OU E-mail and Records
Students at The University of Oklahoma find the ability to access the Internet an invaluable tool in achieving academic excellence. With increasing frequency, faculty post course requirements and assignments on the World Wide Web. The Internet is used at this University not only as a method of information distribution but also as a communication tool. In many classes, students are expected to e-mail their professors and classmates. The University of Oklahoma recognizes the importance of this medium in the educational experience. Technology Services Available to You:
- Ability to surf the web
- E-mail
- Ability to create and publish a personal home page
Your OU E-mail Account
An explanation of your OU E-mail account, exchange mail server and configuration plus Netscape mail and Outlook Express instructions.
e-mail server |
POP3 |
incoming |
incoming: pop.ou.edu |
outgoing |
outgoing: smtp.ou.edu |
account name |
your OUNet ID, or your "4+4" |
password |
passwords are different for everyone. |
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Access the OUNet Account Management System |
While at the University of Oklahoma, you can send e-mail messages to fellow students, instructors, or anyone else that has an e-mail address. In addition to using Netscape to surf the web, you can also use Netscape to send and receive e-mail.
Go directly to your OU e-mail account.
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OUNetID and Password Account Administration
Your OUNetID, commonly referred to as a 4+4, and password are the keys which allow you to access the University-wide technology services such as computer labs, e-mail, web pages and dial-up modem services.
What's my OUNetID (4+4)?
Your OUNetID is the first four letters of your last name plus the last four digits of your OU ID number. If your last name consists of less than four letters, simply use your last name and the last four digits of your OU ID. Example: A student named Ima B Sooner with an OU ID of 123-45-6789 would have an OUNetID of : soon6789
What's my password
Default password and how to change your password
Students activating their account for the first time are directed to the OUNet Account Management System. Students are directed to click on the "New Users: Activate Your Account Here" link in the right column. Follow the directions to set up your account.
Students can manage their own password changes Distance Learning, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at http://account.ou.edu.
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OU Records
The OUNet Account Management System allows students to quickly and easily access information of importance to them. Using your OU ID number, your OUNetID and your personal password, you can look at class schedule information, grades, financial aid information, and even get unofficial copies of your transcript.
OU Student Services on the Web
After opening the web page, you will move through a series of screens which offer choices on the type of information that can be viewed. On the OUNet Account Management System web site students can look up:
- Class Schedules
- Grades
- Account Status
- Financial Aid Information
- Course Availability
- Unofficial Transcripts
You will need your OU ID number, as well as a valid OUNetID and password to use the OUNet Account Management System.
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Important! - Policies
Your responsibilities while using University of Oklahoma's Resources
Federal and State laws, University policies and the Student Code govern the use of University computing resources. Your use of these resources indicates your willingness to abide by these guidelines. While using the University's computing and technical services you agree to:
- Not abuse or misuse our equipment or data
- Not to violate federal or state laws that pertain to the use of these resources
- Not use these resources to harass, intimidate, or threaten others
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