Current Students
Let's return to a future filled with possibility.
Rejoin OU's tight-knit community and you'll find opportunities to get involved, be heard and make a difference. We are ready to see our vibrant campus filled with students, faculty and staff as they learn, work and grow together.
We'll support your studies with emergency funds, renewable scholarships and flexible payment plans. And we continue to offer meaningful connections that will define your future.
Let's do this. An incredible learning environment awaits you.
Below are a variety of reminders and opportunities of support as you navigate this semester. And remember, for those students who prefer a virtual learning and support environment, we are proud to continue to offer remote services and classes.
Academics and Advising
Opportunities
- Individualized academic coaching services.
- Academic Empowerment Series for greater academic success.
- Appointments with personal academic advisers to make sure you stay on track (graduate students should check with their academic departments for advising).
- Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction.
- Remote and in-person library services to support your studies and research.
- Consultation and assistance from the OU Writing Center.
- Technology equipment loan through the Student Technology Center.
- Internet access resources.
- OU bookstore offering online and in-person services, textbook delivery to your home and free eBook access.
Help for online classes
- Online learning resources
- Student guide, including helpful tips for using Moodle.
- Information for Zoom and Google Meet.
- Online learning blog.
Reminders
- Course formats — stay up-to-date on the latest developments for class formats.
- Graduation — if you are close to graduating, remember to apply to graduate.
Registration and Financial Aid
Opportunities
- Student Emergency Relief Fund for those experiencing financial hardships.
- More than 300 departmental scholarships for current students, many renewable annually.
- Payment plans for every semester to help spread out the cost of tuition.
- Registration assistance available through the Office of Registrar.
- Financial aid advisers available in-person and by calling (248) 370-2550 or emailing finservices@oakland.edu.
Special assistance
- Many government programs have been modified and enhanced to offer greater assistance during this time, including:
Reminders
- Registration — Fall classes begin September 6 - there's still time to register for classes.
- Payments — we are happy to help you with making payments on eBill or signing you up for a payment plan. Please reach out to finservices@oakland.edu or call (248) 370-2550 if you need assistance.
- Emergency broadband assistance — check to see if you may qualify for a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills.
- FAFSA — it's time to complete the 2023-24 FAFSA to see which financial assistance you may be eligible for (use OU's school code: 002307).
Health and Safety
Opportunities
- COVID-19 vaccines available at Graham Health Center as well as free COVID-19 testing.
- Food pantry, including care package requests.
- Video series for improving well-being.
- Support groups with the OU Counseling Center.
- Personal counseling sessions via phone at (248) 370-3465 or email with professional counselors.
- Online workouts, health tips and motivational challenges from OU Rec Well.
- Mindful exercises and weekly self-care activities for better well-being.
- In-person fitness activities at the Recreation Center.
Reminders
- Vaccines — OU is requiring that all students, faculty and staff planning to attend in-person courses and all other university activities on campus and at off-site locations be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
- On campus living — stay up-to-date with the latest information for residential students.
Connections
Opportunities
- Virtual appointments with career consultants.
- Career Studio drop-ins.
- Special resources curated for you in the Handshake Resource Library.
- Assistance with OU’s Center for Multicultural Initiatives.
- Professional and continuing education opportunities.
- Assistance with Disability Support Services.
Programming
- Special student activities to keep you involved at OU.
- Campus life activities.
Reminders
- Dean of Students — always contact the Dean of Students for any student concerns, and health and safety issues.
- Read the Post — stay in the know by reading The Oakland Post online or grabbing a paper copy on campus.