First Year Advising Center
North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-3227
FYAC@oakland.edu
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Orientation & New Student Programs
North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(248) 370-GOLD
gold@oakland.edu
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
New Student Orientation
OU's orientation experience gives you the tools needed to be prepared and comfortable when you start classes. We know that you are excited to get started at OU and we are here to make your first experience with us as memorable as possible.
If you require accommodations, please contact Disability Support Services prior to your scheduled orientation date by phone at (248) 370-3266 or email dss@oakland.edu.
- At New Student Orientation, you will learn about your first year at OU and register for courses.
- At your Campus Kickoff, you will visit campus, meet other new students, visit the bookstore, locate your classes, and explore student service spaces.
Register for New Student Orientation by visiting your admitted student portal here!
- At New Student Orientation, you will learn about your first year at OU and register for courses.
- At your Campus Kickoff in August, you will visit campus, meet other new students, visit the bookstore, locate your classes, and explore student service spaces.
- At the New Student Welcome on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, you will celebrate the start of the year with all new students and attend Convocation and Academic Open Houses.
Register for New Student Orientation by contacting Orientation and New Student Programs at (248) 370-GOLD or gold@oakland.edu.
- Your New Student Orientation in May, June or July will introduce you to your first year at OU and you will register for your first year courses.
- At your Campus Kickoff, you will visit campus, meet other new students, visit the bookstore, locate your classes, and explore student service spaces.
- At the New Student Welcome on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, you will celebrate the start of the year with all new students and attend Convocation and Academic Open Houses.
Register for New Student Orientation by visiting your admitted student portal here!
New Student Orientation is divided into 3 required parts:
- Your New Student Orientation in May, June or July will introduce you to your first year at OU and you will register for your first year courses.
- At your Campus Kickoff in August, you will visit campus, meet other new students, locate your classes, and explore student service spaces. You will sign up for a Campus Kickoff during your New Student Orientation.
- At the New Student Welcome on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, you will celebrate the start of the year with all new students and attend Convocation and Academic Open Houses. You are automatically registered for this event as the last required step in your Orientation process.
Campus Kickoff!
We can’t wait for you to experience OU’s campus and get to know more about the resources available in your first year at our Campus Kickoffs! To register for a Campus Kickoff, you must first attend a New Student Orientation and log in to your admitted student portal to select a session.
NOTE: The Campus Kickoffs are student-only events. No guests are allowed.
Campus Kickoff Details
- Connect with an Orientation Group Leader (OGL) and meet other classmates
- Visit campus resources/offices and also check out the location of each of your classes prior to the start of the semester
- Pick up your student ID and visit the bookstore
Changing your date
If you wish to cancel or reschedule your Campus Kickoff date, please contact our office at 248-370-4653.
Let us know if you have questions
Please do not hesitate to contact Orientation and New Student Programs at (248) 370-4653 or gold@oakland.edu with any questions.
New Student Welcome
New Student Welcome is a celebration with all other new students for the academic year. No registration needed!
Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Time: Doors open at 12:30 p.m., Begins at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Athletic Center O'rena
Parking: Lot P1 or parking structure P29 and you will be directed to the O'rena
Event details:
During New Student Welcome, you will:
- Attend New Student Convocation
- Attend an academic open house specific to your major
- Celebrate the start of the year with all new students
- Wear your black and gold (and comfortable shoes)!
If you have any questions about this event, please contact us at 248-370-4653 or gold@oakland.edu.