Admitted Students

You’re so close to being a Golden Grizzly! Here’s your first-year student checklist.

Be Golden - Save Your Spot At Orientation

STEP 1. ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Create Your GrizzlyID PIN then choose your NETID and password. You’ll need your Grizzly ID number from your acceptance email or letter.
Need help? Watch this video.

STEP 2. REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION 
Register for your required two-part orientation that empowers you to take charge of your education and paves the way for a smooth transition to university life.

STEP 3. APPLY FOR HOUSING (if applicable)
Complete a housing application to live on campus. You’ll have opportunities to develop new leadership experiences, showcase your ideas, and achieve concrete outcomes that bolster your resume.

STEP 4. CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT
When you confirm your enrollment, OU is able to accurately schedule and offer classes for all students.


Helpful links
Financial Services Appointments & Events
Freshman Welcome Booklet PDF
How to Activate Your Account
Defer your admission
Cancel your admission

You’re so close to transferring to Oakland University! Here’s your checklist.

STEP 1. ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Create Your GrizzlyID PIN then choose your NETID and password. You’ll need your Grizzly ID number from your acceptance email or letter.
Need help? Watch this video.

STEP 2. REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION 
Register for your required orientation that empowers you to take charge of your education and paves the way for a smooth transition to Oakland University.

STEP 3. APPLY FOR HOUSING (if applicable)
Complete a housing application to live on campus. You’ll have opportunities to develop new leadership experiences, showcase your ideas, and achieve concrete outcomes that bolster your resume.

STEP 4. CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT
When you confirm your enrollment, OU is able to accurately schedule and offer classes for all students.

Helpful links
Financial Services Appointments & Events
Transfer Enrollment Guide
How to Activate Your Account
Defer your admission
Cancel your admission

You're so close to becoming a Golden Grizzly! Take your next steps.

STEP 1. REVIEW DIGITAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME PACKET
In this digital packet you will find important information regarding your transition to Oakland University, including your I-20 documentation. Please review it prior to your visa appointment and arrival to the University. Create Your GrizzlyID PIN then choose your NETID and password. You’ll need your Grizzly ID number from your acceptance email or letter.

STEP 2. ACTIVATE IMPORTANT ACCOUNTS
Create Your GrizzlyID PIN then choose your NETID and password. You’ll need your Grizzly ID number from your acceptance letter. Through our secure MySAIL portal, you'll be able to register for classes and view grades in the future.

STEP 3. REVIEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NEXT STEPS
In order to ensure a smooth transition into your new program, please follow these steps.

STEP 4. REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION 
Register for your required orientation through the International Students & Scholars Office.

STEP 5. APPLY FOR HOUSING (if applicable)
Complete a housing application to live on campus. 

STEP 6. ADVISING
For academic advising and course registration prior to arrival on campus and International Student Orientation, F-1 first-year (freshman) students should contact OU's First Year Advising Center at (248) 370-3227 or [email protected]. Transfer students should contact the advising office in their academic unit. Contact information is located at oakland.edu/advising/findmyadviser.

STEP 7. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
All new international students are required to attend International Student Orientation. The orientation program provides information you will need to become acquainted with your new academic environment, life in the Oakland University area and in the United States. The orientation presentations will answer many questions you may have, particularly during the first few weeks of your arrival. The orientation will also direct you to other sources of information and services available to you on and off campus. By attending orientation, you will meet the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) staff and other international students from around the world.

STEP 8. CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT
When you confirm your enrollment, OU is able to accurately schedule and offer classes for all students. 

Make sure to review your travel plans:

• To travel outside the U.S. before starting your program at Oakland University, you should enter the U.S. on your new I-20 or DS-2019.
• You do not need to apply for a new visa as long as your current visa is still valid. However, the SEVIS ID Number on the visa must match the SEVIS ID Number on your new I-20 or DS-2019.

Helpful links
International Students and Scholars Office
International Student Welcome Guide
International Student Enrollment Guide
International Student FAQs
How to Activate Your Account
Defer your admission
Cancel your admission

STEP 1. ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Create Your GrizzlyID PIN then choose your NETID and password. You’ll need your Grizzly ID number from your acceptance email or letter.

STEP 2: REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Log in to mysail.oakland.edu to register for your classes online. If you receive an error message while registering for a course, please contact Registrar Services at (248) 370-3450 (please identify yourself as a guest student).

STEP 3. CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT
When you confirm your enrollment, OU is able to accurately schedule and offer classes for all students.

Helpful links
Guest Student Enrollment Guide
Schedule of classes
Summer at OU
How to Activate Your Account
Defer your admission
Cancel your admission

STEP 1. ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Create Your GrizzlyID PIN then choose your NETID and password. You’ll need your Grizzly ID number from your acceptance email or letter.

STEP 2: REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Log in to mysail.oakland.edu to register for your classes online. If you receive an error message while registering for a course, please contact Registrar Services at (248) 370-3450 (please identify yourself as a dual enroll student).

STEP 3. CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT
When you confirm your enrollment, OU is able to accurately schedule and offer classes for all students.

Helpful links
Schedule of classes
Dual Enrolled Student Guide
Summer at OU
How to Activate Your Account
Defer your admission
Cancel your admission

Follow these step-by-step enrollment guides to stay on track during the enrollment process.

• Post-baccalaureate students
• Second-degree students
• Grad student? Go here.

Also, don't forget to confirm your enrollment. When you confirm your enrollment, OU is able to accurately schedule and offer classes for all students.

Helpful links
Schedule of classes
Summer at OU
How to Activate Your Account
Defer your admission
Cancel your admission

STEP 1. ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Create Your GrizzlyID PIN then choose your NETID and password. You’ll need your Grizzly ID number from your acceptance email or letter.

STEP 2: REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Log in to mysail.oakland.edu to register for your classes online. If you receive an error message while registering for a course, please contact Registrar Services at (248) 370-3450.

STEP 3. CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT
When you confirm your enrollment, OU is able to accurately schedule and offer classes for all students.

Helpful Links
Non-Matriculating Student Enrollment Guide
Schedule of classes
Summer at OU
How to Activate Your Account
Defer your admission
Cancel your admission

Follow the US Military Veterans Checklist to stay on track during the enrollment process.

Once you’re admitted to Oakland University, you’ll be invited to attend orientation.

• If you have taken military courses but no college or university courses, you are considered a first-year student so you’ll register for New Student Orientation.
  
  
• If you have taken college or university courses in the past, you are considered a transfer student and you’ll register for Transfer Student Orientation.
  

Visit OU’s Veterans Support Services Office
(248) 370-2010 | [email protected]

Vandenberg Hall, Rm 112

• Information about using your GI Bill
• Information about VA work study opportunities
• On-campus support and local veteran resources
• Student Veterans of Oakland University (OU's chapter of SVA)
• Events and programs for veterans
• Connecting to other veteran students, faculty and staff

Helpful links
Veterans Support Services

You’re so close to returning as a Golden Grizzly! Here’s your readmission checklist.

STEP 1. SET UP APPOINTMENT WITH ORIENTATION AND NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS
If you are a readmitted student who is returning to OU after leaving in good academic standing, you may skip this step and proceed to Step 2. 

Email [email protected] and a member of the orientation team will gladly set up an appointment to meet with you.

STEP 2.  REACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT
A new system ensures that you can now keep your NetID and OU email account indefinitely; it no longer expires after a year.

When you were initially admitted to OU, you were assigned a Grizzly ID number. If you don't remember your Grizzly ID, please call Undergraduate Admissions at (248) 370-3360 (your Grizzly ID is also located in your acceptance letter).

First, reactivate your NetID using your Grizzly ID and PIN at oakland.edu/reactivate.

You will now have the ability to access your MySAIL account at MySAIL.oakland.edu. Login using your NetID and password for access to important student information, including your OU email account, which should be checked regularly.

Step 3: MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISER
Visit oakland.edu/advising to find an academic adviser in your desired major.

STEP 4: REGISTER FOR CLASSES
To register for classes:

1. Visit oakland.edu/registrar/registration/regschedule to review the registration instructions.
2. After reviewing the instructions, click the "Register Now" button on the above web page. Log in with your NetID and password.
3. Find the "Registration and Degree Planning" section on the MySAIL homepage. Select "Register Classes."
4. On the registration menu, click "Register for Classes."

If you receive an error message while registering for a course, please contact Registrar Services at (248) 370-3450.

If readmitted students fail to enroll for the semester or session for which their readmission is granted, that readmission is considered void. If students wish to enroll up to one year from the original term of application for which readmission was granted, they may do so with a request to update their readmission application by calling Undergraduate Admissions at (248) 370-3360. However, if such students wish to enroll for a term later than one year from the term for which they were readmitted, they must complete another readmission application and submit it by the deadlines.

Helpful links

• Financial Services Appointments & Events
• Golden Grizzlies Graduate (available micro-grants for students who are returning to OU and have earned a 2.0 or higher overall grade point average)
• Student services