Navigating the University of Oklahoma Bookstore and Norman Campus Corner: Hours, Location, and Resources

The University of Oklahoma (OU) offers a variety of resources and amenities for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Among these are the University Bookstore and the Campus Corner shopping district, each providing essential services and goods. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the location, hours, and offerings of these key areas.

The Oklahoma Memorial Union: A Central Hub

At the heart of student life at OU is the Oklahoma Memorial Union (OMU), located at 900 Asp Ave. This building houses a multitude of departments, restaurants, merchants, and offices dedicated to enhancing the student experience. The Oklahoma Memorial Union features multiple eateries for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Baja Fresh Express offers flame-grilled Mexican flavor. You can get fresh, high quality, flavorful food, prepared from real recipes by hand, just the way you like it - big, fresh and delicious! Chick-fil-A serves the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich.

Departments and Services within the OMU

The Oklahoma Memorial Union houses multiple departments dedicated to enhancing the student experience. These departments offer a wide range of services to support students' academic, personal, and professional development.

Advocacy & Education: The Office of Advocacy & Education is dedicated to cultivating a safe and affirming environment for all students. Services include OU Advocates, the OU Food Pantry, gender-based violence awareness and prevention training, and overall wellness education. Located on the 3rd Floor - South End.
Career Center: The Career Center, a department within Student Affairs, enhances the career development of students by teaching career planning/job search skills and by facilitating the exchange of information among students, alumni, faculty, administrators, and employers. Located on the 3rd Floor - Central.
Lead & Volunteer: The Leadership & Volunteerism department within Student Affairs provides students with leadership-learning and community service opportunities. It is the advisory office for The Big Event, Lead Team, President's Community Scholars, the Read and Lead series and more, located on the 2nd Floor - South End.
Student Affairs: The office of the University Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students is responsible for 13 departments that provide the out-of-classroom experience that defines student life for OU students. Located on the 2nd Floor - South End.
Student Legal Services: The Student Legal Services (SLS) program provides currently enrolled students at the University of Oklahoma with legal services from a licensed attorney, located on the 4th Floor - Central.
Student Government Association: SGA is comprised of the Office of the Student Body President, Undergraduate Student Congress, Graduate Student Senate and the Campus Activities Council.

OMU Computer Lab

The OMU Computer Lab is located on the first floor of the union next to the passport center.

Oklahoma Memorial Union Hours of Operation

The Oklahoma Memorial Union is one of the few student unions in the nation that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The building doors are locked every day after midnight, but students, faculty and staff may enter through the South and East Entrances with their Sooner Card.

Holiday Hours Example (Hypothetical Year):

Nov. 26, 2025: Closes at midnight
Nov. 27, 2025: CLOSED
Nov. 28, 2025: Open at 8 AM
Dec. 23-24, 2025: 8 AM - 6 PM
Dec. 25, 2025: CLOSED
Dec. 26 - 31, 2025: 8 AM - 8 PM

Union Parking Center

The Union Parking Center is open to the public at a rate of $2 per hour or $14 per day. Events clients of the Union may purchase parking passes for their guests or have the option of reserving the entire garage for $1,800 per day. The Union Parking Center will close and tire spikes will be deployed in the event of severe weather to prevent overcrowding. Vehicles already in the garage will be able to exit, but no vehicle will be able to enter.

A Brief History of the Oklahoma Memorial Union

In 1916 a group of students organized for the purpose of raising awareness for the need of a student union on The University of Oklahoma Campus. entry into World War I. In 1925, under President James S. Buchanan, fundraising for a student union building and a football stadium were joined to initiate a $1 million campaign. Construction began in 1925 and the union opened on November 22, 1928. The Oklahoma Memorial Union and the Memorial Stadium were dedicated in honor of the University of Oklahoma students and alumni who died in World War I. The original plans included the clock tower, however, due to budget constraints, it was left off. In 1936, the clock tower was added with the help of the Work Projects Administration. In 1951 the north and south wings were added, and the original structure was renovated. The Union was not renovated again until 1995, after rigorous fundraising by President David L. Boren and First Lady Molly Shi Boren. The Clarke-Anderson room was added in 1998, and the Archie W. Norman Shopping.

Campus Corner: A Vibrant Shopping District

Welcome to our vibrant bustling Campus Corner shopping district! Whether you are looking for trendy fashion or seeking unique gifts and treasures, this shopping district has it all! Located on Boyd between University and Deans Row Avenue.

Stores and Boutiques

This district is home to a variety of shops, boutiques, and stores. They are loaded with OU Gear, student necessities, trendy apparel, household items, wedding gifts, smoke shops, custom gifts and so much more!

The Apothem: The Apothem is a family owned and operated business that carries College and Greek merchandise for the University of Oklahoma located in the heart of Campus Corner. TheApothem.com 733 Asp Avenue(405) 447-2345
Balfour of Norman: Locally owned, Balfour has been a favorite stop for OU fans for 40 years. Shop our great selection of Sooner gear for men, women, children, and pets. From the latest t-shirt designs to polo shirts, dresses, fashion forward designs, hats, OU gifts, collectibles, and much more! At Balfour you will find national brands like NIKE, Champion, Cutter & Buck, Colosseum as well as others. CrimsonProud.com 792 Asp Avenue(405) 321-6539
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Gladiator Cannabis: Our mission is to grow high quality medical grade cannabis at a reasonable price, bringing relaxation, comfort, creativity and pleasure throughout the state of Oklahoma. We believe in changing the conversation about cannabis by informing our customers about the positive and healthy lifestyle of responsible users. GladiatorKush.com 588 Buchanan Avenue(405) 857-7121
Mave: A New Trendy Boutique serving Men & Women. (405) 360-8757
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Thrift Shop by First Pres. church: Thrift & Consignment Store. Open Thursdays 9am-4pm from August-June. Closed the month of July. Cash only, no bills larger than $20. Donations are accepted Mondays from 8:30am-10:30am or when the store is open. FPCNorman.org 404 Toberman Drive(405) 321-0933
Tulips home & Gift: Tulips specializes in gift, tabletop and home decor. Our philosophy is to transform your daily routine into an expression of your personal style. We will do anything we can to help our customers on this journey. Additionally, we offer wedding and gift registries with free gift wrapping and delivery to local showers.

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