Immerse yourself within campus resources designed to help transition first-generation students to college life with tutoring, writing courses, advising, coaching, wellness and involvement programs.
A course that provides students opportunities to obtain skills that lead to success in college and beyond, including learning how to learn, motivation, critical and creative thinking, decision-making, identity development, wellness, and career choice. The course should be an interactive learning environment focused on applications of skills and content.
The Student Learning Center, part of the Academic Success Center, offers free, CRLA Certified tutoring through Action Tutoring, including walk-in, small group, and faculty-directed sessions. Action tutoring begins in the 2nd week of each semester and operates across various campus locations, including Wagner Hall and Bizzell Memorial Library. Schedules are posted at the start of each semester and may be affected by University holidays and weather closings.
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. The OU Writing Center welcomes all writers and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, language background, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We consider difference to be a seed for learning, writing, and a just society.
Academic Advisors help students transition to the University of Oklahoma by offering personalized guidance and referring them to relevant resources, supporting their path to success. Professional academic advisors assist with choosing majors, selecting courses, and understanding University policies, with enrollment done online at one.ou.edu. Drop-in advising may be available for quick questions and changes, and students are encouraged to prepare by reviewing major requirements, General Education courses, and potential electives before their advising meetings.
The Academic Life Coaching program at The University of Oklahoma is an innovative mentoring approach designed to provide individualized student support. The program provides a specially trained coaching mentor who meets regularly with their students throughout the semester. In those sessions, the student and the Academic Life Coach work together to identify stressors and establish goals that lead to academic success and degree completion.
The University of Oklahoma provides comprehensive resources for health and wellbeing through Goddard Health Center, which offers medical services and psychological counseling. The center includes allergy injections, ADD/ADHD testing, immunizations, and more. Additionally, OU Fit + Rec promotes physical activity and social engagement with facilities like Sarkey's Fitness Center, featuring diverse fitness and recreational options.
Whether you are a new student at OU or an upperclassman, we believe there is a place for everyone here. Getting involved can be as easy as clickinga link or showing up to an event. With over 500 groups on campus and opportunities to create your own organizations, there is something for you at OU! Student Life is a great starting point in your involvement journey!
