ResLife News and Announcements
Fall 2024
ResLife News
Free Fun for Residents!
Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Bennett Basement
Late Night: Frosty Flicks and Crafts
Posted November 18, 2024
Plan to attend the Late Night: Frosty Flicks and Crafts event in the Bennett Basement at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20. Get ready for Ice Age, bracelet making, s'mores and more! Wear your Pajamas and see you there! #HappeningsInTheHalls
For more ResLife events and activities, visit the OSU Calendar.
Ready to register for housing?
Housing registration timelines
Posted November 11, 2024
We are ready to help you with the registration process every step of the way. After paying your OSU enrollment deposit or housing registration fee, explore the housing options and and review the registration process for your housing needs.
Housing Registration is as follows:
- Priority consideration for Living Learning Programs closes February 1. Apply now.
- Spring 2025 opens 10 a.m. on December 1
- 2025-2026 for returning residents opens 10 a.m. on January 14 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on January 30
- 2025-2026 for new residents opens 8 a.m. on February 1
- Summer 2025 opens (TBA)
- Family and Graduate Student Housing Submit standby form.
READY TO REGISTER FOR HOUSING?
Bennett entryway maintenance begins November 11
Posted on November 8, 2024
Fall/Thanksgiving Break Checklist
Posted on October 30, 2024
Student Fall Break (No Classes)
- Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving Break (OSU Holiday. Office closed)
- Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
The halls are open from Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, December 1. You may come and go as needed.
Prepare you space before you leave
Follow these precautions to secure your home and prevent weather-related issues:
- 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
Break Desk Services and Maintenance
- Visit DESK SERVICES for hours of operation
- Family Resource Center is closed from Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1.
- 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.
Home Improvement Week
(Nov. 18-22)
Posted October 30, 2024
Does something in your space need repaired? Broken blinds? Stopped up sink? Drawer won't shut? We ask that you report any wear and tear so we can get it fixed. Call HRL Facilities Office 405-744-8510.
Spring-only housing registration opens Dec. 1
Posted October 23, 2024
» Housing Registration opens Sunday, Dec 1 at 10 a.m.
Housing registration opens Sunday, Dec. 1 for both incoming first-year freshmen and current OSU students needing to register for OSU Housing for Spring 2025.
READY TO REGISTER FOR HOUSING?
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.
Free Fun for Residents!
Thursday, Oct. 24 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom
Late Night: Country Night Out
Posted October 15, 2024
Plan to attend the Late Night: Country Night Out event at the Student Union Ballroom at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 24. Get ready for line dancing, two-stepping, food, games and music. See you there! #HappeningsInTheHalls
For more ResLife events and activities, visit the OSU Calendar.
OSU Housing Registration is closed for updates
Posted October 10, 2024
The OSU Housing Registration will be closed for updates from Oct. 11 through Dec. 1 until 9:59 a.m.
For residents needing to move into housing for Fall 2024, contact the Assignments Team at 405-744-5592 or come into the main office located in 100 Iba Hall.
The housing registration for Spring 2025 will reopen on December 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. If you need to move on campus before the Spring 2025 semester, contact the Assignments Team at 405-744-5592 or come into the main office located at 100 Iba Hall.
Thank you for your patience.
Introducing 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
Free Fun for Residents!
Thursday, Sept. 26 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Pattillo Community Center
Late Night: Glow in the Dark 5K
Posted September 10, 2024
Plan to attend Late Night: Glow in the Dark 5K event starting at the Pattillo Community Center at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 10. Run or walk through the OSU campus. See you there! #HappeningsInTheHalls
For more ResLife events and activities, visit the OSU Calendar.
Form for requesting a change in room assignments opens
Posted September 6, 2024
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 Sept. 9 and 3 p.m. on Nov. 6.
- For detailed information and instructions, go to Request to Change/Transfer Rooms
- For the form, go to Roompact.com
OSU Football Game and Commons Parking Lot 74
Clear parking lot for home games
Posted September 6, 2024
Labor Day Hours
Posted August 28, 2024
Labor Day is Monday, September 2. 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
Bennett Residents!
Be aware of roofing equipment
Posted August 19, 2024
New gutter is being installed at Bennett Hall as part of an on-going capital improvement plan. Two lifts are being used for access, and personnel will be completing the installation over the next few weeks. Please avoid areas around the lifts and keep blinds/curtains closed for maximum privacy. Thanks for your patience during this important improvement.
Free Fun for Residents!
Thursday, Aug. 15 from 9:30 to 11 p.m
University Commons Lawn
Late Night: Fire, Ice, Everything Nice
Posted August 14, 2024
Plan to attend Late Night: Fire, Ice and Everything Nice event on the University Commons Lawn from 9:30 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, August 15. Enjoy obstacle courses, inflatable mini golf, Kona Ice and wings. See you there! #HappeningsInTheHalls
For more ResLife events and activities, visit the OSU Calendar.
Score some sweet ResLife swag!
Show us your room on Instagram
Posted August 14, 2024
Show us your room! Take a photo and tag ResLife @okstatereslife the first week of class (Aug. 19-23) and score some ResLife swag!
Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram and don't miss a thing!
Fire Safety Month
Posted August 12, 2024
September is Fire Safety Month, and we want you to know what to do in case of an emergency.
Be sure to stop by the OSU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) table outside the Student Union on the following days:
- Thursday, September 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more about fire safety on campus, visit OSU's Fire and Life Safety
Safety Tips
- Make sure you can hear the building alarm system from your dorm room.
- If you live in a dormitory, make sure your sleeping room has a smoke alarm, or your dormitory suite has a smoke alarm in each living area as well as the sleeping rooms.
- If you live in an apartment or house, make sure smoke alarms are installed in each sleeping room, outside every sleeping area, and on each level.
- Test all smoke alarms at least monthly.
- Never remove batteries or disable the alarm.
- Learn your building's evacuation plan and practice all drills as if they were the real thing.
- If you live off campus, have a fire escape plan with two ways out of every room
Labor Day Hours
Posted August 12, 2024
Labor Day is Monday, September 2. 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