Finish what you started.
Through generous contributions, Varsity O has 13 different opportunities of post-eligibility support for letterwinners. One of these opportunities, the Post-Eligibility Scholarship, has assisted 74 former student-athletes totaling over half a million dollars since 2014. Through the Sooners for Life Scholarship Program, there are two different avenues to access funds for educational purposes. When members are awarded these funds, they will also be offered access to all of the academic support services our student-athletes currently do including: tutoring, academic mentoring and advising.
Through generous contributions, Varsity O has 13 different opportunities of post-eligibility support for letterwinners. One of these opportunities, the Post-Eligibility Scholarship, has assisted 74 former student-athletes totaling over half a million dollars since 2014. Through the Sooners for Life Scholarship Program, there are two different avenues to access funds for educational purposes. When members are awarded these funds, they will also be offered access to all of the academic support services our student-athletes currently do including: tutoring, academic mentoring and advising.
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Post-Eligibility Scholarship (PES)
The focus of the Post Eligibility Scholarship is to assist student-athletes in the completion of their undergraduate degree, therefore, an award up to 100% tuition and fees may be applied if all conditions of the program are met. As a commitment to our students who started a graduate degree while they were competing at OU, the Post Eligibility Scholarship may award up to 100% of tuition and fees to assist if all conditions of the program are met. Additionally, letter winners who are looking to start a graduate degree may be eligible for an award up to 50% tuition and fees if all conditions of the Post Eligibility Scholarship Program are met.
Varsity O Endowed Scholarships
Varsity O recognizes that each letterwinner will embark on their own unique career path after graduation, expiration of eligibility, or pursuing professional athletic endeavors. These endowed scholarships were created to assist in the development of our letterwinners professional journey.
The focus of the Post Eligibility Scholarship is to assist student-athletes in the completion of their undergraduate degree, therefore, an award up to 100% tuition and fees may be applied if all conditions of the program are met. As a commitment to our students who started a graduate degree while they were competing at OU, the Post Eligibility Scholarship may award up to 100% of tuition and fees to assist if all conditions of the program are met. Additionally, letter winners who are looking to start a graduate degree may be eligible for an award up to 50% tuition and fees if all conditions of the Post Eligibility Scholarship Program are met.
Varsity O Endowed Scholarships
Varsity O recognizes that each letterwinner will embark on their own unique career path after graduation, expiration of eligibility, or pursuing professional athletic endeavors. These endowed scholarships were created to assist in the development of our letterwinners professional journey.
Eligibility Requirements
2020-21 Important Dates
FALL
- Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Oklahoma to be considered for scholarship award(s).
- Candidates must have exhausted eligibility.
- Applicants may apply for both the Post-Eligibility Scholarship and the Varsity O Endowed Scholarship.
- Applications are good for the entire academic year, including the summer semester.
- Applicants are eligible and encouraged to reapply yearly.
- Applicants may only submit one application per year.
2020-21 Important Dates
FALL
- Application Opens: April 15, 2020
- Application Closes: June 30, 2020
- Award Notification: July 15, 2020
- Application Opens: September 15, 2020
- Application Closes: November 30, 2020
- Award Notification: December 15, 2020
Reconnect and make new connections... no strings attached.
Varsity O provides different opportunities throughout the year to connect letterwinners with former teammates and/or current student-athletes.
Varsity O provides different opportunities throughout the year to connect letterwinners with former teammates and/or current student-athletes.
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Passport To Your Future
Passport to Your Future is held annually to help connect current student-athletes with professionals in their desired career field. The event is open for all students, but geared towards Juniors and Seniors who are interested in networking, job shadowing, internships, and career employment. If you are interested in acting as a mentor or having your company represented at the event, email varsityo@ou.edu.
Career Services
If you have been out of school for 3+ years and would like to schedule an appointment for individual assistance, please contact Debbie Boles at dboles@ou.edu. For all other alumni, please contact Career Services at (405) 325-1974 or oucs@ou.edu to schedule an appointment with a Career Adviser.
Passport to Your Future is held annually to help connect current student-athletes with professionals in their desired career field. The event is open for all students, but geared towards Juniors and Seniors who are interested in networking, job shadowing, internships, and career employment. If you are interested in acting as a mentor or having your company represented at the event, email varsityo@ou.edu.
Career Services
If you have been out of school for 3+ years and would like to schedule an appointment for individual assistance, please contact Debbie Boles at dboles@ou.edu. For all other alumni, please contact Career Services at (405) 325-1974 or oucs@ou.edu to schedule an appointment with a Career Adviser.
Varsity O Spring Weekend
Varsity O Spring Weekend is one of the membership’s biggest weekends of the year. Letterwinners from all sports gather to enjoy the Varsity O reception, golf tournament, and the Spring Game.
Varsity O Tailgate
The Varsity O Tailgate is the home to the iconic “burger dog”. The tailgate is typically housed within McCasland Fieldhouse and welcomes 300-400 letterwinners every game day. Tailgate admission is FREE for letterwinners plus one guest. Additional guests will be charged $10.00.
Reunions
Varsity O proudly co-hosts all sport reunions on campus with the respective sport program. Reunions are a great occasion to reminisce with formers teammates and coaches or to get to know the current coaches and student-athletes. Every sport program typically will host a sport reunion every 3 – 4 years. Upcoming sport reunion dates can be found on the Events page.
Sooner Choice Awards
The mission of the Sooner Choice Awards is to create a prestigious and celebratory red carpet event that highlights the current success of OU student-athletes while simultaneously honoring past alumni and inspiring future generations of OU student-athletes. Many of our presenters at the Sooner Choice Awards are past letterwinners. Varsity O members will get an exclusive invitation to this OU Athletics only event. Information for this event will be emailed to each member towards the beginning of the Spring semester.
Varsity O Spring Weekend is one of the membership’s biggest weekends of the year. Letterwinners from all sports gather to enjoy the Varsity O reception, golf tournament, and the Spring Game.
Varsity O Tailgate
The Varsity O Tailgate is the home to the iconic “burger dog”. The tailgate is typically housed within McCasland Fieldhouse and welcomes 300-400 letterwinners every game day. Tailgate admission is FREE for letterwinners plus one guest. Additional guests will be charged $10.00.
Reunions
Varsity O proudly co-hosts all sport reunions on campus with the respective sport program. Reunions are a great occasion to reminisce with formers teammates and coaches or to get to know the current coaches and student-athletes. Every sport program typically will host a sport reunion every 3 – 4 years. Upcoming sport reunion dates can be found on the Events page.
Sooner Choice Awards
The mission of the Sooner Choice Awards is to create a prestigious and celebratory red carpet event that highlights the current success of OU student-athletes while simultaneously honoring past alumni and inspiring future generations of OU student-athletes. Many of our presenters at the Sooner Choice Awards are past letterwinners. Varsity O members will get an exclusive invitation to this OU Athletics only event. Information for this event will be emailed to each member towards the beginning of the Spring semester.
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You sowed the seeds, now reap the benefits.
Varsity O Pass
Members have the ability to purchase the Varsity O Ticket Pass. Each pass is $100 and includes general admission for two into all sporting events and venues on campus excluding softball, football, conference men’s basketball, and post-season play for any sport.
Season Tickets by Sport
Members may purchase up to two (2) season tickets at the reduced letterwinner rate for the sport in which they lettered. Additional tickets can be purchased at the regular public rate and may require a donation.
All season tickets are based on availability and are allocated based upon the Sooner Club priority point system.
Football Season Tickets
Members have the ability to purchase public seats based on availability. Following is the pricing for 2018:
Football Letterwinner
Football Donor Season Tickets (Football Letterwinners Only)
Football letterwinners can purchase two (2) non-premium (seats that are not in club, loge, and suite areas) season tickets at the discounted letterwinner rate (based on availability). There is also a 50% discount off the required donation for non-premium donor tickets.
Single-Game Tickets
Letterwinners are able to request single home and away game tickets through varsityo@ou.edu. This includes OU-Texas and bowl games. Allotment of these tickets is based on availability and priority points.
Varsity O Pass
Members have the ability to purchase the Varsity O Ticket Pass. Each pass is $100 and includes general admission for two into all sporting events and venues on campus excluding softball, football, conference men’s basketball, and post-season play for any sport.
Season Tickets by Sport
Members may purchase up to two (2) season tickets at the reduced letterwinner rate for the sport in which they lettered. Additional tickets can be purchased at the regular public rate and may require a donation.
All season tickets are based on availability and are allocated based upon the Sooner Club priority point system.
Football Season Tickets
Members have the ability to purchase public seats based on availability. Following is the pricing for 2018:
Football Letterwinner
- $425 per seat (7 home games) for up to two (2) seats
- For additional seats, $485 per seat
- $485 per seat (7 home games)
Football Donor Season Tickets (Football Letterwinners Only)
Football letterwinners can purchase two (2) non-premium (seats that are not in club, loge, and suite areas) season tickets at the discounted letterwinner rate (based on availability). There is also a 50% discount off the required donation for non-premium donor tickets.
Single-Game Tickets
Letterwinners are able to request single home and away game tickets through varsityo@ou.edu. This includes OU-Texas and bowl games. Allotment of these tickets is based on availability and priority points.
Leave your legacy.
Varsity O largely operates as a result of the generous philanthropic gifts of our letterwinners and Sooner Club donors. There are two different ways you can get involved and help create a first class experience for the Varsity O organization. All donations to Varsity O and associated projects are 100% tax deductible.
Annual Support
The Varsity O Association functions as one of the only letterwinner associations in the country with no membership fees. Below is a list of the annual efforts that the membership is able to enjoy at little to no cost:
Through your annual support, you can help ensure that these annual benefits continue to bring letterwinners together and that Varsity O operates as one of the best athletics alumni organizations in the country.
Varsity O largely operates as a result of the generous philanthropic gifts of our letterwinners and Sooner Club donors. There are two different ways you can get involved and help create a first class experience for the Varsity O organization. All donations to Varsity O and associated projects are 100% tax deductible.
Annual Support
The Varsity O Association functions as one of the only letterwinner associations in the country with no membership fees. Below is a list of the annual efforts that the membership is able to enjoy at little to no cost:
- Post-Eligibility & Graduate Scholarships
- Varsity O Spring Weekend
- Special Events & Reunions
- Varsity O Tailgate
Through your annual support, you can help ensure that these annual benefits continue to bring letterwinners together and that Varsity O operates as one of the best athletics alumni organizations in the country.
Capital Support
On the platform in which you played, you left your mark in Sooner history. Capital giving allows you to leave your legacy for all letterwinners to see. There is nothing more inspiring for our student-athletes than to be surrounded by the names of letterwinners. Capital support can be paid out over multi-year pledges, typically ranging from 3 – 5 years.
Current capital projects include – OU Softball Complex, L. Dale Mitchell Park, Gregg Wadley Indoor Tennis Pavilion, Tim Headington Tennis Center, Jerry Ransom Short Course, Griffin Family Performance Center, Mosier Indoor Track, Viersen Gymnastics Center and the Barry Switzer Center. For more information, contact Zac Selmon or Maddie Stein.
Varsity O Facility
The new Varsity O Facility will be housed within the Student-Athlete Success Center. The Student-Athlete Success Center is a concept to be developed on the NE corner of Lindsey St. and Jenkins Ave. and will focus on creating an innovative and practical learning environment for today’s student-athlete needs. In addition to academic resources, the center will integrate OU Athletics personnel with student-athletes to create a dynamic environment where prospective, current, and past Sooners can truly experience Sooner Magic. Located in the heart of campus, the proximity allows student-athletes to efficiently accomplish their academic and athletic goals.
On the platform in which you played, you left your mark in Sooner history. Capital giving allows you to leave your legacy for all letterwinners to see. There is nothing more inspiring for our student-athletes than to be surrounded by the names of letterwinners. Capital support can be paid out over multi-year pledges, typically ranging from 3 – 5 years.
Current capital projects include – OU Softball Complex, L. Dale Mitchell Park, Gregg Wadley Indoor Tennis Pavilion, Tim Headington Tennis Center, Jerry Ransom Short Course, Griffin Family Performance Center, Mosier Indoor Track, Viersen Gymnastics Center and the Barry Switzer Center. For more information, contact Zac Selmon or Maddie Stein.
Varsity O Facility
The new Varsity O Facility will be housed within the Student-Athlete Success Center. The Student-Athlete Success Center is a concept to be developed on the NE corner of Lindsey St. and Jenkins Ave. and will focus on creating an innovative and practical learning environment for today’s student-athlete needs. In addition to academic resources, the center will integrate OU Athletics personnel with student-athletes to create a dynamic environment where prospective, current, and past Sooners can truly experience Sooner Magic. Located in the heart of campus, the proximity allows student-athletes to efficiently accomplish their academic and athletic goals.
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The Walk of Champions
The University of Oklahoma proudly boasts 37 National Championships from an athletics program rich with history. The Walk of Champions, located near the reflecting pool which is directly north of Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, permanently immortalizes each of OU’s National Championship teams with granite pavers, along with space for the future accomplishments OU student-athlete will achieve. Imagine what it would be like if next time you visited OU, you could point out you or your loved ones own personal paver next to one of our National Championship teams. A special rate has been established for OU letterwinners. |
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