The University of Oklahoma, through the Office of Latino Student Services, offers special assistance to these students. The Office of Latino Student Services is designed to help you adjust to the academic and social environment of the University of Oklahoma. The primary function of this office is to provide basic support services to Latino students on a daily basis.
Special emphasis is given to retention and graduation goals.
You are welcome to make an appointment and seek the assistance of the Latino Assistance Director and students as soon as you arrive at the University. Prior to the beginning of the Fall semester, an orientation session is held to introduce students of Latino descent to the many programs and services available at the University of Oklahoma. The University Achievement Class scholarship is available to freshmen students of Latino descent. The Retention Scholars Program is available to stduents who have completed their freshman year. The Latino community at OU and of Oklahoma City 20 miles north of Norman's OU campus, hosts activities of interest to students of Latino descent.