Parent information for Move-in
Is your student preparing for move-in? We welcome you to the Cowboy Family! We believe that Every Cowboy Needs a Home and we invite you to make the OSU campus your home! Provided below is some helpful information and links to resources that will assist you as your prepare to move your student on campus.
Let’s Talk About It
It’s time we treat mental health needs more openly as a society. Let’s Talk About
It and make it a normal part of life to get help and heal. Talk with your friends
and family, OSU staff and mental health professionals:
Get involved/Get Connected
There are endless opportunities for you to get involved and get connected. There are more than 500 student organizations on the OSU campus.
Pets are Welcome
We understand the role pets play in our residents’ lives, including their positive impact on our residents' physical, mental, and social health. We are excited to announce that Kamm Hall and the Prosser Neighborhood are both pet-friendly housing options! Read more about the policy, pet fee, and application process here:
Make Better Grades!
Students who live on campus make better grades compared to those who live off campus. See the comparison here!
Student Support Resources
OSU is committed to your success, and we understand that basic needs, mental and emotional well-being, financial concerns, and health and wellness have a direct impact on your success. Take advantage of the numerous student support resources and services created to help you thrive during your time at OSU.
Enjoy the benefits and convenience
Live in the center of the action, within walking distance of your classes, Dining and the Colvin Center. Get involved and continue to build friendships and relationships with your classmates and faculty members in the place you live, you can see all the reasons to live on campus here!
Mail Services
Housing and Residential Life offers US Mail service at each Hall. Mailboxes are located at the Service Desk or in the breezeways of your hall, and your box number corresponds to your room number. Residents are responsible for checking their mailbox at least three times per week when mail is delivered.