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Transfer Student

Your Transfer Student Orientation is designed to help you smoothly transition to OU. The Transfer Student Toolkit is your starting point to learn about all things OU.

Follow the instructions below to schedule an orientation for your specific major and complete your orientation process. We're so glad you're here!

Step 1 - Activate Your OU Account

Before you contact your unit to 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 - View the Transfer Student Toolkit and Register for your Transfer Orientation

Visit the Transfer Student Toolkit for information on transferring credits, paying for college and other important resources that help you transition to OU smoothly. In this, you will also receive instructions on how to schedule your Transfer Student Orientation with your designated unit based on your major.

Transfer Student Orientations are scheduled based on the semester you will begin classes at OU:

  • Fall Semester: schedule starting mid-April
  • Winter Semester: schedule starting mid-September
  • Summer Semester: schedule starting mid-January

Note:  Scheduling your Transfer Student Orientation on or after the dates above ensures you receive the most accurate advising information related to the semester you are starting at OU.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Orientation and New Student Programs at (248) 370-4653 or [email protected].

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

Register for orientation

Orientation & New Student Programs

North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-GOLD
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.