For more than 25 years, OU has hosted Camp Crimson, an orientation experience designed to assist undergraduate students as they transition into their first year at the University of Oklahoma.
Camp Crimson is a 5-day orientation experience that gives students the opportunity to connect with their new OU community. These days will be packed with engaging activities that will allow students to connect with their peers, get to know campus, learn about OU's history and traditions, complete their first-year trainings, connect with faculty and staff, and attend many amazing events. Our time together includes Class Kick-Off, special opportunities just for transfer students, early connections to the career center and campus resources, and more!
Transfer students may opt-in to Camp Crimson through their OU Bound Account. If you have questions, please email us at campcrimson@ou.edu.
| Wednesday, August 14th | Thursday, August 15th | Friday, August 16th | Saturday August, 17th | Sunday, August 18th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Opening Session Meet Your Small Group Camp Games Retro Night* | College 101 Getting Connected Mandatory Trainings Student Community Welcomes* Night at the Union/Student Life Block Party* | OU Story Thriving with Academics College Orientations Student Community Welcomes* Silent Disco* | Norman Area Excursions* Student Community Welcomes* Norman Preview Block Party* Concert* | Final Small Group Time Howdy Week Involvement Fair Class Kickoff at the Stadium |
Camp Crimson is not just a summer orientation camp. It's the beginning of a relationship between new students and the University of Oklahoma. While Camp Crimson is a great way for new students to learn the ins-and-outs of OU, our primary goal is that every camper leaves Camp Crimson feeling that they have been connected with a vital support system to help them succeed.
Transfer students are able to attend Camp Crimson. This experience will also provide the opportunity for students to connect with their peers, get to know campus, connect with transfer-specific resources, connect with faculty and staff, and prepare for their time at OU.
Student Testimonials
Our camp activities are designed to teach students about college expectations, the OU campus, OU's history and traditions, how to get involved and many other things that will help ease their transition to OU. That stuff is important to know, but what the campers talk about most is all the people they've met. They not only know important information that will help them succeed, but they know that they've got a support system in place that they can turn to whenever that transition gets tough.
Camp Crimson is for all incoming students.
All transfer students will need to opt in for Camp Crimson on OU Bound Portal. Opt ins will begin on May 1st.
The Camp Crimson team is excited to get you connected to campus resources, student organizations, peers, and your academic colleges. If you have extenuating circumstances that interfere with Camp Crimson, please email our team at campcrimson@ou.edu.
*Students who are planning to participate in Panhellenic and IFC Recruitment, Pride (Band) Camo, ROTC, and International Student Orientation will be able to participate in these programs AND Camp Crimson.*
Opt in to Camp Crimson by visiting your OU Bound Portal.
Camp Crimson will start on August 14th.
Yourself! Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes because there will be a lot of walking!
Students living off-campus are expected to participate in the Camp Crimson experience. Information on the check-in process, schedules, and parking will be shared during the summer months leading up to Camp Crimson. Housing is not provided during the Camp Crimson experience for students living off-campus.
Camp Crimson is a five day program featuring activities and programs to welcome you to the OU campus community! Please refer to the schedule above for more details.
Yes! Camp Crimson partners with these programs to ensure students are able to participate in Camp Crimson and attend activities for both programs!
The accommodation form will open May 1st, 2024 for Camp Crimson. We ask students to notify us of any accommodations they require during Camp Crimson.
If you require any accommodations on the basis of a disability, you can contact the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center by emailing adrc@ou.edu.
Camp Crimson is proud to thank our sponsors for their support during Camp Crimson! We are so proud to have such great partners in the OU and Norman community!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Fill out our interest form!
Camp Sponsorship
