ResLife News and Announcements
ResLife News: Spring 2025
Winter Break Day Hours
Posted December 20, 2024
OSU Housing and Residential Life Offices will be closed for holidays and Winter Break from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1. Offices reopen Jan. 2. The residential halls are open for residents to come and go as need. Visit Desk Services for hours, locations and phone numbers.
Apply for ResLife Scholarships
Deadline is Jan. 6
Posted on December 2, 2024
Be sure to apply for ResLife Scholarships via the Student Affairs Scholarships webpage. There are multiple scholarships and one application.
The deadline to apply is Monday, January 6.
Martin Luther King Day Hours
Posted December 20, 2024
Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 20. This is an official OSU holiday, so all Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed on Monday. The Family Resource Center will be closed on Monday, and the Shopping Shuttle will not run.
OSU Energy Saving
On Independence Day, remember these important steps for energy savings:
- Turn off all possible electronic equipment, including computers, monitors, speakers, printers, etc.
- Unplug items such as fans, chargers, radios, and appliances, like coffeemakers.
- Close blinds and tilt the slats upwards.
- Remember that temperatures may be warmer than normal as AC may not be scheduled in some areas.
- As always, turn off lights as you leave.
For more tips, go to: energy.okstate.edu
Heads up, Current Residents! Need housing for 2025-2026?
Posted on December 2, 2024
Need to live in university housing next year? Have a scholarship that depends on living in the halls? Housing registration for current residents for 2025-2026 opens at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 30.
This year, room assignments will be auto-allocated with assignment emails going out the week of Feb. 17. Room assignments are based on availability, completed housing registration and enrollment as of June 1. Log in to the OSU Housing Portal to begin your housing registration between Jan. 14-30.
For more details, visit Dates and Deadlines for Returning Residents.
Consider making an LLP your home
Posted October 23, 2024
» For priority consideration, submit your application between October 1 and February 1, 2025.
LLPs are specialized living environments where you live with fellow students who have similar academic interests, identities or hobbies.
Why you should consider an LLP?
- Develop a sense of belonging that is intended to enhance your academic experience.
- Attend events and programs designed specifically for your interests.
- Enjoy higher rates of mentorship between you and faculty members.
Deadline Approaching: Favorite Faculty Award
Posted September 27, 2024
Housing and Residential Life is thrilled to announce the Favorite Faculty Award. We want to recognize and celebrate the profound impact OSU faculty have on our residents’ lives.
We invite students who live in OSU housing to nominate a faculty member who has gone above and beyond and made a difference in their lives. We want to celebrate and acknowledge the positive and lasting impact they have on our residents.
We aim to identify the faculty members who best support student development of each of the Ideal Graduate Competencies:
- Professional preparedness
- Ethical leadership
- Engaged citizenship
- Personal responsibility
An award will also be given to the faculty member who has had the greatest impact on our residents this year.
The awards will be presented in person at a reception from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in the Starlight Terrace (465 Student Union).
Everyone who submits a nomination and the faculty member will be invited to attend the awards reception.
Complete the nomination form below. The form will close Friday, February 21, 2025.
Submit Favorite Faculty Award Form
Form for requesting a change in room assignments opens
Posted December 20, 2025
You may now request to change your room assignment and transfer to another room. Look for the "Request to Change Rooms" form in Roompact.com. Requests are processed based on room availability. Room change requests are processed in rounds every two weeks.
» Requests may be submitted between 10 a.m. on Jan. 22 and 3 p.m. on March 5.
- For detailed information and instructions, go to Request to Change/Transfer Rooms
- For the form, go to Roompact.com
Spring Break Checklist
Posted on December 20, 2024
Student Spring Break (No Classes)
- Monday, March 17 through Friday, March 21
- HRL office are open.
- Residents may come and go as needed.
Break Desk Services and Maintenance
- Visit DESK SERVICES for hours of operation
- Family Resource Center
- On-call staff is available.
- University Laundry and the Brumley Laundry will be open during the break.
- If you need FRC assistance during the break, call 405-564-4028.
- If you have maintenance issues during office hours, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- If there is an emergency maintenance issue, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.
Prepare you space before you leave
Follow these precautions to secure your home and prevent weather-related issues:
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- Unplug appliances/electronics (except refrigerator)
- Set thermostats to HEAT, AUTO, and between 70-75 degrees (even if it is 80 degrees the day you leave!)
- Take trash and recycling to the appropriate dumpster.
- Clear your floor and breezeways of books, boxes, electronics and personal items
- Open cabinets under bathroom and kitchen sinks
- Remove food that will be spoiled from your refrigerator and your room
- Turn off lights, lower shades and tilt blinds up
- Lock doors including bedroom and patio/balcony
- Pick up mail and take all valuables and pets with you
For more tips, go to: energy.okstate.edu
Moving out at end of spring?
Be sure to follow the checkout process
Posted on December 2, 2024
Be sure to follow the checkout process and avoid improper checkout fees. Schedule your meeting with the CMs by Saturday, May 10.
Visit Move-Out Process and follow the step-by-step process.