Oakwood Live 2026

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM until Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 5:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

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Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL 35896
United States

Are you registering as a student or as a chaperone?*

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OAKWOOD LIVE 2026!

Please complete the registration form in its entirety. Enter Legal First and Last Names - DO NOT USE nick-names and check for spelling errors.
Registration is not complete until the Oakwood LIVE registration fee of $100 is paid. All High School Seniors are required to submit an Admissions Application.
The Registration Fee is non-refundable.
We No Longer Accept Checks, Money Orders, Cash, etc. Payments Must Be Submitted by Credit or Debit Card within the Registration Portal.
For organizations hosting a group, the Head Chaperone (Group Coordinator), should be the FIRST to register and must list all individuals their payment will cover, regardless of housing accommodations. However, each attendee must still complete an individual registration form - it captures vital information. Group members must enter the "Unique Chaperone ID" provided by their group leader, when registering to avoid a request for double-payment, and to link them to the group.
A $25 fee will be added for late registrants after August 21st at 11:59PM CST
To ensure that your registration has been received, be sure to check for a confirmation email.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

High School Seniors registered to attend OU LIVE are required to submit their Admissions Applications and Current Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable- Must be clear and legible) .
Completing an application does not obligate you to attend but presents you with an option and allows you to receive your preliminary scholarship offer.
Please ensure that the names entered for the event registration match the legal names listed on transcripts. This consistency aids in tracking event attendees and processing scholarship decisions. We recommend that each student complete their own registration to ensure accuracy.
IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Application and transcripts MUST be submitted by September 11th to guarantee eligibility of the one-time $500 OU LIVE Scholarship and receive your Acceptance Decision during the event.

IMPORTANT LODGING INFORMATION

Campus housing will be provided for High School Seniors Only. Please bring a towel, pillow, and sleeping bag. Chaperones who have registered and paid their registration fees will be housed (double-occupancy) at area hotels at the courtesy of Oakwood University (based on availability).
For individuals who register by the deadline September 11th 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Additional accommodation details will follow by email once assignments have been finalized. Rooms will be assigned at the University's discretion. Please be sure to enter your email address correctly.
For Chaperones housed in hotels, lodging/hotel Check-in is September 30th after 3pm and Check-out is October 4th by 11:00am. Room access will not be provided before the scheduled check-in time.
Please note: Registrants who complete registration after September 11th 2026, are welcome to attend OU LIVE; however, housing accommodations, meals, and event merchandise are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed after the registration deadline.
Oakwood University will not be responsible for making arrangements for individuals/groups seeking student hotel accommodations; such booking arrangements will be at your own expense.
Please note that Chaperones are still responsible for the well-being and supervision of their group throughout the full duration of the event and must be ready to meet student attendees on campus Sunday, October 4th by 10:00am, when students must check-out of the Residence Hall.

PAYMENT SUBMISSION IS PART OF THIS REGISTRATION FORM. PLEASE COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY.

Personal Information

Please use your Legal name as listed on your birth certificate.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Mobile Phone*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Gender*

Birthdate*

Opt-In to Text Messages from Oakwood University? (You can opt-out at any time.)*

Emergency Contact Phone*

T-Shirt Size*

How many members in total will be travelling with your group? (A group is 2 or more persons)

How many members of your group are you submitting a payment for? Excluding yourself.

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Member Name (List all members who will be a part of your group.)
Please enter ONE name per box. Select "add group member" to add another attendee. Please enter the names of ALL persons travelling with you/your group. Regardless of if you are paying on their behalf. Member Type

Add group member

(Enter First 3 letters of First name, First 3 letters of Last name and your organization zip code)

Chaperone ID*

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name*

Emergency Contact Email*

Likeness Release

By attending Oakwood LIVE 2026 on October 1, 2026 to October 4, 2026 you grant Oakwood University permission to use any photos or videos taken during the event for promotional purposes, including publications, websites, and social media, without compensation. By participating, you release Oakwood University from any claims related to the use of these images.*

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Headshot

A headshot is required. You picture should have light solid background that clearly shows your face. Ensure your head is in a neutral position (not looking up, down or sideways). This will be used for your attendee profile during OU Live 2025.

Academic Details

High School Graduation Year (or Expected Graduation Year)*

Current High School or College Name*

Student Type if applying to Oakwood University*

What is your current class standing?
*Residence Hall housing is limited to high school SENIORS. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors may attend with a chaperone but must secure off-campus lodging.*

Desired Major*

Desired Minor

Other Academic Interests (Hold CTRL key to select multiple interests)

I plan to enroll in*

Flight Information

Will you need transportation to or from the Huntsville International Airport

Oakwood University is able to assist with providing transportation to and from the Huntsville International Airport (only). You must submit this information no later than September 17^th to receive this courtesy. DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION BY EMAIL OR VOICEMAIL.

Please complete the Airport Pickup Form 2026 to register for airport pickup

Will you be traveling with a chaperone?*

Chaperone Information

Has your chaperone submitted a Payment on your behalf?*

Chaperone ID*

Chaperone Name*

Chaperone Email*

Chaperone Mobile Phone*

Chaperone's Accommodations*

Housing Information

Student campus housing accommodations are strictly for high school seniors and are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is met, registrants will be responsible for securing alternate off-campus housing (i.e., booking and cost).

The University will not provide supervision for students who choose to stay off-campus during OU LIVE. Oakwood University is not responsible for any injuries, losses, or damages that may occur while individuals are off University premises. Students and/or their guardians further agree to indemnify and hold the University harmless from any claims or expenses arising from off-campus accommodations.

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Please note that Juniors are not eligible for on-campus housing during this event. As such, Juniors will need to secure off-campus lodging. To ensure safety and compliance with our event policies, all Juniors MUST be accompanied by a designated chaperone during their stay off-campus. Accompanying chaperone may book courtesy hotels based on availability. It is the responsibility of the Junior participant to arrange for a chaperone and secure appropriate off-campus accommodations.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Housing Accommodations
*Students, please select "Residence Hall/Dorm" if you intend to stay on campus throughout the duration of the event*

Tell us if you have a preferred Oakwood student-host for your visit during OU Live. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Please note, your preference is not guaranteed. If you do not have a preferred host, leave field blank.

Please provide their room number.*

Please Select the Residence Hall of your preferred Oakwood Student Host.*

The University WILL NOT be responsible for providing housing for students who do not select Student - Residence Hall/Dorms as their preferred housing accommodation.

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OU sponsored Chaperone accommodations are double-occupancy. Please indicate if there is another Chaperone with whom you wish to room. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Please note, your preference is not guaranteed.

Are you traveling with a school, church group or organization?*

Affiliated Organization

Name of school, church or organization*

Seventh Day Adventist Conference (if applicable)

Group Name

Has your group submitted a payment on your behalf?

Chaperone ID*

Special Accommodations

Do you require any special accommodations (e.g., severe allergies, disability, or other specific needs)

At Oakwood LIVE we want to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all students. To facilitate this, we kindly ask that any student requiring additional support be accompanied by a chaperone. This will help us make sure that every student can fully participate and enjoy .

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