Explore campus at your own pace
The best way to experience the University of Oklahoma is to visit our beautiful campus in Norman.
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What to ExpectThis campus tour is at your leisure. You, along with the self-guided tour handout and a map, can explore campus on your own time at your own pace. The suggested walking route covers about three miles, so be sure to wear comfy shoes and check the weather in Norman, OK before your visit. There is no check-in required, and parking details will be emailed to all registered guests ahead of time. If you require a school excuse note for visiting campus, email tour@ou.edu following your visit, and a school excuse note will be sent to you.
OU Jones Family Welcome Center RenovationThe OU Jones Family Welcome Center is undergoing a long-term renovation thanks to a generous gift from the Jones Family. Campus tours are tentatively resuming in the OU Jones Family Welcome Center in late July 2025.
Personalize your campus visit
Many of our academic colleges offer additional information sessions, which provide a more in-depth look at specific programs of interest. These are a great opportunity to tour major-specific facilities and meet staff and faculty members from your intended academic college.
You can see the general schedule by clicking the button below, and if any are available, they will appear as add-on options after you select your tour date.
If campus tour space is full, on-campus academic session space may still be available. Visit the Information Session Page to schedule.
Pick a date to schedule your self-guided experience
Info Session Schedule
Mondays
- Air Force ROTC Information Session
- Mondays at 1:00 p.m. | Cate Center Four - 4th Floor, Room 480 (Mulva)
- Army ROTC Information Session
- 1:00 p.m. | OU Armory Conference Room
- College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences - National Weather Center Tour
- Select Mondays at 1:30 p.m. | National Weather Center
- Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences Information Session
- Select Fridays at 1:00 p.m. | Physical Sciences Center Room 240
- Gallogly College of Engineering Information Session + Tour
- 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 2:30 p.m. | REPF Lobby
- Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass Communication Information Session
- 12:30 p.m. | Gaylord Hall Room 2533
- Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education Information Session
- Select Mondays at 11:30 a.m. | Collings Hall Rm. 137
- Mewbourne School of Geosciences Information Session
- 1:00 p.m. | Sarkeys Energy Center, Rm. 714
- Mewbourne School of Petroleum Engineering and Geological Engineering Information Session
- 11:30 a.m. | Sarkeys Room 1210
- Naval ROTC Information Session
- 1:00 p.m. | OU Armory
Tuesdays
- Gallogly College of Engineering Information Session + Tour
- 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. | REPF Lobby
Wednesdays
- Gallogly College of Engineering Information Session + Tour
- 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.| REPF Lobby
Thursdays
- Gallogly College of Engineering Information Session + Tour
- 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. | REPF Lobby
Fridays
- Air Force ROTC Information Session
- Fall 2024: Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Spring 2025: Fridays at 11:30 a.m. | Cate Center Four - 4th Floor, Room 480 (Mulva)
- Army ROTC Information Session
- 1:00 p.m. | OU Armory Conference Room
- Career Center: Starting Your Career Journey Sooner
- Bi-weekly Fridays at 12:00 p.m. | Oklahoma Memorial Union - Room 323
- Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
- Fridays at 1:00 p.m. | Gould Hall Living Room, First Floor
- College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences - National Weather Center Tour
- Select Fridays at 1:30 p.m. | National Weather Center
- David L. Boren College of International Studies Information Session
- 1:00 p.m. | Farzaneh Hall Rm. 144
- Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences Information Session
- Select Fridays at 1:00 p.m. | Physical Sciences Center Room 240
- Education Abroad Information Session
- 12:30 p.m. | Farzaneh Hall Rm. 144
- Gallogly College of Engineering Information Session + Tour
- 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 2:30 p.m. | REPF Lobby
- Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass Communication Information Session
- 12:30 p.m. | Gaylord Hall Room 2533
- Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education Information Session
- Select Fridays at 1:00 p.m. | Collings Hall Rm. 137
- Major Exploration Information Session
- 1st Fridays at 12:00 p.m. | Oklahoma Memorial Union - Regents Room
- Mewbourne School of Geosciences Information Session
- 11:30 a.m. | Sarkeys Energy Center, Rm. 714
- Naval ROTC Information Session
- 1:00 p.m. | OU Armory
- OU Health Sciences Center (Pre-Health) Information Session
- 1st and 3rd Fridays at 12:30 p.m. | Oklahoma Memorial Union - Associates Room
- OU School of Aviation Information Session
- Select Fridays at 11:00 a.m. | Max Westheimer Airport - North Campus Building 210, Room #201
- Paying for OU Information Session
- Select Fridays at 11:30 a.m. | Oklahoma Memorial Union - Heritage Room
- Price College of Business Information Session
- Select Fridays at 1:00 p.m. | Clary Lounge, 1st floor Price Hall
Saturdays
- Gallogly College of Engineering Information Session + Tour
- Select Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Sessions
- Several programs offer virtual information sessions throughout the month.
- Click here to see the full schedule and register
Other Sessions
Geosciences, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts offer academic tours by appointment. Please contact your admissions counselor to set up an appointment.Frequently Asked Questions
Spring 2025:
- Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT
- Select Saturdays at 9 a.m.
Summer 2025:
During Summer 2025, the Office of Admissions & Recruitment will be moving into the newly renovated Jones Family Welcome Center. This may impact guided tour availability for a portion of the summer. Please note all dates and information below is subject to change as a result of the upcoming move.
- Guided campus tours are currently available through May 31.
- Self-guided tours will be available for registration in late April for June 2025.
- Guided campus tours should resume in early July 2025, and registration will open in early May.
Tour space will be added as availability allows. Thank you for your understanding.
One of the best ways to experience the Sooner family and to learn about all that OU will offer you is to visit our beautiful campus in Norman, Oklahoma! Guests planning to tour OU’s campus must register online in advance of the tour in order to guarantee a spot on the tour.
You can also experience campus virtually. We encourage you to attend a virtual information session with an OU Admissions Counselor. In this session, you'll learn about the admissions process and hear about all that the University of Oklahoma has to offer.
You can also explore OU through our virtual resources, including a live student guided or self-guided virtual tour, 1:1 phone or video meetings with your admissions counselor, our social media accounts, and more.
You can also experience campus virtually. We encourage you to attend a virtual information session with an OU Admissions Counselor. In this session, you'll learn about the admissions process and hear about all that the University of Oklahoma has to offer.
You can also explore OU through our virtual resources, including a live student guided or self-guided virtual tour, 1:1 phone or video meetings with your admissions counselor, our social media accounts, and more.
We will do our best to accommodate all guests, however, our campus tours may reach capacity. We encourage you to schedule your tour as soon possible to ensure you have a spot that fits your schedule.
Our campus tours will have a strict capacity limit and often fill a few weeks in advance. We will not be accepting walk-ins at this time. If you need assistance, please contact us at (405) 325-2151 or tour@ou.edu.
If there is no availability on the day that initially worked best for your schedule, we have a few alternative options for you to consider:
- Schedule a tour for a date that is available! You can come another time to campus when we are able to best accommodate you to ensure you have the most quality experience. Register for an available OU campus tour here.
- Try a virtual guided tour! The same experience – with no travel and less walking! Our virtual guided campus tours are led LIVE by current OU student tour guides and only last about one hour. Register for a virtual student guided tour here.
- Attend a virtual information session! Learn more about OU by connecting with OU Admissions staff members or by registering for a specific academic college virtual information session to get more in-depth information about your academic areas of interest. Register for a virtual information session here.
- Still planning to be in Norman, OK? If you will still be on-campus on the day you would like to tour, you can stop by the Office of Admissions & Recruitment between 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday-Friday to ask questions and receive OU information. You can also grab a campus map and self-guided tour handout to explore campus at your own pace! Even if you show up outside of office hours, you can grab these materials in a black box outside the front of the Oklahoma Memorial Union.
- Come to an OU Event! There are many events planned throughout the year that provide great programming and other ways to connect with and learn about OU. Look at our events calendar and register for open events here.
Check-in for campus tours is located in the Oklahoma Memorial Union.
Beaird Lounge 2nd Floor
900 Asp Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
Beaird Lounge 2nd Floor
900 Asp Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
Driving Directions:
The links below will take you to maps of Norman and Campus.
- From I-35, take the Main St./Eastbound exit
- On Main St., continue approximately 2 miles to University Blvd. Turn RIGHT
- Continue on University Blvd. until you cross Boyd Street and enter between the brick arches of Parrington Oval.
The links below will take you to maps of Norman and Campus.
Where can I park?
Visitor parking is available on the Parrington Oval and is designated with a green 'visitor' curb (parking along white or blue curbs will result in fine from Parking Services). Additional parking is available in the visitor lot west of the Boyd House on Boyd Street and in the commuter lot behind Boyd House off University Blvd (3rd driveway on the left as you are driving North on University Blvd). All spaces require a parking permit which is valid for the entire day. Visitors are expected and required to abide by properly signed or marked parking restrictions.Parking Services | Campus Map | Parking Map
Where can I NOT park?
Visitor Permits are NOT valid in the following areas:- White Curbed areas in the North (Parrington) Oval
- Service vehicle areas south of Lindsey Street.
- Service vehicle areas north of Lindsey Street prior to 5 p.m.
- Any "No Parking" area.
- Reserved areas.
After you register online for your campus tour, you will receive a confirmation email as well as reminder emails with a link to your personalized parking pass leading up to your campus visit.
Print this parking pass before your visit and display it on your dashboard when you come to campus.
If you forget your parking permit, we will be able to provide one for you when you check in for your tour.
Print this parking pass before your visit and display it on your dashboard when you come to campus.
If you forget your parking permit, we will be able to provide one for you when you check in for your tour.
OU Parking Services hopes you enjoy your visit and experience, as certain spaces and areas in campus parking facilities are designated for use by visitors.
These areas have been located for maximum visitor convenience and are clearly identified by signage. Please click on this map (pdf) for specific locations.
Visitor permits are valid for a single visit. Permits are available online, or from OU Parking Services, 1332 Jenkins Ave., inside the Jenkins Avenue Parking Facility.
PARKING PASS RATES:
These areas have been located for maximum visitor convenience and are clearly identified by signage. Please click on this map (pdf) for specific locations.
Visitor permits are valid for a single visit. Permits are available online, or from OU Parking Services, 1332 Jenkins Ave., inside the Jenkins Avenue Parking Facility.
PARKING PASS RATES:
- $3 FOR A DAY
- $15 FOR A WEEK
Students are welcome to bring guests with them on a tour. At this time, students can only bring two guests with them for our campus tour in order for us to accommodate more students on our campus tours. Please add the guest into your registration when you register for a campus tour. That will help us adjust our maximum capacity accordingly. Prospective students are encouraged to register individually for campus tours.
Your campus tour experience will last approximately 2.5 hours. Once you arrive on campus, an OU staff member will give a brief admissions presentation followed by a walking tour (3 miles) of campus given by an OU student tour guide. Comfy shoes are encouraged! Please also check the weather for Norman, Oklahoma, ahead of your visit. Don't worry about a school excuse note - it will be included in an email after the tour.
If the OU Norman campus closes for inclement weather, campus tours will also be cancelled. Note: we may not get much warning before this happens but will do our best to contact students via text, email, or phone call to let them know the tour has been cancelled. Campus Tours will happen rain or shine, cold or hot. If there is lightning within the area, we will keep guests indoors for 15-minutes after each lightning strike. If you feel uncomfortable touring on the day you scheduled because of weather, please call our office 405-325-2151 or email tour@ou.edu to reschedule for another day.
For current weather conditions, visit the National Weather Service website.
For current weather conditions, visit the National Weather Service website.
Add an academic tour or information session to your day to learn more about the major you are interested in and meet the program's staff and faculty members! To schedule an academic tour, you will first schedule a campus tour. You will then be able to add an academic tour. Please note, some tours are only offered on specific days of the week and some require students to call 405-325-2151 to schedule. Visit our website for more information.
You can also learn more about your interested academic area of interest by attending a virtual information session.
You can also learn more about your interested academic area of interest by attending a virtual information session.
When students register for a campus tour, they are able to disclose if they, or their guest, will need any accommodations for their tour. (For example: wheelchair accessibility or sign-language interpreter). This allows us time to make the appropriate arrangements for the visit. If you need to request a specific accommodation after you have registered for a tour, please email tour@ou.edu.
The University of Oklahoma provides individualized support services to help students and guests. To encourage full participation for students and guests with disabilities and help ensure equal opportunity, the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center provides a variety of support services. If you have questions or a specific need, please contact the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Accessibility and Disability Resource Center
730 College Avenue - University Community Center
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-3852 (Voice) - (405) 217-3494 (VP)
(405) 325-4491 (Fax)
Email: adrc@ou.edu
For more information, visit the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center website.
The University of Oklahoma provides individualized support services to help students and guests. To encourage full participation for students and guests with disabilities and help ensure equal opportunity, the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center provides a variety of support services. If you have questions or a specific need, please contact the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Accessibility and Disability Resource Center
730 College Avenue - University Community Center
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-3852 (Voice) - (405) 217-3494 (VP)
(405) 325-4491 (Fax)
Email: adrc@ou.edu
For more information, visit the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center website.
Guests are always welcome to visit campus any time. However, during some holidays and weekends, our campus may be closed.
Please enjoy our self-guided tour during your visit!
Our self-guided tour is a general overview of main campus buildings and historical points of interest, it allows you to enjoy our "campus beautiful by day and night" at your own pace and convenience. Check out these “must see” places at the University of Oklahoma. Read the historical building markers across campus to learn about the history and tradition of OU. To register for an official campus tour in the future, visit tour.ou.edu.
Self-Guided Tour (PDF) | Campus Map (PDF)
Please enjoy our self-guided tour during your visit!
Our self-guided tour is a general overview of main campus buildings and historical points of interest, it allows you to enjoy our "campus beautiful by day and night" at your own pace and convenience. Check out these “must see” places at the University of Oklahoma. Read the historical building markers across campus to learn about the history and tradition of OU. To register for an official campus tour in the future, visit tour.ou.edu.
Self-Guided Tour (PDF) | Campus Map (PDF)
If you register for and attend a campus visit with us, following your campus tour you will receive a school excuse note in your email. For any reason, if you do not receive the school excuse note in your email, you can email tour@ou.edu to request one. We are only able to provide school excuse notes to students who register for an event or tour with The Office of Admissions & Recruitment.