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Late Night: Pajamas Winter Party

December 1, 2023

 

Plan to attend Late Night: Pajamas Winter Party on Wednesday, December 6 at the Kerr Drummond Mezzaine. Design and paint your own winter decorations, ugly sweater contest, hot chocolate, smores and mochis. Pajamas required!

 

For more ResLife events and activities, visit the OSU Calendar.

Preparing your space for Winter Break

December 1, 2023

 

Winter Break is Saturday, December 16 through Monday, January 16. The halls are open, and you may come and go as needed.

 

We know you have earned a break and hope you come back to campus ready to tackle the last of your fall classwork. However, before you leave be sure to follow the checklist below.

 

Prepare Your Space:

Follow these precautions to secure your home and prevent weather-related issues:

  • Set heat to auto between 70° to 75°.
  • Open cabinet doors beneath bathroom and kitchen sinks.
  • IMPORTANT: Clear floor and breezeway of boxes, electronics and personal items.
  • Throw away trash and recycling.
  • Remove perishable food items from your space.
  • Unplug appliances/electronics except refrigerator.
  • Close and lock windows, lower the shades and tilt slats up.
  • Lock doors including bedroom and patio/balcony doors.
  • Pick up mail and take your valuables with you.
  • If you have a pet, you must take it with you.

If you plan to be on campus at any time during the break, let us know.

  • You can update the Plan to Stay on Campus form anytime. Your updated information will be shared with campus partners, including OSU Police Department and University Dining Services.

Break Maintenance:

  • If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the Housing and Residential Life Facilities Office at 405-744-8510. 
  • If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.

Winter Break Hours (Dec. 17-Jan. 16)

December 1, 2023

 

DESK HOURS

All desks are closed for winter break except for Village A (CASNR) and  Griffith Community Center. All desks reopen for regular hours Monday, January 8 at a. m.

 

Village A (CASNR) is open 24 hours.

  • Except for Sunday, December 24 when it closes at 8 p.m. and reopens Tuesday, December 26 at 8 a.m.

Griffith Community Center Hours 

  • Desk hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
  • Except for Sunday, December 24 when it closes at 8 p.m. and reopens Tuesday, December 26 at 10 a.m.

Desk Services

 

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC) HOURS

Family Resource Center hours are as follows:

  • Monday, December 18 through Thursday, December 21 the FRC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 1 the FRC is closed.

On-call staff is available. University Laundry and the Brumley Laundry will be open during winter break. If you need FRC assistance during the break, call 405.564.4028.

 

Family Resource Center (FRC) 

 

HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICES

All offices will follow OSU's hours of operation. Offices will be closed Wednesday, December 22 through Monday, January 1. Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 2.

 

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE

  • If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
  • If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.

Housing Registration Season Underway

November 29, 2023

 

OSU Housing and Residential Life is rolling out the welcome mat for students to register housing for the 2024-2025 academic year.

“Registration season is an exciting time for all of us in housing,” said Dr. Leon McClinton, Jr., director of housing and residential life. “Every year, we look at the OSU Housing Portal to see if we can streamline the process and make sure it’s easy to use.” The OSU Housing Portal is where OSU students, in addition to selecting their rooms, they can sign their lease, purchase meal plans, find roommates and much more.

 

Spring 24 housing registration opens Dec. 1

November 27, 2023

Do you want to live on campus this spring? Registration begins Friday Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. Log in to the OSU Housing Portal to register.

 

If you have any questions, contact Housing and Residential Life at reslife@okstate.edu or  405-744-5592.

Lock down your room. Register for guaranteed housing for 2024-2025 

November 2, 2023

Now is the time! Current residents should make plans to renew their on-campus lease for the 2024-2025 academic year. The OSU Housing Portal opens for current residents to register and select rooms on beginning Tuesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. and closing Tuesday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m.  

 

WEEK 1 (Jan. 16-21): To keep your current room, register for housing and select your room between Tuesday, January 16 and Sunday, January 21. Exception are residents who live in first-year only halls (Peterson-Friend, Bost and Davis). You will need to select another hall for the next academic year.

 

WEEK 2 (Jan. 22-30): Current residents may register and select rooms.

 

Apply for ResLife Scholarships 

November 2, 2023

One application. Multiple scholarships.

The Department of Housing and Residential Life is excited to offer 14 scholarships as part of the Leader-Scholar Scholarship Program. Last year, ResLife offered more than $68,000 in awards. The scholarships are available for students who are currently living on campus within Housing and Residential Life. Student staff members are eligible to apply for these scholarships. This program is part of the Division of Student Affairs Scholarship Program.

 

Application portal closes Wednesday, January 31 at 11:59 p,m.

 

Student Affairs Scholarship Application

 

Hours for Fall Break

November 15, 2023

 

DESK HOURS

All desks are closed for fall break except for Village A (CASNR) and  Griffith Community Center.

 

Village A (CASNR) is open 24 hours per day from Sunday, November 19 through Sunday, November 26.

 

Griffith Community Center is open from 8 a.m. to midnight from Sunday, November 19 through Saturday, November 25.

  • On Sunday, November 26, the Griffith Center is open from 4 p.m. to midnight.

Desk Services

 

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER HOURS

Family Resource Center is closed from Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1. On-call staff is available. University Laundry and the Brumley Laundry will be open during winter break. If you need FRC assistance during the break, call 405.564.4028.

 

Family Resource Center (FRC) 

 

HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICES

All offices will follow OSU's hours of operation. Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24. Regular hours resume Monday, November 27.

 

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE

  • If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405.744.8510.
  • If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405.744.7154.

 

Lots 105SW and 203 asked to move cars

Facilities Management (FM) is repainting Lot 105 SW and Lot 203 between N-103 and N-104.  Please move your vehicles from the lots on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 22. 

 

parking map

parking map

 

Game Day Parking for Nov. 21

November 15, 2023

 

University Commons Residents: If you plan to leave your car over fall break, you must move it from Lot 74 by Tuesday, Nov. 21 by 4 p.m. the upcoming football game. Go to parking.okstate.edu for alternate parking areas. Thank you! Go Pokes!

Preparing your space for Fall Break

November 3, 2023

 

Fall  Break is Monday, November 20 through Friday, 24. The halls are open and you may come and go as needed.

 

We know you have earned a break and hope you come back to campus ready to tackle the last of your fall classwork. However, before you leave be sure to follow the checklist below.

 

Prepare Your Space:

Follow these precautions to secure your home and prevent weather-related issues:

  • Set heat to auto between 70° to 75°.
  • Open cabinet doors beneath bathroom and kitchen sinks.
  • Clear floor and breezeway of boxes, electronics and personal items.
  • Throw away trash and recycling.
  • Remove perishable food items from your space.
  • Unplug appliances/electronics except refrigerator.
  • Close and lock windows, lower the shades and tilt slats up.
  • Lock doors including bedroom and patio/balcony doors.
  • Pick up mail and take your valuables with you.
  • If you have a pet, you must take it with you.

If you plan to be on campus at any time during the break, let us know.

  • You can update the Plan to Stay on Campus form anytime. Your updated information will be shared with campus partners, including OSU Police Department and University Dining Services.

Break Maintenance:

  • If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the Housing and Residential Life Facilities Office at 405-744-8510. 
  • If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.

Housing registration portal opens for Family and Graduate Student Housing 

October 23, 2023

The portal to register for housing in Family and Graduate Student Housing (The Neighborhoods) opens today. There are a limited number of open apartments. For more information, call 405-744-5592.

 

Register for Housing

 

 

Let's end 'tailgating': Keep unauthorized people out halls

October 16, 2023

Let's end 'tailgating'—no, not that kind of tailgating! Tailgating, also called piggybacking, is a when an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual into a building. This is a type of physical security breach that endangers residents. 

 

For your safety, help us keep unauthorized people out of the residential halls.

  • Use a swipe card for entrance.
  • Don't hold doors open or open doors for others to enter.
  • Make sure doors close after entering.
  • Don't prop doors open.
 
Mark Your Calendar

Late Night: Picnic in the Dark 

October 9, 2023

Plan to attend Late Night: Picnic in the Dark on Thursday, October 19 on University Commons Lawn. We'll provide picnic food/beverages and a surprise; you'll bring a blanket and basket. Food starts at 8:30 p.m. and a surprise at 9 p.m. 

 

For more ResLife events and activities, visit the OSU Calendar.

 

ResLife reminds everyone to keep doors locked 

October 6, 2023

For your safety, ResLife is reminding everyone to keep doors locked when entering or leaving the halls—this includes the building doors and doors to your room/space. This safety precaution is something that everyone can do.

 

Become a CM/Ambassador for Fall 2024

Enroll in HESA 2191 

October 6, 2023

The first step to becoming a  community mentor (CM) or ambassador is to enroll in HESA 2191. This is a one-credit, eight-week short hybrid course offered during Spring 2024 examines leadership and builds personal competencies.

 

Students who are interested in a position for Fall 2024 must complete the course; however, all students and majors are welcome to take the course.

 

Learn more about HESA 2191.

 

Room Transfer Requests continue through Nov. 2

September 25, 2023

Residents may request to transfer to another room through Nov. 2. Requests are made through Roompact.com.

 

Learn more about the room transfer process.

 

Construction of Central Market Place underway

May 31, 2023

Construction is underway for University Dining Services' new Central Market Place, which is projected to open Fall 2024. It's located in the parking area just southwest of the Kerr-Drummond towers and east of Village E. The construction mostly affects Villages A-F, Wentz and Patchin-Jones. 

dining construction area

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