Fall Admits

Fall Freshman

Your Sooner story is about to begin!

New Sooner Orientation is the first step in the orientation process for every new student's successful transition to OU.

Schedule Orientation

Before Scheduling Your Orientation Day

1

Set Up Your OU Account & Email

Visit one.ou.edu/activate and enter your Sooner ID (included in your admission letter) and date of birth to create your account.

2

Submit Your Enrollment Deposit

Incoming freshman must submit an enrollment deposit.

3

Log in to OU Bound

Log in to your OU Bound portal to keep track of important tasks and deadlines leading up to your first day of class. You can log in using your OU Net ID and password.

Orientation Dates for Summer & Fall Freshmen

New Sooner Orientation for Summer & Fall 2026 has concluded. If you still need to be advised and enrolled in your Fall 2026 courses, please email newsooner@ou.edu to be connected with your degree granting college's advising team for available appointments.

Next Steps

Pre-Enrollment Information

Registering for New Sooner Orientation allows for pre-enrollment, which simplifies your course enrollment process.

Before Orientation Day

After scheduling your New Sooner Orientation Day, you may have some next steps to complete.

Day of NSO Schedule

View what your New Sooner Orientation Day will look like and read session descriptions on our schedule page.