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The Norman campus has three sections: north campus, main campus and south campus. All three campuses are connected by a bus service funded by student fees which allows students to park at Lloyd Noble Center and provides 5- to 10-minute service to the main and south campuses.

Besides, the university is home to National Weather Center, two prominent museums, Stephenson Research and Technology Center. It offers student housing and dining options, sports facilities and many others.

Oklahoma has over 350 student organizations. Focuses of these organizations range from ethnic to political, religious to special interests. Oklahoma Memorial Union (student union) houses many of these organizations' offices.

The student union provides a place for students to relax, sleep, study, watch television or socialize. The Union Programming Board provides diverse activities and programs in the union such as movies, bands, dances, giveaways or other activities. Intramural sports are a popular activity on campus with over 35 different sports available. 

Students can participate in a huge range of student organisations, as well as a student run radio and television station. Clubs include: Chess Club, Expressive Movement Initiative, Men’s Glee Club, Pre-Law Society, Society of Physics Students and Women in Business Association.

Oklahoma requires, with few exceptions, that all freshmen live in one of the five residence halls. The university offers students residence halls and apartments. The University of Oklahoma has six different residence halls, home to both freshmen and upperclass students. It also proudly offers two on-campus apartment complexes that offer many amenities and conveniences not found off campus.

Due to a low cost of living in Oklahoma many students find it financially viable to live off campus in either apartments or houses.

In addition housing and food services provides the OU community with more than 30 restaurants in 14 locations to enjoy.

Career services office offers a variety of programs and services to help all University of Oklahoma students identify, strategize and achieve their career aspirations. Internships are a great way to gain a career-related experience and a professional and relevant work background while completing a college degree. 

Students can explore their career interests while combining their classroom knowledge with real life work experience. Internships also offer an opportunity to earn academic credit and connect with professionals in the field they wish to pursue.

It also organizes workshops and events, on-campus interviews, resume writing, networking, help with contacting employers, etc.

Total undergraduate costs for nine-month academic year, 2016–2017 are about $38,000 for a non-resident living on-campus. This sum includes tuition and fees - about $25,000 per year, books and supplies - $1,000, room and board - $10,500, personal and transportation costs - $2,000.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a large residential, research university located in Norman. With roots dating back to 1890, the university now offers a wealth of different subjects for students to enjoy. Its main campus is located in Norman, about 20 miles from Oklahoma City. Norman has a wide variety of neighbourhoods, with different restaurants, art galleries, while it is also home to some of the oldest buildings in Oklahoma.

The university consists of fifteen colleges, including 152 majors such as aviation, meteorology, geology, petroleum engineering, energy management, architecture, law, medicine, Native American studies, history of science, and dance programs. Students are able to achieve bachelor, masters and PhD.  UO also engaged in research activities in various different fields, although it is particularly well known for the work it has achieved in the field of meteorology.

There is also a health sciences centre based in Oklahoma City itself, as well as a secondary Health Sciences campus in Tulsa. OU is the largest research institution in the state of Oklahoma and with more than 570 endowed faculty members who are committed to providing students with a real world, hands-on learning experience, its programs continue to be ranked among the best.

With strong academic and successful athletics programs, the University of Oklahoma has seen many of its former students go on to local and national prominence. This includes many athletes that have excelled at the collegiate, professional and Olympic levels.

Notable alumni include James Garner, an actor, producer, and voice artist who starred in several television series spanning more than five decades, Fred Haise, an aeronautical engineer, former naval aviator, fighter and test pilot and NASA astronaut who is one of the only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.

The university has some high national rankings: 

• the 7th by Best College Athletics in America 2017 ranking;
• the 16th Best Greek Life Colleges in America 2017;
• the 111th national university by Best National Colleges ranking, US News 2017.

The most popular majors by the number of students are:

• The College of Arts & Sciences – it enrolls 35.2% of the OU-Norman students. The College of Arts & Sciences offers several programs which include internships and most notably a joint archaeological program (with Saint Anselm College of Goffstown, New Hampshire) in Orvieto, Italy. 
• The Price College of Business enrolls 13%. 
• Other large colleges on the Norman campus include the College of Engineering with 10.6% and the College of Education, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication and College of Liberal Studies, each with approximately 6% of the student body.