Key Dates for 2026-2027
Current Residents
What to do and when to do it! Key dates and deadlines for living in OSU Housing from move-in to move-out. Information below may be updated as needed. Scroll down for Summer 2026 and Spring 2027 dates.
Note: During breaks and holidays, the residential halls stay open so you can come and go as needed.
Fall 2026
- (Aug. 7-13) Fall 2026 Move-In Days
To plan your move, visit Move-In Overview
- Aug. 7 for band, PTP and student employees whose supervisors provide their information.
- Aug. 9 for Sorority
- Aug. 11 for Admitted Student Day participants
- Aug. 12-13 for General Move-In
- (Sept. 7) Labor Day
- Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.
- (TBA) Request to Change Room Assignments may be made during this time frame.
- Requests are processed pending the availability of rooms. For detailed information and instructions, visit Request to Change Rooms.
- (Nov. 16-20) Home Improvement Week
- 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.
- (Nov. 23-27) Student Break/Thanksgiving Break The halls are open from Saturday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 29. You may come and go as needed.
Student Fall Break (No Classes)
- Monday, Nov. 23 through Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026.
Thanksgiving Break (University Holiday)
- Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 26-27. All offices will follow OSU's hours of operation. Regular hours resume Monday, Nov. 30.
- Student Break/Thanksgiving Break: Desk and Maintenance Services
- Visit DESK SERVICES for hours of operation.
Maintenance Assistance
- If you have maintenance issues, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- Student Break/Thanksgiving Break: Prepare Your 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 68-75 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 spoil from your refrigerator and your room.
- Fully shut and lock all windows
- 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.
- Remove any food and wash dishes in the community kitchens.
- Hall staff may enter your space to ensure it is ready for a freeze.
- (Dec. 6-12) Finals Week Quiet Hours
- Beginning the Sunday before finals week, Housing and Residential Life implements 24-hour quiet hours to support residents as they prepare for final exams. During Finals Week Quiet Hours, noise should not be audible beyond a resident’s room or apartment.
- The 24-hour quiet period concludes on Friday of finals week at 5 p.m. Residents are expected to remain considerate of others within their community at all times. Adhering to quiet hours helps maintain an environment that supports academic success.
- (Dec. 11) Semester ends. Make plans for move-out if you are graduating or leaving OSU Housing.
- Visit Move-Out Overview for details
- (Dec. 13-Jan. 10) Student Winter Break
- The halls are open. You may come and go as needed.
- Student Winter Break: Prepare Your 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 68-75 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 spoil from your refrigerator and your room.
- Fully shut and lock all windows
- 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.
- Remove any food and wash dishes in the community kitchens.
- Hall staff may enter your space to ensure it is ready for a freeze.
- Student Winter Break: Desk and Maintenance Services
Visit DESK SERVICES for hours of operations.
Maintenance Assistance
- If you have maintenance-related issues, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- (Dec. 24-Jan. 1) University Holiday
- All offices, including Housing and Residential Life, will follow OSU's hours of operation.
- Offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.
- Regular hours resume Monday, Jan. 4, 2027.
» Spring 2027
- (Jan. 1) New Year's Day
- Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for New Year's Day on Friday, Jan. 1.
- Setting off fireworks inside Stillwater city limits is illegal.
- (TBD) Housing registration for 2027-2028 for current residents
- (Jan. 18) MLK Day 2027
- Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 18.
- (TBA) Requests for room change assignments open
- Visit Request to Change Rooms for instructions.
- Note: Room change requests are processed based on room availability.
- (March 15-19) Spring Break 2027
- The halls are open. You may come and go as needed.
- Housing and Residential Life Offices are open during Spring Break. No classes for students.
- Student Spring Break: Desk and Maintenance Services
- Visit DESK HOURS for hours of operation
Visit Family Resource Center for hours.
- On-call staff is available.
- University Laundry and the Brumley Laundry will be open during break.
- If you need FRC assistance during the break, call 405-564-4028.
Spring Severe Weather Information
- Be sure to review the ResLife's Severe Weather webpage for important information.
Maintenance Assistance
- If you have maintenance-related issues, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- Student Spring Break: Prepare Your 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 68-75 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 spoil from your refrigerator and your room.
- Fully shut and lock all windows
- 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.
- Remove any food and wash dishes in the community kitchens.
- Hall staff may enter your space to ensure it is ready for a freeze.
- (March 22-26) Home Improvement Week
- 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.
- (May 2-7) Finals Week Quiet Hours
- Beginning the Sunday before finals week, Housing and Residential Life implements 24-hour quiet hours to support residents as they prepare for final exams. During Finals Week Quiet Hours, noise should not be audible beyond a resident’s room or apartment.
- The 24-hour quiet period concludes on Friday of finals week at 5 p.m. Residents are expected to remain considerate of others within their community at all times. Adhering to quiet hours helps maintain an environment that supports academic success.
- (May 8 at 10 a.m.) Spring Move-Out
Review Move-Out Overview for detailed information.
- Move-out must be completed 24-hours after your last final. However, all residents must be moved out by Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m.
- Graduating seniors have until Sunday, May 9 at 10 a.m. to move out.
» Summer 2026
- (March 24) Housing register for summer-only opens
- (Week of April 13) Room assignments for summer housing are sent to OSU email addresses
- (May 10-12) Transition to summer housingSpring residents who have summer leases will move to their summer rooms.
- (May 25) Memorial DayHousing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- (June 19) JuneteenthHousing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Juneteeth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
- (July 4) Independence DayHousing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2026.
- (Aug. 1-3) Move out or transition to fall housing assignment