University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Oklahoma has the Campus Activities Council Soonerthon. In fact, more students participate in the Campus Activities Council Soonerthon than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Oklahoma include Campus Activities Council Homecoming, Engineers Club, Relay For Life and The Big Event.

The University of Oklahoma community comes together each year for Campus Activities Council Homecoming, The Big Event and Campus Activities Council Soonerthon.

Does University of Oklahoma Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Oklahoma.

University of Oklahoma offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Oklahoma students live off campus. In 2023, 32.3% of undergrads at University of Oklahoma lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 67.7% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Oklahoma. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Oklahoma offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Oklahoma Athletics

At University of Oklahoma there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Oklahoma:

Safety at University of Oklahoma

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Oklahoma is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Oklahoma campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Oklahoma offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Oklahoma has crime prevention programs, police bicycle patrols, self-defense classes, emergency notification system, lighted pathways/sidewalks.

Plan a Visit to University of Oklahoma

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Oklahoma, take Interstate 35 to Norman, OK. If you need to fly, book your flight to Will Rogers World airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Oklahoma you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Oklahoma's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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