DATES TO REMEMBER
INCOMING FRESHMAN 2024-2025
Once you are admitted, log in to oubound.ou.edu for a full post-admission checklist with additional information on all of your next steps!
admissions.ou.edu (405) 325-2151
admissions@ou.edu @go2ou
August 1 | OU application opens at apply.ou.edu
Your admission application also serves as your scholarship application. Visit go2.ou.edu/scholarships to see OU’s scholarship offers.
November 1 | Early action admission deadline
Students who apply by November 1 will receive priority admission and consideration for merit-based scholarships and financial aid.
November 15 | Housing contract opens at housing.ou.edu
By completing a housing contract, you are one step closer to locking in your spot for room selection, opening in mid-May. Room selection access times will be determined by your enrollment deposit date. To receive a room selection access time, you must pay your enrollment deposit by May 1 and complete your housing contract.
December 1 | FAFSA opens at fafsa.gov
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens nationally in December, with the potential for some students to apply as early as October. Check fafsa.gov for the most up-to-date information from the U.S. Department of Education. Make sure you list OU as a school to receive your information. OU’s Federal School Code is 003184.
December 15 | Final scholarship admission deadline
Apply by December 15 to be automatically considered for OU’s merit-based scholarships.
February 1 | Final admission deadline
Students who apply after February 1 will only be considered for admission on a space-available basis.
February 1 | Honors College priority admission deadline at ou.edu/honors
You must be admitted to OU before you can apply to the Honors College.
February 3 | Registration opens for New Sooner Orientation at ou.edu/newsooner
New Sooner Orientation takes place over the summer. During NSO, you will meet with your academic college’s advisor, enroll, and learn about resources to help you find success during your time at OU.
May 1 | Submit the enrollment deposit at commit.ou.edu
This $250 deposit tells us you want to attend OU and allows for the best chance at your top preferences during room selection! If you decide to attend another university, you may request a refund through May 1.
June 15 | Final day to register for New Sooner Orientation
To register for New Sooner Orientation, you must first set up your OU account and submit your enrollment deposit.
June 30 | Official test scores and college transcripts with concurrent/dual credits deadline
If you applied with self-reported ACT/SAT scores, you must have your official test score report sent to OU directly from ACT or the College Board. If you have concurrent/dual credit, you must have your official college transcript sent directly to OU.
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution (ou.edu/eoo).