HC ONE: First-Year Student Programs

Your First Year Starts Here

Your journey at the OU Health Campus begins with connection.
HC ONE is your gateway to resources, relationships, and experiences that will shape your first year. Whether you're arriving with college credits, a degree, or professional experience, this is your starting point for building community, navigating campus, and thriving in your academic and professional path.

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Orientation & Getting Connected

Your program orientation is your first step into the OU Health Campus community.

While each academic program hosts its own orientation, Student Affairs and HC ONE are there to connect you to the campus experience—helping you find resources, understand support systems, and begin building your network.

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Access OU 101 for guided support throughout your first year

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OU 101: Your Digital Guide to Campus

OU 101 is your on-demand guide to everything you need to succeed at OU Health Campus. Delivered through Canvas, this course connects you to essential resources and helps you navigate your first year at your own pace. Inside OU 101, you’ll find:

Academic success strategies and campus expectations
Health, wellness, and student support services
Campus safety and student resources
Ways to get involved and stay connected

Whether you need quick answers or a deeper dive into campus life, OU 101 is your go-to hub.

All incoming students are automatically enrolled in the OU 101 Canvas course following their orientation session. If you would like access before attending orientation, you may request early enrollment by emailing Katie Glathar.

Request access to OU Health Campus 101

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Connect Through HC ONE Events

HC ONE brings students together throughout the year with events designed to build community, celebrate campus traditions, and create meaningful connections across programs. Look out for these annual programs and more throughout your time at OU Health Campus.