process through OSU Institute of Technology which includes providing: an application for admission, official high school and college transcripts, ACT scores, academic assessment as needed, and appropriate paperwork for international students.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to succeed in the program by:
    1. Scoring 19 or better on all ACT sub-tests; OR Making the following minimum scores on COMPASS available from the OSU Institute of Technology Assessment Center, in person or via the Web.
    2. Passing a Mechanical Aptitude assessment through OSU-IT Multiplex Assessment Center.
    3. c. Passing a hands-on Mechanical Aptitude Test, covering visualization, spatial relationships, direction following, reasoning and problem-solving skills through Watchmaking & Microtechnology Department.
  3. Share information about your history, interests, plans and career goals by providing the following:
    1. A resume that describes your present skills and abilities and your volunteer and paid work experiences;
    2. An essay of 200-300 words that tells why you think this program is right for you. The essay should describe your goals and interests, what you hope to get out of the program and what you have done so far to prepare.
  4. Provide a letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member.
  5. Receive positive recommendations from participation in interview sessions with representatives of the employer advisory committee, the program faculty and the program supervisor.
  6. Individuals who wish to gain admittance to the Watchmaking & Microtechnology Program are required to obtain and submit a background check [PDF Document].

**Applicants are invited to participate in a prospective student day to have opportunities to meet industry representatives and fulfill the requirements #2 and #5. The next prospective student day will be in the fall.

Please submit all documents to:
Watchmaking & Microtechnology Department
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Attn: Rozina Snelson
1801 E 4th St. DWRTC #108
Okmulgee, OK 74447
United States of America

For more information contact the Watchmaking and Microtechnology Program by calling 918-293-5160 or by email at watch@okstate.edu.

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