"My purpose was to make Alpha Phi Omega an organization for college men who cooperated with all
youth movements, especially scouting." — Frank Reed Horton, Founder of Alpha Phi Omega
MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY
Every fall semester, our chapter invites Boy Scouts from across Oklahoma and surrounding states to campus to participate in a day of workshops to earn multiple Merit Badges. This event brings together several resources at The University of Oklahoma to engage scouts in a day of learning and achievement. This year, Merit Badge University will take place on April 17 virtually.
Registration
Pre-registration is TBA! The pre-registration fee is $TBA and includes the cost of attendance, one scout lunch, and one t-shirt and patch. We recommend that scouts with dietary restrictions or allergies provide their own meal. Troop leaders and parents have the option to purchase additional lunches if needed. While registration is also available the day of the event for an additional fee, the t-shirt and patch will not be guaranteed! Same-day registration will cost $TBA. Otherwise, registration is closed as of TBA!
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2019 Schedule
7:00am – Check-In
7:50am – Opening Ceremony
8:00am – Block #1
10:00am – Block #2
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Block #3
3:00pm – Block#4
5:00pm – Dismissal
2021 Badges
American Heritage
Animation
Citizenship in the Community*
Citizenship in the Nation*
Citizenship in the World
Chemistry
Communication*
Cooking*
Emergency Preparedness*
Engineering
Family Life*
Medicine*
Nuclear Science
Personal Management*
Safety*
Scholarship*
Search and Rescue*
Signs, Signals, and Codes*
Sustainability*
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have any further questions about Merit Badge University, please feel free to contact meritbadgeuniversity@gmail.com.
Will every merit badge be offered during every block?
No. Classes have varying availabilities. This information is displayed when registering.
How many blocks does each merit badge occupy?
Varies. Most classes last one block (two hours), but a few classes last two blocks (four hours). This information is displayed when registering.
Will my scout complete all of his merit badges?
Due to time constraints, some merit badges cannot be completed during the event. These merit badges are clearly marked with an asterisk.
What is Check-In?
Check-In will be located in the lobby on the second floor of the Physical Science Center. At this time, scouts will receive a personalized schedule with their merit badges and room assignments.
Where can I park?
Free parking is available in the Elm Avenue Parking Facility across the street from the Physical Science Center.
What should my scout wear?
For safety purposes, all scouts are required to wear their Class A uniform