THIS ONE PLACE CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE
UNDER GRADUATES
Best Value School
according to U.S. News and World Report Representing all 50 states and over 130 countries.
170+ degree options
500+ student organizations 17:1 student-tofaculty ratio
TOP 8%
32
students
average class size
in total research expenditures nationwide according to the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 2023
THE FALL 2024 FRESHMAN CLASS
5,593 freshmen enrolled at OU
3.63
The largest class in university history.
1 in 4 are first-generation college students
93.5% of fall 2024 incoming freshmen received a scholarship from the Office of Admissions & Recruitment
THERE'S ONLY GREATNESS AHEAD
We are innovators.
As you embark on your college journey, discover the abundant resources that the University of Oklahoma has in store for you. With a supportive community of fellow students, a robust alumni network, professors committed to your success, and cutting-edge learning facilities, your time at OU will allow you to forge your own path and create a lasting legacy.
Our chant rolls on and on .
Since 1890, the University of Oklahoma has served as the state’s flagship institution and a beacon of discovery and discourse. As an epicenter for statewide, national, and international excellence, our students learn from top industry leaders and put what they learn back into their communities and careers.
We are a leader in higher education, achieving the Carnegie Foundation’s highest tier of research classification, making OU the first public institution in Oklahoma to receive this
outstanding recognition. From the moment a student steps foot on OU’s campus, they are set on a unique trajectory toward success. What they achieve during their time here will follow them long after they walk across the graduation stage.
We challenge perspectives and empower possibilities, which strengthens our students into leaders who will lead on for a brighter OU and broader horizon. Discover what you are searching for at OU—your passion, your path, yourself
Students in OU's Physical Geography course test water sources while studying the systematic inter-relationships among the physical Earth.
OU’s learning environments and facilities rival those of the private sector, giving our students opportunities to experience the latest technologies.
The Tom Love Innovation Hub is available to both OU students and local community members. The Innovation Hub is located on our Research Campus and houses Startup OU, the Fabrication Lab, OU Catalyst Programs, and collaborative learning spaces.
The John Bonnar McBreen Multimedia Center is a state-of-the-art podcast studio located in Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The center is fit with microphones, soundboards, headphones, and other recording technology for students who are interested in podcasting.
Bizzell Memorial Library is where students will find not only a place to study, but also professionals who are committed to providing access to resources that fulfill the needs of academic, research, artistic, and scholarly objectives.
OU students are surrounded by opportunities to gain tangible, real-world experience. You can engage in industryleading meteorology research at the National Weather Center ; assemble competitive race cars in the Rawl Engineering Practice Facility; develop architectural models in the Creating_ Making Lab; generate a new business in the Integrated Business Core program and take on clients with the Lindsey + Asp advertising and public relations agency. With OU’s community and resources, you have limitless potential.
I
never dreamed of starting a company until I got to OU, but the experience of starting one with 19 other students as part of the Integrated Business Core allowed me to do just that. IBC gave me the opportunity to work through a plethora of tangible scenarios in a real-world environment.”
CHRISTOPHER FIRCH | Class of 2024 Accounting and Business Management major From Allen, Texas
STRONGER LEADERS, BROADER HORIZONS
Embrace academic and personal growth through hands-on learning.
Some of your most important lessons won’t be taught in a lecture hall. Instead, what you learn will take you beyond the classroom. Depending on your field of interest, you’ll leave with more than just a diploma, but also prototypes, published articles, a robust resume, and industry connections. Our students intern across the globe, applying their education in real-world settings, exploring career options, and strengthening their portfolios for post-graduation work.
OU’s School of Aviation offers an Enhanced Air Traffic—Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program that allows qualified OU graduates to proceed directly to an air traffic control facility for on-the-job training, bypassing the FAA Academy. This program at OU is the first four-year Bachelor of Science degree program of its kind in the nation, giving graduates a big hiring advantage.
While interning with the OU School of Community Medicine, I shadowed physicians, collaborated with a pediatric research staff, volunteered within the community, and learned about the OU School of Community Medicine family. This experience really reaffirmed my desire to become a doctor. I am so thankful for the opportunity to learn from such an incredible and knowledgeable faculty and staff.”
Health and Medicine major From Tulsa, Oklahoma
MADISON TAYLOR | Class of 2023
170+ MAJORS
Visit ou.mymajors.com and answer a few questions to learn which OU majors are right for you!
Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences
African & African
American Studies
Anthropology*
Arabic
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemical Biosciences
Chemistry
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Chinese Classics:
– Classical Languages
– Classical Studies
Gallogly College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering*
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Architectural Engineering*
Biomedical Engineering*
Chemical Engineering*
Chemical Engineering:
– Biotechnology
– Pre-Med
– Sustainability
Civil Engineering*
Computer Engineering*
Computer Science*
Electrical Engineering*
Engineering Analytics
Engineering Physics
Environmental Engineering*
Environmental Science*
Industrial & Systems
Engineering*
Industrial & Systems
Engineering:
– Analytics*
– Pre-Med
Mechanical Engineering*
Mechanical Engineering:
– Pre-Med
David L. Boren College of International Studies
Asian Studies
European Studies
European Studies: Russian & East European Studies
Global Energy, Environment & Resources
International Development
International Security Studies
International Studies*
Latin American Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
– Latin Communication
Community Health
Economics*
English:
– Literary & Cultural Studies*
– Writing*
Environmental Studies
Film & Media Studies
French German
Health & Exercise Science
Health, Medicine & Society
History
History of Science, Technology & Medicine
Human Health & Biology
Human Relations
Information Science & Technology
Information Studies*
Italian
Japanese
Judaic Studies
Latinx Studies
Letters
Letters: Constitutional Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics*
Microbiology
Microbiology: Biotechnology
Native American Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Planned Program: Design
Your Degree
Plant Biology
Plant Biology: Biotechnology
Political Science*
Political Science: Elections & Campaign Management
Psychology
Public & Nonprofit
Administration*
Public Health
Religious Studies
Russian
Social Work
Sociology*
Sociology: Criminology
Spanish
Women’s & Gender Studies
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
Aviation:
– Air Traffic Management
– Aviation Management:
– Flying^
– Non-Flying
– Professional Pilot
– Airplane^
– Helicopter^
Environmental Sustainability*
Geographic Information Science*
Geography*
Meteorology*
^Admission application open August 1-November 1
Michael F. Price College of Business
Accounting*
Economics*
Energy Management
Entrepreneurship &
Venture Management*
Finance*
Healthcare Business
International Business Management
Management Information Systems*
Marketing*
Sports Business
Supply Chain Management*
Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts
Art
Art History
Art, Technology & Culture (incl Photography & New Media)
Ballet Pedagogy
Ballet Performance
Modern Dance Performance
Music
Music Composition
Music Education:
– Instrumental
– Vocal
Music Performance:
– Brass & Percussion
– Harp
– Instrumental Jazz
– Organ
– Piano
– Strings & Guitar
– Voice
– Woodwinds
Musical Theatre Performance
Piano Pedagogy
Studio Art:
– Ceramics
– Painting
– Printmaking
– Sculpture
Theatre:
– Acting
– Costume Design
– Dramaturgy
– Lighting Design
– Scenic Design
– Stage Management
– Sound Design
Visual Communication (incl Graphic Design)
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Advertising*
Creative Media Production*
Journalism*
Professional Writing
Public Relations*
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
Architecture*
Construction Science
Environmental Design*
Interior Design
Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Language Arts Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education:
– Biological Sciences
– Chemistry
– Earth Sciences
– Physical Science
– Physics
Social Studies Education
Special Education
World Language Education:
– French – German
– Latin – Spanish
OU Health Sciences
Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
Environmental Geology
GeoEnergy Engineering
Geology
Geophysics
Paleontology
Petroleum Engineering*
Petroleum Geology
GRADUATE WITH HONORS
The Honors College at OU provides a stimulating academic program for intellectually motivated undergraduate students. Through small class size, professor mentorship, leadership and career-building opportunities, and a network of highachieving classmates, the Honors College supports students in a full range of academic pursuits and aims to inspire students to carry lifelong intellectual curiosity and selfsustained inquiry and personal growth.
OU Health Sciences is home to seven professional health colleges and over 70 academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels. Programs are available at campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa as well as six learning sites across the state to meet health care needs in Oklahoma. Students interested in an OU Health Sciences program will start their academic journey at the Norman campus and move to the Health Sciences Campus (HSC), OU-Tulsa campus, or one of six learning sites after meeting admissions qualifications to the program of interest.
Bachelor Programs (two years at OU Norman + two years at Health Sciences)
Please visit discover.ouhsc.edu for a full list of the 70+ health-related programs, including graduate and professional programs.
Polytechnic Institute
Nursing (BSN)
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Dental Hygiene
Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences:
– Nuclear Medicine
– Radiation Therapy
– Radiography
– Sonography
Two-Year Degree-Completion Programs (OU-Tulsa)
Students traditionally transfer to OUPI degree-completion programs once they have earned an associate degree or taken at least 24 hours from an accredited institution. Programs include:
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Software Development & Integration
*These areas offer optional accelerated programs
Students must be admitted to OU to apply for the Honors College, as well as the Medical Humanities Scholars Program or Pre-Law Scholars Program. Learn more about the benefits of honors and application requirements at honors.ou.edu
OU's Medical Humanities Scholars Program
is a highly selective, sequential B.A./M.D. program. Selected students (up to eight per year) pursue a liberal arts education focused on medicine and society while fulfilling their premedical requirements. Upon admission into the program, students receive provisional acceptance to OU’s College of Medicine, contingent upon their GPA and MCAT scores.
Pre-Law Scholars Program
A limited number of students (up to 25 per year) will be selected to join the Pre-Law Scholars Program before their enrollment as undergraduates at OU. The Pre-Law Scholars Program will allow Honors College students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor at OU in six years.
Medical Humanities Scholars Program
CONNECT WITH CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
As a student at the University of Oklahoma, you will become part of the OU Family. We don’t just say that— we mean it. One of the cornerstones of OU is our commitment to student success and enrichment. We are family.
Your support system every step of the way.
We strive to create a place of belonging for every member of the OU Family by providing a variety of campus resources. At OU, you will discover countless avenues that connect you with your campus and community.
OU is committed to building a welcoming and supportive campus for all students. This effort includes the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center, which offers support services such as alternative testing, one-on-one tutoring, and adaptive computer labs, and Connection and Student Engagement (CSE) team, which supports underserved students and their families in the admissions process.
Founded by students to address food insecurity and hunger on campus, the OU Food Pantry is a free resource for OU students, faculty, and staff for supplemental food assistance, household items, and other basic needs.
OU Health Services provides a full-service medical clinic, pharmacy, vaccinations, counseling center, and more in the on-campus Goddard Health Center.
At
OU, we believe in creating a culture of wellness. We understand students experience stressors both inside and outside of the classroom, so we want to make sure we are supporting them every step of the way. Whether that’s mental health services at the University Counseling Center, responding to crisis situations, or tips and guidance when dealing with Imposter Syndrome or test anxiety, we are committed to serving the entire student body.”
SCOTT MILLER, P h .D. University Counseling Center UCC Director
STEWARDS OF STUDENT SUCCESS
OU’s faculty and staff members are dedicated to helping you succeed every step of the way. OU has several support networks that enable students to flourish on campus. Additionally, with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll be able to form personal connections with your professors and gain one-on-one support when you attend their office hours. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from, engage with, and research alongside professors who are leaders in their fields.
For nearly 30 years, Daniel Resasco has served as a chemical engineering professor. Along the way, he became the author of more than 300 academic publications and holder of over 40 industrial patents. For Resasco, chemical engineering is a fascinating discipline that allows him to make an impact on every aspect of modern human life. Resasco says learning goes beyond the classroom; it takes place in the lab, in research, and in the conversations he has with students. Resasco believes that the best learning comes from doing. Read more about Dr. Resasco at go2.ou.edu/daniel-resasco.
I’m proud of my scientific publications and inventions, but what gives me the greatest pride is the success of my former students.”
DANIEL RESASCO, P h .D. Chemical Engineering Professor, Inaugural Gallogly Chair in Engineering, and George Lynn Cross Professor
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
On campus, you’ ll have access to the people and places you need to live your best life. Our residence halls are designed to foster community and friendship. With resident advisors planning waffle bar breakfasts, study break mixers, and s’mores nights, social butterflies and introverts alike have avenues to engage with other students and make friends.
Learn more about living on OU's campus at ou.edu/ housingandfood .
OU offers over 20 dining options located across campus, allowing you to easily grab a bite to eat between classes. From the all-you-care-to-eat service at Couch Restaurants , to fresh acai bowls at Cross Restaurants , to the Xcetera convenience store, you're sure to find a solution to your food cravings.
OU Housing and Food Services also has a dietitian and an ingredients specialist who work closely with students who have food allergies and specific dietary needs.
LEAVE YOUR LEGACY
However you want to make an impact, OU makes it possible. OU is a place where you can give back in a big way, cheer until you are hoarse, and forge friendships with people from across the country and world. Whether you’re looking forward to joining the Student Government Association, raising money for nonprofit organizations, spending a Friday night watching a free film in Meacham Auditorium, or starting your own student organization, you’ll find a place of belonging at OU.
Each spring, over 6,000 students, faculty, staff, and alumni serve throughout the Norman and Greater Oklahoma City area during The Big Event , OU’s official day of community service.
The Office of Leadership & Volunteerism is dedicated to helping students grow as citizens and individuals by connecting them with leadership and service opportunities across the state.
OU Dance Marathon has raised nearly $4 million for the Children’s Miracle network in the past five years.
My brothers in my fraternity at OU turned into my family away from home. They have been one of my main support systems since my first day on campus and their support has pushed me past my limits and allowed me to step out of my comfort zone.”
JESUS ROSALES | Class of 2024
There are 500+ student organizations at OU.
Running the gamut between cultural and religious, social and academic, and personal and professional goals, OU’s student life offers something for everyone. Learn how to get involved at ou.edu/studentlife
30% of OU students join Greek Life, which consists of five councils and 55 chapters, to build lifelong friendships, get involved on campus, and serve the community.
Mechanical Engineering major
From Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
DISCOVER WHAT'S BEYOND THE HORIZON
Whether we are securing a national championship, captivating audiences from center stage, or pioneering scientific breakthroughs, you'll learn our student body is united in the relentless pursuit of excellence both on and off the field. We are champions.
Astonishing discoveries lie ahead. And many will change the world.
The University of Oklahoma is advancing our local and global communities through our broad array of research opportunities. From the arts, architecture, humanities, and business to engineering, medicine, microbiology, and physics, you’ll discover why we are a Highest Research Activity institution, designated by the Carnegie Foundation.
The moment students step on campus, they can get involved in research, including the First-Year Research Engagement (FYRE) Program , where students will be led through active laboratory research by a professor and present their findings at the end of the semester, and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), which is open to all OU undergraduate students interested in pursuing exciting research endeavors.
Research for me as an undergraduate student has been invaluable in my future career. It has given me real-life, professional experiences in the lab.”
KAYLEE TATUM | Class of 2023 Anthropology
major From Tulsa, Oklahoma
CHAMPIONS IN EVERY FIELD
Our undisputed excellence in athletics connects the OU Family across generations. As a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), we are part of the finest stages in collegiate athletics, aligned with toptier institutions, and forever expanding OU's endless possibilities on and off the field.
OU owns one of the greatest winning traditions in intercollegiate athletics, and these events are an opportunity to connect with your classmates and community while making memories that will last a lifetime. OU has champions in a variety of sports, and events for each sport are free for students apart from football and men’s basketball. You may know about our seven football national championships and seven Heisman Trophy winners, but did you know that our softball team has won four straight NCAA titles and our women's gynmastics team has claimed two of the last three? Across all sports, OU boasts more than 40 national championships.
Visit SoonerSports.com to learn more about athletics at OU.
The Pride of Oklahoma is known for playing OU's fight song, "Boomer Sooner" during football games. In the 1983 Bedlam game, OU was behind 17 points but came back to win after the Pride played “Boomer Sooner” nonstop for an hour and a half.
There's Only ONE Oklahoma. During OU athletics events, all fans hold up their index fingers to form a number one during the OU Chant. This celebrates the unity of our student body and all of Sooner Nation.
EXPAND YOUR PERSPECTIVE
We are global citizens.
Embrace the global tapestry of experiences offered by the University of Oklahoma. From OU’s Italian study center in a renovated Medieval Palazzo to OU’s Mexican study center in the heart of historic Puebla, you’ll discover the spirit of OU is present in every corner of the world. Global engagement also exists right here in Norman, as students from over 135 countries make up part of the OU Family.
50 countries. 100+ programs.
2 OU International Study Centers.
At OU, our role as global citizens is an important component of higher education. OU offers over 100 study abroad programs in over 50 countries across the world, and study abroad programs can last anywhere from one week to a full year. Our students don’t just sight-see, they immerse themselves in the world’s landscapes, languages, and traditions, allowing them to gain new perspectives, forge meaningful connections, and develop a profound understanding of our world.
Visit studyabroad.ou.edu to learn more!
Follow @ouabroad to learn more!
My classes in Japan taught me so much in such a short amount of time. I explored beautiful parks, attended festivals, visited a cat café, and tried so many new things, like eating from a sushi conveyor belt. I have always wanted to study abroad, and this was a dream come true!”
JENNY AGUILAR | Class of 2024 International Security Studies major From Moore, Oklahoma
OU COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
We are Oklahoma .
Like the University of Oklahoma, our state honors its past while embracing the future. From stunning natural wonders like the Wichita Mountains and a flourishing art scene to the famous hospitality of Oklahomans and our melting pot of traditions and perspectives, progress is happening throughout every corner of the state.
Welcome to Norman
Our campus is settled in Norman, a close-knit community that embraces our university and student body. As Oklahoma’s third-largest city, Norman offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. With access to local eateries, Lake Thunderbird, weekend festivals, live concerts, and more, you will discover your home away from home in Norman.
Learn more at go2.ou.edu/norman .
Explore OKC
Just a few miles up Interstate 35, Oklahoma City is an opportunity hub for OU students. With a major metroplex and international airport so close by, students get to experience everything from varied arts and entertainment to a wide range of internships and career options. OU Health Sciences is also located in OKC and offers students one of only a few comprehensive health centers in the nation.
Visit go2.ou.edu/okc to see more of what our state’s capital has to offer.
FOUNDATIONS FOR YOUR FUTURE
We are a great investment .
At the University of Oklahoma, students are surrounded by a world of possibilities that make their degree at OU worth the investment. Thanks to OU’s Career Center, a robust alumni network, experiential learning experiences, and faculty with industry connections, students are poised to seize opportunities for success.
Internships. On-campus job fairs.
Industry connections.
Endless possibilities.
OU Class of 2015, 2018
First-generation college graduate Juan Renteria empowers students through education as a fifthgrade teacher at Truman Elementary School in Norman, Oklahoma. He was named the district’s Teacher of the Year in 2021 and one of 12 finalists for 2022 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.
At OU, you can follow your dreams all the way to your professional calling, graduate school, and beyond. We will equip you to succeed after graduation and keep you in the OU Family each and every day after as a valued alum.
The OU Career Center is your one-stop shop for professional development, giving you the tools to transition from college to career. The Career Center holds several career fairs a year to expose students to hundreds of potential employers, hosts free events like professional headshots to use for your online portfolio, and offers job interview preparation like resume critiques, mock interviews, and so much more.
Explore the value of an OU degree at go2.ou.edu/value.
OU Class of 2023
Fascinated with the complex systems of airports, Avery Dickinson connected with American Airlines at the annual OU Engineering Career Fair and fell in love with the aviation industry. Dickinson secured an internship with the airline’s Continuous Improvement team and was offered a fulltime position after graduation.
OU Class of 2021
As a fourth-grader, Taylor Stephenson declared that she was going to be a meteorologist. That dream became a reality after her experience with OU's meteorology and broadcast journalism programs helped her land a job as an on-air meteorologist in Virginia with news station 13News Now.
JUAN RENTERIA
AVERY DICKINSON
TAYLOR STEPHENSON
I encourage students to take full advantage of every resource OU has to offer, especially MoneyCoaches. Meeting with your MoneyCoach will aid immensely in your academic and financial successes throughout your time at OU!”
TAYLOR NIEHOFF | Class of 2024
Spanish World Language Education major From Broomfield, Colorado
The Student Financial Center (SFC) is a hub for all student financial needs, including financial aid, scholarships, billing, and payment processes. Learn more at ou.edu/sfc We’re committed to affordability.
We understand that regardless of where you attend college, it will be an investment, not only of your time and hard work but also your money. That’s why OU is committed to making higher education affordable, offering opportunities for scholarships and financial aid. OU also utilizes a flat-rate tuition program, which means students who enroll in 12 to 21 hours per semester will pay a flat rate for tuition and mandatory fees.
The MidFirst Bank MoneyCoaches are dedicated to financial education on OU’s campus. MoneyCoaches host monthly workshops, teach first-year classes, and offer one-on-one meetings to help students create a plan to pay for college.
Scan the QR code to find more information about cost, scholarships, and more.
HOW TO JOIN THE OU FAMILY
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