Norman Resources for Students
- Tutoring Services
- Assistive Technology
- Transportation/Parking
- OU Norman Campus Disability Emergency Evacuation Policy
- Scholarships
- The Writing Center
- Assessment and Learning Center
- Goddard Health Center
- Counseling Services
- The Housing Learning Center (HLC)
- Project Threshold
- ADA: Know Your Rights Returning Service Members with Disabilities
Financial support for college students with disabilities: http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/scholarships-students-with-disabilities/
Assistive Technology (AT), reduces barriers to access, thus providing students with disabilities the capability of handling a wider range of activities independently. In regards to electronic and information technology, AT increases the access of users with disabilities to the resources available through computers and other electronic hardware, including information on the internet, assistance with alternative text formats, audible presentation of visual information, etc. For example, a screen reader speaks the information on a computer, which allows a student who is blind or visually impaired to access the information.
The University of Oklahoma provides assistive technology at the following OU IT lab locations:
- Couch Tower
- Dale Hall Tower
- Goddard Health Center
- Bizzell Library Lab
- Oklahoma Memorial Union Lab
- Physical Science Center Lab
For more information please read the descriptions in this document Assistive Technology. If you have any questions, contact the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center at (405) 325-3852 or by email at adrc@ou.edu.
Transportation/Parking
METRO-Transit operates both a fixed route and a “METRO-Lift” system. Applications for the METRO-Lift service can be obtained by calling 325-5438 (Voice/TDD) or by stopping by Robertson Hall, third floor, 731 Elm Ave. Students needing Oklahoma Disability Parking permits may contact:
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
Drivers License and Service Division
Box 11415
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0415
(405) 425-2290
For more information select this link: http://www.dps.state.ok.us/dls
An OU parking permit and key card access to restricted parking can be obtained from the OU Parking and Transit Office. The permit allows students with disabilities who possess an Oklahoma Disability Parking Permit to park in any disability parking space.
University of Oklahoma
Parking and Transit Office
Robertson Hall, RM. 311
(405) 325-3311
For more information select this link: http://www.ou.edu/parking
In addition, students with a Disability Parking Permit will be able to park in any metered space without paying the meter. In order to utilize these services, both the Disability Parking Permit from the State of Oklahoma and a valid OU parking permit must be clearly displayed!
Information About Emergency Evacuation For Persons With Physical Disabilities
OU Norman Campus Policy For more information select this link: http://www.ou.edu/oupd/disevac.htm
Scholarships
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Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility criteria includes individuals with a physical disability and non-disabled individuals who desire to prepare themselves for service in the education of individuals with disabilities. Individuals with a physical disability may apply for the scholarship by registering with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center and completing a FAFSA prior to the beginning of each Fall semester. Scholarships will be awarded by Financial Aid Services based on financial need demonstrated through a completed FAFSA. Applications are available at the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center or by selecting this link: Will Rogers Scholarship application
Submit 2023-2024 Will Rogers Scholarship application to the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center by May 9, 2023.
The Honorable Robert J. Dole Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Former U.S. Sen. Robert J. Dole established a scholarship endowment in 1998, earnings of which are to benefit University of Oklahoma students who are certified as having a disability by the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center. The Selection Committee awards the scholarship on the basis of leadership service to the nation, state, community or University. Preference also is given to students with certified disabilities who demonstrate academic excellence as well as financial need. Applications are available at the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center and the Financial Aid Office or by selecting this link: Honorable Robert J. Dole Scholarship Application
Submit 2023-2024 application with any attachments to the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center by May 9, 2023.
For more scholarship opportunities, please visit these websites:
- Financial Aid: http://financialaid.ou.edu
- OK-AHEAD: https://www.ahead-ok.org/
- Through The Looking Glass Scholarship: http://www.lookingglass.org
The Writing Center
Wagner Hall, Room 280
9a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday
10a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday (summer hours)
(405) 325-2936
Website: http://www.ou.edu/writingcenter
The Writing Center provides students with help on any writing project - from the first-year essay to the doctoral dissertation. The Center offers free, 45-minute appointments with experienced writing consultants who come from a variety of disciplines. Informative handouts on writing essays and research papers, documentation, plagiarism, and mechanics also are available. Call for an appointment.
Assessment and Learning Center
Wagner Hall, Room 270
(405) 325-4336
Entry Level Assessment. The Assessment and Learning Center provides entry-level assessment in the areas of mathematics, reading and English in accordance with the policies of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Learning Center. A learning center is available where students can utilize computer-based and video tutorials in study skills, mathematics, reading and English. Additionally, the Assessment and Learning Center has several computer programs for assisting with career exploration and decision-making.
Seminar Series. Free, non-credit seminars on a variety of topics related to academic and personal success are available for students.
Goddard Health Center
620 Elm Avenue (405)
325-4611 Voice/TDD Health Care Services-
(405) 325-4441 Appointments
Goddard Health Center is a convenient alternative to familiar family care. The Center offers a broad range of professional services, including staff physicians, lab testing, pharmacy, physical therapy, X-rays, and the Women’s Center. Prompt, convenient health care on campus facilitates resumption of regular activities as soon as possible following episodes of illness or injury so that disruption of study is minimized. Students who have been charged the student health fees are eligible to be seen at the Center and receive services at reduced rates.
Counseling Services
(405) 325-2700
Counseling and Testing Services offers personal counseling to assist students in adjusting to the changes sometimes associated with transitioning to a new location with different social and cultural experiences and academic challenges. Students may also receive counseling, if needed, for a wide variety of conditions that may interfere with their ability to reach their true potential. Additionally, students are encouraged to take advantage of Counseling and Testing Services’ career counseling to aid in determining college major and career choices. For more information, contact Counseling and Testing Services, second floor, Goddard Health Center.
Project Threshold
Wagner Hall, Room 215
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
(405) 325-6261
Website: http://www.ou.edu/threshold
Project Threshold is an academic support program that provides services to students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. As a Student Support Services participant, students must be United States citizens enrolled at the University of Oklahoma, need academic support, and meet one of the following criteria: first generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year degree); low income (determined by federal guidelines); documented as having a disability. Services include personal, academic, and career counseling as well as academic tutoring, registration assistance, financial aid/scholarship information, referral to campus and community resources, and a use of computer lab. In addition, small sections of freshman-level courses are offered to Threshold students to help ease the adjustments to larger college classes.
