Move-in Information
Housing and Residential Life welcomes you on campus, we want to make this process as seamless as possible, so we've collated some common move-in FAQ's for you below.
Move-in Day
- What if my move in time doesn’t work? If for some reason your move in time doesn’t work, please email movein@okstate.edu and we will work to find a time that fits.
- What if I didn’t get the room I want?Reslife offers a transfer process starting in September for those who wish to change their housing accommodations. Requests can be made through the students Roompact.com account and the transfer will be based on room availability. There is may be a transfer fee for each transfer.
- What do I need to bring with me on campus?Packing can be overwhelming - we've tried to make this as simple as possible. Check out our move-in guide to make your packing easier.
- Will there be carts available for people to use?We will have a limited number of moving carts available to assist with moving your belongings into your room, so we encourage you to bring your own moving supplies on move-in day. To use a Reslife cart, you will need to check one out from the front desk.
- Will there be any sort of help on campus for move-in?There will be limited volunteers, so assistance will be limited. Please ensure you plan ahead.
- How many people can we bring to help us? How strict is the two-person policy?We recommend no more than 2 people for move-in, however if you need to have more people to assist moving on campus, that is ok.
- Should we have our ID made before we move in? If so, where?You should have already obtained your OSU ID card during New Student Orientation, if not go to the ID Services Office at 421 Classroom Building as we will need this ID card to check you into your room, if your hall has swipe access, this card will also be used as your swipe key. Once you are checked in, our staff will give you your room key as well as your mail key.
- Is it crazy busy? Will it be hard to maneuver things to my room with all the people?Having several move-in days and assigned move-in timeslots helps to ease the congestion. There may still be some lines for the elevator, but they move quickly.
- Where do we check in this year?Navigate to your Residential Hall and pull up to the unloading area in front of your building. The check-in locations will be on the website prior to move-in. Make sure you check-in to your designated location before beginning to move into your hall. Once you have all of your belongings unloaded, please move your vehicle from the loading area to allow others to have access.
- How long does our time slot for move-in last?There is not a time slot deadline – once you are in, you have as much time as you need to get settled.
- Are there trolleys that can be used by students on move-in day?A limited number of hand carts will be available, and they can be checked out from the service desk for your building. We encourage you to bring your own dolly or handcart on move-in day.
- What are some must-haves for move-in?We have a page on our site all about our tips and helpful information in making your move-in process a breeze. Our biggest tip would be to Dress Comfortably (it is August in Oklahoma; it is going to be hot!)
- What if I show up before our time slot?Early arrival charge of $150
- Where do we get our keys for our room if we are rushing?A move-in time has been assigned to you knowing you are participating in Recruitment. You will get your key when you check in to your residence hall.
- Is there a limit on how many cars we can bring with us? There is no limit on cars that first week during move-in.
- Will there be carts available for people to use?We will have a limited number of moving carts available to assist with moving your belongings into your room, so we encourage you to bring your own moving supplies on move-in day. To use a Reslife cart, you will need to check one out from the front desk.
Roommates
- What if we don’t get along with our roommate?All students are part of a process called roommate agreements. Your community mentor will meet with you to set up a time to complete your agreement. If something falls through or if one roommate is not holding up the agreement, CM staff will assist your resident in a Mediation process. If that fails, we offer the ability for a student to move spaces.
- Who do we contact if our roommate backed out and we’d like to know what our options
are?In the instance this may occur, reach out to the Housing and Residential Life office at 405-744-5592 or reslife@okstate.edu and we can help you find a new roomate.
- The housing portal won’t show the other two people in my room, is there a way to find
out?Please contact the housing office at 405-744-5592 or reslife@okstate.edu to find roommate information.
Safety
- How can my student find out about weather issues on campus?Be sure to download the Rave Guardian App before you move on campus. The Rave Guardian app also has the ability to chat with the OSUPD to send in crime or suspicious activity tips or call their non-emergency line, as well as a number of great campus resources whilst at OSU.
Halls
- How's Bennett Hall?Bennett is fantastic, one of our quickest halls to fill up on campus!
- In the Villages do I need to bring a shower curtain?Every room that has a private bathroom will have a curtain rod, the resident will need to provide their own shower curtain.
- What kind of keys open the south commons? Are they swipe or traditional? Traditional.
- How tall are the beds in Morsani-Smith? Provided bed frames range from 10-15".
- How do I know what floor I'm on? It only says my room number in the portal. Your first number is your floor number. i.e.: 325 is on third floor.
- What length is the window in FIT Village for curtains? Average window size for 1 bed: 34" x 60". Check out our Hall Finder for more information about your hall.
- Will we need shower curtains in Bennett?Bennett Hall has glass doors, so shower curtains are not required for these suites.
- Are electric stoves allowed? Apartments have electric stoves. In all other units, students are allowed to use the common kitchen area which includes an electric stove. No hot plates or open burners are allowed in traditional or suite units. See prohibited items & appliances for more information.
- Do res halls have curtain rods in living rooms/bedrooms? Curtain rods for windows are not provided, but if you want to install curtains, please use a tension rod only.
- If our room number starts with a 0 (I.e.: 0367) does that mean I’m of the 1st floor
or 3rd? Most rooms have a 4-digit code - 0325 is how it would appear, but it would be 3rd floor. 1017 would be 10th floor.
- Is there a floor plan where I can find where my room is located in the residence hall? When you arrive on campus you will be provided with a map of your hall.
- For suites, (Patchin-Jones), can you have more than one mini fridge? .Yes, you can have more than one mini fridge. Refrigerators are permitted with a limit of 3 amps and 5 cubic feet per room. The University is not responsible for loss of items due to power outages
- Can you give me a run down on Stout Hall? Is there anything specific to know about
Stout?Stout is beautiful, one of our oldest buildings it still has many of the antiques in the living room area that are original to the building.
- Is the campus apartments the same process as the other rooms? Any advice?There are no elevators in the apartment areas - plan to pack so you can take the stairs.
Rooms
- Is the curtain rod included with the shower?Yes, a shower curtain rod is included in each bathroom. Curtain rods for windows are not provided, but if you want to install curtains, please sue a tension rod only.
- Do Bennett's showers have glass doors or curtain and rod? Glass doors!
- Can I use nails or tacks to hang things? Please use only use command strips to hang items on the wall. Command Strips are great – just follow the instructions and be sure to leave them in place. If you remove them and the paint/sheetrock peels, you will be charged damages.
- What is the dimension of the LX twins in the commons?These measurements can vary, average dimensions are: 38 x 80”.
- Is there any way we can get more detailed measurements? (The dimensions of desks,
dressers, etc.) We have rough measurements for each hall on our website, check out your hall page to find these estimates!
- How far are lofted beds from the ceilings? Is it enough room to sit up? No homemade or prefabricated lofts will be allowed. Residents may utilize bed risers that are up to 7" in height. Provided bed frames range from 10-15".
- Size of windows in rooms? Window sizes are dependent on the building. Check out our Hall Finder and your Hall for room dimensions.
- Are the rooms re-keyed between residents?No rekey unless keys are lost.
- Where can I find my room number? Your room number is listed on your housing assignment (325 Iba is third floor, room 325 on that floor).
Furniture
- How much space is standard under the beds? Provided bed frames range from 10-15" (frames vary by room). Many students use bed risers to increase the storage space under the bed.
- Are there specific bed risers that we need or do the basic ones do the job? No specific bed risers are needed. Most styles should do the job (as long as they are under 7”)!
- Can you get your bed lofted? Currently, we are not doing lofts. Bed risers are our recommendation.
- Does OSU provide bed risers? No, but residents may bring their own (up to 7" in height). Provided bed frames range from 10-15 (frames vary by room).
- Are reptiles allowed in the halls? Residential Life allows fish, small crustaceans, mollusks, water turtles, and small amphibians, all living under water and in aquariums no larger than 10 gallons in size per Residential Life unit. For information about our pet policy.
Community Spaces
(Recreational/Bathroom/Laundry)
- We recommend using a liquid detergent formulated for high-efficiency washers. All-in-one packets/pods can be used in any of the laundry rooms’ washers, but they need to be put in the basket/drum before the laundry is put in. DO NOT put a pod in the dispenser of a front-load washer. We do not recommend using powdered detergents.
- Do dorms stock toilet paper? Community bathrooms restock toilet paper daily and are on a daily cleaning schedule. Students in suites and apartments are responsible for their own bathroom supplies and cleaning.
- Will the basketball and volleyball courts be open with nets up? At this time we plan to have everything open for all of our outdoor and indoor game spaces.
- Are the washing machines high efficiency?All our front-load washers are high-efficiency (hE) machines. However, a lot of the laundry rooms and apartments still have top-load washers and most of those, especially the older washer models, are not high-efficiency machines. If a top-load washer has the words “high-efficiency” or the hE symbol on the control panel, it’s pretty safe to assume it meets the high-efficiency criteria.
If you are concerned about what type of detergent to use, remember this:
- A detergent designed for high-efficiency washers can be used in ALL washers. Those detergents will have the high-efficiency symbol somewhere on the container.
- A detergent that is not formulated for high-efficiency will not have the high-efficiency symbol on the container and should not be used in high-efficiency washers; they tend to generated excessive suds which are difficult to rinse out. If you absolutely have to use a non-hE detergent in a high-efficiency washer, most washer manufacturers recommend that you use only about half of the recommended amount of non-hE detergent. This could, and probably will, affect the detergent’s performance
Miscellaneous
(Mailing/Dining/Recreational)
- Best place to eat on campus?That depends, what are you in the mood for? With 29 dining concepts in ten locations across campus, we are proud to offer homestyle favorites, international cuisine, grab-and-go meals, convenience store items, vegetarian and vegan choices, allergen-friendly fares, and more!
- When will parking passes be available? What does that look like?Please see the parking office for information regarding parking passes.
- How do I receive mail once on campus?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, for more information on how to send and receive mail, see Mail Services.
Housing Portal/Charges
- How do you complete the Roompact if it won’t let anyone log in?We are working on getting the fall assignments into the Roompact system – our next email will include Roompact access information – stay tuned. We thank you for your patience!
- Can you explain what Roompact is?Roompact is where residents will do their room inspections/ damage forms when moving in and out. Residents can access various forms such as room change requests, contract breaks, mail forwarding addresses, and emergency contact changes. Roompact is used to communicate with residents. CM's and ARCE's send messages to residents throughout the semester.
- Will I be charged if I get locked out of my room or lose my key?If you get locked out, your CM can assist you with getting back into your room. We have a 3 strike policy with 2 free lock outs per semester, with 3+ costing $25 each time.