Do you feel like you have really shined while you were at OU? Have you been active in organizations and activities? Have you given back to the campus and the community? Have you been a leader?

If you answered yes to any of these questions you should apply for one of the campus awards. Applications should be turned in to Assistant Dean John Hockett in Student Services on the 2nd floor of Gaylord Hall by Oct. 13 at 4 p.m.

Outstanding Senior

Each year the University of Oklahoma Parents’ Association recognizes the All-Around Outstanding Senior Man and Senior Woman at the University. Additionally, the Association presents an Award of Merit to the Outstanding Senior of each undergraduate college as selected by the college dean.

The selection procedure for the Outstanding Senior in each college is at the discretion of each dean, but is based on outstanding achievement in the following areas: scholarship, honors, awards, leadership and service to the university and community. The All-Around Outstanding Senior Man and Senior Woman are selected by a committee comprised of faculty, staff and students. All applications from each college are considered for this honor.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for consideration, a student must have earned a 3.25 grade point average and be scheduled to receive his or her first Bachelor’s Degree in December 2009 or May or August of 2010.

Recognition of this award will be given during Family Weekend at the Outstanding Senior Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at 5 p.m. in Beaird Lounge of the Oklahoma Memorial Union. Students receiving this recognition will be notified by October 10.

The Outstanding Senior for Gaylord College will speak at both the December and May Convocations.

Download the Outstanding Senior Application

Outstanding Father Award

This award goes to any undergraduate student leader that is also a father. Selection will be based on outstanding achievement in one or more of the following areas: academics, university and community involvement, leadership, service, honors and awards, essay and letter of recommendation.

Who can apply?

All undergraduate student fathers who are currently enrolled in at least 12 hours and plan to enroll full-time for both the spring 2010 and fall 2010 semesters are eligible to apply for this recognition and scholarship.

Recognition of this award will be given at the Parents’ Association business meeting scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 and carries a $1,000 cash award ($500 per semester).

Download the Outstanding Student Father Application

Who's Who in Among Students in American Universities & Colleges

Since 1934, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges has furthered the aims of higher education by rewarding and recognizing individual academic excellence on a national level.  Students whose academic standing, participation in extracurricular activities, and community service are decidedly above average will be chosen for this award.  Students will be notified by the Leadership Development and Volunteerism later in the semester regarding their selection.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for consideration, a student must be scheduled to receive his or her first Bachelor’s Degree in December 2009 or May or August of 2010. Graduate students are also eligible for this recognition. ALL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR OUTSTANDING SENIOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS HONOR AND DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION.

NOTE: These applications DO NOT go to Dean Hockett. Students must return three (3) copies of the application to Student Life Office, Room 370, Oklahoma Memorial Union, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

Download the Who's Who Application

Go to http://www.leadership.ou.edu/awards.html for more information.