You’re an important part of your student’s OU journey. From orientation to graduation, your support makes a real difference in their success. This page is here to help you feel prepared and confident as your student takes this next step. You’ll find helpful resources for both you and your student, including important OU terms to know and information about key offices across campus. We’ve gathered everything in one place to support you and your student throughout their time at the University of Oklahoma.
In the coming weeks, your student will take several important steps to get ready for campus. Encourage your student to check their OU email regularly so they don’t miss any important information or deadlines.
Get ready for Camp Crimson
Purchase a Parking Permit
Register with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Contact the Degree-Granting College for Scheduling Questions
Prepare for Move-In
July 15: Purchase parking permit (if bringing car)
August 1: First Fall eBill is available
August 6 - 7: Panhellenic Recruitment & Pride of Oklahoma Move-in
August 17 - 18: Move-in
August 19 - 23: Camp Crimson & Interfraternity Council Recruitment
August 24: First day of Fall semester
September 5: First home football game vs. UTEP
September 18 - 20: Fall Family Weekend
September 25: Last day to pay for the Fall semester w/o service charge
October 1: CASH opens
October 5 - 20: Fall midterms | Send postcard #1!
October 26 - 31: Homecoming Week
November 25: Last day to pay for the Fall semester w/o late fee
November 25 - 29: Thanksgiving break
December 15 - 19: Fall final exams
December 19 - January 18: Winter break
January 19: First day of Spring semester
February 1: CASH closes
February 25: Last day to pay for the Spring semester w/o service charge
March 2 - 17: Spring midterms | Send Postcard #2!
March 15 - 19: Spring Break
April 25: Last day to pay for the Spring semester w/o late fee
May 10 - 14: Spring final exams and move-out
June 25: Last day to pay for the Summer semester w/o service charge
OU’s learning management system where instructors upload course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, and presentations, and host grades, quizzes, and discussions.
Home for current and continuing students to apply for university scholarships. It opens annually on October 1.
Every class has a specific assigned CRN. Students can type in the CRNs for their classes at the time of enrollment to expedite the enrollment process.
The academic college from which your student will receive an undergraduate degree.
A hold can keep a student from being able to enroll when their enrollment window opens. Holds can be placed on an account for various reasons. Students can check for holds by logging on to one.ou.edu.
Based on a student's classification or number of hours earned, students are assigned a specific window to begin enrolling classes for the upcoming term.
Meal plans are designed to allow students the freedom to eat anywhere on campus without having to worry about carrying cash or credit cards.
OU’s one-stop spot providing single sign-on, 24/7, web-based access to resources and student information.
Your student’s OUNet ID (4x4), when paired with a password, provides access to your student’s OU account and essential resources like enrollment, grades, course materials, and more.
OU’s Emergency Communication System that enables OU to send students up-to-date information in emergency situations, such as campus closures, severe weather threats, and emergency incidents.
This program provides safe, no-cost transportation for OU students within the designated areas of Norman. (405) 325-RIDE.
A 9-digit ID was assigned to your student at the point of admission and can be found at one.ou.edu. They will use this ID to get into systems across OU, events, and more.
Residence Life Coordinator
While living on campus, each student is provided with a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC). This is a campus leader who lives in the residence halls and is trained to support their assigned residents. An RLC's work includes being a resource and mentor for residents, completing intentional interactions, and hosting events. These leaders play a crucial role in building community and ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
ou.edu/housingandfood
(405) 325-2511
housinginfo@ou.edu
Academic Advisor
An Academic Advisor guides students in efficiently completing their education journey within their degree-granting college. These advisors consider dual enrollment, AP/IB/CLEP credits, and more to tailor personalized schedules for your student. Students meet with their advisor each semester before enrolling in courses and review their degree checksheet, a form that outlines the courses needed to achieve a degree from OU.
ou.edu/checksheets
(405) 325-1596
advising@ou.edu
Student Life
Student Life helps students find their home away from home at OU. We assist students as they develop their sense of belonging, build community, and grow as leaders. Student Life is home to various campus activities and traditions, fraternities and sororities, and community engagement. We connect students with OU’s 500+ registered student organizations and help them find their community.
ou.edu/studentlife
(405) 325-3163
studentlife@ou.edu
MidFirst Bank MoneyCoach
MidFirst Bank MoneyCoaches, in Buchanan Hall, provide individualized support to help students create a realistic financial plan for college, build strong money management skills, and develop lasting habits for lifelong financial well-being. The MoneyCoach program also offers financial education workshops across campus. Your student can schedule an appointment with a MoneyCoach at iadvise.ou.edu/moneycoach.
ou.edu/moneycoach
(405) 325-4692
moneycoach@ou.edu
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law protecting the privacy of student educational records. Under FERPA, students who are either (a) 18 or older or (b) who attend a school beyond the high school level have certain rights over information in their educational record. Parents do not automatically have FERPA rights to access information on students who meet either requirement; however, they may provide documentation that the student is their dependent in order to access their student's records. FERPA applies to students who are accepted and attend an institution, and it permits the institution to disclose directory information. You can access your student’s unofficial transcript, midterm, and final grades by term, profile, and weekly schedule if your student chooses to add you as a proxy in the FERPA Proxy Management System.
All payments for your student's OU bill are made on one.ou.edu. Payments made online with an eCheck from your checking account are easy and convenient. There's no charge and your payment is posted to your student's account the same day. Unpaid billed balances, including those participating in the payment plan, are subject to a 1.5% service charge assessed on the 26th of each month. Service charges and late penalties will not be removed due to late or nonpayment.
You must be listed as an authorized user in your student’s One account. To authorize a user, your student will log into one.ou.edu, navigate to the “Financial” section, and select “Add authorized users.” Your student will enter your email address and choose permissions, such as view billing statements, 1098-T tax statements, and payment history. The authorized user will receive two emails with follow-up instructions.
Students who enroll in 12 to 21 hours per semester will pay a flat rate for tuition and mandatory fees. Students enrolled in fewer than 12 hours pay per credit hour. Full-time undergraduate students who have paid the flat rate and take fewer than 15 OU hours per semester may be able to bank hours to use in the summer.
The Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH) is the premier place for current and continuing students to apply for university-based scholarships and opens every October 1. Open to all students enrolled in the current academic year, applications are submitted in the current academic year for consideration with award disbursement in the next academic year.
Email transcripts: oardocuments@ou.edu
Mail transcripts:
Office of Admissions & Recruitment
550 Parrington Oval
Norman, OK 73019-3032
In emergency situations, OU utilizes its emergency communication system, known as RAVE, to provide regular updates. You can opt-in to receive emergency alerts for any of OU’s three campuses by following the directions below.
OU offers several resources for transfer students, including our Virtual Transfer Student Success Center. This campus-wide initiative is coordinated by the Office of the Provost to support all transfer students and their respective institutions in quickly finding information and answers throughout their transfer journey. Learn more by visiting ou.edu/transfersuccess.
Current students receive free admission to all sporting events — outside of football! Curious about student football season tickets? Learn more about student football season tickets by visiting the student ticket information page.
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