Freshmen

Step 1: Attend Forge! Sign-ups for Forge will open in early-March 2019. Check back for more information regarding the process and how to complete it.

Step 2: Register for Placement Testing. All students who score below a 19 on their English, Math, or Reading ACT will need placement testing. If you must take a placement test, you can sign up for a time here. This should be completed PRIOR to meeting with your advisor. If you are unsure if you need to take a placement test, please email orientation@uco.edu with your name and student ID and someone will respond to let you know. 

Step 3: Attend Stampede Week Events and the first day of class!

Note: Freshman students are those entering college who have not attended another institution of higher learning full or part time (excluding concurrent work).

If you have questions regarding your admission status, please contact our office at 405-974-2363.

Transfer Students

Transfer and Non-Traditional Students have the option to complete orientation online through an online guide. This program must be completed before meeting with an academic advisor.

To complete Forge Online Click here schedule your meeting with an academic advisor by clicking here. More information about transfering to Central can be found by clicking here.

Additional Programs

Forge Adventure Lite: If you have never been camping before, this is the program for you! Forge Adventure Lite takes place Aug. 14 to Aug. 16. More information will be sent out after your Forge experience.

Forge Adventure: This experience is intended for those who have been camping before and want to find others who share their passion. Forge Adventure happens Aug. 14 to Aug. 16. More information will be sent out after your Forge experience.

Forge International is for all international students (non-immigrant visas, such as F-1, J-1, etc.)  Here, you will meet fellow students from all over the world and learn all about essential UCO and community resources.  Forge International takes place on August 19 and January 6. More information can be found here.

Stampede Week

Now in its 22ne year, Stampede Week is easily the best week of the year! Held the first full week of classes, Stampede Week is your best opportunity to get connected to Central, meet new people, see exciting entertainers, find a job on campus, join a fraternity or sorority, get tons of free stuff and truly kick off being a Broncho the right way. 

More information can be found here.

Meet the OLs

Orientation Leaders are students who have been selected and highly trained to assist with your transition into UCO. The New Broncho Orientation Executive Team has worked hard to ensure you have a pleasant experience. For a full list of Orientation Leaders, click here.

Executive Board:
BreAnn Scott, Executive Director

Sabrina Moore, Director - Forge Transition & Transition Week

Ito Akpiri, Director - Extended Orientations

Ashley Cooks, Director - Stampede Week

Darnell Reedom, Director - Outreach

To become an Orientation Leader, follow us on Twitter for dates and information! https://twitter.com/UCO_Orientation. Applications open in early October!

FAQs

What should I wear?
Do I need to bring anything?
Which program is right for me?
When do I pay my Forge charges?
How do I change my Forge session?
Who can come with me to my Orientation experience?
What does my Forge charge cover?

For the answers to these questions and more, click here.