From the moment our students receive their acceptance box in the mail to walking across the OU graduation stage to every moment between, see the OU journey that is unique to every student.
Summer Camps, Conferences, & Weekend Events for High Schoolers
Prospective and current OU students dance at the McLaurin & Lewis Leadership Conference, a college preview program for African American students, hosted by Access and Opportunity Programs.
OU student and student mentor Javeon Yarbrough leads campers during the Engineering Day summer camps.
The McLaurin & Lewis Leadership Conference Students take a group picture at the National Weather Center.
Students listen to a keynote speaker at the McLaurin & Lewis Leadership Conference.
A group of student take a photo at the McLaurin & Lewis Leadership Conference.
OU students take a photo during the Weekend Experience in the Memorial Union.
A student poses with OU alum JD Baker as he receives a scholarship at the McLaurin & Lewis Leadership Conference.
High school students Myles Crocken and Omani Wilson posing together during the McLaurin & Lewis Leadership Conference.
Assistant Dean Dr. Owusu talks with students about the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at a college fair.
Magic in the Making & Move-In Day
OU Admissions Counselor RJ Proctor and a new OU admit celebrate his admission.
A family gathers outside of the freshman towers for a picture on campus during move-in day for their new OU student.
A new OU student takes a photo at New Sooner Orientation.
On move-in day, a family brings their belongings to the residence halls.
A family takes a photo during OU Move-In.
A mother embraces both of her children in front of one of the student residence towers during move-in day.
A family of four walk outside of the residence halls during move-in day.
During move-in, a student receives information to move into the residence hall.
An OU student volunteer helps with student check-in during move-in day by passing out Class of 2026 shirts.
A mother and daughter pose together in the Lloyd Noble Center during move-in day.
Eight freshman students smile together during OU's Kickoff Event, which is held on move-in day on OU's Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Welcome Black Weekend
A mentor meets with first-year students during Welcome Black Weekend, a three-day orientation for incoming first year and transfer students designed to help students acclimate through engagement with campus resources, community building, and networking.
Members of the Welcome Black Weekend executive team pose for a group picture.
Members of Welcome Black Weekend pose for the camera.
Student Life at OU
Access and Opportunity Programs Interns pose together alongside Director of Access and Opportunity Programs Dorion Billups and Admissions Counselor RJ Proctor for a group photo.
At the 2022 Black History Month Kickoff Celebration, OU alum and Fire In Little Africa’s executive director, Stevie Johnson, Ph.D. kept the energy high throughout the event while he DJed.
The Henderson Scholars take a photo with legendary Dr. George Henderson and Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students David Surratt.
Two students in OU's homecoming court pose for the camera during OU's Homecoming Parade, which features dozens of student groups, OU faculty, and members of the OU community in their annual procession down Boyd Street.
OU Black Royalty, Jasmine Burrell and Alan Drake, wave to crowd during OU’s Homecoming Parade.
OU football legend Barry Switzer takes a photo with a student during the Selmon Brothers Dedication Ceremony
OU Black Royalty takes a photo with OU President Joseph Harroz, Jr.
An OU student poses in front of the Disc Ruin statue on campus.
OU Graduation
Dean Wrobel and a graduating student athlete pose for a picture after the student receives his diploma from the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences.
A new OU alum smiles during graduation.
A new OU alum walks across the stage with her diploma above her head.
A first-generation OU graduate waves to friends and family.
