Fall 2019 Orientation Schedule
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Early Move-in
9 am - 1:30 pm, Freede Wellness Center
Early move-in for Honors Students and FIRST students who are also first-year students.
Honors Meet and Greet
2 - 3 pm, Honors Hall, Gold Star Building
Honors students and their family welcome.
Commuting to Campus
3 pm - 4 pm, Watson Lounge, Bishop Angie Smith Chapel
Information session on campus resources for those students commuting to campus.
FIRST Orientation
4:30 - 7 pm, Great Hall, McDaniel University Center.
Class of 2023 first-generation college students and their families
welcome.
Honors Welcome Dinner
5:30 - 7 pm, Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center.
Honors students and their families welcome.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Student Technology Support Center
8:30 am - 8 pm, Room 136, McDaniel University Center.
Technology assistance provided for all students.
Honors Retreat
8: 00 am - 4 pm, Honors Hall, Gold Star Building
Required for all Honors students.
New Student Move-in
9:00 am -1:30 pm, Freede Wellness Center
Move-in for all first-year residential students.
President's Leadership Class Welcome Reception
2-3 pm, Great Hall, Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center
Dessert reception welcoming PLC Class XIX.
Parent & Family Orientation
3 - 5 pm, Kerr McGee Auditorium, Meinders School of Business
Information sessions covering a variety of topics of interest to families of new college students.
Stars Group Meeting
3 - 5 pm, Various Locations
Choral Auditions
3 - 5 pm & 6 - 9 pm, B207, Bass Music Center
Choral auditions required for new music students, according to previously assigned times, and enrolled in music theater.
Residence Life Welcome Dinner
5 - 7 pm, Cafeteria, Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center
New students and their families welcome.
Interfraternity Council Information Meeting
7 - 8 pm, Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Learn more about the benefits of fraternity membership – parents and families welcome.
Interfraternity Council Open House
8 - 9 pm, Chapter House
Informal meet and greet for potential new fraternity members and their families.
Panhellenic Council Information Meeting
8 - 9 pm, Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Learn more about the benefits of sorority membership – parents and families.
Meet Your RA
9:30 - 10:30 pm, Your residence hall floor
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Meal Plan Open
7 am - 2 pm, Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center
Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.
Student Technology Support Center
8:30 am - 8 pm, Room 136, McDaniel University Center
Technology assistance provided for all students.
Dance Technique Leveling
(Non-Dance Majors)
9 am - 4 pm, Studio R, Gaylord Center
Attendance required for new Music, Music theater, and Theatre majors to be eligible to enroll in dance classes for Fall 2019, subject to availability. Please follow attire requirements sent by academic advisors.
9 am - 10:45 am: Ballet
11 am - 1 pm: Tap
2 pm - 4 pm: Jazz
Dance Technique Leveling
(Dance Majors)
9 am - 4 pm, Studio R, Gaylord Center
New Dance Majors are required to attend the warm up, jazz, ballet, and tap leveling to supplement the leveling process started at the admission audition.
9 – 9:30 am: Jazz Warm-Up
9:30 – 10:45 am: Jazz
11 am – 1 pm: Ballet
2 – 4 pm: Tap
Find Your Classes Tours
9:45 - 10:45 am, Patio, Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center
Bring your class schedule and let a New Student Orientation Leader show you exactly where your classes are located. Parents & families of new students welcome.
Choral Auditions
10:00 am - noon &- 1 pm - 3:30 pm, B207, Bass Music Center
Choral auditions required for new music students according to previously assigned times, enrolled in vocal performance, choral music education, BA in voice, music theater, instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble, and music composition.
Parent & Family Luncheon
11:30 am - 1 pm, Great Hall, Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center
Lunch provided to the parents and families of the Class of 2023.
Stars Group Lunch
11:30 am - 1 pm, Various Locations
The first meeting for new students with their Stars Groups and Stars Group Leaders. Lunch provided.
Pre-assigned meeting locations sent via OCU email from the First-Year Experience Office.
Petree College of Arts and Sciences Parent and Family Academic Orientation
1:30 - 2:30 pm, Classroom 151, Walker Center
Parents and families only information session for new Arts & Sciences students.
Chill Out with Residence Life
4 - 5 pm, Outside between Walker & Banning Hall
Take a break with your friends in Residence Life.
Matriculation Choir Rehearsal
5 - 6 pm, Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Required of all freshman music majors enrolled in choir – music theater, vocal performance, BA, church music, choral music education, or instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble.
Religious Life Block Party
7 - 8:30 pm, Patio, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel
Come out to learn about The Wesley Center and OCU’s other Religious organizations! Snacks, games, and music provided. Parents & families welcome.
Scooby Doo @ OCU
9:45 - 11 pm, Pavilion, West Lawn
Mystery tour of campus! (Come wearing comfortable clothing and shoes)
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Meal Plan Open
7 am - 7 pm, Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center
Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.
Student Technology Support Center
8:30 am - 8 pm, Room 136, McDaniel University Center
Technology assistance provided for all students.
Matriculation Convocation Procession
8:30 - 9 am, Students meet at McDaniel University Center Patio to prepare for the procession, Parents gather at east entrance of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building to view the procession.
Attendance required of all new undergraduates.
Parents & families welcome.
Matriculation Convocation
9 - 10:15 am, Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
Attendance required of all new undergraduates, including all freshman music students who are enrolled in choir. This ceremony formally welcomes all new students as members of the Oklahoma City University community.
Sunday dress. Parents & families welcome.
Bon Voyage Brunch
10:30 am - noon, Cafeteria, Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center
Goodbye brunch honoring visiting parents and family members. Brunch provided and open to all new undergraduate students and their families.
Stars Group Activities
12:30 - 1:45 pm, Various locations.
Required of all new undergraduate students.
Pre-assigned meeting locations sent via OCU email from the First-Year Experience Office.
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Academic Orientation Meetings
Attendance required of all new undergraduates.
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Petree College of Arts and Sciences
2 - 4 pm, Classroom 100 , Sarkeys Science and Math Center.
University Studies
2 - 4 pm, Classroom 100, Sarkeys Science and Math Center.
For students who have not yet selected a major.
Wimberly School of Religion
2 - 4 pm, Classroom 100, Sarkeys Science and Math Center.
Meinders School of Business
2 - 4 pm, Norick Lounge, Meinders School of Business
Kramer School of Nursing
2 - 4 pm, NSE 135-136, Kramer School of Nursing.
School of Theatre
2 - 4:30 pm, Burg Auditorium, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Parents and families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Bass School of Music
2 - 4:30 pm, Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
Parents & families are welcome to attend.
Ann Lay School of American Dance and Entertainment
2 - 5 pm, Gaylord Center
Ann Lay School of American Dance and Entertainment: Parent and Family Academic Orientation
5 - 5:30 pm, Gaylord Center
Parents and families only information session for new Arts & Sciences students.
Greek Recruitment-Round One
5:30 - 11:15 pm, Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel
Fraternity and sorority recruitment.
Movie Night
7 - 9 pm, Lobby, Walker Hall
Enjoy a fun movie night with other first-year students!
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Meal Plan Open
7 am - 7 pm, Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center
Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.
Student Technology Support Center
8:30 am - 8 pm, Room 136, McDaniel University Center
Technology assistance provided for all students.
Music Theory Placement Exam
9 - 10 am, Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Attendance required for new music majors and students enrolling in music theory.
Music Fundamentals Exam
9 - 10 am, FA340, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Attendance required for dance majors who wish to test out of the Music Fundamentals course.
First-Year Follies
10 - 11:45 am, Freede Wellness Center
A favorite Stars Week tradition! Come out for fun and laughs! Attendance required of all new freshmen students.
OCUReads Discussion Groups
Noon - 1:15 pm, Various Classrooms
Led by faculty and upper-class students. Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Lunch provided.
OCUReads StorySlam
1:15 - 2:45 pm, Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
Interact with experts in their field as they discuss major themes as they relate to this year’s OCU Reads selection, Born a Crime.
Diversity Dialogues
3 - 5:30 pm, Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Attendance required for all new undergraduate students. Dinner provided.
Stars Group Activities
5:45 - 8 pm, Various locations
Required of all new undergraduate students.
Pre-assigned meeting locations sent via OCU email from the First-Year Experience Office.
Traditions Rally
8 - 10:15 pm, Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
The top Stars Groups compete for the ultimate prize.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Meal Plan Open
7 am - 7 pm, Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center
Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.
Student Technology Support Center
8:30 am - 8 pm, Room 136, McDaniel University Center. Technology assistance provided for all students.
Dancing Like a Star
9 - 10 am, Gaylord Center. Open to all majors. Open to all majors. Experience the joy of movement and dance. Wear loose clothing. Ballet or jazz shoes required.
Student Information Meeting
10 am - 12 pm, Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Come out to learn important campus information regarding campus safety, student and academic conduct, and Title IX information.
Attendance required of all new undergraduates; please bring student ID, as attendance will be recorded.
International Student Orientation
11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Gardner Conference Center, Meinders School of Business
Attendance required of all new international students.
F.T.Kool-Down
12 - 1 pm, Patio, McDaniel University Center
Enjoy a popsicle, or two, and learn all about Miracle Marathon, OCU's dance marathon program.
Greek Recruitment-Round Two
3:15 - 9 pm, Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel
Fraternity and sorority recruitment.
International Student Meet & Greet
5 - 7 pm, Honors Lounge, Gold Star Building
For all new international students! Come out to get to know one another. Games and dinner provided.
Game Night at Dulaney-Browne
7 - 10 pm, Dulaney-Browne Library
Come hang out and play video and board games.
Open Mic Night
9 pm - Midnight, Great Hall, McDaniel University Center
Life takes practice! Share your talent or be amazed by other OCU students.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
OKConnect
10 am - 3 pm, Oklahoma City.
Come out to learn about your new home, Oklahoma City! Shuttle buses will meet at the West Lawn Pavilion at 10 am sharp (don’t be late).
**This event does not conflict with Greek recruitment.
Meal Plan Open
11:30– 1:30 pm & 5 – 7 pm, Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center.
Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.
Greek Recruitment - Round Three
4:30 - 9:15 pm, Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel.
Fraternity and sorority recruitment.
Capture the Flag
9:30 - 11 pm, Quad Lawn.
Come play one of your favorite childhood games with the Class of 2022!
Rainbow Reception
11 pm – midnight, Great Hall, McDaniel University Center.
A welcome reception for students who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Meal Plan Open
11:30 am - 1:30 pm & 5 - 7 pm, Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center
Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.
Meet the Neighbors
8:30 pm -10 pm, Clubhouse, Cokesbury Commons
Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.