Orientation
Orientation and New Student Programs (ONSP) delivers engaging events and programming for incoming students and their families. ONSP strives to ease the transition into university life and helps students feel confident as they start their first year at Oakland. During orientation programs, students will meet new people, and learn how to make the most of the services OU offers.
International students will attend an international orientation hosted by the International Students and Scholars Office.
Your first step before scheduling your orientation is to activate your personal OU accounts. Follow the instructions at the NetID Activation Page.
For details on what next steps you should take in your orientation experience, click the type of orientation you will be attending below.
New Student Orientation Transfer Orientation Parent and Family Information
Read below for New Student Orientation FAQs . Are you a transfer student? Follow the steps here!
Click on the NetID Activation page and follow each step to get set up. Your student account (NetID) is important because it serves as the gateway to accessing University information and allows you to:
- Review financial aid awards and requirements, direct deposit and billing (eBill) notifications
- Accept University scholarships (if applicable)
- Register for your orientation program (if applicable)
- Complete an application to live on campus (if applicable)
- Check your OU email (Webmail) and calendar, powered by Google Access student services including grades, registration for courses and transcripts
We have multiple orientation days and times throughout the summer. You must log in to your admitted student portal to view availability and to register. You must register for orientation before attending! Tip: use your email and password that you applied with to log in to your portal.
Log in to your admitted student portal to select a new date. If no dates are available, or you are unable to attend the dates available, please contact our office at [email protected] or call us at 248-370-GOLD.
Yes! Please register your guests when you register for an orientation date. It’s common for students to bring 1-2 guests with them. A student may attend alone as well.
Yes, new first-year students and transfer students are required to attend orientation before registration is permitted. First-year students will attend New Student Orientation (in 3 parts). Transfer students will schedule a Transfer Orientation with their academic unit.
Orientation is divided into 3 parts. Part 1 is approximately 4 hours long. Be prepared to arrive on time and stay for the entire orientation session. You can find out more about each part on our website.
You will meet your academic adviser at orientation and register for classes on that day. They will be there to answer any questions and help with any issues as you register. Please note, students must stay for the entire orientation session in order to register for classes.
If you are an out-of-state student, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 248-370-GOLD to discuss your orientation options.
First Year Advising Center
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-3227
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Orientation & New Student Programs
North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(248) 370-GOLD
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.