YOU'RE INVITED!

October 8-9
October 22-23
November 5-6
February 25-26
March 11-12
April 1-2
April 15-16

ORU QUEST: Experience It!

You're invited to Oral Roberts University! This personalized, immersive campus experience lets you see what your future could look like as a Golden Eagle.

Compete for a full-tuition Quest Scholarship
Connect with current students and make new friends
Dive into your academic interests during open houses, class visits, and info sessions
Experience ORU’s spiritual life through Chapel
Explore opportunities to get involved on campus
Tour our NEW residence halls
Stay overnight in the dorms*
Take a campus tour

Parents: We have prepared special moments throughout the event where you can learn about various aspects, such as college payment options, campus safety, student support, and more.

*Overnight visits are exclusive to students admitted to Oral Roberts University. Submit your application today!

CHOOSE YOUR VISIT EXPERIENCE

FREE

Experience an action-packed one-day event exclusively for high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and transfer students. Enjoy breakfast, a campus tour, academic insights, Chapel, a luncheon with President Wilson, breakout sessions, Quest Fest, and more! Reserve your spot now to discover what it's like to be a Golden Eagle.

$50

This unforgettable two-day experience is reserved for high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students. Immerse yourself in campus life with an overnight in the dorms*, engaging class visits, sponsored meals, an exciting campus event with current students, and more! Elevate your Quest experience and make lasting memories that will shape your future. *Overnight visits are exclusive to students admitted to Oral Roberts University.

$25

This $25 one-day experience is designed for high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students interested in Oral Roberts University’s School of Worship, Media & Performing Arts. It includes an in-depth tour of ORU’s Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center, discipline-specific workshops, ORU merchandise, lunch, the opportunity to audition for program admission and talent scholarships, free admission to a School of Worship, Media & Performing Arts event, and much more!

Choose Your Track

For students and families who want to explore everything ORU has to offer. Tour campus, sit in on classes, hear from current students, and experience community firsthand.

Schedule a personalized meeting at Quest →

Thursday

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Event Check-In

Mabee Center, North Lobby

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This is where your Quest experience begins! Swing by to check in, grab your event materials, and get all the details you’ll need for the day.

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Quest Kickoff

Christ’s Chapel, Holy Spirit Room

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Join us for coffee, refreshments, and a warm welcome to give you a taste of what awaits you at Quest! You’ll connect with your friends from the New Student Relations team, learn more about customizing your Quest schedule, and hear a special ORU welcome prepared just for you.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Campus Tour & Class Visits

Various Locations

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Explore campus on a guided tour or experience ORU academics firsthand by sitting in a class, hearing from faculty, and connecting with current students. Class visits prioritize students; parents are welcome as space allows.

Campus Tour Options

Campus Tour — Hammer Center, Lobby (departs every 30 min, final tour 4:00 PM)
Specialty Tour (Model Dorm Room, Aerobics Center, or Prayer Tower) — Hammer Center, Lobby

Class Options Starting at 2:35 PM

College of Education: ELE 307 Emergent Language & Literacy- Graduate Center, Room 515
College of Education: PED 206 Elementary Social Studies Methods- Graduate Center, Room 5E03
College of Science & Engineering- Computing & Mathematics: Math Concepts 1- Graduate Center, Room 5112
College of Science & Engineering- Engineering: EE 321L Electronics I Lab- Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 219
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business- BUS 201 Principles of Macroeconomics - Graduate Center, Room GC 3114
College of Science & Engineering-Engineering: PNUR 300 – Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 257/258

Class Options Starting at 3:35 PM

College of Science & Engineering- Behavioral Sciences: Sociology 101- Graduate Center, Room 2C2114

To book your Class Visits appointments, please click here.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

ORU Next Steps: Quest Interview or Admissions & Financial Aid Assistance

Various Locations

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Need assistance making your next steps with ORU a reality? Talk through your possibilities and receive individualized support by joining us for one of the options below that would be most helpful to you.

Next Steps Options

Quest Scholarship Interviews — Welcome Center (by appointment)
Admissions Assistance — Welcome Center
International Admissions Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 2
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3

To book these individualized appointments, please click here.

Please note that we do accept walk-ins and will do our best to accommodate you if you need an appointment the day of. However, we recommend pre-selecting your schedule so we can adequately staff and provide the best possible service to you.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Social Hour

Various Locations

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Drop in and make a few new friends. Visit one meetup or explore several!

Options

Class of 2031 & Future Golden Eagles — meet other high schoolers and incoming students taking ORU college courses! (Hammer Tables by Cinnabon & Moes)
First Gen & Transfer Students (Hammer TV Area)
International Student Connect (Hammer Workroom)
Parents (Hammer 2^nd Floor, Fenimore Room)

Prefer to explore campus? Stop by the Hammer Desk in the Hammer Center lobby for a campus tour or specialty tour of a model dorm room, the Aerobics Center, or the Prayer Tower. Tours depart every 30 minutes, with the final tour leaving at 4:00 PM.

Friday

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Check-In

Mabee Center, North Lobby

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Start your Friday at Quest here! Check in, pick up your event materials, and get everything you need for the day.

Note: Quest Plus guests do not need to check in again.

8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Quest Kickoff

Christ’s Chapel, Holy Spirit Room

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Join us for a warm welcome to give you a taste of what awaits you at Quest! You’ll connect with your friends from the New Student Relations team, learn more about customizing your Quest schedule, and hear a special ORU welcome prepared just for you.

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Ways to Pay for College

Hammer Center, Fenimore Room

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See how ORU partners with families to make college financially possible. This session walks through FAFSA, ORU scholarships, outside funding opportunities, and key financial aid resources.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

ORU Next Steps: Quest Interview or Admissions & Financial Aid Assistance

Various Locations

⌄

Next Steps Options

Quest Scholarship Interviews — Welcome Center (by appointment)
Admissions Assistance — Welcome Center
International Admissions Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 2
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3

To book these individualized appointments, please click here.

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Specialty Campus Tour & Class Visits

Various Locations

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Take a closer look at your future home, the Aerobics Center, or the Prayer Tower or experience ORU academics firsthand by sitting in on a class, hearing from faculty, and connecting with current students. Class visits prioritize students; parents are welcome as space allows.

Specialty Campus Tour Options

Specialty Tour- Model Dorm Room — Hammer Center, Lobby
Specialty Tour- Aerobics Center— Hammer Center, Lobby
Specialty Tour- Prayer Tower— Hammer Center, Lobby

Class Options from 9:50-10:45 AM

College of Arts & Cultural Studies- Music: MUS 130 Music Appreciation- Media & Arts Center, Room 130
College of Science & Engineering- Behavioral Sciences: PSY 201 - Graduate Center, Room GC 5112
College of Science & Engineering- Biology: BIO 111 Intro Biology Lecture- Biological Sciences Center, Room 112
College of Science & Engineering- Biology: CHE 459 Biochemistry Lecture- Biological Sciences Center, Room 120
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business- MKT130 Principles of Marketing- Graduate Center, Room GC 3112
College of Science & Engineering-Engineering: PNUR 230 – Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 100

To book your Class Visits appointments, please click here.

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Study Abroad, Accelerated Degrees & Entrepreneurship

Various Locations

⌄

Choose a session:

Choose a Session

Study Abroad — learn about studying overseas. (Graduate Center, Floor 4)
Accelerated Degrees — explore fast-track bachelor’s and master’s pathways at no additional cost. (LRC, Floor 2, Culture Lab)
Entrepreneurship — tour the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship. (Nursing & Engineering Complex, Floor 2)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chapel

Christ’s Chapel

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We are looking forward to worshipping together and hearing the Word of God with you at chapel! Please arrive in the lobby by 10:45 AM. We will welcome you to your reserved seats in Section C.

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Future Golden Eagles Lunch

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Lippincott Auditorium

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Join us for a relaxed, community-style lunch where you’ll have the chance to connect with other families and get to know ORU staff members in an informal setting. Lunch is on us!

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Visit the David Barbara Green Centre for Global Leadership

Learning Resources Center, Floor 4

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Get a firsthand look at the David Barbara Green Centre for Global Leadership, home to ORU's global engagement and leadership programs.

Prefer to take a Next Step? The Next Steps Open House is also available here during this time at the Regent Bank Global Learning Center if you'd like to get your questions answered along the way.

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Next Steps Open House

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Various Locations

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Drop in, get your questions answered, and take your next steps toward ORU — all in one place. Services available:

Services Available

Quest Scholarship Interviews — shuttled to the Welcome Center from the lobby of the Regent Bank Global Learning Center
Admissions Assistance — Classroom 102
Advantage Program Assistance — Auditorium
International Admissions Assistance — Classroom 102
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Classroom 103

To book your Quest Scholarship Interview appointment, please click here.

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Discover the ORU Difference

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Lippincott Auditorium

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There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of ORU. Discover the mission that has shaped the University for more than 60 years, what makes the ORU experience unlike any other, and the unprecedented growth happening across campus and around the world. From a Spirit-empowered, whole-person education to new spaces, expanding opportunities, and a bold vision for the future, get an inside look at where ORU has been, where we’re going, and what it could mean for you.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Department Visits

Various Locations

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Explore your academic area through a personalized visit with the department connected to your intended major. Meet a professor, learn more about your degree program, ask questions about classes and the academic experience, and see the spaces where you may spend much of your time as a student.

We strongly recommend attending the Department Visit for your intended major to discuss your degree plan, connect with professors, and get a feel for the academic area you’re considering.

Department Visit Options

College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Theatre, Dance, Media & Music — Media Arts Center, Lobby
College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Communication & Public Affairs — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3
College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Liberal Arts — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business — Graduate Center, Floor 3 Pit
College of Education — Graduate Center, Education Offices (Floor 5)
Health Sciences — Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 150 A
College of Science & Engineering: Health, Leisure & Sports Management — Aerobic Center, Room 109
College of Science & Engineering: Engineering — Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 202
College of Science & Engineering: Biology & Chemistry — Biological Sciences Center, Atrium
College of Theology & Ministry — Graduate Center, Room 4A44

To book your Department Visit appointment, please click here.

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Soaring Send-Off

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Lippincott Auditorium

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Join our team for a celebratory closing session to wrap up your Quest experience! We’ll recap the highlights of your time on campus, share next steps, and send you off with some fun giveaways and parting surprises.

For students who are ready to commit to ORU. Designed around the Quest interview, financial aid assistance, admissions next steps, and housing selection.

Schedule a personalized meeting at Quest →

Thursday

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Event Check-In & Luggage Dropoff

Mabee Center, North Lobby

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This is where your Quest experience begins! Swing by to check in, grab your event materials, and get all the details you’ll need for the day. If you’re staying overnight, please bring your luggage with you — we’ll take care of it and deliver it to your residence hall later so you can explore hands-free.

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Quest Kickoff

Christ’s Chapel, Holy Spirit Room

⌄

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Campus Tour & Class Visits

Various Locations

⌄

Campus Tour Options

Campus Tour — Hammer Center, Lobby (departs every 30 min, final tour 4:00 PM)
Specialty Tour (Model Dorm Room, Aerobics Center, or Prayer Tower) — Hammer Center, Lobby

Class Options Starting at 2:35 PM

College of Education: ELE 307 Emergent Language & Literacy- Graduate Center, Room 515
College of Education: PED 206 Elementary Social Studies Methods- Graduate Center, Room 5E03
College of Science & Engineering- Computing & Mathematics: Math Concepts 1- Graduate Center, Room 5112
College of Science & Engineering- Engineering: EE 321L Electronics I Lab- Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 219
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business- BUS 201 Principles of Macroeconomics - Graduate Center, Room GC 3114
College of Science & Engineering-Engineering: PNUR 300 – Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 257/258

Class Options Starting at 3:35 PM

College of Science & Engineering- Behavioral Sciences: Sociology 101- Graduate Center, Room 2C2114

To book your Class Visits appointments, please click here.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

ORU Next Steps: Quest Interview or Admissions & Financial Aid Assistance

Various Locations

⌄

Next Steps Options

Quest Scholarship Interviews — Welcome Center (by appointment)
Admissions Assistance — Welcome Center
International Admissions Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 2
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3

To book these individualized appointments, please click here.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Social Hour

Various Locations

⌄

Drop in and make a few new friends. Visit one meetup or explore several!

Options

Class of 2031 & Future Golden Eagles — meet other high schoolers and incoming students taking ORU college courses! (Hammer Tables by Cinnabon & Moes)
First Gen & Transfer Students (Hammer TV Area)
International Student Connect (Hammer Workroom)
Parents (Hammer 2^nd Floor, Fenimore Room)

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Dorm Check-InOvernight only

Zoppelt Auditorium

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Arrive to see your assigned room for your exclusive overnight experience, retrieve your luggage, and get settled in for the evening ahead.

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Dinner at Culture FestOvernight only

Oct 8: Mabee Center, Arena
Oct 22 & Nov 5: Daystar Dining Hall

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Celebrate the 180 nations represented at ORU with a special Culture Fest event featuring a worldwide menu, cultural dances and songs, a culture-wear fashion show, and a flag parade.

Vouchers will be provided for all students at the Mabee Center North Lobby entrance. Please show your Quest wristband to receive your voucher. Parents are welcome to join (self-pay).

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Evening ActivitiesOvernight only

Various Locations

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Choose from these evening options:

Options

The Great Quest (ORU Campus, 7:30–9:00 PM) — in this game you will have the opportunity to win $1,000.00 scholarship for the first place and additional entries to our Dorm Essential Giveaway
Prayer Sets (Prayer Tower, 7:45–9:00 PM) — student-led time of prayer and worship
Quest Fest (Hammer Center, Fenimore Room, 7:30–9:00 PM) — join us for a fun game night and connect with your new Quest friends

9:00 PM – 9:45 PM

Class ConnectOvernight only

Hammer Center, Floor 2, Fenimore Room

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A relaxed, low-pressure time to meet other students in your class, strike up conversations, and start building real connections. Whether you’re finding people with similar interests or just hanging out, this is a fun, welcoming space to begin forming friendships.

9:45 PM – 10:15 PM

Community Meeting & CurfewOvernight only

Various Residence Halls

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Gather together to reflect on the day, hear key takeaways, and get a preview of Friday’s activities. Curfew is strictly enforced at 10:30 PM for all Quest overnight guests. Contact Security for questions after hours: 918.495.7750.

Friday

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

BreakfastOvernight only

Daystar Dining Hall

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Quest Plus guests do not need to go through Check-In again. Quest Plus parents are welcome to join breakfast (self-pay). Meal vouchers provided for students — show your Quest wristband.

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Check-In

Mabee Center, North Lobby

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Start your Friday at Quest here! Check in, pick up your event materials, and get everything you need for the day.

Note: Quest Plus guests do not need to check in again.

8:40 AM – 9:35 AM

Class VisitsOvernight only

Various Locations

⌄

Experience ORU academics firsthand by sitting in a class, hearing from faculty, and connecting with current students. Class visits prioritize students; parents are welcome as space allows.

Class Options from 8:40–9:35 AM

College of Science & Engineering- Biology: BIO 111 Intro Biology Lecture- Biological Sciences Center, Room BSC 112
College of Science & Engineering- Biology: BIO 305 Global Health/Infectious Diseases- Biological Sciences Center, Room BSC 120
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business: MKT 130 Principles of Marketing- Graduate Center, Room 3112
College of Arts & Cultural Studies- Communication & Public Affairs: COM 309 Persuasion- Learning Resources Center, Room 118
College of Theology & Ministry: BIB 364 Pauline Epistles- Graduate Center, Room 4A39

Class Options from 8:40–10:45 AM

College of Arts & Cultural Studies- Institute of Design, Experience, and Art: ART 218 Graphic Design I- Graduate Center, Room 2B10

To book your Class Visits appointments, please click here.

8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Quest Kickoff

Christ’s Chapel, Holy Spirit Room

⌄

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Ways to Pay for College

Hammer Center, Fenimore Room

⌄

See how ORU partners with families to make college financially possible. This session walks through FAFSA, ORU scholarships, outside funding opportunities, and key financial aid resources.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

ORU Next Steps: Quest Interview or Admissions & Financial Aid Assistance

Various Locations

⌄

Next Steps Options

Quest Scholarship Interviews — Welcome Center (by appointment)
Admissions Assistance — Welcome Center
International Admissions Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 2
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3

To book these individualized appointments, please click here.

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Specialty Campus Tour & Class Visits

Various Locations

⌄

Specialty Campus Tour Options

Specialty Tour- Model Dorm Room — Hammer Center, Lobby
Specialty Tour- Aerobics Center— Hammer Center, Lobby
Specialty Tour- Prayer Tower— Hammer Center, Lobby

Class Options from 9:50-10:45 AM

College of Arts & Cultural Studies- Music: MUS 130 Music Appreciation- Media & Arts Center, Room 130
College of Science & Engineering- Behavioral Sciences: PSY 201 - Graduate Center, Room GC 5112
College of Science & Engineering- Biology: BIO 111 Intro Biology Lecture- Biological Sciences Center, Room 112
College of Science & Engineering- Biology: CHE 459 Biochemistry Lecture- Biological Sciences Center, Room 120
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business- MKT130 Principles of Marketing- Graduate Center, Room GC 3112
College of Science & Engineering-Engineering: PNUR 230 – Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 100

To book your Class Visits appointments, please click here.

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Study Abroad, Accelerated Degrees & Entrepreneurship

Various Locations

⌄

Choose a session:

Choose a Session

Study Abroad — learn about studying overseas. (Graduate Center, Floor 4)
Accelerated Degrees — explore fast-track bachelor’s and master’s pathways at no additional cost. (LRC, Floor 2, Culture Lab)
Entrepreneurship — tour the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship. (Nursing & Engineering Complex, Floor 2)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chapel

Christ’s Chapel

⌄

We are looking forward to worshipping together and hearing the Word of God with you at chapel! Please arrive in the lobby by 10:45 AM. We will welcome you to your reserved seats in Section C.

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Class of 2031 Lunch

Daystar Dining Hall, Mezzanine

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Join us for a relaxed, community-style lunch at the Daystar Dining Hall. This will be a chance to experience the cafeteria with your parents and get to know other ORU students and staff members in an informal setting. Lunch is on us!

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Visit the David Barbara Green Centre for Global Leadership

Learning Resources Center, Floor 4

⌄

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Next Steps Open House

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Various Locations

⌄

Drop in, get your questions answered, and take your next steps toward ORU — all in one place. Services available:

Services Available

Quest Scholarship Interviews — shuttled to the Welcome Center from the lobby of the Regent Bank Global Learning Center
Admissions Assistance — Classroom 102
Advantage Program Assistance — Auditorium
International Admissions Assistance — Classroom 102
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Classroom 103

To book your Quest Scholarship Interview appointment, please click here.

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Discover the ORU Difference

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Lippincott Auditorium

⌄

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Department Visits

Various Locations

⌄

Department Visit Options

College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Theatre, Dance, Media & Music — Media Arts Center, Lobby
College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Communication & Public Affairs — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3
College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Liberal Arts — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business — Graduate Center, Floor 3 Pit
College of Education — Graduate Center, Education Offices (Floor 5)
Health Sciences — Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 150 A
College of Science & Engineering: Health, Leisure & Sports Management — Aerobic Center, Room 109
College of Science & Engineering: Engineering — Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 202
College of Science & Engineering: Biology & Chemistry — Biological Sciences Center, Atrium
College of Theology & Ministry — Graduate Center, Room 4A44

To book your Department Visit appointment, please click here.

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Soaring Send-Off

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Lippincott Auditorium

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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Overnight Check-OutOvernight only

Various Residence Halls

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Don’t forget to check out with the leader on your floor so we know you’ve left campus safely! You can temporarily park in Lot G to collect your personal belongings from the residence halls.

A dedicated track for parents and families. Learn about campus resources, financial aid, student support, and what life at ORU looks like for your student.

Schedule a personalized meeting at Quest →

Thursday

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Event Check-In & Luggage Dropoff

Mabee Center, North Lobby

⌄

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Quest Kickoff

Christ’s Chapel, Holy Spirit Room

⌄

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Campus Tour & Class Visits

Various Locations

⌄

Campus Tour Options

Campus Tour — Hammer Center, Lobby (departs every 30 min, final tour 4:00 PM)
Specialty Tour (Model Dorm Room, Aerobics Center, or Prayer Tower) — Hammer Center, Lobby

Class Options Starting at 2:35 PM

College of Education: ELE 307 Emergent Language & Literacy- Graduate Center, Room 515
College of Education: PED 206 Elementary Social Studies Methods- Graduate Center, Room 5E03
College of Science & Engineering- Computing & Mathematics: Math Concepts 1- Graduate Center, Room 5112
College of Science & Engineering- Engineering: EE 321L Electronics I Lab- Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 219
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business- BUS 201 Principles of Macroeconomics - Graduate Center, Room GC 3114
College of Science & Engineering-Engineering: PNUR 300 – Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 257/258

Class Options Starting at 3:35 PM

College of Science & Engineering- Behavioral Sciences: Sociology 101- Graduate Center, Room 2C2114

To book your Class Visits appointments, please click here.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

ORU Next Steps: Quest Interview or Admissions & Financial Aid Assistance

Various Locations

⌄

Next Steps Options

Quest Scholarship Interviews — Welcome Center (by appointment)
Admissions Assistance — Welcome Center
International Admissions Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 2
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3

To book these individualized appointments, please click here.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Social Hour

Hammer Center, Fenimore Room

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Join us for a mix-and-mingle with the Director of Parent Engagement and representatives from across the ORU community. Families will have the opportunity to connect with other ORU and Legacy families, meet representatives from Student Success, ADA Services, Counseling, Care Team, Veterans Experience, and Spiritual Life, and learn about resources available to support their student’s transition and success.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Dorm Check-InOvernight only

Zoppelt Auditorium

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Start at Zoppelt Auditorium to pick up your student's dorm assignment. From there, head to the dorms so your student can see their room and get settled in for the evening ahead. Parents are welcome to help their students settle in, but please check in at the dorm front desk first. Stop by the front desk again to check out when you leave.

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Dinner at Culture FestSelf-pay

Oct 8: Mabee Center, Arena
Oct 22 & Nov 5: Daystar Dining Hall

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Friday

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Event Check-In

Mabee Center, North Lobby

⌄

Quest Plus guests do NOT need to check in again. Day guests: this is where your Friday experience begins! Swing by to check in, grab your event materials, and get all the details you’ll need for the day.

8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Quest Kickoff

Christ’s Chapel, Holy Spirit Room

⌄

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Ways to Pay for College

Hammer Center, Fenimore Room

⌄

See how ORU partners with families to make college financially possible. This session walks through FAFSA, ORU scholarships, outside funding opportunities, and key financial aid resources.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

ORU Next Steps: Quest Interview or Admissions & Financial Aid Assistance

Various Locations

⌄

Next Steps Options

Quest Scholarship Interviews — Welcome Center (by appointment)
Admissions Assistance — Welcome Center
International Admissions Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 2
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3

To book these individualized appointments, please click here.

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Specialty Campus Tour & Class Visits

Various Locations

⌄

Specialty Campus Tour Options

Specialty Tour- Model Dorm Room — Hammer Center, Lobby
Specialty Tour- Aerobics Center— Hammer Center, Lobby
Specialty Tour- Prayer Tower— Hammer Center, Lobby

Class Options from 9:50-10:45 AM

College of Arts & Cultural Studies- Music: MUS 130 Music Appreciation- Media & Arts Center, Room 130
College of Science & Engineering- Behavioral Sciences: PSY 201 - Graduate Center, Room GC 5112
College of Science & Engineering- Biology: BIO 111 Intro Biology Lecture- Biological Sciences Center, Room 112
College of Science & Engineering- Biology: CHE 459 Biochemistry Lecture- Biological Sciences Center, Room 120
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business- MKT130 Principles of Marketing- Graduate Center, Room GC 3112
College of Science & Engineering-Engineering: PNUR 230 – Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 100

To book your Class Visits appointments, please click here.

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Parent Resources Panel

Hammer Center, Fenimore Room

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Join the Director of Parent Engagement and ORU parents for an interactive Q&A panel as they share experiences, insights, and ways families stay connected and supported throughout their student’s journey.

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Study Abroad, Accelerated Degrees & Entrepreneurship

Various Locations

⌄

Choose a session:

Choose a Session

Study Abroad — learn about studying overseas. (Graduate Center, Floor 4)
Accelerated Degrees — explore fast-track bachelor’s and master’s pathways at no additional cost. (LRC, Floor 2, Culture Lab)
Entrepreneurship — tour the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship. (Nursing & Engineering Complex, Floor 2)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chapel

Christ’s Chapel

⌄

We are looking forward to worshipping together and hearing the Word of God with you at chapel. Please arrive in the lobby by 10:45 AM so you have time to find a seat and get comfortable before the service begins.

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Future Golden Eagles Lunch

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Lippincott Auditorium

⌄

Join us for a relaxed, community-style lunch where you’ll have the chance to connect with other families and get to know ORU staff members in an informal setting. Lunch is on us!

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Class of 2031 Lunch

Daystar Dining Hall, Mezzanine

⌄

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Visit the David Barbara Green Centre for Global Leadership

Learning Resources Center, Floor 4

⌄

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Next Steps Open House

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Various Locations

⌄

Drop in, get your questions answered, and take your next steps toward ORU — all in one place. Services available:

Services Available

Quest Scholarship Interviews — shuttled to the Welcome Center from the lobby of the Regent Bank Global Learning Center
Admissions Assistance — Classroom 102
Advantage Program Assistance — Auditorium
International Admissions Assistance — Classroom 102
Financial Aid & FAFSA Assistance — Classroom 103

To book your Quest Scholarship Interview appointment, please click here.

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Discover the ORU Difference

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Lippincott Auditorium

⌄

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Department Visits

Various Locations

⌄

Department Visit Options

College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Theatre, Dance, Media & Music — Media Arts Center, Lobby
College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Communication & Public Affairs — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3
College of Arts & Cultural Studies: Liberal Arts — Learning Resources Center, Floor 3
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business — Graduate Center, Floor 3 Pit
College of Education — Graduate Center, Education Offices (Floor 5)
Health Sciences — Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 150 A
College of Science & Engineering: Health, Leisure & Sports Management — Aerobic Center, Room 109
College of Science & Engineering: Engineering — Nursing & Engineering Complex, Room 202
College of Science & Engineering: Biology & Chemistry — Biological Sciences Center, Atrium
College of Theology & Ministry — Graduate Center, Room 4A44

To book your Department Visit appointment, please click here.

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Soaring Send-Off

Regent Bank Global Learning Center, Lippincott Auditorium

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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Overnight Check-OutOvernight only

Various Residence Halls

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Don’t forget to check out with the leader on your floor so we know you’ve left campus safely! You can temporarily park in Lot G to collect your personal belongings from the residence halls.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ONE-DAY AND TWO-DAY OPTIONS?

Quest is a one-day, free experience that includes campus tours, academic open houses, Chapel, parent sessions, and access to next-step support. Quest Plus is a two-day, $50 experience that includes everything in the one-day option plus expanded class visits, additional campus life activities, and an exclusive overnight stay for admitted students.

HOW DOES SCHEDULING WORK FOR QUEST?

After registering, you will be able to review the full schedule of offerings and select the sessions you are most interested in attending—including academic open houses, class visits, interviews, tours, and campus activities—so you can shape your experience around your interests.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

The dress code will vary depending on the activity, but business casual attire is suggested for the competition. For a packing list for Quest Plus, click here.

WHAT ABOUT LODGING?

Admitted students (23 years and under) choosing the two-day option may participate in an exclusive overnight stay in the residence halls. Space is limited and requires advance registration. Parent/Sponsors will need to find overnight accommodations off-campus. Click here for a list of hotels in the area with an ORU discount.

CAN PARENTS ATTEND CLASS VISITS WITH THEIR STUDENT?

Due to limited classroom seating, class visits are intended primarily for students. However, if space permits, parents are welcome to join. Our team will be available on-site to help you navigate options throughout the event.

WHAT EVENT DO YOU RECOMMEND IF I DON’T KNOW IF ORU IS FOR ME YET?

If you're unsure about ORU, we recommend that you join us for our one-day Quest event! This will give you an opportunity to experience what ORU is all about without any financial commitment.

DOES ORU HELP PAY FOR CAMPUS VISITS?

Yes! ORU believes seeing campus in person makes all the difference — so we offer several ways to help make your visit more affordable. Click here to learn more.

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.

WHAT ARE THE TERMS OF THE VISIT AND FILE GRANT?

The Visit and File Grant is available to eligible students who submit a valid FAFSA or Financial Guarantee and complete a campus visit during the promotional period. Awards are subject to verification, institutional policies, and availability of funds. Completion of these steps does not guarantee admission or receipt of the grant, and the award is not offered as an incentive for enrollment.

Testimonies

Prospective Parent

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What an amazing experience as a parent and future student. I loved the whole experience from the Leadership experience to chapel to next steps. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing students stories- they were genuine, heart warming and impactful. I’m overjoyed the Lord has led my daughter to ORU, it’s going to be a great journey!

High School Senior

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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

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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!