New Sooner Orientation is the first step in the orientation process for every new student's successful transition to OU.
Set Up Your OU Account & Email
Visit one.ou.edu/activate and enter your Sooner ID (included in your admission letter) and date of birth to create your account.
Save Your Spot!
Complete the "Commit to OU today!" form in your OU Bound portal to save your spot in our upcoming class. No commitment fee is required.
Log in to OU Bound
Log in to your OU Bound portal to keep track of important tasks and deadlines leading up to your first day of class. You can log in using your OU Net ID and password.
New Sooner Orientation registration for Fall 2026 is now open!
Please review the New Sooner Orientation dates below and based on your student classification, find the date that best allows you to not only attend your New Sooner Orientation but also be enrolled during your window.
| Student Classification | Semester Hours Earned | Enrollment window |
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 90 semester hours | April 6-10 |
| Junior | 60-89 semester hours | April 13-17 |
| Sophomore | 30-59 semester hours | April 20-24 |
| Transfer ONLY Dates - Spring | In-Person or Virtual |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 16 | Virtual |
| Monday, April 20 | Virtual (PM ONLY) |
| Thursday, April 23 | Virtual (AM ONLY) |
| Friday, April 24 | In-Person |
| Wednesday, April 29 | Virtual |
| Thursday, April 30 | Virtual (PM ONLY) |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Virtual |
| June Dates | In-Person or Virtual |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 1 | In-Person |
| Tuesday, June 2 | Virtual |
| Thursday, June 4 | Virtual |
| Friday, June 5 | In-Person |
| Tuesday, June 9 | In-Person |
| Wednesday, June 10 | In-Person |
| Thursday, June 11 | In-Person |
| Friday, June 12 | In-Person |
| Monday, June 15 | In-Person |
| Tuesday, June 16 | Virtual |
| Wednesday, June 17 | Virtual |
| Thursday, June 18 | In-Person |
| Tuesday, June 23 | In-Person |
| Wednesday, June 24 | In-Person |
| Thursday June 25 | In-Person |
| Friday, June 26 | Virtual |
| July Dates | In-Person or Virtual |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 7 | In-Person |
| Wednesday July 8 | In-Person |
| Thursday, July 9 | In-Person |
| Friday, July 10 | In-Person |
| Monday, July 13 | Virtual |
| Tuesday, July 14 | In-Person |
| Thursday, July 16 | In-Person |
| Friday, July 17 | In-Person |
