As part of a university-wide initiative, OU IT will be consolidating the HSC domain (@OUHSC.EDU) into the SOONER domain (@OU.EDU). The exact timeline for this migration and creation of new users with @OU.EDU is still to be determined, but it will impact all existing objects in the HSC domain (e.g., users, workstations, servers, service accounts, security groups).
Timeline
- April 2024 - IT Governance Road Show for the business to answer non-IT/non-technical business questions.
- July 1, 2024 - All new shared resources (e.g., shared mailboxes, shared accounts, distribution lists) will be created in @OU.EDU.
- Q4, 2024 - Work on case by case basis to create new Sponsored Affiliate accounts (accounts owned by OU IT processes) in @OU.EDU.
- TBD - All new user accounts created in @OU.EDU.
- TBD - Existing @OUHSC.EDU accounts moved to @OU.EDU.
FAQ's
Q: What will happen to existing OUHSC accounts?
A: @OUHSC.EDU accounts with active student or employment records will be migrated to @OU.EDU. Users will continue to use their existing OUHSC login credentials. They will continue to receive email at their @OUHSC.EDU address and will receive a new @OU.EDU email address. The @OU.EDU email address will be the primary sending address.
Q: What will happen to existing shared resources and distribution lists?
A: When available, existing resources will be migrated to @OU.EDU. They will continue to receive mail at the @OUHSC.EDU address and will receive a new @OU.EDU address which will be the primary sending address.
Q: After new accounts are created in @OU.EDU will new/returning users be able to receive an @OUHSC.EDU address?
A: No. After the announced date, any new or returning user which is created in @OU.EDU will not be able to receive an @OUHSC.EDU account.