Freshmen

Step 1: Sign up for Forge! This is your first step in becoming a Broncho! Forge 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. Students who do not attend their session or change their session less than 5 business days prior to the session will be charged an additional fee of $50. Below you will find a list of sessions:

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 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 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).

Students who have been admitted for the Summer 2018 are encouraged to attend an early session. If you have questions regarding your admission status, please contact our office at 405-974-2363.

Transfer Students

Transfer and Non-Traditional Students have two options when preparing for to attend UCO. We offer either an in-person Forge program geared to your needs or an online program. 

Option 1: Attend a Forge Transition program. Sessions are currently being scheduled for students who are admitted for Fall 2018. You can select the program which fits best into your schedule. The Forge Transition program is a full day of programming where students will leave with a student ID; meet with an advisor; select a class schedule, and meet other students similar to them. Registration will open soon.

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 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 21st 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.