Dates for the Current Academic Year
What to do and when to do it! Key dates and deadlines for living in OSU Housing from move-in to move-out.
Note: During breaks and holidays, the residential halls stay open so you can come and go as needed.
Fall 2024
- (Aug. 12-14) Fall 2024 Move-In Dates
To plan your move, visit Move-In Overview
- Monday, August 12 (Sorority Recruitment)
- Tuesday, August 13 (Admitted Students Day)
- Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15 (General Move In)
- (Sept. 2) Labor DayHousing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2, 2024
- (Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. through Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.) 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. 18-22) Home Improvement WeekDoes 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. 25-29) Student Break/Thanksgiving Break
Students’ Fall Break (No Classes)
Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving BreakThursday, November 28 through Friday, November 29
Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 28-29, 2024. All offices will follow OSU's hours of operation. Regular hours resume Monday, December 2, 2024.
- (TBA) Student Break/Thanksgiving Break: Service Hours
DESK HOURS (TBA)
All desks are closed for fall break except for Village A (Village FIT) and Griffith Community Center.
Village A (Village FIT) is open 24 hours per day from Sunday, November xx through Sunday, November xx.
Griffith Community Center is open from 8 a.m. to midnight from Sunday, November xx through Saturday, November xx.
- On Sunday, November xx, the Griffith Center is open from 4 p.m. to midnight.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER HOURS (TBA)
Family Resource Center is closed from Wednesday, November xx through Saturday, November xx. On-call staff is available. University Laundry and the Brumley Laundry will be open during winter break. If you need FRC assistance during the break, call 405-564-4028.
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE
- If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.
- 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 thermostat to heat between 70° to 75°
- Take trash to dumpster
- Clear floor and breezeways of boxes, electronics and personal items
- Open cabinets under bathroom and kitchen sinks
- Remove perishable food items
- 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
If you plan to be on campus at any time during the break, let us know.
- You can update the Plan to Stay on Campus form anytime. Your updated information will be shared with campus partners, including OSU Police Department and University Dining Services.
Break Maintenance
- If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the Housing and Residential Life Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.
- (Dec. 6) Class work ends. Make plans for move-out if you graduating or leaving OSU Housing.
- (Dec. 23-Jan 1) University HolidayAll offices, including Housing and Residential Life, will follow OSU's hours of operation. Offices will be closed Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Regular hours resume Thursday, January 2, 2025
- (Dec. 23-Jan 10) Student Winter BreakMonday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 10, 2025
- 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 thermostat to heat between 70° to 75°
- Take trash to dumpster
- Clear floor and breezeways of boxes, electronics and personal items
- Open cabinets under bathroom and kitchen sinks
- Remove perishable food items
- 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
If you plan to be on campus at any time during the break, let us know.
- You can update the Plan to Stay on Campus form anytime. Your updated information will be shared with campus partners, including OSU Police Department and University Dining Services.
Break Maintenance
- If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the Housing and Residential Life Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.
- (TBA) Student Winter Break: Service Hours
DESK HOURS (TBA)
All desks are closed for winter break except for Village A (Village FIT) and Griffith Community Center. All desks reopen for regular hours Monday, January xx at a. m.
Village A (Village FIT) is open 24 hours.
- Except for Sunday, December xx when it closes at 8 p.m. and reopens Tuesday, December xx at 8 a.m.
Griffith Community Center Hours
- Desk hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
- Except for Sunday, December xx when it closes at 8 p.m. and reopens Tuesday, December xx at 10 a.m.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC) HOURS (TBA)
Family Resource Center hours are as follows:
- Monday, December xx through Thursday, December xx the FRC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, Decemberxx through Monday, January 1 the FRC is closed.
On-call staff is available. University Laundry and the Brumley Laundry will be open during winter break. If you need FRC assistance during the break, call 405-564-4028.
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE
- If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.
Spring 2025
- (Jan. 1) New Year's Day
Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Setting off fireworks inside Stillwater city limits is illegal.
- (Jan. 20) MLK Day 2025Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20, 2025
- (TBA) Requests for room change/transfer opens
Visit Request to Change Rooms for instructions. The Roompact form opens TBA
Note: Room change requests are processed based on room availability.
- (TBA) Registration for Family and Graduate Student Housing opens for 2025-2026 academic
yearThe OSU Housing Portal opens for new and current residents to register to live on campus in Family and Graduate Student Housing (FGSH) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- (March 17-21) Spring Break 2025Housing and Residential Life Offices are open during Spring Break. No classes for students.
- (TBA) Student Spring Break: Service Hours
DESK HOURS (TBA)
All desks are closed for spring break except for Village A (Village FIT) and Griffith Community Center. All desks reopen for regular hours [Sunday, March xx].
Village A (Village FIT) is open 24 hours.
Griffith Community Center is open from 10 a.m. to midnight daily.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC) HOURS (TBA)
Family Resource Center hours are as follows:
- Monday, March xx through Friday, March xx the FRC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March xx and Sunday, March xx the FRC is open from 2 to 8 p.m.
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.
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE
- If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.
- Student Spring Break: Prepare Your Space Before You Leave
Spring Break is Saturday, March 15 through Sunday, March 23. The halls are open, and you may come and go as needed.
We know you have earned a break and hope you come back to campus ready to tackle the rest of the semester. However, before you leave be sure to follow the checklist below.
Prepare Your Space
Follow these precautions to secure your home and prevent weather-related issues:
- Unplug appliances/electronics (except refrigerator)
- Set thermostat to heat between 70° to 75°
- Take trash to dumpster
- Clear floor and breezeways of boxes, electronics and personal items
- Open cabinets under bathroom and kitchen sinks
- Remove perishable food items
- 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
If you plan to be on campus at any time during the break, let us know.
- You can update the Plan to Stay on Campus form anytime. Your updated information will be shared with campus partners, including OSU Police Department and University Dining Services.
Break Maintenance
- If you have maintenance-related issues during office hours, contact the Housing and Residential Life Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
- If something happens after-hours, contact OSU Facilities Management at 405-744-7154.
Spring Severe Weather Information
- Be sure to review the ResLife's Severe Weather webpage for important information.
- (March 24-28) Home Improvement WeekDoes 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.
- (By May 10 at noon) Spring Move-Out
Review Move-Out Overview for detailed information.
- Move-out must be completed 24 hours after OSU's last finals (Saturday, May 10 at noon).
- Graduating seniors have until Sunday, May 11 at 1 p.m. to move out.
Summer 2025
- (TBA) OSU Housing Portal opens for students needing to register for housing for Summer
2025.
- (TBA) Room assignments for summer housing are sent to OSU email addresses
- (TBD) Transition to summer housingSpring residents who have summer leases will move to their summer rooms.
- (May 26) Memorial DayHousing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.
- (June 19) JuneteenthHousing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.
- (July 4) Independence DayHousing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025