Student Resources

The Fine Arts Student Emergency Fund is available for full-time students in the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts to address unexpected real-life events in which students may find themselves.

Please click the link below to apply for the Fine Arts Student Emergency Fund. Once completed, please return in person or mail to:

University of Oklahoma
Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office
540 Parrington Oval, Suite 122, Norman OK 73019.

FINE ARTS STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND APPLICATION (PDF)

Updated information about COVID-19 and recommendations may be found at these sites:

• Oklahoma State Department of Health – COVID-19 in Oklahoma
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sooners Helping Sooners

Sooners Helping Sooners raises money for current Norman, HSC and Tulsa campus students facing extenuating financial circumstances beyond their control. For more information visit http://www.ou.edu/give/shs. 

OU Housing Residents

OU Housing and Food Services COVID-19 update at http://www.ou.edu/housingandfood/covid-19

• Grad School Coronavirus FAQ (OU)
• Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (OU)
• Learn Anywhere (OU)
• Math Center (OU)
• Writing Center (OU)
• Student Software Downloads (OU)
• Zoom (OU)
• Adobe (OU)
• MyMedia (OU)
• LinkedIn Learning
• Khan Academy

• Alison– Free online courses from leading experts.
• BRCK – Hardware, software and connectivity tools to enable learning.
• Coursera – Online courses taught by instructors from well-recognized universities and companies.
• Duolingo – Free language learning application.
• EdX – Access free online courses from leading educational institutions worldwide.
• Khan Academy– Free online courses, lessons and practice.
• Worldreader – Provides free access to a large library of digital books and stories that can be accessed via mobile devices.
• YouTube– Largest repository of educational videos.
• To view a longer list, click here

OU offers downloadable versions of MATLAB, Mathematica, SPSS, and a number of other key software for student download at downloads.ou.edu. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization has a list of online resources for faculty and students here.

Now that our classrooms are virtual, we must be especially intentional about finding ways to support and include all community members, and these videos offer some valuable insights.

• The Danger of a Single Story
• Ways to be a Better Ally in the Workplace
• The Power of Diversity Within Yourself
• How Diversity Makes Teams More Innovative
• Inclusion Starts with "I"
• Respect & Inclusion at Deloitte

• OU Food Pantry
• Online Counseling (The counseling center will remain open during the semester and can provide services by phone or ZOOM. OU counselors can be reached at (405) 325-2911 to make an appointment.)
• Financial Center
• Campus Housing & Food Services

If you have any immediate health concerns, please call:
Norman: (405) 325-4611
OUHSC: (405) 271-9675
OU-Tulsa: (918) 660-3102

Enrollment for Internship credit is not permitted until the "Internship Approval Forms", available below or in the Fine Arts dean’s office, are completed and approved by the director of your school.

Students will find useful information for the College of Fine Arts in this informative guide complete with contacts, policies and procedures.
Fine Arts Student Handbook and Procedures Guide

The Student Advisory Council (SAC) was formed to develop a network of communication between the Dean of the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts and the student body.  Fifteen students, three from each of the five areas of the college, who have been nominated by their school, meet with the Dean to discuss current issues, concerns and to work on specific projects.

Our Mission: "Celebrating our family and coming together to inspire change.”

Our Purpose: Our purpose is to foster relationships between students of the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts and to engage with the University community in order to aid the advancement of diversity and inclusion.

Our Goals:

1. Create a safe, nurturing space where students can grow and develop their craft.
2. Foster lasting relationships between students of the College of Fine Arts.
3. Establish a support system for current and incoming students.
4. Engage in community outreach.
5. Advocate for change and aid in the advancement of diversity and inclusion.
6. Inspire future community leaders and advocators for change.

Officers and Faculty Advisor:
Executive Chair:
Current Faculty Advisor: Dean Holt

Best methods of contact:  OU Fine Arts Diversity Council Facebook group

• Art History Association (AHA)
• Art Museum Ambassadors
• Digital Art Club
• Graphic Design Association (GDA)
• New Media Collective
• Print Club
• Red Clay Faction
• Visual Art Student Association (VASA)

For more information on these organizations contact OU School of Visual Arts, Fred Jones Art Center, Rm. 202, phone (405) 325-2691.

• Oklahoma Festival Ballet
  
• Contemporary Dance Oklahoma

For more information on these organizations contact School of Dance, Reynolds Performing Arts Center, Rm. 1000, phone (405) 325-4051.

• Alpha Psi Omega
• Drama Student Senate
• Student Theatre Initiative

For more information on these organizations contact Helmerich School of Drama, Old Science Hall, Rm. 121, phone (405) 325-4021.

• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
• Sigma Alpha Iota
• Music Educators National Association
• Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma
• Music Teachers National Association
• Graduate Music Student Association

For more information on these organizations contact School of Music, Catlett Music Center, Rm. 138, phone (405) 325-2081.

• Writing Center – ou.edu/writingcenter
  
• Student Learning Center – ou.edu/studentsuccess
• Mathematics Help Center – ou.edu/cas/mathcenter
• Project Threshold – ou.edu/threshold
• University Libraries – libraries.ou.edu

Students who are interested in studying abroad should check out the Education Abroad Office, located in Farzaeh Hall, or call (405) 325-1693.

The College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office is located in Fred Jones Center, Suite 122. The Dean’s office maintains office hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Questions may be directed and appointments made by calling (405) 325-7370.

The College of Fine Arts Advising Form may be found here.

Academic Advisors are located in the Fine Arts Dean’s Office. Students should contact one of the Academic Advisors if they have questions about admissions, advisement, academic standing, transfer of coursework, or graduation. Students are required to meet with Elizabeth Nunley, Carmen Marcom, or Shuang Liang to complete a Graduation Check the semester before they plan to graduate. Appointments can be made at http://iadvise.ou.edu.

Students who have earned grades in less than 24 credit hours must be advised in University College.  If the student is a member of the OU Scholars Program, they  must be advised by the OU Scholars office.  Schedule an advising appointment online at iadvise.ou.edu.

Faculty Advisors advise students into their courses each semester during each school's advising day. Students will receive an email notifying them of their advising day with detailed instructions.

• Major or Degree Change Within the Same College
  Students wishing to change their major or degree within the College of Fine Arts must go to the Fine Arts Dean’s office (Fred Jones Center, Suite 122) and complete the appropriate form.  The student will then be instructed as to whom they should see for advising for the new major/degree.
  
  
• Change of College
  Students wishing to change colleges should go to the prospective college advising office and complete a Change of College request form.  Once accepted into the new college, the form will then be sent (or the student may take it) to their previous college advising office.  If the student is accepted, their remaining records will be requested by the new college and the major changed.
  
  
• Minors
  Students wishing to declare a minor must go to the advising office of the college in which the minor exist and complete the appropriate form.  The college in which the minor exists enters the minor into the student record system.  The Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts offers minors in Art, Art History, Arts Management and Entrepreneurship, Dance History, Theatre, Music, and Instrumental Jazz. 

Students needing to complete an Academic Performance Contract should schedule an appointment with Ms. Nunley by calling (405) 325-7370 or online at iadvise.ou.edu.

Graduation Check appointments may be scheduled with Elizabeth Nunley, Shuang Liang, or Carmen Marcom online at iadvise.ou.edu.

The Schools of Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, and Musical Theatre have faculty advisors that work with students on a semester by semester basis. Students should see their faculty advisor once a semester for advisement and enrollment. Students can find out who their faculty advisor is by contacting the main office of each School.

Art Minor

Students must declare this minor in the Fine Arts Dean's office. To enroll in an art class, the student must contact the instructor of the course and request permission. This form is to be completed with an art faculty advisor as the student progresses through their art classes. It must be signed by their art faculty advisor and submitted to the Fine Arts Dean's Office when they are enrolled in their final course for the minor. Art majors may not complete this minor.

Art History Minor Form

Students must declare this minor in the Fine Arts Dean's office. Some Art History classes will require instructor permission prior to enrollment. This form is to be completed with an Art History faculty advisor as the student progresses through their Art History classes. It must be signed by their Art History faculty advisor and submitted to the Fine Arts Dean's Office when they are enrolled in their final course for the minor. Art History majors may not complete this minor.

Dance History Minor Form

Students must declare this minor in the Fine Arts Dean's office. To enroll in a dance class, the student must contact the School of Dance and request permission. This form is to be completed with a dance faculty advisor as the student progresses through their dance classes. It must be signed by their dance faculty advisor and submitted to the Fine Arts Dean's Office when they are enrolled in their final course for the minor. Dance majors may not complete this minor.

Music Minor Form

Students must audition and be accepted as a music minor by the School of Music before it may be declared in the Fine Arts Dean's Office. Music majors may not complete this minor.

Theatre Minor Form

Students must declare this minor in the Fine Arts Dean's Office. To enroll in upper division DRAM courses (other than DRAM 3713 and DRAM 3723) student must contact Prof. Chris Sadler (csadler@ou.edu). Drama majors may not complete this minor.

Arts Management and Entrepreneurship Minor for Fine Arts Majors

Arts Management and Entrepreneurship Minor for Non-Fine Arts Majors

Students must declare this minor in the Fine Arts Dean's Office.  Students may contact Dr. Stan Renard for questions regarding the Arts Management and Entrepreneurship minor.  stan.renard@ou.edu

Flat Rate Tuition Information and Appeal Form

College of Fine Arts Advising Form

Get your College of Fine Arts Academic Advisement Form here.

Bachelor of Music Education Teacher Prep Admission Form and Instructions:

www.ou.edu/finearts/music/student-resources/coe-full-admission

Undergraduate fine arts students are required to complete an online orientation session after they have earned 24 hours and are in their first semester in the College of Fine Arts. The session covers college policies and procedures, the advisement and enrollment process within the college and graduation issues.  Instructions for completing the college online new student orientation are sent to students via OU email.

• Fine Arts Math Policy
  
• Correspondence Policy
• Residency Policy
• Academic Forgiveness Policies

• Petitions
• Internship Credit
• Academic Probation
• Graduation Requirements
• Academic Integrity
• Student Complaints
• Parent Access to Student Academic Records

Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts Dean's Office
Office: Fred Jones Center, Suite 122
Phone: (405) 325-7370

It is important that students keep the University updated as their address changes. Log into one.ou.edu and update your address and phone numbers under the “Personal Information” box.