Student Shadow Experience

High school sophomores are encouraged to spend a day on campus “to shadow” an OSSM junior prior to their making application. Prospective students will spend the school day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. attending classes at OSSM. Students will eat lunch with their student host and see a room in the residence hall.

Shadows are scheduled Monday through Friday, during the months of September – November and January – April on days when classes are in session. Complete the form below to submit an application.

Fall Semester – October 4, 2021 – November 19, 2021

Spring Semester – January 17, 2022 – April 29, 2022

To shadow at OSSM, please submit your registration.

Tips for Making the Most of Your Visit

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics is a nationally-recognized residential community where there are few boundaries between living and learning, and almost no limit to what you can do. The close connections that develop between OSSM students, faculty and staff lead to deeper understanding and appreciation of differing viewpoints and help foster a climate of mutual respect.

An Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics education is an uncommon journey that will prepare you for college, ready for the challenges ahead. A visit to Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics allows you to explore our academic programs, experience campus life, and interact with students, teachers, and staff. Throughout the year we offer Sneak Peek for 8th and 9th graders and Preview Day for 10th graders. We also offer campus tours, shadowing with current students, and the opportunity to interview with admissions. We encourage you to use your campus visit to begin seeing yourself as an “Awesome” OSSM student.

We offer individual visits, group visits, and visit-day programs. A little advance preparation can make your visit much more productive and enjoyable and help you see all that Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics has to offer.

Getting the most from your visit:

Think about what you would like to know: Ask about the academic subjects and extracurricular activities that interest you today, but also check out a few new things you might want to explore later. Talk to our students. It isn’t enough to know if a school offers a particular program or activity. You want to know what it’s like to study that subject or do that activity here.
Explore campus life: You won’t be spending all of your time in the classroom. Visit the library, residence halls, cafeteria, gymnasium and the OSSM Commons.
Allow plenty of time: You’ve traveled here, so why be in a hurry? A good campus visit will take two to three hours, and sometimes more.
Do everything you can: If you come during a visit program, we’ll have a range of presentations and discussions that address the general questions most people ask. We’ll also have extensive campus tours to help you see the places where you’ll live and learn.
Be “AWESOME” at OSSM: Meet our teachers. Sample our campus food service. Walk the 32 acre campus. Sit in on classes. And look at a residence hall room.