Now that you have been accepted, you can download and print the step-by-step enrollment guide for freshmen to stay on track during the enrollment process (you should also receive one with your acceptance letter).
Make sure you're ready for your first semester at Oakland University by going over your New Grizzly checklist. You may have already done some of it during your admissions process, but the checklist will make sure you've covered all your bases.
Now that you have been accepted, you can download and print the step-by-step enrollment guide for transfer students to stay on track during the enrollment process (you should also receive one with your acceptance letter).
Make sure you're ready for your first semester at Oakland University by going over your New Grizzly checklist. You may have already done some of it during your admissions process, but the checklist will make sure you've covered all your bases like signing up for orientation, considering your financial options, and registering for classes.
All transfer students are required to complete both an online and on-campus portion of orientation. Get started at the link below.
Congratulations on being admitted to a community college partnership program! If you haven't already, be sure to attend an
information session. Then complete the actions below.
1. Print your step-by-step enrollment guide
Using the buttons below, download and print the appropriate step-by-step enrollment guide to stay on track during the enrollment process (you should also receive one with your acceptance letter).
2. Check out your community college's resources
Bookmark these admitted student resources for the partner school you'll be attending.
Macomb
Mott
Oakland
St. Clair
3. Attend orientation
Orientation at Oakland University is required for all community college partnership students before you can register for classes at either institution.
We highly suggest that you also attend orientation for your partner school:
First-year students
If you are a new, first-year student participating in a Community College Partnership program, there are special orientation dates set aside for your registration process. These orientations will cover everything included in an Oakland University orientation. Educational counselors and academic advisers from the community college partners will be available on these specific dates. Orientation is mandatory for all first-year students.
Transfer students
New transfer students participate in a two-part Transfer Student Orientation at OU. Part One is online and includes information about your Community College Partnership program. Part Two is an on-campus advising and registration session. During Part Two, students will meet with OU advisers only.
Transfer students wishing to register for community college classes are encouraged to set up an individual appointment with an
adviser at the community college.
4. Take course placement tests
Certain general courses at Oakland and partners schools require students to take placement exams or meet specific criteria. It is important that you forward your most current ACT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 101 North Foundation Hall, Rochester, MI 48309-4401.
Some departments use these scores to determine placements. All new students should plan to take placement tests prior to orientation. Placement tests should be completed at Oakland University and/or the partner school, depending on the institution you plan to take each course. Please bring all test results with you to your orientation. Academic advisers will assist students in determining the appropriate course level during orientation.
To download a complete course placement guide, click on the thumbnail below:
Sign up for orientation
Once admitted to Oakland University, you will be invited to attend orientation.
- If you have taken military courses but no college or university courses, you are considered a first-year student. Sign up for first-year student orientation.
- If you have taken college or university courses in the past, you are considered a transfer student. Sign up for transfer student orientation.
Visit the Veterans Certification Office
Oakland's
veteran certification is done within the Office of the Registrar at 101A O'Dowd Hall (
find on map). In this office, you will:
- Submit your DD-214, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) or Letter of Eligibility.
- Receive four free elective credits.
- Sign up for priority registration (you'll be able to register for classes before open registration).
- Certify to utilize VA education benefits.
- Submit plan of study.
- Transfer GI Bill benefits to Oakland University from previous institutions (if applicable).
- Point of contact for students approved for vocational rehabilitation (Chapter 31).
Consider your financial plans
- Complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov to be considered for federal, state and/or need-based financial aid.
- To maximize your financial aid award package, complete the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning January 1 for the upcoming school year.
- Include Oakland University's federal code of 002307 on your FAFSA.
Now that you have been accepted, you can download and print the step-by-step
enrollment guide for international students to stay on track during the enrollment process (you should also receive one with your acceptance letter).
International students will be invited to an
orientation. Find more resources and helpful information for international students on the
International Students and Scholars Office website.
Click here for a list of
frequently asked questions.
Activate Your Grizzly ID and NetID Accounts
Once accepted, you will have to activate your accounts in order to register for classes, pay your bills and receive important notifications about billing.
To activate your Grizzly ID, aka the "G-number" (your SAIL account)
- Access SAIL using the quick link at the top right of the home page.
- Under the login area, click "New student? Get your NetID and password."
- Select "Reset/Change your Grizzly ID PIN."
- Follow the directions to change your PIN and/or security question.
To activate your NetID (your @oakland.edu email)
- Access SAIL using the quick link at the top right of the home page.
- Under the login area, click "New student? Get your NetID and password."
- Select “Obtain your NetID account or reset your NetID password.”
- Follow the directions to create your NetID password.
Follow these instructions and download the latest enrollment guide for future reference and more tips and reminders.
1. Activate Your Grizzly ID and NetID Accounts
Once accepted as a guest student at Oakland, you will have to activate your accounts in order to register for classes, pay your bills and receive important notifications about billing.
To activate your Grizzly ID, aka the "G-number" (your SAIL account)
- Access SAIL using the quick link at the top right of the home page.
- Under the login area, click "New student? Get your NetID and password."
- Select "Reset/Change your Grizzly ID PIN."
- Follow the directions to change your PIN and/or security question.
- Access SAIL using the quick link at the top right of the home page.
- Under the login area, click "New student? Get your NetID and password."
- Select “Obtain your NetID account or reset your NetID password.”
- Follow the directions to create your NetID password.
Forward your @oakland.edu email to another email
Make sure you're receiving important updates, like when to pay your bill. Here's how to forward your Oakland email.
- When you're logged into your Oakland email, go to the top right and click "Mail settings."
- Click "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" on the top.
- Add a forwarding address that you check most often.
- Select "Forward a copy of incoming mail to:" and select the email address you want your Oakland email to forward to.
- Scroll down and select "Save changes."
If you receive an error message while registering for a course, contact the
academic department that offers it. Some courses may require specific prerequisites. A member of the department staff can verify that you meet the prerequisite and allow you to register.
Oakland will send an email to your OU email account when your bill is ready to be viewed and paid online using eBill. You will need your SAIL ID and PIN to access the eBill system. The eBill home page provides a brief overview of your current account status, recent and past billing statements, recent activity on your student account and available payment plans. Payments can be made online through eBill, in person or by mail.
Follow these instructions and download the latest enrollment guide for future reference and more tips and reminders.
1. Activate Your Grizzly ID and NetID Accounts
Once accepted as a guest student at Oakland, you will have to activate your accounts in order to register for classes, pay your bills and receive important notifications about billing.
To activate your Grizzly ID, aka the "G-number" (your SAIL account)
- Access SAIL using the quick link at the top right of the home page.
- Under the login area, click "New student? Get your NetID and password."
- Select "Reset/Change your Grizzly ID PIN."
- Follow the directions to change your PIN and/or security question.
- Access SAIL using the quick link at the top right of the home page.
- Under the login area, click "New student? Get your NetID and password."
- Select “Obtain your NetID account or reset your NetID password.”
- Follow the directions to create your NetID password.
Forward your @oakland.edu email to another email
Make sure you're receiving important updates, like when to pay your bill. Here's how to forward your Oakland email.
- When you're logged into your Oakland email, go to the top right and click "Mail settings."
- Click "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" on the top.
- Add a forwarding address that you check most often.
- Select "Forward a copy of incoming mail to:" and select the email address you want your Oakland email to forward to.
- Scroll down and select "Save changes."
If you receive an error message while registering for a course, contact the
academic department that offers it. Some courses may require specific prerequisites. A member of the department staff can verify that you meet the prerequisite and allow you to register.
4. Pay
Oakland will send an email to your OU email account when your bill is ready to be viewed and paid online using eBill. You will need your SAIL ID and PIN to access the eBill system. The eBill home page provides a brief overview of your current account status, recent and past billing statements, recent activity on your student account and available payment plans. Payments can be made online through eBill, in person or by mail.
Follow these instructions and download the latest enrollment guide for future reference and more tips and reminders.
1. Activate Your Grizzly ID and NetID Accounts
Once accepted as a guest student at Oakland, you will have to activate your accounts in order to register for classes, pay your bills and receive important notifications about billing.
To activate your Grizzly ID aka the "G-number" (your SAIL account)
- Access SAIL using the quick link at the top right of the home page.
- Under the login area, click "New student? Get your NetID and password."
- Select "Reset/Change your Grizzly ID PIN."
- Follow the directions to change your PIN and/or security question.
- Access SAIL using the quick link at the top right of the home page.
- Under the login area, click "New student? Get your NetID and password."
- Select “Obtain your NetID account or reset your NetID password.”
- Follow the directions to create your NetID password.
If you receive an error message while registering for a course, contact the
academic department that offers it. Some courses may require specific prerequisites. A member of the department staff can verify that you meet the prerequisite and allow you to register.
4. Pay
Oakland will send an email to your OU email account when your bill is ready to be viewed and paid online using eBill. You will need your SAIL ID and PIN to access the eBill system. The eBill home page provides a brief overview of your current account status, recent and past billing statements, recent activity on your student account and available payment plans. Payments can be made online through eBill, in person or by mail.