The University of Tulsa

Beautiful campus located close to Downtown Tulsa. There are gorgeous buildings and open green spaces. It’s really quite lovely.

This review is not about the University of Tulsa as a school. This review is about my main interaction with the University of Tulsa: the volleyball courts.
For some odd reason, «The sand volleyball courts at TU» is not a business on Unilocal.My friends and I frequent the sand courts often. They’re rarely occupied, they have great nets, a plethora of parking, and they’re close to my stomping grounds. During intense games of volleyball, we try not to hit the ball over the fence onto 11^th street or break anything when dramatically diving into the sand.
One great summertime feature of the courts is the watering function. Summer is sunny. The sun is hot. The sun makes the sand hot. Hot sand does not feel good on your feet. But you can turn on the sprinkler and «water» the sand to cool it down. The only reason the TU sand volleyball courts do not get a 5 star review is because the sprinklers fail to water the whole court so depending on which side your team resides, you may be jumping around to avoid scalding your toes.
so if you’re looking for hours of free fun on a college campus, head to the TU volleyball courts. * Requires you bring your own volleyball
Ok, one thing about the actual University:
What really gets my goat about the University of Tulsa is that it is affectionately monikered «TU». Why is «University of Tulsa» changed to «TU»?? Is this a translation issue like how the USA in French is «Aux Etats Unis (EU)» and the European Union is l’union europeen (ue)?? I may never know!

TU has a lot to offer students and the Tulsa community.
However, the living and dining options leave something to be desired. The pat case «Caf» dining is sodexo corp. at its «finest.» Terrible hours, unappetizing «food,» and expensive meal plans make the only on campus cafeteria a nightmare for convenience and nutrition. As some students suggest, its sandwich day on many days. The only other option for dining on campus is the ACAC selection of subway, italian, chic-​fil-​a, and odd assortment of chinese «wok» type food and roasts. The «Hurricane Hut» or just «The Hut» has some of the worst food imaginable. Despite a recent renovation and overhaul of the menu, the food is still essentially what every freshman could make in his dorm room with some velveeta and tortilla chips. Calling it mexican food would be quite generous, especially with dishes like the «El famous» queso which appeared from the dusty recipe book of some aged Sodexo «Chef.» Can you tell I don’t think TU has good food offerings? It is disappointing that an organization which has a mission to educate would be so lacking in nutrition education.
The housing is also lacking, though is a great improvement over dining options. Freshman have several living options. The «John» is a horrible excuse for living arrangements. Lack of sanitation in bathrooms, makeshift study rooms turned dorm room, and historically bad reputation make this all male dorm nightmarish. Fisher south and west suites are a better option, and I can only speculate about the all girl dorm. The university has spent a lot of time and money to make lots of apartments on campus. However, their «market pricing» of these units is a bit off. Students who receive room and board scholarship can afford living here, those who do not should consider living off campus. Despite the hundreds of apartments on campus there is still a large wait-​list for eligible students. Also, despite full kitchens in every unit sophomore students are still required to maintain their 10+ meals a week plan with the disgusting cafeteria. Maintenance requests are super promptly resolved.
Staff in administration, business offices, advising offices, study abroad office etc., are all quite friendly. The school is small enough that when you are a repeat visitor they often recognize you and are very happy to help with most anything.
Technology services has suffered greatly the past few years. Though the McFarlin library boasts several computer labs, most of the computers either don’t print, don’t have internet access, or flat out do not turn on. There seems to be no rush to fix this issue.
Football games have a lot to offer. The tickets are free (as are most sporting event tix) for students and there is a large tailgate for free. Many alumni and Tulsa residents attend games regularly.
A degree from the school is highly regarded in the national community. However, some crucial student services could be improved to the overall benefit of the student body.

I recently decided to make TU my home and college of choice. I was on the fence when I arrived for the prospective students preview but after being on campus for 5 minutes I knew I wanted to go here.
The staff and students all make you feel welcome, appreciated and at home. I haven’t’ started classes yet but the registration process was a snap, all thanks the the personal attention I received. I know I’m not just a number at TU but an individual. All of the staff I have had to deal with know who I am, my situation and are eager to help with whatever questions I have. If you’re thinking of becoming a student here, just stop by for a visit. It really is an amazing campus and it’s filled with some of the friendliest people I have ever met.
I will update my review after I have finished my first Semester at TU with impressions and experience.

I went to visit campus during the evening hours. It’s a small school but the place is beautiful. Looks lie a wonderful walking campus.
Also, not sure what the bell is for, but I went up and gave it a ring.
Also looked at the stadium, small but well placed on campus and I have to believe its a blast to attend games there.

A great small, private university in the second largest city in Oklahoma. TU is really undergoing a large remodel right now, which is going to make it an even better place to learn. A new music building will open Fall 2011, two new engineering buildings are being built as well, allowing the infrastructure to keep up with current and future needs. Overall, TU is a great place to be.