Freshmen

Step 1: Sign-ups for Forge by clicking here. You will login using your credentials you used to apply to UCO. From there, click the "Sign Up for Forge" tab on the home screen of your account. Below you will find the dates available:

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.

Completing the program can be found by logging into your learn.uco.edu and clicking the Forge Online Shell. All portions of the program must be completed in order for your Orientation Hold to be lifted. You must be admitted to the university prior to completing Forge Online.

If your course shell for Forge Online does not appear, please contact orientation@uco.edu with your name and banner ID and a member of the New Broncho Orientation staff will correct your profile. 

Additional Programs

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 24th 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:
Darnell Reedom, Executive Director

Nathan Ferrell, Director - Welcome Home Week

Shelby Nobles, Director - Stampede Week

Karen Inselman, Director - Forge Family & Logistics

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

FAQs

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