Spring 2026
Step into the life of an OU Scholar for a day. At the event, you can sit in on a mock lecture, engage with the Honors College experience, discover how you can take your studies around the world through study abroad, and connect with faculty, staff, and current students who will challenge and inspire you. You'll see firsthand why OU is a destination for curiosity, creativity, and big dreams. By the end of the day, you'll walk away knowing not just what OU can offer, but how you can grow academically, personally, globally and what a scholar's path can look like here.
FOR: Admitted students receiving specific scholarships to OU (National Merit Semifinalists, OU National Award Recipients, Oklahoma State Regents’ Rising Scholars Program Award, Oklahoma State Regents’ Institutional Nominee Award, and Award of Excellence Recipients), and admitted transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
Registration will open December 16, 2025. Contact your OU admissions counselor for more information.
Gain hands-on experience from day one by designing models, launching businesses, working with real clients, or immersing yourself into groundbreaking research across OU’s top programs.
Start early through programs like the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) or as a research assistant, tackling projects alongside world-class faculty.
Take your education worldwide with study abroad, internships, and immersive learning opportunities that put you in the middle of real-world challenges.
Find your support system and community through campus resources, mentorship, Honors Student Association, reading groups, and unique co-curricular programs that grow your leadership and impact.
Step into the OU classroom experience with a mock lecture led by one of our professors. You’ll get a real taste of what it’s like to learn at the college level: interactive, thought-provoking, and designed to spark your curiosity.
Deepfake Dilemma: Navigating the Maze of Misinformation
The Physics of Snow Crystals
Jumpman: How Michael Jordan and Nike Inspired Consumers to Just Do It
The Gore and Glory: Roman Gladiatorial Spectacle
The University of Oklahoma provides academically gifted students with the resources and opportunities to develop their intellectual ability to the fullest. At OU, you will experience the benefits of a large university focused on undergraduate research and experiential learning, combined with a unique sense of community focused on your personalized success.
