#ThisIsOU
College is more than just books. It's about building lifelong friendships, discovering your passions, and defining who you want to be.
At Oakland University, home of the Golden Grizzlies, more than 19,000 graduate and undergraduate students actively engage with each other and the world around them. The opportunities - educational, cultural, recreational, and social -- are endless.
Situated north of Detroit and spread across 1,400 acres in the heart of Oakland County, OU houses seven residence halls, two apartment complexes, a state of the art recreation center and athletic dome, a newly renovated and expanded student union, the OU Art Gallery, Meadow Brook Hall, Meadow Brook Theatre and the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre.
With 17 fraternities and sororities, 18 NCAA Division I sports programs, and nearly 300 student organizations, OU empowers every student to get involved and create their ultimate college experience.
#ThisIsOU. Welcome home.
Student
Activities
Discover your Passion
One of the best things about college life is discovering yourself and what makes you happy. At OU, you’re given the chance to get involved through regular events and more than 300 student organizations.
Get Cultured
OU is home to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, a 7,700 capacity venue hosting hundreds of concerts a year, and a regional art gallery that is a magnet for local, regional and national artists.
Arts &
Music
Fraternity &
Sorority Life
Brothers and Sisters
OU boasts 17 fraternities and sororities that allow you to get connected, stay involved and give back to the community.
Find Your Future
At OU we want to help you graduate — find on campus employment, gather internship experience and pursue your dream job.
Campus
Jobs
Rochester
& Detroit
Areas
Hockeytown USA
OU resides in the greater Detroit area, home to more than 3.7 million people offering an abundance of culture, arts, sports, entertainment and history.
Recreation
& Club
Sports
Stay Active!
OU offers a variety of programs and services to encourage life balance, well-being, and foster student development, including more than 26 club and intramural sports and a fully equipped fitness center.
Let's Eat
Let your taste buds come to life with OU’s vast and varied dining selections, including food outlets, delis, snack bars, baked goods, made-to-order meals, coffee shops and cafeteria style dining.
Campus
Dining
Housing
Welcome Home!
When you live on campus, you are living and breathing the full college experience. OU is home to more than 2,700 residential students.
Celebrating Differences
Oakland University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all community members.
Diversity &
Inclusion
Athletics
#wearthebear
OU has 18 NCAA Division I programs including basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming and diving, golf, cross country, track and field and more.