Here at The University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, we recognize that the Summer Semester is a busy time for many students and campus is far from empty. Recognizing the importance of engagement even during the summer, the Office of Student Life and our partners around campus continue to create opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and friends of OU to stay engaged on campus.
Information about the Summer 2026 schedule can be found below. We will continue to make updates to this page throughout the summer.
Beat the heat of summer and get a get a free sno cone every Tuesday in June and July! Open to all OU community members and guests. We encourage all guests to be in line by 12:45 p.m. to ensure sno-cones.
The Summer Programs schedule can be found below!
Tuesday, May 26 – Summer Programs Kick-Off With Sprittles
Wednesday, June 10 – Tie Dye Tees & Totes
Thursday, June 11 – FIFA World Cup Watch Party
Friday, June 12 – Plates and Palettes @ Norman Art Walk
Saturday, June 13 – OKC Grocery Shuttles
Wednesday, June 17 – Silent Book Club
Thursday, July 9 – OKC Science Museum and Dinner
Saturday, July 18 – OKC Grocery Shuttles
Wednesday, July 22 – Bingo & Bites
Thursday, July 31 – Movie Premiere: Spider Man Brand New Day
The Sarkeys Fitness Center is open all summer long! The summer schedule is as follows:
May 18 - May 29
June 1 - August 16
Holiday Hours 6
For more information about court availability and classes, please visit the OU Fit + Rec page.
Aquatics is a lifelong activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you enjoy swimming laps, playing around in the water, water aerobics classes, or swim lessons, water is a great way to increase your health and lifelong well being.
For more information about aquatics during the summer, please visit the Fit + Rec Aquatics page.
The University of Oklahoma has one of the most active Intramural Sports programs in the country, logging more than 28,000 participations per year. Whether you enjoy structured leagues or informal activities, this is the place for you. The mission of the program is to provide exercise, recreation, competition, and fun to all participants and employees in a relaxed, yet structured environment. Participation in Intramural Sports activities can provide individuals with an enjoyable recreational experience, help develop habits that carry over into everyday life, promote wholesome social relationships and sportsmanship, and provide an opportunity for the development of a healthy body and mind.
Summer Intramural Sports
To learn more, please visit the Fit + Rec Intramural page.
The OU Esports & Gaming Venue is THE home for gamers on campus. While the venue is closed for daily operations during the summer, it is available for private reservations. These include birthday parties, department staff meetings, tours, and more. Reserve a time or learn more here: OU Esports & Gaming Venue Reservations.
Stay connected and engaged through the OU Gaming Club’s Discord server, our central hub for all things gaming at OU. The server is open to students, faculty, staff, and the broader public, and serves as the main platform for communicating upcoming events such as community game nights, tournaments, and summer weeklies like Smash and other FGC titles.
Any other questions? Email esports@ou.edu
May 23 - June 14
Open Restaurants
June 15 - August 7
Open Restaurants
ALL LOCATIONS NOT LISTED WILL BE CLOSED.
Hours listed may be subject to change.
Couch Restaurants will not have all concepts open during the summer months and will have menus accommodating summer camp participants. Hours may vary throughout the summer, dependent upon summer camp schedules.
Dining Hall Door Prices
Couch Breakfast - $6 Lunch - $8 Dinner - $8
Residential Colleges Breakfast - $8 Lunch - $10 Dinner $10
Wagner Dining Breakfast - $8 Lunch - $10
The OU Food Pantry is a student run initiative. Students are essential to the success of the OU Food Pantry mission. You can make a difference and give back to the OU community by registering to be a volunteer. OU Faculty and Staff are also welcome to participate in volunteer activities.
The OU Food Pantry will be open Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM during the summer.
Volunteering at the OU Food Pantry involves assisting clients, stocking shelves, organizing orders, cleaning, and various other tasks. Check out Give Pulse for volunteer opportunities throughout the summer: OU Food Pantry | GivePulse.
Below is the link to join the Canvas Page which includes volunteer trainings, signup links, and much more information on the OU Food Pantry!
Together we can end food insecurity on campus!
As part of its continuing partnership with Norman On-Demand, OU SafeRide will be providing free rides to OU students, every weekend during the summer on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. To be eligible for the no fare student SafeRide service, students must create their account using their official OU email address.
If you want to use the Norman On-Demand service, outside of SafeRide hours, it will be at a low cost of $3 per ride, plus $1 for each additional rider.
Norman On-Demand Hours of Operation:
Visit saferide.ou.edu for service boundaries and instructions on downloading the Norman On-Demand app. For more information about Norman On-Demand, please visit the following link:
https://www.normanok.gov/residents-visitors/transit-parking/norman-demand
Thanks for using SafeRide. For any questions, email saferide@ou.edu
The Charles B. Goddard Health Center is open all summer long! The hours are:
Students also have free 24/7 access to virtual health and counseling services through the TimelyCare app. Find more information about the app here: https://www.ou.edu/studentaffairs/resources/timelycare.
For more information about Goddard Health Center, visit this link: https://www.ou.edu/goddard.
Stay connected to study spaces, research help, printing, and library resources all summer long with OU Libraries. Summer hours and availability vary by library location, so be sure to check this website for the most up-to-date hours before your visit: https://libraries.ou.edu/hours.
The Norman community has lots to do throughout the summertime. Click the links below to learn more about free community events.
Additional Norman community events can be found here.
There are museums on campus! Click here to learn more about the Sam Noble Museum of History. Click here to learn more about the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.
The Oklahoma City community also has free event offerings throughout the summer.
Even during the summer, What To Do sends weekly all-in-one email featuring campus events, engagement opportunities and helpful resources tailored for college living.
Learn more by visiting the What To Do page.
