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Early Orientation

Early Orientation

For Fall 2026 Incoming Transfers Only

Transfer Only DatesIn-Person or Virtual
Thursday, April 16Virtual
Monday, April 20Virtual (Afternoon Only)
Thursday, April 23Virtual (Morning Only)
Friday, April 24In-Person 
Wednesday, April 29Virtual
Thursday, April 30Virtual (Afternoon Only)
Tuesday, May 12Virtual

Day of Schedules


In-Person Morning Schedule

All times listed are Central and additional details/locations will be provided in the reminder email. Students and guests will rotate through the schedule below.  Session descriptions are provided at the bottom of the page. PLEASE NOTE: During your New Sooner Orientation, campus tours are not a part of the schedule. If you would like to register for a campus tour, before or after your NSO day, please visit tour.ou.edu.

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Check In 

  • During check in, you will receive your personalized schedule, your official OU t-shirt, and bag with supplies needed for the day! Additionally, we will assist in guiding you to Starbucks in our Oklahoma Memorial Union so that you and your 2 guests can enjoy $2 off a Starbucks item of your choice!

8:00 a.m. - Doors Open

  • Grab a seat early, enjoy videos and words of advice for the upcoming year, and get ready for a great day!

8:45 a.m. - Opening Session

9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Cost, Funding Sources, and Financial Planning

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Academic College Session & Supporter Orientation - Groups 1 & 2 

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Resource Fair

12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. - Optional Study Abroad 101 Session

12:45 p.m. - NSO officially concludes


In-Person Afternoon Schedule

All times listed are Central and additional details/locations will be provided in the reminder email. Students and guests will rotate through the schedule below.  Session descriptions are provided at the bottom of the page. PLEASE NOTE: During your New Sooner Orientation, campus tours are not a part of the schedule. If you would like to register for a campus tour, before or after your NSO day, please visit tour.ou.edu.

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Check In 

  • During check in, you will receive your personalized schedule, your official OU t-shirt, and bag with supplies needed for the day! Additionally, we will assist in guiding you to Starbucks in our Oklahoma Memorial Union so that you and your 2 guests can enjoy $2 off a Starbucks item of your choice!

12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. - Optional Study Abroad 101 Session

12:50 p.m. - Doors Open

  • Grab a seat early, enjoy videos and words of advice for the upcoming year, and get ready for a great day!

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Resource Fair

1:00 p.m. - Opening Session

1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Cost, Funding Sources, and Financial Planning

2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Academic College Session & Supporter Orientation - Groups 1 & 2 

4:00 p.m. - NSO officially concludes


Virtual Schedule (Morning Sessions)

7:45 a.m. – Pre-programming

8:00 a.m. – Opening Session  

8:10 a.m. – Academic Advising Overview 

8:25 a.m. – Cost, Funding Sources, and Financial Planning

8:40 a.m. – Residence Life – Move-in, Dining, Living, and Commuting at OU

8:55 a.m. – Health & Wellness Overview

9:15 a.m.  – New Student Programs Overview

9:30 a.m. – The Academic College Session (2 hour session) 

9:30 a.m. – Supporter Orientation (2 hour session) 


Virtual Schedule (Afternoon Sessions)

12:35 p.m.– Pre-programming 

12:45 p.m. – Opening Session 

12:55 p.m. – Academic Advising Overview 

1:05 p.m. – Cost, Funding Sources, and Financial Planning

1:20 p.m. – Residence Life – Move-in, Dining, Living, and Commuting at OU 

1:40 p.m. – Health & Wellness Overview 

2:00 p.m.  – New Student Programs Overview

2:15 p.m. – The Academic College Session (2 hour session) 

2:15 p.m. – Supporter Orientation (2 hour session)