First-Year Student

Step 1 - Activate Your OU Account

Before you register for orientation, you first need to activate your account. To do this, click on the NetID Activation page and follow each step.

Step 2 - Register for Orientation

We have several orientation sessions starting in November. To view availability and register, you must log in to your admitted student portal using your email and password that you applied with. Orientation is exclusively for students; we are unable to accommodate guests.

If you need to reschedule, log in to your admitted student portal to select a new date.To update your current reservation or to reschedule visit your admitted student portal. Please contact our office at [email protected] or call us at 248-370-GOLD with any questions or concerns you may have.

If you require accommodations, please contact Disability Support Services prior to your scheduled orientation date by phone at (248) 370-3266 or email [email protected].

Step 3 - Prepare for Orientation 

Submit Your Scores or Complete Placement Tests
To ensure the most accurate course recommendations and schedule, it is important for students to submit SAT/ACT scores or to take placement exams ahead of orientation.

Once you’ve signed up for orientation, if we require you to complete any of these items, it will be listed in your personalized MySail portal.

• Login at the top right corner of the MySail homepage with your NetID and password.
• Click “Tasks” on the left hand navigation to view what needs to be completed.

Follow the course placement and testing link for more information.

Submit College Credit Earned
If you have been dual enrolled or participated in an early/middle college program, send your official college transcript to OU prior to orientation. To submit your transcripts, follow these directions:

Email Official Transcripts: [email protected]

Mail Official Transcripts: Office of the Registrar 318 Meadow Brook Rd. North Foundation Hall, Rm. 160 Rochester, MI 48309-4454

If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or CLEP tests, have your official scores sent to OU prior to orientation.

Step 1 - Activate Your OU Account

Before you register for orientation, you first need to activate your account. To do this, Click on the NetID Activation page and follow each step.

Step 2 - Register for Orientation

Please contact our office at [email protected] or call us at 248-370-GOLD to schedule your New Student Orientation. Orientation is exclusively for students; we are unable to accommodate guests.

If you require accommodations, please contact Disability Support Services prior to your scheduled orientation date by phone at (248) 370-3266 or email [email protected].

Step 3 - Prepare for Orientation 

Submit Your Scores or Complete Placement Tests
To ensure the most accurate course recommendations and schedule, it is important for students to submit SAT/ACT scores or to take placement exams ahead of orientation.

Once you’ve signed up for orientation, if we require you to complete any of these items, it will be listed in your personalized MySail portal.

• Login at the top right corner of the MySail homepage with your NetID and password.
• Click “Tasks” on the left hand navigation to view what needs to be completed.

Follow the course placement and testing link for more information.

Submit College Credit Earned
If you have been dual enrolled or participated in an early/middle college program, send your official college transcript to OU prior to orientation. To submit your transcripts, follow these directions:

Email Official Transcripts: [email protected]

Mail Official Transcripts: Office of the Registrar 318 Meadow Brook Rd. North Foundation Hall, Rm. 160 Rochester, MI 48309-4454

If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or CLEP tests, have your official scores sent to OU prior to orientation.