Have you ever really toured the University of Oklahoma? All I can say is WOW! What a beautiful campus! Oklahoma was ranked one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation! So much to do! So much to see! If you and your child have yet to tour the campus, I mean really tour the […]
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An Overview of Housing and Food Services
If your student will be joining the OU family this fall, watch the video below to learn more about meal plan options, housing assignments, safety/security and more! For questions, comment below or email us at housinginfo@ou.edu. We can’t wait to meet you, OU 2021! Boomer! For the latest information about Move-In 2017, visit our website or […]
Staying Safe in Severe Weather.
Being from New York I never really had to worry about severe weather. So when my daughter, in her freshman year called me to listen to the alarms going off in the dorms I panicked a little. I have seen movies about tornadoes. I happen to love the movie Twister, especially since they give a […]
New Residential Colleges Opening This Fall
As you guide your student through their OU experience, you want to ensure that they embrace new opportunities that will help them grow both academically and socially, right? Well, the brand-new Residential Colleges will offer your student a unique, academics driven residence hall that will foster community, innovation and tradition. Keep reading to find out […]
Sending Support For Finals Week
It’s amazing how quickly the semester flew by. It seems like we were moving our Sooner to Norman just yesterday. Now, the semester is almost over, and most of our kids will be coming home for the holidays in a few short weeks. But before they head back they have to power through one of […]
First Game Day Experience
I was thrilled the day that I ordered my Oklahoma football tickets online! The Oklahoma game against Baylor was my first game ever! That’s right. My first game! As crazy as that may sound, I have never had the honor of being able to attend a game until now. I have been a fan since I […]
Great Medical Services at OU Bringing Comfort for Students and Parents
My family is in New York and we have been Oklahoma Sooner fans since my father attended Oklahoma in the late 1960s. We raised our children to love the college, what it has to offer, and of course, the football team! My oldest daughter always told us that she wanted to attend OU. I always said […]
Navigating New Territory: The Drop Off
Before we dive in: I’ve never done this before. And by this- I mean send a kid off to college. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve never blogged before, either, so it’s a season of firsts. I wasn’t sure what to expect, to be honest. My oldest has always been very self driven and […]
OU Move-In 2016: Everything You Need To Know
The big day is finally here. Your car is stuffed to the brim, and you are heading to Norman to send your child off on his/her new college journey. Move-In Day is the first of many thrilling experiences that your child will have at OU, and we are here to break down the 2016 Move-In process. […]
Any Tips for Moving Your College Student Home for the Summer?
As the mom of a freshman I’m excited and anxious to have a little bit of his time this summer, but I realize he’s grown this past year, and frankly I know this is new territory for us. I had planned to write this blog about the in’s and out’s of moving students out of […]