freshman seminar orientation

OU 101

An orientation course to college life, not focused on traditional exams, aiming to boost student success.

Academic performance in OU 101

Strictly tied to attendance and participation; active involvement leads to an A grade.

Philosophy of success in OU 101

Individual determination is crucial for success; the only barrier is the student themselves.

Building a support system

Focus on a few high-quality connections for encouragement rather than having many friends.

Red flags in relationships

Behaviors indicating negative influence, such as belittling academic goals or encouraging negligence.

Domestic geographic representation

The student body includes individuals from various U.S. states, highlighting diversity.

International student representation

Includes students from countries like the Bahamas, Canada, and Guyana.

Academic departments in OU 101

Represented fields include Business, Health Sciences, Communication, Fine Arts, Pre-Law, Engineering, and Education.

My Oakwood portal

Central hub for accessing university services, including a virtual office for official administrative tasks.

D2L navigation in OU 101

A platform for accessing course materials, assignments, discussions, and grades.

Communication channels in D2L

Primarily through Outlook, with notification customization for receiving important updates.

Inquiry on class content and D2L

Students are encouraged to practice navigating registered classes for better familiarity.

Registrar's portal

Used for essential administrative tasks like changing majors and graduation applications.

Interactive roll call emphasis

Proper identification is important for ensuring students feel welcome and recognized.