Planning Your Move
It's finally here. Time to move to your new, on-campus home. To get you started, we've provided the information below to help you with your big move. Also, be sure to read our helpful Tips for Parents to have a Successful Move-In Day with everything from what to wear to saying "See you later!"
Prepare over the Summer
- Review policies and procedures. Read the Housing and Residential Life Community Standards Handbook (pdf). Many of the policies are featured on the Policies tab.
- The OSU Residence Halls Association offers several student services that can be purchased by residents through Dormroom.com/OKU to make their time on campus more enjoyable.
- Appliance rentals. To rent a MicroFridge, visit University and Student Services before move-in.
- Get renters insurance coverage. Your residence hall space and belongings may be covered under your parent’s homeowners insurance. If not, we encourage you to purchase a plan through your insurance agent or through University Student Services.
- Room furnishings. Consider making purchases for care packages, sheets/bedding and room furnishings via Dormroom.com/OKU
- Room amenities. Find your room at Hall Finder. Get bed sizes, room measurements and more.
- Coordinate with roommates. Coordinate room furnishings and rentals with roommates to prevent doubling up on items.
- Mail service. Send mail/packages to the campus address after your move-in day to avoid items being returned to sender.
- Parking permit. Go online to Parking and Transportation Services to purchase your vehicle permit. You can print a temporary permit and place it on your dash.
- Stillwater. Learn where to eat, shop and play at Visit Stillwater
What to Pack
- It's a good idea to check with your roommate (if you have one), so you don't duplicate items.
- Pack only what is needed. You can always bring or ship more items later.
- Sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, comforters/quilts.
- Towels and hygiene products
- Wastebasket
- Lamps (no Halogen lamps), extension cords and adapters
- Laptop, computer, printer, and surge protectors
- Television, Playstation, XBox, Wii with all connections and coax cables. Halls have cable access in the rooms.
- Cell phone, iPod, iPad, eReader, chargers, and connections
- Flashlight, tools
- Alarm clock (you don't want to miss class!)
- First aid kit
- Clothes hangers, iron and ironing board
- Sewing kit
- Laundry supplies. All halls feature free laundry facilities. Full-size washers and dryers are provided in apartment units.
- Kitchen utensils, including cutlery, can opener, dish soap and sponge, etc.
- Appliances Approved for all Residential Units
- One refrigerator (3 amps and 5 cubic feet) per person
- One microwave (900 watts or less) per person
- Exception: Wentz, Iba, Parker Halls
- One refrigerator (3 amps and 5 cubic feet or less) per room
- One microwave (900 watts or less) per room
- Single-serve coffee makers (such as a Keurig)
- Other cooking appliances may be used in kitchen areas.
What We Provide
Traditional Halls for Single Student Housing (SSH)
- One bed per student
- One desk and desk chair per student
- Dresser per student
- Closet space/limited storage
- Mini blinds/café curtain rod
- Cable TV access
- Wireless high-speed internet access
- Digital telephone access (only OSU Telecom compatible to establish a phone in your room/unit
- Check the Hall Finder to see amenities for suites and apartments.
Family and Graduate Student Housing (FGSH): The Neighborhoods
- One bed per resident
- Built-in dresser
- Closet space/storage
- Blinds
- Kitchen storage space (cabinets, drawers)
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
- Built-in dining table and four dining chairs.
- Cable TV access
- Wireless high-speed Internet access
- Digital Telephone Access (only OSU Telecom compatible to establish a phone in your room/unit)
- Desk, coffee table, corner table/end table, two occasional chairs, and one two-seat sofa in furnished apartments.
What to Leave at Home
- Review Housing and Residential Life prohibited items list.
- Electrical cooking appliances including toaster ovens, hot plates, etc. are allowed in apartment units but not in traditional halls, suites or deluxe suites.
- Window air conditioning units
- Wireless Internet routers answering machine (will not work with OSU's digital phone system)
- Waterbeds (except in unfurnished apartment units)
- Ceiling fans
- Fireworks
- Firearms
- Halogen lamps
- Review the Pet Policy.