University of Oklahoma Parent and Family Guide

Student Life

oZONE, a new foundation for online student services at OU is just a few weeks away

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oZONE will offer OU students single sign-on, 24/7, Web-based access to enrollment resources, Student Services, Financial Aid, Bursar, D2L, Exchange e-mail, OU on YouTube, Unwind, news feeds and other interactive resources students use daily.

While financial aid is already in oZONE, the remaining services - minus pay.ou.edu - will debut in the portal Sept. 28, 2009. Students can manage their bursar account in oZONE beginning in Jan. 2010.

Obama National Service Plan Promises Exciting Opportunities for Students

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During a 2008 campaign speech in Colorado Springs, candidate Barack Obama spoke of his desire to to increase the number of K-12 and college students who give back to their local communities on a regular basis. Drawing upon his experience as a community organizer in Chicago's South Side, Obama called for "shared sacrifice" to bring our communities closer together and outlined the details of the Obama-Biden National Service Plan. His plan promises exciting new opportunities for both K-12 and college students to serve on both the local and national level.

Student Affairs at OU

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Student Affairs provides the out-of-classroom experiences that define university life for most students.

Student Involvement at OU

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Research indicates that students who are involved on campus make better grades; succeed academically; stay on track; are more marketable; are more satisfied with their college experience; and develop leadership and interpersonal skills.

OU Housing Beyond the Freshman Year

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Studies show that students who live on campus perform better academically and are better adjusted, which is why students are encouraged to continue living on campus beyond their freshman year.

Sooner Athletics

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The University of Oklahoma is home to one of the most storied athletics programs in the nation. The success of Oklahoma athletics contributes to a sense of pride in the community and across the state.

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