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Undergraduate Forms & Resources


Forms for Independent Study

Independent study requires permission of the faculty instructor. Each type of course, Directed Research, Project, or Reading require a contract to be agreed upon and filed prior to enrollment. Email completed contracts to the SLIS Office at slisinfo@ou.edu.

Internship Information

All students enrolled in the BAIS or BSIST programs are required to complete an internship. Questions about navigating an internship, possible locations to complete an internship, examples of required documentation, and much more are provided on the Internship Guide.

SLIS nternships

Set Up For Success

Connect with resources to help you achieve success throughout your undergraduate program. 

The Student Success and Advising Center is dedicated to nurturing the academic, professional, and personal growth of undergraduate students in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences by providing individualized support, opportunities and resources through stellar academic advising and access to transformational learning opportunities. 

Connect with The Dodge

The mission of Student Life is to guide students in realizing academic, professional, and personal goals as they progress toward graduation and beyond.

Connect with Student Life

Graduate Student Resources

Connect with resources to help you achieve success throughout your graduate program. 


Graduate College Forms & Policies

From the first step to graduation, stay on track by following the steps to progress through your degree:

Download and access forms required by the Graduate College including: Programs of Study, degree requirements, degree coursework plans, and program reports for all Graduate Programs.

Graduate College Forms

The Graduate College Bulletin is produced by the University of Oklahoma Graduate College, Norman campus, issued by the University of Oklahoma, and authorized by the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents. It is the responsibility of graduate students and graduate faculty to familiarize themselves with the general requirements of the Graduate College and with the specific requirements of their particular academic unit.

Graduate College Bulletin

Graduate assistantships provide students with the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience while helping cover the cost of their education.

Graduate Assistantships

Learn about the funding opportunities avaliable through the Graduate College. 

Graduate College Grants & Awards

 

Connect with your Graduate Community

Graduate Student Life (GSL) exists to help fulfill graduate students' needs and connect them to opportunities both in person and virtually.

Events & Activities

The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) represents every graduate student enrolled in any of the programs offered by the Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma, giving them an official voice.  Additionally, each year a substantial portion of the SGA budget is allocated to GSS for two important initiatives: Awards and Grants.

Graduate Student Senate

SLIS Graduate Student Forms & Resources by Program

Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)

Review the MLIS program information and access the degree checksheet on the General Catalog

MLIS Program Information

Complete this form during your first semester in the MLIS program to map out your plan to degree completion.

MLIS Program Planning Form (pdf)

The MLIS Student Handbook represents the School's effort to provide information important for successful admission and completion of the School's MLIS program.

Access the MLIS Handbook

An LIS 5823 Internship is a graduate level course that students may do after they have completed 18 credit-hours in the program. The internship requires the completion of 135 work hours and as a course, requires the payment of graduate tuition. 

SLIS Internships

Independent study requires permission of the faculty instructor. Each type of course, Directed Research, Project, or Reading require a contract to be agreed upon and filed prior to enrollment. Email completed contracts to the SLIS Office at slisinfo@ou.edu.
 

Master of Arts in Museum Studies (MAMS)

Review the Museum Studies program information and access the degree checksheet on the General Catalog

MAMS Program Information

 Whether you need assistance with research, writing an essay, or discovering career paths, we have a range of academic resources available to help you. We encourage you to explore these resources and make the most of them to achieve your educational goals.

Museum Studies Resources

Doctoral Program

Review the Information Studies Ph.D. program information and access the degree checksheet on the General Catalog

Ph.D. Program Information

This form is an internal SLIS form and is intended to help students, with input from their advisor and committee (the Advisory Conference Committee), to create a coursework plan for their Ph.D. program.

Doctoral Program Planning Form (pdf)

The General Exam for the PhD in Information Science is intended to reflect a student’s knowledge, expertise, and ability to synthesize in their specialized areas of information science.

Access the General Exam Insructions (pdf)

All doctoral students of OU SLIS are required to prepare and successfully defend the dissertation proposal. The dissertation represents a piece of original research that contributes to the knowledge base of the field. The proposal establishes the foundation on which the student will undertake dissertation research. 

Access the Proposal Protocols (pdf)

Academic Resources

Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar reflects registration dates, enrollment deadlines, and other events related to instruction for each semester.



 

Academic Calendar

University Libraries

University Libraries serves, connects, and empowers the University communities in their discovery, creation, and sharing of knowledge.



 

University Libraries

OU Writing Center

The OU Writing Center is a pedagogical service that supports OU undergraduate and graduate students as well as members of the Norman/OKC community. The primary goal of our services is to help writers learn something they can use in the future.

OU Writing Center

OU IT Student Service Center

OU IT is ready to assist with your technology issues. Call (405)325-4357 or access resources below.



 

OU IT Student Service Center

International Student Services (ISS)

OU International Student Services (OU ISS) provides advice on issues related to student visas and US immigration regulations, as well as activities and programs to help students get involved in the international, OU, and local communities.

ISS

Veteran Student Services

Veteran Student Service offices operate independently on each OU campus. Each office is provided to cater to the needs of student veterans enrolled in academic programs offered by campus.

 

Veteran Student Services

Academic Life Coaching

The Academic Life Coaching program at The University of Oklahoma is an innovative mentoring approach designed to provide individualized student support.


 

Academic Life Coaching

Career Center

The OU Career Center is a one-stop shop dedicated to helping students and alumni with career preparation. From job & internship fairs to personalized advising and everything in-between, the Career Center exists to help get you hired - Sooner.
 

Career Center

Financial Resources

Student Financial Center (SFC)

OU's Student Financial Center’s focus is to eliminate unnecessary barriers to college access and completion. Our goal is to simplify the financial aid process as much as possible, and to make sure students are always engaged and aware of the next step.

Student Financial Center

 

Scholarship Hub (CASH)

The Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH) is the place for current and continuing students to apply for university scholarships. Open to all students enrolled in the current academic year.

 

OU CASH

MoneyCoach Program

The MidFirst Bank MoneyCoach Program assists students with personalized, effective financial planning, coaching and financial education strategies to help ensure healthy lifelong financial behaviors, continuous enrollment and, ultimately, graduation from the University of Oklahoma.

MoneyCoach

Student Job Search

Find opportunities for both on-campus and off-campus jobs to fit your student schedule.






 

OU Student Jobs

Access & Opportunity

Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

The ADRC is dedicated to inclusivity and helping to foster a sense of belonging by increasing accessibility for all students with disabilities, cultivating an environment of connectedness and belonging, and providing advocacy, resources, and support at all levels of education.

ADRC

Division of Access and Opportunity

The Division of Access and Opportunity division is dedicated to promoting opportunity and expanding access to higher education. Our website is currently in development, so stay tuned for updates on how we're working to enhance educational opportunities for all.
 

Access & Opportunity

Food Pantry

The OU Food Pantry's mission is to contribute to the overall health and wellness of the OU campus community by providing free supplemental food assistance and other resources to OU students, faculty and staff.



 

Food Pantry

Housing and Food Services

No matter where you are in your educational journey, we have just the right living environment to help you succeed. 






 

Housing and Food

Health, Wellness & Safety

OU Health Services

OU Health Services at Goddard Health Center offers the convenience of an on-campus location and the commitment of a high-quality primary care staff to students, faculty, staff, and their dependents aged 12 and older.


 

Health Services

University Counseling Center (UCC)

The UCC provides comprehensive mental health services at the University of Oklahoma. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling and crisis intervention to our campus community members, consultation and outreach services to campus organizations.

Counseling Center

Office of Advocacy and Education

The Office of Advocacy & Education is dedicated to cultivating a safe and affirming environment for all students. Our services include OU Advocates, the OU Food Pantry, gender-based violence awareness and prevention training, and overall wellness education.

Advocacy and Education

Fit and Rec (FAR)

The Sarkeys Fitness Center features eight basketball/volleyball/badminton courts, four racquetball courts, a 1/6th mile indoor track, one large multi-purpose activity room, two weight room areas, a large cardio room with mounted flat-screen TVs, a climbing wall, and a personal training room.
 

Fit + Rec

Find Your Community

OU Engage

Find student organizations, events, and get involved!







 

OU Engage

Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Oklahoma strives to enhance students' academic success by developing student skills, cultivating diverse campus life experiences, and enriching the university community through programs and services.
 

Student Affairs

Intramural Sports

The University of Oklahoma has one of the most active Intramural Sports programs in the country, logging more than 28,000 participations per year. Whether you enjoy structured leagues or informal activities, this is the place for you.
 

Intramural Sports

eSports

eSports' mission is to personify gaming culture and esports communities. Fostering development and engagement for all fans of these topics alike, we leverage our influence to innovate the modernization of productivity and entertainment through the lens of gaming & esports.

eSports