Freshmen

Hello Freshmen! Fall classes begin August 19 and it is currently Open Enrollment at Central! 

You must complete the Forge Online program and then meet with an advisor, available on a walk-in basis starting July 31st, in order to enroll for your fall 2019 courses. Completing Forge Online is your first step to enrollment during Open Enrollment. Once you have completed it, you can walk in to see an advisor (see below for times), and then enroll.

To complete Forge Online and get ready to enroll, follow the instructions below:

1. Visit learn.uco.edu.
2. Log in using your UCO Credentials
3. Click on Forge Online – Freshmen
4. Complete the approximately 2 hour long program
5. Meet with academic advisor

Academic advisors will be ready to greet you and assist you in selecting courses for fall 2019. Academic Advising will not be accepting appointments, as this is a walk-in advisement season. Here are the hours for walk-in advisement beginning July 31:

Mondays 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesdays 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesdays 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursdays 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Fridays 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Academic Advisement is located on the first floor of the Nigh University Center. Again, advisement walk-in meetings are a first come, first serve basis.

Don't forget to attend Stampede Week Events and the first day of class to help you become connected to the university.

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 23rd. 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

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.