Freshmen

Step 1: Sign up for Forge is available by clicking here! This is a two-day, overnight program for incoming students and their family members. During this program you will meet other freshmen, stay on campus, meet an academic advisor, register for classes and learn UCO Traditions.

Step 2: Register for Placement Testing! All students who score below a 19 on their English, Math or Reading ACT will need to take a computerized placement test (CPT). If you need to take a placement test, you can sign up for a time here. This must be done prior to attending Forge. 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 Forge! Prior to your Forge program, you will receive an email with information you need to have a pleasant experience. Until then, you can check the Forge page for a packing list and expectations.

Step 4: 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).

Want to take classes this Summer?

First, you have to be admitted for the Summer semester. If you were admitted for Fall and would like to see if you can be admitted for summer, call 405-974-2727.

Second, attend one of the first 3 sessions of Forge to guarantee seeing an advisor and enrolling before full summer term classes begin. If you aren’t able to make it, you still have a chance to take summer Block II classes by attending a session prior to July.

Are you from out of state?

We still encourage you to attend Forge! If you have plans to be in Oklahoma at some point during the summer, attending is highly encouraged. If you are not able to make it to Oklahoma any time before August, please call us and we’ll help you get set up. Our number is 405-974-2363.

Transfer Students

Option 1: Attend Forge Transition! Sign ups for Forge Transition is open! Click here to schedule your Forge Transition. This is a single day program to help students meet other transfer and non-traditional students. While attending Forge Transition, students will meet with academic advisors, enroll in classes and learn about the UCO Campus

Option 2: Complete Forge Online: Click here to complete Forge online  and schedule your meeting with an academic advisor by clicking here. 

Additional Programs

Forge Diversity is an exciting and lively orientation welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and ethnics groups! Forge Diversity takes place on August 16. More information can be found here.

Forge Service is the opportunity for you to meet other freshman students who have the same passion for giving back to our community as you do. Forge Service takes place August 16-18. More information can be found here.

Forge Adventure Lite: If you have never been camping before, this is the program for you! Forge Adventure Lite takes place August 16-18. More information can be found here.

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 August 16-18. More information can be found here.

Forge Internationalis 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 it's 20th 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:
Mandi Bryan, Executive Director
Riley Casey, Director, Extended Orientation
Elsa Ruiz, Director, Forge Diversity
Kenzee Butler, Director, Stampede Week
Daniel Fijalka, Director, Forge Transition

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.