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Academic Advising

Welcome to Academic Advising at OU

Your OU journey is uniquely yours, and academic advising is here to help you navigate it. Whether you are planning your first semester, exploring your academic options, preparing for graduation, or thinking about what comes next, your academic advisor is a partner along the way.

Together, we’ll help you plan your path, connect with opportunities, and make informed decisions that move you toward your academic and professional goals.

Our Mission

The mission of academic advising at the University of Oklahoma is to educate and empower students to intentionally design and pursue academic pathways that foster intellectual, personal, and professional growth as they prepare to contribute to an interconnected world.

At the University of Oklahoma, academic advising is a personalized experience that takes into consideration the individual needs of each student as they set out to achieve academic and professional goals.  Advising is a collabrative relationship between the student and the advisor in which academic goals are identified, degree pathways are outlined, and relevant resources are considered to support informed decision making.

At the University of Oklahoma, academic advising is a personalized, collaborative experience designed to support you as you work toward your academic and professional goals. Your advisor is a partner in your OU journey, helping you:

  • Identify your academic, personal, and professional goals.
  • Understand degree requirements and develop a pathway toward graduation.
  • Explore majors, minors, careers, graduate study, and other opportunities.
  • Connect with relevant campus resources, services, and experiences.
  • Consider your interests, strengths, goals, and individual needs as you make informed decisions.

Academic advising is about more than choosing classes. It is an ongoing conversation between you and your advisor about where you are, where you want to go, and the steps that can help you get there.

Because every student's journey is different, advising at OU is centered on you—your goals, your questions, your experiences, and your path forward.

For additional information please contact us at advising@ou.edu.

Graduate students should reach out to the Graduate Liaison in their academic department or email gradinfo@ou.edu for assistance.