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You're invited to Arts Quest at ORU!

Friday, February 21

REGISTER NOW!

Join us at Oral Roberts University!

Join us at Oral Roberts University!

Arts Quest is geared toward high school juniors, seniors, and college transfers who are interested in pursuing a degree in the arts. 

For just $25, you can enjoy an ORU-catered experience including:

  • Discipline-based workshops within the College of Arts and Cultural Studies
  • Exclusive ORU merch
  • A tour of one of ORU's newest buildings, the Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center
  • An option to audition for program admission and talent scholarships
  • Free admission to our spring production The Play that Goes Wrong

CHOOSE YOUR VISIT

ARTS QUEST
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$25

This $25 one-day experience is designed for high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students interested in the College of Arts and Cultural Studies at Oral Roberts University. It includes a thorough tour of ORU’s Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center, discipline-based workshops, ORU merch giveaways, lunch at ORU, an option to audition for program admission and talent scholarships, free admission to the ORU spring production, and much more!

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BROWSE THE AGENDA

02/21/2025
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center, Lobby

Check-In

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center, Bridgman Theatre

Opening Session

09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
ORU Campus, Various Locations

Class Visits

  • Ballet I/II
  • Worship Leadership: Meet with the Advisor
  • Music and World Cultures
  • Acting V: Modern Styles
  • TV Production
  • Typography
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Welcome Center, Presentation Room

Parent Session: Intro to ORU & Campus Resources

  • 9:30-9:45 AM
    • Intro to ORU
      • Meet with the New Student Relations team and learn more about from what makes ORU unique.
  • 9:45-10:45 AM
    • Campus Resources
      • Hear from Student Success, Student Life, and Campus Security to learn how we support our students throughout their college journey.
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Christ's Chapel

Chapel

We have seats reserved for you in Section A, Balcony.
12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Hammer Center, Fenimore Room

Lunch

01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
ORU Campus, Various Locations

Auditions, Portfolio Reviews, and Workshops

For students enrolling in Fall 2025:
  • Auditions for Music, Worship, Dance, and Theatre
  • Porfolio reviews for Art and Theatre (conc. Production and Design)
All other students can choose from the following:
  • Commercial Music Ensemble
  • Canva/Graphic Design Workshop
  • Stagecrafts Workshop
  • Media Production Tour & Workshop
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Welcome Center, Presentation Room

Parent Session: Ways to Pay for College

Discover insights on financial aid, scholarships, and optimizing smart borrowing to enhance college affordability for you and your family.
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Welcome Center, Presentation Room

Parent Session: Parent Resources

Hear from our Parent Engagement Office to learn more about how we support our parents throughout the college journey and keep you informed along the way.
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center

Quest Interviews (Fall 2025 Students)

Click the link to see how you can qualify to compete for a full tuition scholarship.
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center, Bridgman Theatre

Academic Panel

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
ORU Campus

(Optional) Campus Tour

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Cafeteria

(Optional) Dinner

Vouchers will be provided.
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center, Bridgman Theatre

ORU Production: The Play That Goes Wrong

Tickets should be registered in advance at this link. You can register for up to 4 free tickets for any Play That Goes Wrong performance from February 13-22. Please use the code QUESTCOMP to secure your seats.

BROWSE THE AGENDA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO CAN ATTEND AND WHAT IS THE COST?

Arts Quest is for high school juniors, seniors and transfer students who are interested in pursuing a degree in the arts, including worship, media, performing arts, graphic design, theater, dance, audio and visual engineering, music production, and art. Parents and/or guests may accompany students and will have a separate schedule for the day.

WHAT ABOUT LODGING?

This is a single-day event, so an overnight stay in the dorms is unavailable. Students traveling from out-of-state will need to find overnight accommodations off-campus. Click here for a list of hotels in the area with an ORU discount.

WHAT MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED?

Lunch will be provided on campus, and there will be an optional dinner in the cafeteria for students who would like to remain on campus until the evening theater production.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

The dress code will vary depending on the activity, but business casual attire is suggested. If you plan to audition, please feel free to bring a change of clothes.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THE FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS?

For more information on the Quest Whole Leadership Scholarship, getting nominated, submitting a Quest Essay, when scholarship decisions are made, and other details, click here.

HOW CAN I AUDITION FOR PROGRAM ADMISSION AND TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS?

If you are interested in majoring in Art (Studio, Graphic, and Game Design), Dance, Music, Theatre, or Worship, we invite you to showcase your talent during Arts Quest. Dance, Music, Theatre, and Worship majors require auditions for program admission and scholarship consideration. Art and Commercial Music majors may audition for scholarship consideration only. Click here for more details.

Testimonies

Transfer Student
Transfer Student

...

Attending Quest was something special to me. It was a transformative experience that showed me what ORU stands for, with student ambassadors touring us around campus, informing us of building names and events that were going on, and having service in Christ Chapel. It was definitely a deciding factor in my decision to come here.

High School Senior
High School Senior

...

It was AMAZING to be on campus, you could feel the presence of the Lord there! I attend a private Christian school that acknowledges the spirit, but does not fully walk in the gifts of the spirit and it was so good to experience a community of peers like that. I am leader at school, but I often feel isolated and out of place there, but I did not feel that while I was here. I know ORU will position me where I won't have to always pour out, but constantly be poured into as well.

Transfer Student
Transfer Student

...

My mother and I were ready to give up on finding a good college and we didn’t know much about ORU but weren’t gonna get our hopes up, but it was amazing! Everyone was so kind and we really felt the presence of the Holy Spirit the whole time and we felt a peace the whole time. We really feel that ORU is the place for me. I can’t wait to start!

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A SNEAK PEEK

Visit Oral Roberts University

Take a Campus Tour

Audition for a Talent Scholarship

Explore the Arts Majors

Participate in a Class Visit

Experience Chapel

Hear from Students and Faculty

Attend an ORU Production

Find Your Potential Roommate

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CONTACT US

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918.495.6165

7777 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74171