The Oklahoma Memorial Union houses multiple restaurants, merchants, and offices. Use the below dropdown to find how to get to the OMU and available services when you get here.
The Oklahoma Memorial Union features multiple eateries for students, faculty, staff and visitors. All restaurants accept cash, major credit and debit cards and campus meal plans.
If you are bringing a large visiting group or field trip to dine in the union, please call the Union Administrative Office at (405) 325-2121, so we may better accommodate your group.
Baja Fresh Express offers flame-grilled Mexican flavor. You can get fresh, high quality, flavorful food, prepared from real recipes by hand, just the way you like it — big, fresh and delicious! You’ll find all of your favorites—burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, salads, unique salsas and a variety of sides.
Chick-fil-A serves the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. Don't forget the lemonade!
Stop by anytime to enjoy a delicious burger or sandwich, and breakfast is served all day! With a stunning variety of options, Crossroads Restaurant continues to be the place where OU meets to eat!
New Restaurant Opening Soon!
Quiznos offers toasted sub sandwiches, salads and soups in a quick-service restaurant.
Starbucks has all your favorite coffee beverages, pastries and snacks.
Guests can enjoy fresh fruit and snacks, grab-and-go items and grocery staples.
Featuring house made Artisan pizzas, salad & pasta bar, daily dessert specials and more.
Come by or call 405-325-4678 to find out about our SIGNATURE DAILY SPECIALS!
The Oklahoma Memorial Union also houses a variety of merchants and resources for the convenience of students and other members of the OU Community on the first floor of the building.
A Midfirst Bank ATM is located in the Union food court and is accessible 24 hours a day.
The OU Federal Credit Union offers full banking services to OU faculty, staff and students and two other conveniently located branches in Norman with extended and weekend hours.
The OMU Computer Lab is located on the first floor of the union next to the passport center. The lab is accessible to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a Sooner Card.
Get your student or faculty/staff ID known as the Sooner Card, or add money to your Sooner Sense account at the conveniently located office on the first floor of the union.
OU Passport is an official passport application acceptance facility providing services to the OU, as well as to the greater Norman and Oklahoma area.
The OMU Computer Lab is located on the first floor of the union next to the passport center. The lab is accessible to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a Sooner Card.
The Oklahoma Memorial Union houses multiple departments dedicated to enhancing the student experience. Use the directory below to search offices.
| Department | Services | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Advocacy & Education | The Office of Advocacy & Education is dedicated to cultivating a safe and affirming environment for all students. Services include OU Advocates, the OU Food Pantry, gender-based violence awareness and prevention training, and overall wellness education. | 3rd Floor - South End |
| Career Center | The Career Center is a department within Student Affairs whose mission is to enhance the career development of students by teaching career planning/job search skills and by facilitating the exchange of information among students, alumni, faculty, administrators and employers. | 3rd Floor - Central |
| Lead & Volunteer | The Leadership & Volunteersim is a department within Student Affairs that provides students with leadership-learning and community service opportunities and is the advisory office for The Big Event, Lead Team, President's Community Scholars, the Read and Lead series and more. | 2nd Floor - South End |
| Student Affairs | The office of the University Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students is responsible for 13 departments that provide the out-of-classroom experience that defines student life for OU students. | 2nd Floor - South End |
| Student Legal Services | The Student Legal Services (SLS) program provides currently enrolled students at the University of Oklahoma with legal services from a licensed attorney. | 4th Floor - Central |
| Student Government Association | SGA is comprised of the Office of the Student Body President, Undergraduate Student Congress, Graduate Student Senate and the Campus Activities Council. It is also home to various student resources including the Student Organization Resource Office and the Office of General Counsel. | 1st Floor - South End |
| Henderson Scholars Program | The Henderson Scholars Program provides access to higher education, educates a diverse group of scholars, and creates opportunities for life-long service and learning. | 3rd Floor - South End |
| President's Leadership Class & Crimson Club | Houses the freshman-program, President's Leadership Class, and the student ambassador program, Crimson Club. | 2nd Floor - South End |
| Student Life | Student Life is a department within Student Affairs that provides involvement opportunities to students, fosters cultural student life and offers advisory support to many student organizations. | 4th Floor - Central |
| University Catering | University Catering is led by veteran food service and hospitality professionals and expert chefs dedicated to making your events memorable while offering full-service catering to the Norman Campus and the entire city of Norman. | 3rd Floor - Central |
| Union Administration | The Union Bussiness Office can provide assistance with facility questions, catering on campus and in Norman, renting event space in the building, and the union lost and found. | 3rd Floor - South End |
| Campus Scheduling | Campus Scheduling is able to provide assistance with scheduling events on campus, management of the university's central scheduling system, and general facility use guidelines | 3rd Floor - South End |
The Union Parking Center is located on the North Side of the building on Asp Avenue.
For any additional questions regarding parking options at the University of Oklahoma, contact OU Parking & Transportation, parking@ou.edu.
The Oklahoma Memorial Union is one of the few student unions in the nation and one of only two in the BIG XII that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The building doors are locked every day after midnight, but students, faculty and staff may enter through the South and East Entrances with their Sooner Card. The building is only fully closed four days out of the year.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Nov. 27 2024 | Closes at midnight |
| Nov. 28, 2024 | CLOSED |
| Nov. 29, 2024 | Open at 8 AM |
| Dec. 23-24, 2024 | 8 AM - 6 PM |
| Dec. 25, 2024 | CLOSED |
| Dec. 26 - 31, 2024 | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| Jan. 1, 2025 | CLOSED |
Questions about the facility, catering on campus and in Norman, renting event space in the building, and the union lost and found may be directed to the Union Administrative Office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The office is located on the fourth floor of the union in suite 428.
The Union Parking Center is open to the public at a rate of $2 per hour or $14 per day. It is located on Asp Avenue, next to the Oklahoma Memorial Union.
The mission of the Oklahoma Memorial Union is to support the academic growth of students by enriching the university community through programs and services, building an inclusive community, and providing a clean, safe, and welcoming facility for diverse, campus life experiences to occur.
In 1916 a group of students organized for the purpose of raising awareness for the need of a student union on The University of Oklahoma Campus. However, this initiative and many other events were interrupted by the U.S. entry into World War I. In 1922, the initiative was resurrected.
In 1925, under President James S. Buchanan, fundraising for a student union building and a football stadium were joined to initiate a $1 million campaign. Construction began in 1925 and the union opened on November 22, 1928. The Oklahoma Memorial Union and the Memorial Stadium were dedicated in honor of the University of Oklahoma students and alumni who died in World War I. In later years, it was rededicated to honor all members of the OU community who sacrificed their lives in defense of their country.
The building opened about a year before the Wall Street crash of 1929 and the Great Depression. As a result, the Union opened with sparse adornments and it took several years to furnish it fully. The original building featured a bookstore, cafeteria, soda fountain, billiards & game room, ballroom, Alumni Association, Union offices and offices for student government.
The original plans included the clock tower, however, due to budget constraints, it was left off. In 1936, the clock tower was added with the help of the Work Projects Administration. In 1951 the north and south wings were added, and the original structure was renovated. The Union was not renovated again until 1995, after rigorous fundraising by President David L. Boren and First Lady Molly Shi Boren. The Clarke-Anderson room was added in 1998, and the Archie W. Dunham-Conoco Student Leadership Center was added in 2000 as a new home for student government and student organization offices.
Throughout its history, the Oklahoma Memorial Union has served as an important center of campus activity.
