New Student Orientation Spring 2024

You are about to embark on an experience that will change your life!  As your Associate VP for Student Life, I want to personally welcome you to Oakland City University! I am excited that you have selected OCU to pursue your undergraduate studies and believe you will find our faculty and staff to be nothing less than outstanding.

Very soon, you will join an amazing community. Many folks have been working throughout the last few months preparing for your arrival. Friday, January 5, 2024, is the designated day for all new students to finalize their acceptance to OCU and for those living on campus to move into their residence hall!

Finalizing Your Acceptance to Oakland City University

Attention Resident Students:
All new students who will be living on campus are invited to check-in between 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., at the main (East) entrance of the Student Life Center, 720 W. Sherman Street, Oakland City, Indiana, on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Once checked in, you will Finalize Your Acceptance by meeting with the following offices in the Student Life Center in a one-stop shop concept: Information Technology, Financial Aid, Registrar, and the Business Office.  You will then get your OCU Student ID.  Once this is completed, you can begin moving into your residence hall. Please have all move-ins completed by 1:00 p.m.

Attention Commuter Students:
All new students who will be commuting to campus are invited to check-in between 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., at the main (East) entrance of the Student Life Center, 720 W. Sherman Street, Oakland City, Indiana, on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Once checked in, you will Finalize Your Acceptance by meeting with the following offices in the Student Life Center in a one-stop shop concept: Information Technology, Financial Aid, Registrar, and the Business Office.  You will then get your OCU Student ID.  Once this is completed, you can stop in the cafeteria and enjoy lunch. 

This year’s New Student Orientation is entitled, “OCU ~ Where Your Legacy Begins.”  

As new students of OCU, we believe orientation events play a significant role in your success. As a result, all new students coming to OCU with less than 24 college credits are required to participate in orientation. You will be busy having fun, meeting new friends and learning about expectations and resources for your success, both in and outside the classroom. It’s okay if you are nervous – I can’t think of a new student that isn’t; and if it makes you feel any better, we also get a little nervous, as our goal during orientation is to assist YOU in making a smooth transition to your collegiate experience!

Below, you will find the orientation schedule-at-a-glance.

If you have any questions between now and January 5^th, please don’t hesitate to call or stop by my office if you live nearby. My office is located on the main level of the Student Life Center and my direct line is 812.749.1215. Anna Snodgrass is the Administrative Assistant for the Office of Student Life and she too, is here to serve you. She can be reached at 812.749.1421.

I look forward to meeting and assisting you as you begin this new chapter in your life. On behalf of the entire Student Life staff, I welcome you to OCU and wish you much success!

God Bless,
Brad Knotts

All new students who will be living on campus are invited to check-in between 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., at the main (East) entrance of the Student Life Center, 720 W. Sherman Street, Oakland City, Indiana, on whichever day you have been assigned by the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Once checked in, you will Finalize Your Acceptance by meeting with the following offices in the Student Life Center in a one-stop shop concept: Information Technology, Financial Aid, Registrar, and the Business Office. You will then get your OCU Student ID. Once this is completed, you can begin moving into your residence hall. Please have all move-ins completed by 2:00 p.m.

All new students who will be commuting to campus are invited to check-in between 10:30 – Noon, at the main (East) entrance of the Student Life Center, 720 W. Sherman Street, Oakland City, Indiana, on whichever day you have been assigned by the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Once checked in, you will Finalize Your Acceptance by meeting with the following offices in the Student Life Center in a one-stop shop concept: Information Technology, Financial Aid, Registrar, and the Business Office. You will then get your OCU Student ID. Once this is completed, you can stop in the cafeteria and enjoy lunch.