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Summer Schedule

Select which type of New Sooner Orientation Day you are attending to view the schedule.

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Summer In-Person 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.

7:30 to 8:30 AM - 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! 

7:45 AM - Doors Open

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

8:00 AM to 8:25 AM - Education Abroad Information Session (Requires Pre-Registration)

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM - Opening Session

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Campus Sessions

  • Academic College Session
  • Supporter Orientation
  • The OU Way
  • Cost, Funding Sources, and Financial Planning

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 PM to 2:45 PM - Campus Sessions

  • Academic College Session
  • Supporter Orientation
  • The OU Way
  • Cost, Funding Sources, and Financial Planning

2:45 PM to 4:00 PM - Stadium Send Off & Optional Visits

  • To end the day, we want to get you connected to the incredible resources available to you here at OU. Here you will culminate your New Sooner Orientation Day with prizes, giveaways, snacks for road/flight, and a myriad of resource offices listed below eager to meet you before the start of your first semester with us at OU. 
    • Greek Life
    • Student Life
    • Fit & Rec
    • Camp Crimson
    • Accessibility and Disability Resource Center
    • Project Threshold
    • Career Center
    • Goddard Health Center
    • OU Alumni Association
    • Honors College
    • Athletics Ticket Office
    • OU Health Sciences    

Summer Virtual Schedule (AM Session)

8:05 AM - Education Abroad Session (Requries Pre-Registration)

8:35 AM - Opening Session

9:00 AM - Cost, Funding Sources, and Financial Planning 

9:30 AM to 11:15 AM - Academic College Session (Students Only)

9:30 AM to 11:15 AM - Supporter Orientation (Supporters Only)


Summer Virtual Schedule (PM Session)

11:45 AM - Education Abroad Session (Requries Pre-Registration)

12:15 PM - Opening Session

12:45 PM - Cost, Funding Sources, and Financial Planning 

1:30 PM to 3:15 PM - Academic College Session (Students Only)

1:30 PM to 3:15 PM - Supporter Orientation (Supporters Only)


Campus Session Descriptions

Explore the world while you are still enrolled at the University of Oklahoma! Studying abroad provides an opportunity to discover new cultures, broaden your perspective, and gain a competitive edge in a globalized workforce. About 25% of OU students engage with global opportunities all over the world throughout their academic career. Immerse yourself in unique experiences, forge lifelong relationships and develop invaluable skills that will shape your future - without disrupting your academic and financial goals. Register for this session to learn more about where you can go!

Part of your academic journey and success is having a plan in place to pay for college. Our MidFirst MoneyCoaches are here to help you. During this time, you will receive information on FERPA, billing, bursar, scholarship requirements, and helpful tips. After, our MidFirst MoneyCoaches will walk you and your family through your individual financial success plan and how to utilize this free tool! This is a great time to ask questions and secure your plan, as a family, for paying for OU.

During this time students will be welcomed to their academic college, meet with academic advisors, and get enrolled for their first semester of classes at OU. Our team of advisors will review your final high school transcripts, concurrent/dual work, AP/IB/CLEP courses and help advise you for the courses you need in your first semester as you work toward degree completion. These advisors are equipped to help guide you toward your academic goals, help curate a schedule, and assist you. At the end of this appointment, you will walk away with your first semester class schedule.

Guests are not allowed to attend this appointment and will have specific programming during this time while students are getting advised and enrolled. It is imperative students prepare accordingly by bringing final transcripts, scores, and completing any required assessments PRIOR to NSO.

At OU, we recognize that a student’s success is contingent not only upon them, but their community. And more often than not, that starts with their supporters, family, and guardians. In this session you’ll hear from our Director of Parent & Family Programs, Tracy Carlson, on the ins and outs of supporting for your student at OU.

Additionally, we will host a Q&A with campus partners to talk about housing, advising, health care, and other resources for your students. Parents and families will have the opportunity to learn about the resources, best practices, and events related to their new student and transition to OU. Whether your student is a first-generation college goer or a fifth generation Sooner, it’s important to know when, where and how to best communicate and assist in navigating your student’s tenure at their new home - the University of Oklahoma.

Each student and their respective guests at NSO will be assigned to a group for the day with three Orientation Interns who are current OU students. We believe strongly in the OU Family and that starts with building new relationships and connecting! During this one-hour session, our Orientation Interns will guide you through what we call “Crimson Chaos,” help you navigate and understand one.ou.edu (home of your financial and academic record), and provide you a Canvas tutorial (the home of all information as it relates to your current academic courses). They will also equip you and your guests with key information and guidelines of the OU academic standard, as well as help you prepare for academic success in college!