When I use the keyword search, I either do not get any programs or too many. Why is this happening? How can I get the results that I want?

How to Use OUInfo

There are a few possible reasons you are not getting the results you expect.

Here are some tips to help you get the results you want:

  • Ensure you spelled everything correctly. Even a small error could invalidate the search and return no results. Try spelling the first part of the word – the search will find any words that contain those letters.
  • If you are using several words, the keyword search will look for all programs that contain at least 1 of those words. You will likely get fewer results if you search using just 1 word at a time.
  • After doing a keyword search, you can reduce the number of results by checking off "Show Advanced Search Options" and adding a search filter (e.g., university, subject area, location or instruction language).