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.
Join the Office of Student Life and Beanstalk Coffee & Sno for free sno cones on the South Oval! Throughout June and July, the Beanstalk Sno Cone trailer will be on South Oval near the Bizzell Memorial Library giving out sno cones completely free! What flavor will you pick?
The Summer Programs schedule can be found below!
Tuesday, May 27 – Sprittles & Summer Programs
Thursday, June 5 – Mission: Impossible–The Final Reckoning Showing
Wednesday, June 12 – S'mores & Sundaes
Tuesday, June 17 – Zumba Class
Monday, June 23 – Lunch & Bingo
Wednesday, July 9 – Oklahoma City Excursion
Tuesday, July 15 – Superman Showing
Thursday, July 24 – Sprittles & Summer Programs
The Sarkeys Fitness Center is open all summer long! The summer schedule is as follows:
May 12 - May 23
May 27 - August 2
For more information about court availability and classes, please visit the OU Fit + Rec page.
Are you enrolled in a summer course at OU? If so, join OU Fit + Rec Wellness Coordinator LeQui Raymond for Aqua Zumba dates TBD throughout the summer!
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 12 - August 1
Open Restaurants
ALL LOCATIONS NOT LISTED WILL BE CLOSED.
Hours listed may be subject to change.
*Oklahoma Memorial Union locations will be closed May 13-15.
The hot bar in The Union Market will not be open; the salad bar will be available starting at 10am.
**Couch Restaurants will be closed until May 23.
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.
***The Hive and Xcetera will not open until May 19.
****Wagner Dining Hall will be closed until June 9.
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 particpate in volunteer activities.
The OU Food Pantry will be open Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:30 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 If you want to use the Norman On-Demand service, outside of SafeRide hours, it will be at a low cost of $2 per ride.
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 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.
