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Engineers turn ideas into reality. Engineers design products, build machinery, design and build factories to produce the products, discover new materials, use new materials in product development, and connect the world via highways, bridges, tunnels, and internet. Engineers also test and improve products, processes, and systems. They work closely with scientists in applying the new discoveries to improve products, processes, and systems to benefit the humankind.

What is OU Engineering?

    

     

Looking for general information on the Gallogly College of Engineering? Check out the link below for more information.

pdf OU Engineering Undergraduate Brochure (PDF)
Information about our academic majors, support programs, student organizations and more!
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Top 5 Information for the Gallogly College of Engineering at OU

At OU Engineering, we focus on collaborative and experiential learning, and our coursework is designed to help students navigate the realm of technological possibilities. Our students learn to use state-of-the-art technology, ranging from using artificial intelligence to predict the weather, understanding new ways to produce energy, developing advanced radar for national defense, pioneering new targeted drug delivery, designing buildings resilient to natural disasters and developing next generation aircraft and space vehicles.

 

How to Apply for Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Oklahoma reviews freshman applications utilizing a holistic admissions process. This process considers several factors that predict academic success. These factors include high school GPA, academic rigor, ACT/SAT scores, engagement in academic and non-academic activities, writing ability, leadership, letters of recommendation, and more.

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Academic Information

Students working in engineering bay during Summer Bridge.
Students working in the engineering bay during Engineering Summer Bridge.

Meet our programs

    


Engineering Recruitment Events

Each year, the Gallogly College of Engineering team travels across the region visiting schools and communities, and hosting events. Take a look at our Events page to see which events are happening in your community and information on how to register.

Tour the Engineering Quad

OU Engineering has a variety of academics and programs designed to build technically proficient, socially conscious, and ethical engineers who graduate ready to take on any challenge their career may throw at them. With over a century of expertise in educating engineers, we are ready to take on the next century.

The best way to learn about OU Engineering is by visiting us on campus in Norman, Oklahoma! We have visit options that work with any schedule, but we also work to create personalized visits if our sessions + tours don’t work for you. If you can't make it to campus, you can check our our virtual tour online below. 

     

Fall 2024 Engineering Quad Tours: 

  • Monday and Friday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
  • Select Saturday Mornings at 12:30 p.m.

You schedule a tour by visiting the "Visit Campus" portal with the OU Office of Admisisons and Recruitment. 

Visit OU

Felgar Hall

Historic Felgar Hall houses the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, administrative and faculty offices, machine shop, classrooms, research centers, and computer labs. The building is also home to Williams Student Services Center and the Engineering Pathways Program.

Carson Engineering Center

Carson Engineering Center houses classrooms, class labs, research labs, instructional computer labs, conference rooms, administrative and faculty offices for the School of Industrial Engineering, School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science and the Office of the Dean.

Devon Energy Hall

Devon Energy Hall is home to the School of Computer Science and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The 5 story building also contains classrooms and teaching labs, flexible research and collaborative space, student team rooms, and lounge spaces. 

Sarkeys Energy Center

Sarkeys Energy Center houses School of Sustainable Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering, the OU Bioengineering Center along with conference rooms, teaching and research labs. Additionally, Sarkeys Energy Center is home to the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy.

      

ExxonMobil Lawrence G. Rawl
Engineering Practice Facility

This one-of-a-kind facility provides bay practice space for our student competition teams, bench labs, a student machine shop, student leadership center, computer lab, and more. This is also home to the Office of Outreach and Recruitment.

Gallogly Hall

Gallogly Hall is home to the Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering. The 75,500 square-foot building also benefits students throughout OU Engineering with its 10 classrooms and teaching labs, group meeting spaces, a maker's space, and a large "living room". 

      

Your Transition to OU

Here at OU Engineering, we believe that your success as an engineer starts with a strong foundation. Through some of our key transition programs, we aim to create a sense of community and academic success that will continue through your entire OU journey.

Engineering Summer Bridge

The Engineering Summer Bridge Program is a four-week on-campus experience for freshman students who have been accepted to the University of Oklahoma and who are planning to major in an engineering discipline. Summer Bridge students can expect to take an OU MATH course, grow their personal and professional skills, and gain a community of 50 other first-year engineering students.

Summer Bridge

Engineering Catalyst

Engineering Catalyst offers an alternative path to an engineering degree for highly motivated, first-year students who are beginning their engineering degree in a math class before Calculus 1. Through the Catalyst program, students have dedicated faculty in specially designed courses, and receive intentional, individualized advising and mentoring to build a strong foundation for their engineering degree.

Engineering Catalyst

Camp Crimson

Camp Crimson is a transition programs that happen directly before the fall of a student's first-year. These programs provide a look at campus, introductions to campus and OU Engineering resources, connections to current OU students, faculty, staff and alumni, and more. Camp Crimson is a University-wide program, that features our signature New Engineers Welcome event. 

Camp Crimson

Engineering Math Prep

Upon admission to the university, you may be required to assess using the ALEKS placement test to determine what math course to take in your first fall semester. To support your preparation to take the ALEKS placement test, we provide math study sessions. We also provide suggested review materials and individual appointments with a Math Retention Specialist, as needed.

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Supporting You at OU

We all know that classroom experiences are important, but did you know that engaging with your engineering peers outside of the classroom is just as important in your time on campus? OU Engineering has dedicated programs to support your academic and professional skills, and also help connect you to both your peers and alumni.

Encouraging Engineering Environment

Through our programs in OU Engineering, we are equipping students to tackle the global challenges of today and the future. Engineering is a global enterprise that requires a broad range of perspectives, ideas, and experiences. To further our commitment to student success, staff across the College are here to support and encourage all students through intentional programming, mentorship, and more.

Throughout your time at OU, we have embedded collaboration and teamwork into courses, starting in our first-year course. OU Engineering is built upon the idea that everyone, from faculty and staff to your peers, is here to help you succeed. We encourage students to ask questions, make connections, and build their community at OU. In each class, office and organization, you will find champions to aid you in your path to graduation. 

Williams Student Services Center

The academic advisors in Williams Student Services Center offer assistance to engineering students at every stage of their engineering education. You’ll meet with your adviser to ask questions about degree programs and class schedules. You can also get information about special programs and events, student assistance programs and support services offered at OU, internships and scholarships, undergraduate research opportunities, leadership development, and service opportunities.

All programs also connect you with faculty advisors who can talk through research interests, internship and career paths, and more.

Williams Student Services Center

Jerry Holmes Leadership Program

The Jerry Holmes Leadership Program aims to influence people to make positive change through the exercise of technical expertise, collaboration, and ethical practice. The concepts introduced are based around the following:

  • Leadership can be taught.
  • Leadership is an influence process.
  • Leaders promote change and create the environment in which change can take place.
  • Management is a part of leadership.
  • There is no such thing as a “complete” leader.

These tenets shape and frame the leadership capabilities that are taught through the program. The capabilities focus on pillars of leadership: personal development, interpersonal relationships, management and teamwork, and leadership.

Jerry Holmes Leadership Program

Meet Our Students

Check out the video to hear a little bit about what it is like to be an OU Engineer.

 

"I have truly enjoyed every moment of my experience as a student here at the Gallogly College of Engineering. What I love most about OU Engineering are the endless networking opportunities and professional development with faculty and alumni. I've been granted many opportunities such as taking on leadership roles, securing internships, and making connections with industry professionals. Choosing OU Engineering has provided me with a community and support system that has helped me succeed."

— Talia Thompson, Class of 2026, Chemical Engineering

         

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OU Engineering has worked with OU IT to recommend the below specifications:

Laptop Requirements

  • Ability to send and receive e-mail, including attachments
  • Ability to browse the network and download files
  • Ability to communicate to external devices over a USB 2.0 port
  • Ability to read and write documents in Microsoft Office format (version 2013 or higher)
  • University students are eligible to  download Microsoft Office for free at portal.office.com. Other office suites such as Open Office can read and write in the proper format and are available at no cost.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LAPTOP SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2024-2025

  • Minimum i7 Processor or better
  • * 32GB RAM
    32GB of RAM is sufficient to run the engineering software but 64GB is recommended
  • 500GB Hard Drive (Solid State Drive SSD highly recommended)
  • 1 GB Integrated Video (Discrete/Dedicated GPU such as NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, AMD Radeon HD 7970M, NVIDIA Quadro K500M recommended)
  • 802.11g/n Wireless
  • At least 1 USB 2.0 Port
  • Windows 10 (64 bit)
  • Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite
  • 3 Year Warranty with accidental coverage (highly recommended, not required)
  • Webcam (integrated preferred but USB is acceptable)
  • Microphone (integrated preferred but USB is acceptable)

Can I use a Mac?

While a PC is recommended for engineering students, Mac users represent a growing population within the Gallogly College of Engineering and across campus. Students who wish to use an Apple laptop should be aware of some limitations. Not all engineering software is compatible with OS X. Students using Macs may need to purchase and/or install additional software in order to use Windows within OS X. 

Can I use a tablet?

The Surface Pro 3 or newer is compatible with the programs required by the Gallogly College of Engineering. Students may use this device. The iPad Pro has compatibility issues with the apps that will be necessary for students to use. The iPad Pro is not recommended at this time.

Can I use a Chromebook?

Chromebooks are not sufficient for use within the Gallogly College of Engineering.

Yes! To be considered for a First Year Engineering Scholarship from the Gallogly College of Engineering, you must apply for admissions to the University of Oklahoma by December 15, selecting any OU Engineering major (including Engineering: Exploratory), and have a completed FAFSA on file.

Scholarships are competitive for students demonstrating strong academic merit, leadership, community service, co-curricular activities, financial need, etc.  Selection and award amounts vary and are determined holistically from academic merit and financial need.

Involvement looks different to every student.

Undergraduate Research:

OU Engineering believes that research is the key to helping student connect classroom experiences to real-world problems. To learn more about our undergraduate research experiences: https://www.ou.edu/coe/research/undergrad

Student Organizations:

We have over 40 student organizations here at OU Engineering. These include competition teams, large-multidisciplinary organizations, identity-based organizations, honor societies and more. You can learn more: https://www.ou.edu/coe/student-life/orgs

Different classes can be challenging for different people. While you may not like one class, someone else may love it! We like to say that every student is on a slightly different journey - but we are here to support you through it.

OU Engineering offers our own tutoring program, that offers peer-led tutoring for many of our undergraduate classes needed as an engineer: https://www.ou.edu/coe/academics/tutoring. This program is completely free for students, on top of other campus-wide programs!


Recruitment Team

Dalton Brasington

Dalton Brasington, M.A., M.P.S.

Director
Outreach and Recruitment

dbrasington@ou.edu

Russell Shipman.

Russell Shipman

Coordinator
Outreach and Recruitment

russ@ou.edu

Engineering Ambassadors

Paola Grella.

Paola Grella

Biomedical Engineering '24
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Isabelle Ruiz

Isabelle Ruiz

Engineering Physics '24
Hometown: Del City, OK

Isaac Barrientos.

Isaac Barrientos

Mechanical Engineering '25
Hometown: Lawton, OK

Libby Perkins.

Libby Perkins

Mechanical Engineering '25

Hometown: Owasso, OK

Kylie Skarda.

Kylie Skarda

Mechanical Engineering '25

Hometown: Elmhurst, IL

Van Winkeler.

Van Winkeler

Electrical Engineering '25
Hometown: Yukon, OK

Hector Ceballos.

Hector Ceballos

Civil Engineering '26
Hometown: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Shansley Glenn.

Shansley Glenn

Chemical Engineering '26
Hometown: Honolulu, HI

Justin Haddad.

Justin Haddad

Computer Science '26

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Clifford Helgason.

Clifford Helgason

Civil Engineering '26

Hometown: Tulsa, OK

Neil Luhar.

Neil Luhar

Biomedical Engineering '26
Hometown: Edmond, OK

Brady Owens.

Brady Owens

Aerospace Engineering '26
Hometown: Flower Mound, TX

Talia Thompson.

Talia Thompson

Chemical Engineering '26

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Stella Revelis.

Stella Revelis

Biomedical Engineering '26

Hometown: Sheboygan, WI

Maggie Shaw.

Maggie Shaw

Industrial and Systems Engineering '26

Hometown: Frisco, TX

Sandy Vo.

Sandy Vo

Industrial and Systems Engineering '26

Hometown: Liberal, KS

Georgette Bampoe.

Georgette Bampoe

Industrial and Systems Engineering '27

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Saul Beltran.

Saul Beltran

Computer Engineering '27

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Lailani Beltran-Hodge.

Lailani Beltran-Hodge

Industrial and Systems Engineering '27

Hometown: Edmond, OK

Lauren Boerm.

Lauren Boerm

Mechanical Engineering '27

Hometown: Houston, TX

Garrett Kennedy.

Garrett Kennedy

Environmental Science '27

Hometown: Harrah, OK

Gizelle Leija.

Gizelle Leija

Aerospace Engineering '27

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Symantha Noel.

Symantha Noel

Computer Engineering '27

Hometown: Cibolo, TX

Maria Reyes.

Maria Reyes

Aerospace Engineering '27

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Isaac Schweigert.

Isaac Schweigert

Biomedical Engineering '27

Hometown: Mustang, OK

Cale Bible.

Cale Bible

Computer Science '28

Hometown: Broken Bow, OK

Linden Crafton.

Linden Crafton

Industrial and Systems
Engineering '28

Hometown: Flower Mound, TX

Nolin McClaskey.

Nolin McClaskey 

Mechanical Engineering '28

Hometown: Fairfield, CA

Kathryn Moreno.

Kathryn Moreno

Chemical Engineering '28

Hometown: Little Elm, TX

Brandon O'Keefe.

Brandon O'Keefe

Mechanical Engineering '28

Hometown: Tulsa. OK

Toby Rimann.

Toby Rimann

Mechanical Engineering '28

Hometown: Liberty Hill, TX