CURRENT STUDENTS
LAPTOP REQUIREMENT: Attention all students: Laptops are required for all degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students in Gibbs College at the beginning of their first year. View the Student Technology Policy.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture provides numerous resources for its students. College-wide resources include an annual career fair, advisors and liaisons, and student organizations. Details on these resources can be found below.
Additional resources–such as writing and math assistance, a food pantry, student advocate groups, and more–are offered through the University of Oklahoma. For student convenience, a few of these resources are listed below.
Career Fairs
Each year more than 30 firms attend the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Career Fair, where they recruit skilled students from across the college for both permanent positions and internships. Information about the upcoming career fairs can be found below.
Save the Date for Future Career Fairs
Fall 2024: TBD
Student Organizations
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
The American Institute of Architecture Students is the official voice of students studying the profession of architecture and design. In addition to providing work and learning opportunity, we work with the college to better suit the student culture.
Student Officers: Hannah Reed, hannahmreed@ou.edu; Morgan McCurdy, morgan.j.mccurdy@ou.edu
Faculty advisor: Sam Callahan, samecallahan@ou.edu.
Construction Student Association (CSA)
The CSA strives to make leadership, scholarship and citizenship a regular part of our members’ lives through industry networking, community service and classwork.
Members of the CSA are encouraged to give back to the local community by volunteering their time with organizations like: Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-A-Street, and the Cleveland County Christmas Store. Students also contribute to the club by volunteering at events like the Skeet Shoot, the Career Fair and the Golf Tournament.
The CSA welcomes not only Construction Science majors but minors, Interior Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Regional & City Planning and graduate students.
If you would like to join CSA, please contact Jared Schenk: Jared.M.Schenk-1@ou.edu
President: Jacob Michael, Jacob.B.Michael-1@ou.edu
Vice President: Jonah Deitte, Jonah.K.Deitte-1@ou.edu
Faculty advisor: Matt Reyes, mdreyes@ou.edu
Interior Design Student Association (IDSA)
The mission of the Interior Design Student Association is to promote excellence in interior design education, and professional practice, as well as foster an appreciation of design and its related disciplines. The organization works to enrich the Norman community in a spirit of collaboration, and bring interior design students together to advance the art of design. The OU Interior Design Student Association incorporates student chapters for the interior design professional organizations of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
Faculty advisor: Elizabeth Pober, epober@ou.edu
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS)
The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) mission is to champion diversity within the design professions by promoting the excellence, community engagement, and professional development of its members.
Faculty advisor: Dave Boeck, dlb@ou.edu
Society for Urban Design Students (SUDS)
Faculty Advisor: Shawn Schaefer, sschaefer@ou.edu
Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (SCASLA)
The Student Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects is a subset of the national organization, American Society of Landscape Architects. The purposes are as follows: (a) To promote professional and intellectual stimulation among the students by services as a vehicle for exploration of ideas outside the formal classroom contents; (b) To facilitate the exchange of information between the faculty, staff and students in the department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Oklahoma (c) To promote good fellowship through sponsorship of social activities; (d) To assist new landscape architecture students and visiting educators through such activities as determined by the executive committee or as the membership may direct.
Co- President: Rajith Kedarisetty, rajithkumark@ou.edu
Co- President: Peyton Kroh, peyton.g.kroh@ou.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sarah Little, sarah.little@ou.edu
Student Planning Association (SPA)
The purpose of the Student Planning Association is to provide a forum for applied learning and the development of professional planning practice.
Each semester, SPA holds several meetings to exchange ideas and fun events to promote the planning program at the University of Oklahoma. Often SPA participates in volunteer events such as the City of Norman’s tree giveaway and the Big Event.
Faculty advisor: Charles Warken, cwarnken@ou.edu
U.S. Green Building Council Student Chapter
The USGBC is dedicated to educating, activating, and engaging students and connecting them to their community. The world is larger than our campus and our impact should be as well. The USGBC believes that being a good steward of our environment begins locally.
For more information please contact the Faculty Advisor: Lee Fithian, leefithian@ou.edu
Students for New Urbanism (SNU)
The purpose of Students for New Urbanism (SNU) at the University of Oklahoma is to foster a multidisciplinary community of students passionate about advocating for and contributing to sustainable, equitable, and livable urban environments. Our organization aims to educate, engage, and empower students from various academic backgrounds in the principles and practices of New Urbanism, including mixed-use development, walkability, environmental sustainability, and community-oriented public spaces.
Faculty Advisor: Charles Warnken, cwarnken@ou.edu
Undergraduate Advisors
Erin Nance
Director of Advising
erinnance@ou.edu
Emma Cockrell
Senior Associate Advisor
eecockrell1997@ou.edu
Graduate Liaisons
Awilda Rodriguez
Associate Professor | Graduate Liaison
awilda.rodriguez@ou.edu
Construction Science
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Regional + City Planning
Charlie Warnken
cwarnkin@ou.edu
Urban Design
Shawn Schaefer
sschaefer@ou.edu | Schusterman Center, Tulsa Campus
University of Oklahoma Student Resources
The Career Center
The Career Center is available to students looking for a job who need help writing a cover letter, creating a resume, or practicing for interviews.
Compass Network
The Compass Network is an initiative aimed at helping undergraduate students overcome personal challenges to their success at OU. Students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with one of our staff to create an action plan to address issues or roadblocks. Students can contact us directly at (405) 325-8103 or by email at compass.network@ou.edu. Students can also be referred through the Compass Network website.
Gibbs Design Activism Awards
Gibbs College hosts the “Gibbs Design Activism Awards,” which allows students to propose a student-led project that critically engages topics of community, social and economic concern within the built environment.
Health Services
Offers many services for students at Goddard Health Center, such as a pharmacy, vaccinations, counseling, and a full service medical clinic.
Honors College
Undergraduate students of any major can graduate with honors through the Honors College at the University of Oklahoma. For more information, please visit the Honors College website.
Faculty-in-Residence
Our Faculty-in-Residence program allows students living in university housing to receive mentorship from current OU faculty. In this program, faculty members and their families live in apartments in the residence halls and plan events for the residents. OU is one of only a few universities in the nation to have this program!
Gateway to College Class
This class helps high school students transition to college. Taught by some of the most enthusiastic and well-known professors on campus, the three primary study areas include success in academic life, success in personal life and success in accessing OU resources. For more information, visit ou.edu/univcoll.
Office of Advocacy & Education
The Office of Advocacy & Education is dedicated to cultivating a safe and affirming environment for all students. Our services include OU Advocates, the OU Food Pantry, gender-based violence awareness and prevention training, and overall wellness education. Please reach out to us for a complete list of educational and training opportunities.
Math Center
OU’s Math Center provides math assistance with tutors who are certified to tutor certain subjects from college algebra to upper division classes.
OU Food Pantry
The OU Food Pantry aims to solve food insecurity for OU students, faculty, and staff. Located right next to the Residence Halls, it is easily accessible and open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
OU Writing Center
Available to assist all students with any writing, whether it is a class essay, an application, or just for fun. With multiple locations and the availability to make appointments, help is always available at the Writing Center.
Project Threshold (Trio)
A resource that is extremely helpful for first-generation students, Trio includes academic advisement, financial aid information, enrollment assistance, computer lab acess, tutoring, and free printing.
Sooners Helping Sooner
One Sooner Family. One Big Way to Help. Sooners Helping Sooners is a student led initiative to raise money for an OU Emergency Allocation Account. This fund was created to help students who find themselves in extenuating circumstances and in need of emergency financial assistance. Examples of such circumstances can include apartment fires, the death of a family member, and emergency medical care, among others. The goal of SHS is to come together and show compassion and support so that every Sooner has an opportunity to succeed at OU.
Sooner Success
Graduation coaches meet regularly with students to discuss academic services on campus, goal setting, career and major choices, getting involved on campus and leadership skills training. To learn more, click here.
Student Life
Mission is to guide students in realizing academic, professional, and personal goals as they progress toward graduation and beyond. There are more than 400 student organizations to choose from, including groups that celebrate your culture and background and others that are tied to your major.
Access & Opportunity
The OU Division of Access and Opportunity is dedicated to promoting opportunity and expanding access to higher education.
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and those needing accommodations. Located in the Boomer Outreach Building, the ADRC provides a range of services including academic and housing accommodations, assistance for the deaf and hard of hearing, and guidance on assistance animals. For more information or to schedule appointments, students can contact the ADRC via email or phone.
First-Generation Student Support
Explore the university’s First-Generation Student Resource page for support and guidance through the entire college experience.
Military and Veteran Student Success Center (MVC)
The Military Connected and Veteran Student Success Center (MVC) provides a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of military-connected students, offering services such as academic advising, financial counseling, wellness support and assistance with VA benefits like the GI Bill.
Testing Center
The University of Oklahoma Testing Center provides high-quality testing services that adhere to the National College Testing Association’s Professional Standards and Guidelines. Services include national, state, and local test administration, test proctoring, and test scanning services that meet the needs of OU students and faculty.
