Established in 1992, by the OCU Department of Athletics, in cooperation with the Alumni Association, the Oakland City University Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame’s purpose is to recognize and honor those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and the prestige of Oakland City University, in the field of athletics, and who have continued to demonstrate, in their lives, the values imported by intercollegiate athletics.

Categories of Membership
Former Athletes
Former and Present Coaches and Administrators
Honorary

Requirements of Membership
Former Athletes
Recipient of at least one letter award
Ten years since graduation of his/her class, as determined by date of matriculation, plus four years
Outstanding achievement in intercollegiate athletics
Must be a holder of an undergraduate baccalaureate degree from Oakland City College/University

Former and Present Coaches and Administrators
Tenure of at least five years in the department of athletics
Outstanding contribution to the OCC/OCU athletic program

Honorary
Made in recognition of truly exceptional contributions and service to the athletic program
Any former athlete, coach or administrator who is elected to any state’s Hall of Fame in any sport shall be automatically eligible for induction into OCU’s Intercollegiate Hall of Fame

Eras
Pioneer Era: Those competing in the period from the inception of intercollegiate athletics at Oakland City College/University (1895) through the year 40 years previous to the current year. Each year, the Pioneer Class will advance one year.
Contemporary Era: Comprised of athletes competing in the last 40 years,
advancing one year with each year.