Oakland University International Students and Scholars

09/07/2026

Excited to join some clubs this semester? Take some time on Tuesday September 8th to walk around to meet more organizations on campus at the Elliot Tower from 11:30 to 1pm! There are so many clubs to join. Go Grizzlies 🐻

09/04/2026

Come and join us now in the Banquet Rooms in the Oakland Center as we welcome our newly arrived international students, scholars and faculty.

09/04/2026

Here is a recap of all our tabling during the International Orientation. Departments that tabled with us,
Ombuds Office
Career and Life Design Center
Graduate Office
OU Credit Union
International Oasis

09/04/2026

Golden Grizzlies - Fall Semester 2026
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT OU

Friday, September 4 - National College Colors Day | National Food Bank Day
* North Foundation Hall and East Wilson Departments: Student Success Celebration
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Outdoors between North and South Foundation Halls
* InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: IVCF Leaders Meetings
Noon- 2 p.m., Lake Huron Room, Oakland Center
* Global Engagement: Annual International Welcome Reception
3-4:30 p.m., Banquet Room, Oakland Center
* Jazz Club: Open House
4-5 p.m., Hill House
* Sigma Pi Fraternity: 32nd Annual Pig Roast
5-8 p.m., P37 Parking Lot
* SPB: “Outer Space” Carnival | WXOU Music | SVP Movie featuring Monsters vs. Aliens Carnival: 5-9 p.m., P37 Parking Lot; Movie: 9-11 p.m., The Habitat, Oakland Center
* Grizzly Catholic: Volleyball & Yard Games Night
5-9 p.m., John Fisher Chapel University Parish, 3665 Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills
* School of Music, Theatre, and Dance: 'Medea’ by Euripides
7 p.m., Varner Recital Hall; FREE
* Department of Physics: Astronomy at OU (Repeats weekly through October 23)
9 -10:30 p.m., Corner of Adams Road and Butler Road

Saturday, September 5 - National Tailgate Day
* No events in the Oakland Center (Closed)
* School of Education and Human Services: Virtual Dissertation Writing and Support Group
1 p.m., Zoom at https://oakland-edu.zoom.us/j/95652728314?pwd=aEKEvsmYUaMeEBIkKfVpKpg0V4VlhI.1&jst=2 or Join by Phone: ‪(US) +1 646-931-3860‬, Passcode: 110359
* Saudi Students Association: Fall 2026 Welcome Bonfire
4-8 p.m., OU Bonfire Pi/P11 Parking Lot
* National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.: NPHC Yard Show
6-9 p.m., Elliott Tower/Stairs on Southeast Entrance of the Oakland Center
* School of Music, Theatre, and Dance: 'Medea’ by Euripides
7 p.m., Varner Recital Hall: FREE

Sunday, September 6 - National Read a Book Day
* No events in the Oakland Center (Closed)
* School of Music, Theatre, and Dance: 'Medea’ by Euripides
2 p.m., Varner Recital Hall; FREE
* Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority: Meeting - HHB 5045
4:30- 9 p.m., Room 5045, Human Health Building
* Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority: Meeting
5-8 p.m., Room 1005, Human Health Building
* Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority: Meeting
5-9 p.m., Room 2023, Human Health Building

Monday, September 7 - Labor Day Recess (No Classes)
* No events in the Oakland Center (Closed)

Bonfires for the Month of September (During Welcome Week)
Saturday, September 5: Saudi Students Association / 4-9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 9 / Panhellenic Council / 5-9 p.m.
Thursday, September 10: Social Work Club / 6:30-10 p.m.

GOLDEN GRIZZLIES HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
Check out the official Athletics site of Oakland University at https://goldengrizzlies.com/
* Wednesday, September 9: OU Men's Soccer vs Cleveland State - 7 p.m.
* Friday, September 11: OU Women’s Volleyball vs UAB - 10 a.m.
* Friday, September 11: OU Women’s Volleyball vs Montana - 7 p.m.
* Saturday, September 12: OU Men’s Soccer vs Northern Illinois - 2 p.m.
* Saturday, September 12: OU Women’s Volleyball vs Eastern Michigan - 3 p.m.

CAMPUS CULTURE
Meadow Brook Hall - meadowbrookhall.org/tours
* All Meadow Brook tour tickets must be booked online in advance. Please note: OU Students Tour Free.
* Wednesday, September 2-Monday, September 7: Art in the Elements
* Tuesday, September 8: Meadow Brook Garden Club: Gardening Day (Repeats weekly to October 13)
* Wednesday, September 9: Wedding Open House

Meadow Brook Theatre - 60th Season
* October 7-November 1: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
* Thursday, September 17: Indigo Girls with special guest Linda Perry
* Thursday, September 24: CAAMP with special guest Whitney

Oakland University Art Gallery
September 10-November 22 Current Exhibition: The Pursuit of Happiness
Thursday, September 10: Opening Reception

Meadow Brook Hall tours are available year-round to showcase this National Historic Landmark, located in Rochester, MI

09/01/2026

We kicked off our fall semester with our international orientation, here are some highlights of the day! Our office is looking forward to getting to know the new students!!
Go grizzly 🐻

08/27/2026

ISSO will be closed on Monday August 31st for Orientation and will have limited access to emails. The office will be back to normal operating hours on Tuesday September 1st.

Best Regards,
ISSO

08/25/2026

Calling all Golden Grizzlies!
Join oucareers for the Student Success Celebration on Friday, September 4 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Discover the amazing resources to help you succeed at Oakland University while enjoying games, music, snacks and prizes!
Visit them outside of the Oakland Center between North and South Foundation Hall!
Whether you’re just starting or nearing graduation, ALL students are welcome and encouraged to tend. Let’s make your OU journey the best it can be!

08/13/2026

The Global Engagement Office will bill closed tomorrow. Any emails will be answered Monday the 17th. Enjoy your weekend!

08/13/2026

Don't forget to join us today for our interactive Zoom webinar regarding the recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updates on visa rules and "Duration of Status" changes.
We know these regulatory shifts bring questions, and we are here to help you navigate them with clear insights from our expert panel:

Luke Bowman – Founder & Senior Attorney, Law Offices of Luke Bowman
Kwan Segal – Founder & CEO, ICAway
Adem Althor – Executive Director of Global Engagement, Oakland University
You will have an opportunity to type your question(s? and concerns so our panelists can address them live.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://oakland-edu.zoom.us/j/99827883614?pwd=qEbYJu3FBpZy7pxMWLOmS0UFrvbkbq.1

Meeting ID: 998 2788 3614
Passcode: 301732

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://oakland-edu.zoom.us/j/99827883614?pwd=qEbYJu3FBpZy7pxMWLOmS0UFrvbkbq.1

Meeting ID: 998 2788 3614
Passcode: 301732

08/12/2026

This week only!! Please join us for our webinar that discusses the changed about the duration of study 2-4PM EST. https://oakland-edu.zoom.us/j/
99827883614?
pwd=qEbYJu3FBpZy7pxMWLOmS0UFrvbkbq.1