Dates to Remember for High School Seniors

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INCOMING FRESHMAN

DATES TO REMEMBER 2026-2027

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admissions@ou.edu

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!

AUG

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.

OCT

FAFSA opens at fafsa.gov. You can begin filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in October. We recommend you submit the FAFSA as early as possible to maximize your opportunities for federal financial aid. Make sure you list OU as a school to receive your information. OU’s Federal School Code is 003184.

NOV

Early action admission deadline. Students who apply by November 1 will receive priority admission and consideration for merit-based scholarships and financial aid.

NOV

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, which opens in the Spring. All first-year students must live in freshman-designated university housing for two semesters. With a variety of communities, floor plans, and amenities, you can explore all of OU’s housing options at ou.edu/housingandfood. As part of your OU housing contract, you will be required to make an advanced payment of $175. This payment will be applied toward your fall semester housing charge and can be refunded up until May 1.

DEC

Final scholarship admission deadline. Apply by December 15 to be automatically considered for OU’s merit-based scholarships.

FEB

Final admission deadline. Students who apply after February 1 will only be considered for admission on a space-available basis.

FEB

Registration opens for New Sooner Orientation at ou.edu/newsooner. New Sooner Orientation takes place in the summer. During NSO, you will meet with an academic college’s advisor, enroll in classes, and learn about resources to help you find success during your time at OU.

APR

Honors College priority admission deadline at ou.edu/honors. You must be admitted to OU before you can apply to the Honors College.

MAY

Submit your enrollment deposit at commit.ou.edu. This $250 deposit tells us you want to attend OU! If you decide to attend another university, you may request a refund through May 1.

JUNE

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

Official test scores and college transcripts with concurrent/dual credits deadline. If you applied with self-reported ACT/SAT/CLT scores, you must have your official test score report sent to OU directly from ACT, the College Board, or CLT. If you have concurrent/dual credit, you must have your official college transcript sent directly to OU.

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