Upcoming Events
Please note: The events listed below are subject to change. Go to ORU Athletics for complete sports schedules.
August 2026
11 - Claudius & EMR "Reintroduction" Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. ORU will hold a 12:15 p.m. (time approx.) ceremony in front of EMR.
14 - Daystar Dining Hall/Residence Halls Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 11 a.m.
15 - New Student Move-In
15 - Alumni Parent & Legacy Student Luncheon, 1-2 p.m., Regent Bank Global Learning Center's Lippencott Auditorium (for alumni parents and their sons and daughters who will be first-time ORU students). Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Space is limited. RSVP now!
15 & 16 - Bill & Gloria Gaither & Friends Homecoming, 2 p.m. each day, Mabee Center. Tickets.
17-19 - Returning Student Move-In
20 - Classes begin
21 - First chapel service, 11 a.m., Christ's Chapel
28 - "Empowered to Lead" one-day conference & certificate program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ORU's Regent Bank Global Learning Center. Hosted by the David & Barbara Green Centre for Global Leadership. $99/person. Sponsorships are available. Tickets and more info.
28 - Singer/songwriter Don McLean in concert, 7:30 p.m., Mabee Center. Tickets.