Saturday, April 12, 2025
Thinking about your next big adventure? Come see what it’s like to be a Sooner at OU’s biggest open house of the year—Sooner Saturday!
During Sooner Saturday, you’ll get a real taste of life as a student at OU! Make the day your own by:
FOR: High school juniors and transfer students
7:15 AM to 8:15 AM - Check-In & Registration
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM - Opening Session
9:15 AM to 12:00 PM - Explore OU
You get to decide how you want to use your time during this portion of the event, see it all or only what you need!
During the opening session, you will hear from current students and staff at OU and hear a warm welcome from OU President, Joseph Harroz, Jr. We will walk you through what to expect at the event and guide you through common questions you may have at this stage of the college search process.
Campus tours will last approximately 45-minutes and be offered throughout the day. Tours are led by current student tour guides who will show you a behind the scenes look at campus.
All incoming first-year students are guaranteed an on-campus housing experience. Many on-campus residence halls will be open this day for you to walk through various living community options. You will get to take a closer look at what distinguishes each living option as well as see where community is built
To get a jumpstart on exploring housing, you can learn more about the different residence halls and navigate the varying housing rates per community
There is so much more to explore across campus stop by the Sooner Showcase to learn more about different resources, departments, student organizations, and programs across campus!
These presentations given throughout the day by OU’s MidFirst Bank MoneyCoaches are about paying for OU and the basics of financial aid. Sessions are provided for both Oklahoma Residents and Non-Oklahoma Residents.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
OU has implemented a clear bag policy for our large venues on campus, including McCasland Fieldhouse where the event will begin. Please review the clear bag policy (jpg) and carry in policy (pdf) prior to coming to campus.
MORE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
Experience more of the vibrant campus life by participating in various events happening throughout the weekend:
OU Crimson Combine
Saturday, April 12
The OU Crimson Combine will take place following Sooner Saturday at 1 p.m. The event will feature Oklahoma football players and coaching staff members participating in combine-style drills and on-field fan activities. Students who register and attend Sooner Saturday will receive a link to purchase discounted tickets to attend Crimson Combine.
OU Baseball vs. Vanderbilt
Different times throughout the weekend
OU Baseball will host Vanderbilt at home Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Visit SoonerSports.com for game times and to buy tickets.
OU CAC Scandals
Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 13
A musical revue composed of seven Broadway-style acts directed and performed entirely by OU students, Scandals is one of the ultimate showcases of our students' creativity. Visit the CAC Scandals webpage for more information.
Did you know you have an assigned admissions counselor to guide you along the path to becoming a Sooner? You can email or call your counselor with questions at any time.
If you do not already receive emails from OU, sign up for our mailing list! We will use the information you provide to connect you with academic, scholarship, admission, student life information and opportunities, and more.
Want to get a head start on college classes? Through Concurrent Enrollment (CE), high school juniors and seniors can enroll in college classes and earn college credit while still in high school.
Not sure what you want to study or want to see your best fit programs? Take our My Majors quiz to see your top 10 majors at OU that match your strengths and interests.
