Spring 2026 — February 13, 2026
Step into the life of an OU Scholar for a day. At the event, you can sit in on a mock lecture, engage with the Honors College experience, discover how you can take your studies around the world through study abroad, and connect with faculty, staff, and current students who will challenge and inspire you. You'll see firsthand why OU is a destination for curiosity, creativity, and big dreams. By the end of the day, you'll walk away knowing not just what OU can offer, but how you can grow academically, personally, globally and what a scholar's path can look like here.
FOR: Admitted students receiving specific scholarships to OU (National Merit Semifinalists, OU National Award Recipients, Oklahoma State Regents’ Rising Scholars Program Award, Oklahoma State Regents’ Institutional Nominee Award, and Award of Excellence Recipients), and admitted transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
Registration is now open! Contact your OU admissions counselor for more information.
Schedule
8:15 AM — Event Check-In Begins
8:15 AM to 9:00 AM — Browsing & Breakfast with Student Organizations & Campus Resources
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM — Welcome & Opening Session
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM — Mock Lecture for Students
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM — Parent Panel for Supporters & Parents
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM — Scholarship Information Session
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM — Campus Tour to Lunch at Couch Restaurants
12:45 PM to 1:15 PM — Housing Tour and go to Academic Colleges
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM — Academic College Tours & Information Session
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM — Closing Reception with OU Honors College
Gain hands-on experience from day one by designing models, launching businesses, working with real clients, or immersing yourself into groundbreaking research across OU’s top programs.
Start early through programs like the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) or as a research assistant, tackling projects alongside world-class faculty.
Take your education worldwide with study abroad, internships, and immersive learning opportunities that put you in the middle of real-world challenges.
Find your support system and community through campus resources, mentorship, Honors Student Association, reading groups, and unique co-curricular programs that grow your leadership and impact.
Step into the OU classroom experience with a mock lecture led by one of our professors. You’ll get a real taste of what it’s like to learn at the college level: interactive, thought-provoking, and designed to spark your curiosity.
Mock lecture by Dr. Amanda Kis, Acting Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies & Lecturer, School of Meteorology
Mock lecture by Dr. Zev Trachtenberg, Professor, Shyam Dev Patwardhan Department of Philosophy
Mock lecture by Dr. Tarren Shaw, Lecturer, Department of Biology
Mock lecture by Shelly Grunsted, M.Ed., JD, LL.M., Professor, Price College of Business, Director Pre-Law Scholars Program, Honors College
The Honors College will be hosting a reception during Scholars’ Day. You will learn more about our faculty, classes, programs, and opportunities.
The University of Oklahoma Honors College blends the resources of a major research university with the feel of a close-knit intellectual community. Honors students benefit from smaller classes, meaningful faculty mentorship, undergraduate research from day one, global learning experiences like Honors at Oxford, and a supportive environment that prepares them for careers and leadership beyond OU.
Learn more about the Honor's College
