My Guide to OU for Freshman Students

This is an unofficial guide to OU from a students perspective. I have not made this for money, I’ve made this for you.

DISCLAIMER: I am not your counselor. Your counselor knows best.

Why I created this document

Are you an incoming freshman? (avoid getting fined 3000$ )

How/when to buy a parking pass + Parking Map

How to use one.ou.edu

How to Enroll in Classes Yourself using Banner

Find Classes for your major | Search up “your major” + “checksheet”. If you’re an engineering major, you can just go here. 

Find Classes | find classes you want using Classnav. Classnav shows you courses you can take.

Check if the class will be easy | Go to Rate My Professors to see what others have thought about the professor. 

Setup an Advising Appointment in order to get Your “Self-Service Enrollment Hold” Removed | 

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Go to https://iadvise.ou.edu and schedule an appointment.

Are you an incoming freshman or concurrent student?

Go to the Advising Appointment | Banner only lets you enroll yourself in classes if you’ve gone to your enrollment oppointment. So go to the appointment. After you have gone, go to Banner. Use banner to pick out the schedule you want if you change your mind.

How to Buy Materials for your OU classes

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After years of experience, I’ve found that when it comes to buying materials, it's honestly best just to wait until the first day and ask your professor then.

To Find what books to buy:

Ask your prof. There will usually be a link at https://ou.textbookbrokers.com/. login.

You can also use Libgen [ Tutorial ]

Buy what you need to buy:

How and when to Pay For Classes

How and when to pay for classes:

Guide to finding your clasess

Selected OU Resources

Tell me about concurrent

I want free tutoring

I want free tampons, pads, and condoms

I want a qualified person to look over my citations

tell me about the library

I want someone to help me with money

I have OK Promise, what do I need to do?

I get no financial assistance from my parents, help me save money

Money Coaches

Physical and Mental Health Services

OU Career Services

Engineering Flowcharts and other stuff

more misc

After this point are my personal practices