The mission of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, as a comprehensive academic health center, is to educate students at the professional, graduate, and undergraduate levels to become qualified health care practitioners, educators, and research scientists; to conduct research and creative activities for the advancement of knowledge through teaching and development of skills; and to provide continuing education, public service, and clinical care of exemplary quality. As a student, you are a critical part of our institution, and we look forward to serving and supporting you along your academic journey.

The OU Health Sciences Student Handbook is a compilation of the University’s major policies and procedures regarding student academic matters as well as a listing of student resources. For a comprehensive review of student resources, please visit OU Health Sciences Student Affairs or OU-Tulsa Student Affairs. The OU Health Sciences Student Handbook is reviewed annually and published for information purposes. While every effort is made to present the information accurately, the actual text of the policy, procedure, or law, should be consulted as the authoritative source of information.

Throughout the handbook, the OU Health Sciences Faculty Handbook is referenced as the original source for policy and procedures when indicated. Submission of corrections, suggested changes, or questions regarding the OU Health Sciences Student Handbook should be initially made to Health Sciences Student Affairs by emailing students@ouhsc.edu or by calling (405) 271-2416. Health Sciences Student Affairs will coordinate review with the respective responsible office or department.