Part One is a one-day orientation held during the summer months from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Students are encouraged to select the earliest orientation date that their schedule allows.
During this component, you will:
- Be introduced to your school/college
- Meet with your assigned academic adviser and register for classes
- Learn about university policies, resources and your OU accounts
- Meet other new students and have fun!
Already signed up for orientation? View the
New Student Orientation Guide now!
Housing Overnight Experience
Interested in exploring residence life on the campus of OU? Spend the night before your orientation and expand your experience by registering for an overnight stay in University Housing's residence halls!
Participants will have an insider's view and enjoy exciting activities including:
- Events at the Recreation and Athletics Center
- A midnight walk to Meadow Brook Hall
- Making new friends and connections
This experience is only available to those who register for June 5 and June 14 orientations. Click
here to sign up today.
Guest Policy
While we recognize that the support of family and friends is critical to your success as a student, we regret that we do not have space to accommodate family members or guests during Part One.
All new first-year students are required to attend a two-part New Student Orientation. Part Two will be held on September 3, 2013.
Scheduled events include:
- Welcome picnic
- Academic Open Houses
- New Student Convocation
- Involvement Fair
All students need to confirm their attendance for Part Two. A reminder email will be sent to every students' OU email address a few days prior to the orientation. If you have any questions about Part Two, please contact Orientation and New Student Programs at (248) 370-4653 or
gold@oakland.edu.
Check back in July 2013 for more information to sign up.