University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Top Questions

What are the most popular student activities/groups?

Scot

Sooner pride is very prevalent on this campus. I did not get involved with many organizations on campus, but it was easy to make friends. The football program is great, but you do not have to be gung-ho about the sports at OU. This campus is supposed to be a "dry campus", but this is definitely far from the fact. Students in Norman party like students at most universities.

Christina

Apparently lots of kids leave the dorm room doors open freshman year, but my experience in the honors dorm didn't reflect that trend. The theater program here is amazing; I mean it. Some people party a lot, some don't. You'll find stuff to do regardless of what you lean toward. Frats/sororities are a major presence on campus. Last weekend I went home to Dallas. The weekends can be pretty empty sometimes, as most people are from Oklahoma and they go home. There are lots of Dallas kids too though, so we have fun on the weekends.

Charlie

Since Norman isn't the most fun city in OKlahoma, drinking and going to parties are about the main thing to do on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. No one has to drink at a party; no one ever pressures you to drink, but it is a great way to socialize. People will go out to dinner or a movie then go over to a house or appartment and party.

Garrett

Too many to list.

Kayvan

I know the Pre-Med club was a very popular groups to attend on campus b/c everyone thinks they want to be a doctor and are undecided and don't know what they're getting themselves into and get weeded out and only the smart ones who studied and are determined end up staying on track and not wasting years. I was involved in the Pre-Med Club for my first year at OU. Yes students left their dorm rooms open and left their tv and stereo on while they were out in the hall with everyone else. The football athletic events were the most popular out of all the sports at OU, even if you didn't like football you were watching it or with friends partying it up or something. The dating scene was not very common. I met my closest friend from classes and my room-mate was one of my closest friends. People party alllllll the time. Every weakend they end up going out and getting wasted, Fuck the Po Po, 5 O, Cops-fuck'em, fuck being 21 nobody gives a flying fuck about the drinking age in the US look outside the fucken box, it's only America that it's 21 and older, the rest of the fucken world is considered a drinking age of 18 and older. If I am awake on Tuesday at 2 am. then I would probably be considered watching tv. or on the phone with some bitch back in Cali. and if not, i was having a hard time trying to go to sleep and i shouldn't go any later than 2

Libby

There was not much else to do at OU but drink. And if you weren't drinking you were wishing you were drinking so you could forget about the horrendous college you've overpaid for to attened.

Sara

I loved being involved my first two years of college because it opened so many doors for me as far as getting to know all different types of people and forcing me to step outside of my comfort zone. CAC and UOSA are great. Greek life is huge at OU, yet its not for everyone. There are plenty of options if you go to your college or center for student life and just ask. I really encourage people to join a Greek organization because they really do help you meet people and attend events you may otherwise not be able to. I have found that my closest friends came from my sorority. Being a senior now, I'm much more focused on my future career and my major, therefore leaving me with little time for these groups. Football tops the athletic events and even if you don't like football, you would LOVE an OU game. If I'm awake at 2 am on a Tuesday I'm probably studying or out with friends. You can pretty much always find something to do and someone to do something with, which is one great aspect. Some of my favorite yearly events are OU/TX. The school shuts down the friday before so everyone can leave Thursday to head to Dallas. The memories made at OU/TX are some of my best. Next, there are many bands that come through, especially during the summer. Someone is always playing at the Deli or Brothers. Going to campus corner after football games. Sororities and fraternities always hold events that are fun also.

Joshua

Not much if you want organized events. OU has movie nights (which no one really goes to), free concerts (which are cool if you know the band I guess), and around the city there's bowling (not that popular), the movie theater (I don't really go to the movies much but I guess that's an alright first date) and parks to play frisbee golf (which is pretty awesome if you ask me). The OU theater can be good or bad, depending on the show. I like going to the Catlett building to hear music events sponsored by the OU students. And I think if you live in Couch or Walker dorms, students will leave their dorm doors open. You definitely should!! I met my closest friends freshman year in the dorms; my closest friends in sophomore year were through the clubs and activities that I was involved in. Oh, I forgot about iHop and various restaurants you can go to with your friends. I don't drink much but there are always parties going on at Club 101, so the more friends you make, the more parties you can go to. Fraternities and sororities are good but I was never involved in that scene, and I certainly am not missing out on too much. (If I was, I'd totally join one). I think maybe 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students join a frat or sorority so they're definitely not that important (unless you're in one lol). I like hanging out in Cate lounge, eating with friends, playing pool or ping pong in the building, or just walking around. Like I said, I'm pretty simple when it comes to date ideas or even hanging out with friends.

Blair

Greek life is very important at OU. Sororities have fall rush every year a few weeks before school starts. There are always girls and boys proudly supporting their greek choice on t-shirts and hoodies around campus. While being greek is the easiest way to get involved at OU, it is not the only way. OU is known for their students' involvement in a variety of clubs and organizations. For many, being greek just offers an immediate group of friends to rely on.

Hannah

Everyone loves OU football. Also most people are involved with the greek community. I am on the OU rowing team and I am a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. No students do not leave their doors open. Many guest speakers and everyone loves OU football! Friends through the dorms, classes and sorority! I wold probably be studying somewhre. There is quite a bit of partying, but not anymore than any other college. Greek life is a pretty big deal at OU.