Check out these “must see” places at the University of Oklahoma! Read the historical building markers across campus to learn about the history and tradition of OU. To register for an official campus tour, visit tour.ou.edu.
The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art houses works of art by Degas, Monet, and Van Gogh. Tour the collection and special exhibitions with a friendly docent or explore at your own pace.
Inside the Reynolds Performing Arts Center, Holmberg Hall hosts many facets of the fine arts at OU. It’s where student performers enhance their talents in concerts, opera, musical theatre, drama, and dance productions.
One of the most photographed buildings in Oklahoma, Evans Hall is home to both the President’s Office and Office of the Provost. It showcases our iconic Cherokee Gothic campus architecture.
Named after James Buchanan, OU’s fourth president, Buchanan Hall was built in 1926 and now houses OU’s Student Financial Center and MidFirst Bank MoneyCoach Program. It’s a key spot on campus for OU students!
Stop by for a coffee or snack in this spot that also houses Student Life, Meacham Auditorium, and more. Visit the Clarke Anderson Room to see a Sooner Schooner, the mascot of OU’s sports teams.
Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher’s Supreme Court case laid the groundwork for the elimination of segregation in public education nationwide. This fountain has 77 different rocks emblematic of the 77 counties in Oklahoma.
This beautiful building houses all freshman programs and serves as a central location for the main academic services that are available to students, like free tutoring and the OU Writing Center.
Go inside to see the Great Reading Room (pictured) and the Helmerich Collaborative Learning Center, a technology-filled area featuring a student recording studio and spaces that foster collaboration and creativity.
This is home to Sooner football, which has the most victories and best winning percentage of any team since the end of World War II. Check out The Sooner Shop on the first floor for OU gear!
This space is designed to create educational, political, and social awareness regarding issues of diversity for the university community, and meet the facility needs of university organizations and student groups on campus.
OU students have a multitude of housing and food options to pick from. From Cross Village to the Residential Colleges to our Residence Halls, all residents have the opportunity to start building their community right when they get on campus. Set up a time with the Housing office to see the place many OU freshmen call home. Visit their office in Walker Center or call (405) 325-2511.
Download the K20 Start App for an immersive self- guided tour highlighting our campus landmarks. As you walk around campus, you can watch videos of our tour guides, collect items, earn badges, and learn more about college life. Visit go2.ou.edu/ar-tour to get started!
Clock Tower
Located just a few steps away from Bizzel Memorial Library’s west entrance, the Clock Tower is an iconic spot for photos on campus for its beauty and mysterious lore!
Great Reading Room
A must-see location, stepping into the Great Reading Room may feel like walking right into a scene from Harry Potter. Find it just inside the south entrance of Bizzell Memorial Library.
Red Phone Booths
Brought here by a former OU president inspired by his time at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, the distinctive red phone booths across campus are a student favorite.
