October 1, 2021
FAFSA available for 2022-23 academic year
April 15, 2023
Summer 2023 Payment Due
May 8, 2023
Summer 2023 classes begin (16 weeks)
May 8, 2023
Summer I 2023 classes begin (8 weeks)
July 5, 2023
Summer II classes begin (8 weeks)
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Important Dates
October 1, 2022
FAFSA available for 2023-24 academic year
October 1, 2022
Fall 2023 housing sign-up available
September 5, 2023
New Student Welcome
September 6, 2023
Fall 2023 classes begin
October 1, 2022
FAFSA available for 2023-24 academic year
November 1, 2023
Winter 2024 housing sign-up available
December 15, 2023
Winter 2024 payment due date
January 4, 2024
Winter 2024 classes begin
Before Classes
After orientation, take note of a few important tasks to do before classes begin in your first semester.
Complete Orientation Survey
Please complete the survey to tell us about your orientation experience. Your feedback will help us improve the experience for future students - just like you.
More InfoSubmit Official Transcripts
Work with the previous college(s) or university(s) you took courses at to submit your official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar, O'Dowd Hall, Rm 100, 586 Pioneer Dr, Rochester, MI 48309-4401.
More InfoPay Your Bill
Payment is due prior to the start of the semester. View your eBill and connect with Student Financial Services for questions.
More InfoGet Your Student ID
The GrizzCard is the official picture identification card of Oakland University. Think of it as your passport to OU. Whether you are grabbing a bite to eat, checking out a library book, going to the Rec Center or cheering on the Golden Grizzlies, your GrizzCard makes it happen.
More InfoPurchase Your Textbooks
Visit the OU Barnes & Noble Bookstore to purchase your textbooks before the start of class. Take your class schedule with you for assistance in selecting the correct textbooks. OU does not have a book voucher program.
More InfoUpdate Address and Phone Number
It's important to have an up-to-date address and phone number to ensure the university can contact you as needed. Verify your address and phone number, and update if necessary, via MySAIL.
More InfoSign-up For Emergency Notifications
Be notified as quickly as possible if an emergency situation occurs on campus, if the university has been closed, or if there is a campus wide cancellation of classes.
More InfoDisability Support Services
It is recommended that students with disabilities register with Disability Support Services at least six weeks before the start of your first semester at OU.
More InfoReview Academic Conduct Policies
Plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated. Become familiar with OU’s Academic Conduct Policy.
More InfoAttend Welcome Activities
Get connected to OU by attending the New Student Welcome (fall) and Welcome Week activities (fall and winter).
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In Your First Semester
Start strong. Connect to important resources and the OU community early and often.
Course Changes
Students can add, drop or withdraw from courses during specific times of the semester. Consult your academic adviser before making changes to your schedule.
More InfoAcademic Advising
You will be assigned to an academic advising unit based on your major, which is housed in a school or college. If you are undecided about your major, you will work with an academic adviser in the First Year Advising Center until you declare a major.
More InfoGet Connected
Become an integral part of the OU community through involvement in student organizations, Greek life, community service, intramurals or club sports.
More InfoTransfer Year Experience
As a new transfer student, you will be connected to the Transfer Year Experience program, which provides a seamless transition into academic success and campus life at Oakland University.
More InfoUtilizing Moodle
All courses have an online space in Moodle, OU's learning management system, which allows you to receive information about class assignments, grades, and upcoming projects. It is up to the professor how much information they put on Moodle.
More InfoCareer Tool
Review your degree requirements and potential career options for your chosen major.
More InfoEstablish A Relationship with Faculty
OU's faculty members are valuable resources for students. They are experts in their academic disciplines and can offer advice about opportunities at OU and in the academic community. Connect with faculty mentors and advisers frequently.
Faculty Feedback
If you are enrolled in a 1000 or 2000 level course, your professor may provide feedback via email on how you can improve in the course. Review their recommendations to get back on the right track.
Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center offers a variety of support services at no cost to all enrolled OU students. These include Peer Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and study resources, such as math, statistics and physics instructional videos, several success strategies videos, a complete set of bones for anatomy students and old math exams provided by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for review.
More InfoWriting Center
The Oakland University Writing Center is open to OU students, faculty and staff in all disciplines at any stage of the writing process. The center provides writers with an interested and supportive audience of well-trained consultants who help both novice and expert writers explore ideas, revise drafts and develop the skills to craft polished works.
More InfoCareer Services
Career Services is the gateway to your future. They are here to help open doors to opportunities at OU and beyond, while providing resources and support during your journey to success.
More InfoUsing Handshake
Create your profile to have access to on-campus student employment positions, as well as thousands of internships and jobs outside of OU. Don't delay in getting connected to a job now or for the future.
More InfoDiversity Resources
Oakland University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all community members.
More InfoKresge Library
The Library is a critical center of learning in our educational community, providing access to scholarly information, research support, library instruction, computing and study facilities.
More InfoStudy Abroad/Away
OU students can study abroad in more than 40 countries around the world or study away at nearly 200 universities in North America. From foreign language and art to business and engineering, OU offers a variety of international education options for all interests. You’ll have the opportunity to live, study or work side-by-side in communities or universities throughout the world.
More InfoGraham Health Center
Graham Health Center provides convenient, affordable, high quality health care right on campus.
More InfoOU Counseling Center
The Oakland University Counseling Center offers a broad range of mental health services provided by licensed psychologists and interns. The first six sessions are free. All sessions thereafter are only $12 each.
More InfoFind Adviser Contact Information
You can now log in to MySail and find your assigned adviser and/or advising unit contact information. Just sign in to MySail and below the My Details section click the blue Adviser link on the right hand side. A box should pop up with your advising unit and/or adviser's name along with their contact information.
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