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New to OU? OU IT is here for you!

August 25, 2025

Welcome to your new HOME!

OU IT is here for your technology needs and assistance
while you are here on campus!



Housing Technology

We have an FAQ page on housing technology you can visit to see a full list of helpful tips and answers here: ou.edu/ouit/housingtech

WIFI

  • WIFI@OU is the network for use by anyone with an OU account. Use this wifi for your phone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.

  • AccessOU is the network in campus residences for most smart devices such as smart TVs, gaming consoles, Chromecasts, Amazon Echos, Google Nests etc. These devices must be registered before connecting to AccessOU. Check out our AccessOU article to go through this process.

  • OUGuest is the network typically available in areas where guests (hi mom and dad!) frequent, and is not available in campus residences. If you have an OU account, forget this network and utilize WIFI@OU.

Personal Wifi access points are not allowed under OU IT policies.

 

GAMING

  • Due to network security, multiplayer gaming is not available in campus residences.

  • OU IT wants to encourage all gamers to check out the Esports & Gaming Complex at OU! This space is the only place on campus where OU provides Wi-Fi that allows for full multiplayer and network capability for Nintendo Switches. 


PRINTING

  • Wireless Printing is not available in campus residences due to network security settings.

  • Wepa printer kiosks are available all over campus, including most residential areas. These kiosks allow you to print directly from Office365, Canvas, your phone, email, etc. Visit the Wepa Service Catalog to find locations across campus.

 

OU ACCOUNTS

  • Having trouble accessing an account? Reach out! Submit a ticket at itsupport.ou.edu General IT Help page , or search our knowledge base for a specific article for additional assistance..

  • Keep your OU passwords unique and complex. If you need help changing your password, check out the Change Password article.

  • Set your OUIDPIN for quicker account assistance. Not sure what your OUIDPIN was? Visit the OUIDPIN Verification article for instructions.

  • Enroll two PingID authentication methods! Though not required, we strongly recommend having two methods. Visit the PingID Enrollment article for instructions! 

Moving into a campus residence means figuring out how to connect all your devices so you're ready for studying and relaxing during downtime!

This list isn't all you need to know, but hopefully it will help you get started!
You can visit or call OU IT if you still have questions - we are here to help! 

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OU IT SUPPORT:

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