Service Overview
The University of Central Oklahoma is committed to transparency and compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1 et seq.). Individuals may request access to public records maintained by the university through a formal Open Records Request.
Requests must be submitted using UCO’s official online request form. All requests are reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies to determine the availability and releasability of the requested information.
Key Details
Open records requests are processed through the university’s online submission system. For questions about the process or a request you’ve submitted, please contact openrecords@uco.edu.
Please note: Academic transcripts and diploma reprints are not processed through the open records system.
Requests will be fulfilled as promptly as possible, with consideration for the nature and complexity of the information requested.
Available To
Open records requests are available to any member of the public, including individuals, organizations, media representatives and businesses.
Service Fees or Additional Costs
In accordance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, the University of Central Oklahoma may charge fees to recover reasonable direct costs for copying and reproducing requested records. Additional charges may apply for commercial requests or those that require significant staff time to fulfill.
Fee Schedule:
1. Standard Reproduction Costs
- $0.25 per page for photocopies of standard documents (up to 8.5" x 14")
- Actual cost for copies on other media (e.g., flash drives, CDs), including labor and materials
2. Additional Recovery Costs
- $25/hour: For commercial use or requests that cause excessive disruption (defined as more than four hours of staff time)
- $80/hour: When custom computer programming is required (per OMES rate)
- $85/hour: When legal support is needed (per Office of the Attorney General rate)
Additional Information:
If your request is expected to incur additional recovery costs, an estimate will be provided before work begins. All fees—including delivery costs—must be paid in advance by check or money order payable to the University of Central Oklahoma.