Beginning Fall 2025, students will now enroll directly into the college of their declared major. If you have declared a major in the College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences you will be directly advised within the college from your first semester.
To remain in good standing within the College of AGS, students must maintain a minimum 2.25 OU and overall GPA. Continuing students who fall below this GPA requirement will be referred to the Academic Advising Resource Center (AARC) for additional academic support prior to returning to the college.
Once you have earned 90 credit hours or more, you will receive a degree check from the Director of Academic Advising for the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences.
For questions or to request a degree check, please contact: AGSAdvising@ou.edu
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Majors Last Names A-S
Office: National Weather Center, Suite 5900
Email: elund@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-6562
Director of Academic Advising
Majors Last Names T-Z
All Meteorology Minors
Office: National Weather Center, Room 3636
Email: bm@ou.edu
Phone: (572) 240-5664
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Office: National Weather Center, Suite 5900
Email: danika@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-6561
Academic Advisor
Av. Mgmt. Flying Majors
Office: Max Westheimer Airport,
Building 210, Room 116
Email: mpbrown@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-7231
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Academic Advisor
All Other Aviation Majors
Last Name A-K
Office: Max Westheimer Airport,
Building 210, Room 105
Email: beesidwell@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-7231
Academic Advisor
All Other Aviation Majors
Last Name L-Z
Office: Max Westheimer Airport,
Building 210, Room 106
Email: jazzwolfe@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-2276
Academic Advisor
Office: Sarkey's Energy Building, Room 510
Email: karin.h@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-5325
Director of Graduate Studies
Office: Sarkey's Energy Building, Room 630
Email: dmdrake@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-5325
Within the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences (AGS), students are expected to maintain a minimum OU and/or combined GPA of 2.25. Students whose GPA falls below this threshold will be placed on Academic Contract status to ensure they receive proactive support and guidance.
Because students are admitted directly into AGS as freshmen, we are committed to staying connected with those who are not currently meeting the college’s academic requirements. The goal of the Academic Contract is to work together to identify strategies and resources that can help you raise your GPA and make progress toward graduation.
What to Expect:
A required advising appointment each semester with the Director of Academic Advising while on Academic Contract to discuss your academic progress, support options, and next steps.
A college advising hold will be placed on your account, which will prevent enrollment until your required advising appointment is completed or your GPA is raised to at least a 2.25.
To schedule your Academic Contract appointment, please contact the Director of Academic Advising at CAGSAdvising@ou.edu.
To petition for a grade appeal please review the Academic Appeals Board Procedure and contact the Assistant Dean at ags@ou.edu to request a meeting.
Academic Appeals Board Procedure (pdf)
To view the University’s requirements for an Academic Appeal, including deadlines for submission, please consult the University of Oklahoma Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct for the Norman Campus.
1st Week of Classes
Students may add classes freely through one.ou.edu.
2nd Week of Classes
Students may still add courses through one.ou.edu, but instructor approval is required. In most cases, the instructor must work with their department to issue an override, which then allows the student to enroll themselves through the system.
If you are trying to add a course after the second week, please refer to the LATE COURSE ENROLLMENT REQUEST tab for instructions and approval requirements.
Dropping all of your classes after the semester begins is known as a complete withdrawal. Before pursuing a complete withdrawal from the University, we encourage you to meet with your academic advisor. There are a multitude of options that may be available to you—such as schedule adjustments, academic support resources, or leave of absence alternatives—that can be discussed prior to finalizing a withdrawal.
Please note that a complete withdrawal requires documentation of extenuating circumstances and is not guaranteed in all cases.
First three weeks of a 16-week semester
From the first day of classes through the Friday of the third week, the petition below should be submitted and will be coordinated by Graduation and Persistence Support. During this window, a fully processed complete withdrawal qualifies for a 100% credit of all tuition and fee charges.
Fourth through sixteenth week of the semester
Beginning in the fourth week of the semester, you will need to submit a Complete Withdrawal Petition with your current academic college to remove all courses. Please contact the Director of Academic Advising at CAGSAdvising@ou.edu for guidance and next steps.
Click here for information about requesting a complete withdrawal.
If you’re considering taking time away from the University, transferring to another institution, or are feeling unsure about your college path, you're not alone—and we're here to support you. We want to ensure you’re making an informed decision that’s truly in your best interest. Click this link to learn more about the process.
Course Drop Procedure
During the 1st and 2nd weeks of classes, students may drop courses freely through one.ou.edu without incurring additional charges or receiving a grade penalty.
No permission is required during this period.
For information on dropping courses after the second week, please refer to the LATE COURSE WITHDRAWAL REQUEST tab below for guidance on the required steps and approvals.
University Withdrawal Policy
Undergraduate students at The University of Oklahoma are allowed a maximum of five grades of W (Withdrawal) throughout their academic career. After reaching this five-W limit, students may not drop additional courses outside of the free add/drop period.
Exceptions to the W limit may be granted for extreme, extenuating circumstances through the Academic Advising Resource Center (AARC).
W grades from Fall 2020 and Fall 2021 do not count toward the five-W limit.
Complete withdrawals (dropping all courses in a semester) also do not count toward this limit.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Once a student turns 18 or begins attending a postsecondary institution, FERPA rights transfer from the parent to the student. This means students must provide explicit permission for others—including parents or guardians—to access their academic information.
There are two types of FERPA forms available:
Parental Request Form: For parents or guardians requesting access to a student’s educational records.
Complete the Parental Request Form
Student Permission to Release: For students who wish to grant another individual access to their academic records.
Complete the Student Permission to Release Form
If you have questions about which form to complete or how the process works, please look here for more information https://www.ou.edu/registrar/academic-records/ferpa/release-of-information.
Flat-Rate Tuition Model
Undergraduate students who enroll full-time (12 or more credit hours during the fall and spring semesters) are charged a flat rate for tuition and some fees. This means that whether a student is enrolled in 12, 15, or 18 credit hours, they will be charged the same tuition and mandatory hourly fees.
This model is designed to encourage students to take more credit hours each term—ideally 15 or more—to support on-time graduation.
Students enrolled in more than 15 hours pay the flat rate plus the per-credit-hour cost for any hours over 15.
Students enrolled in fewer than 15 hours may bank unused hours for use in the upcoming summer semester.
They can learn more at this link- https://www.ou.edu/bursar/tuition_fees
Banking Hours for Summer Use
If you are charged the flat rate but enroll in fewer than 15 credit hours, the difference may be banked and automatically applied to reduce your summer tuition and mandatory hourly fees.
Banked hours will be used automatically during the summer term if enrolled.
Banked hours cannot be carried forward to future academic years or converted into a cash refund.
Requesting a Flat-Rate Tuition Exemption
If you are unable to enroll in 15 credit hours due to extenuating circumstances (such as course availability, program restrictions, or personal situations), you may request an exemption from the flat-rate tuition policy.
To complete the process:
Fill out the Flat-Rate Tuition Exemption Form. https://lfforms.ou.edu/Forms/Flat_Rate_Appeal
Notify your academic advisor immediately. Advisors are not automatically alerted when your form is submitted. You must reach out to ensure they are aware and able to complete their portion.
Your academic advisor will complete a corresponding form to verify and support the circumstances you’ve outlined.
Once both forms are submitted, your request will be reviewed.
We strongly encourage students to pursue internships and take advantage of the opportunity to earn academic credit for them. However, it's important to plan ahead. Students must receive approval to enroll in internship credit before the internship begins.
Please inform your academic advisor early in the process to ensure that there is room in your graduation plan for the internship course and to confirm that it will be covered by financial aid.
To begin the process, please review and complete the appropriate form below:
Application to receive credit hours for a Meteorology Internship (pdf)
Application to receive credit hours for a DGES internship (pdf)
If you have questions, your academic advisor can guide you through the requirements and timeline.
The University of Oklahoma enforces official deadlines for adding courses each semester. After the published deadline, students must request special permission to add a course, and approval is only granted under exceptional circumstances. Not being aware of the deadline is not considered a valid reason.
3rd–16th Weeks of Classes
Instructor and Dean’s Office approval are required to add a course during this timeframe.
Steps to Request a Late Add:
Please ensure that your request is clear and timely. If you have questions about the process or your eligibility, contact CAGSAdvising@ou.edu for assistance.
3rd–16th Weeks of Classes
Instructor and Dean’s Office approval are required to withdraw from a course during this timeframe.
Steps to Request a Late Drop (Withdrawal):
Important Notes:
A final grade of W or F must be provided by the instructor.
Approval is not guaranteed and depends on your individual academic situation.
For questions about eligibility or the process, contact CAGSAdvising@ou.edu.
If you need permission to enroll in a major specific course, please contact your assigned academic advisor for a course override.
Use this form to add a course(s) from a previous term. To submit your petition, email Brittney Johnson from your OU email address.
Use this form to withdraw from a course(s) from a previous term. To submit your petition, email Brittney Johnson from your OU email address.
Students who wish to enroll in an academic overload must demonstrate readiness based on strong academic performance, enrollment history, remaining degree requirements, and any relevant special circumstances.
According to State Regents policy, approval from the AGS Deans Office is required for overloads.
An overload petition is required if a student plans to enroll in:
More than 19 credit hours in the fall or spring semester
More than 9 credit hours in the summer session
While the minimum GPA to remain in good standing with the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences is a 2.25, students are strongly encouraged to have at least a 2.5 GPA when requesting an overload to increase the likelihood of approval.
To begin the overload request process, please complete the online form using the link below. The college will review your submission and notify you of the decision.
If you have questions or would like to discuss your options before submitting the form, please contact the Director of Academic Advising at CAGSAdvising@ou.edu.
