The Crimson Summit
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Location: OU Norman Campus
Join the Office of Admissions & Recruitment for our annual Crimson Summit. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about our incredible programs so you can best assist the students and community you work with. You will be provided with a message from the 15th President of the University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz Jr., learn about helpful resources for your students, engage with OU faculty, staff, and students over lunch, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of some of our new spaces and resource offices!
Attendees will receive a special OU item, a professional development certificate, and a one-time fee waiver for an applicant to apply to OU. Additional giveaways will be presented throughout the event.
For: High school principals, counselors, advisors, registrars, Indian Education Directors, Tribal Educators, community-based organizations, leaders, transfer institution partners, and superintendents.
Registration opens Thursday, July 23
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Check in at the Jones Family Welcome Center at Jacobson Hall
Light breakfast refreshments and coffee will be available
9:00 a.m. – Welcome from University Leadership and OU Updates
9:50 a.m. – Session 1
10:40 a.m. – Session 2
11:30 a.m. – Session 3
12:15 p.m. – OU Partner Fair & Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Post-Conference Cessions & Optional Tours
2:30 p.m. – Event Concludes
Attendees will receive a professional development certificate in their thank-you email for attending the event.
Crimson Summit FAQs
By attending Crimson Summit, you will:
Crimson Summit is a full day of connection, learning, and collaboration designed for educational leaders and student advocates. The day begins with welcome remarks from University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz Jr. and important admissions and enrollment updates from the Office of Admissions & Recruitment.
Attendees will then customize their experience by selecting from a variety of breakout sessions focused on topics relevant to student success, college access, admissions, and higher education trends. During lunch, guests will have the opportunity to explore the OU Partner Fair, connect with representatives from academic programs and campus resources, network with colleagues from across the region, and participate in interactive experiences and photo opportunities.
The summit concludes with optional post-conference sessions or tours that provide a deeper dive into select topics. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with OU leadership, faculty, staff, current students, and their dedicated OU Admissions Counselor while also discovering new resources and ideas to support the students they serve.
Guests traveling from outside Oklahoma or from farther distances within the state are encouraged to contact our team to discuss lodging options. We recognize that travel can be a significant commitment and may be able to provide lodging accommodations or other support based on availability. Our team can be reached directly by email at tour@ou.edu.
We understand that schedules and commitments may prevent some partners from attending. If you are unable to join us this year, we encourage you to stay connected with your designated OU Admissions Counselor, who can provide important updates, resources, and information shared during Crimson Summit. We value our partnership and look forward to connecting with you at future events and opportunities throughout the year.
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