Returning Undergraduate Residents

Housing Registration for 2026-27

Be part of the Cowboy family! 

This housing registration timeline applies to current undergraduate residents who wish to remain in university housing for the 2026-27 academic year.

About room assignments

• Room assignments are auto-allocated based on preferences, a completed registration and enrollment status.

• Housing for returning undergraduate residents is not guaranteed; however, the Occupancy Team works diligently to provide housing to all students who complete their registration.

If you have concerns about your situation, contact the Occupancy Team.

Note: The dates and details listed below may change. Unless otherwise specified, all activities close at 11:59 p.m. All times listed are in Central Standard Time (CST).

Timeline for 2026-2027

• (Jan. 13 –30) Housing registration underway
  • Registration begins January 13 at 10 a.m. and closes January 30 at 5 p.m.
  • To register, log in to the OSU Housing Portal using your O-Key credentials.
  • Current residents may submit roommate pairs and rank housing style preferences ( apartment, suite, deluxe suite and traditional.
  • Current residents registering for housing are not charged a housing registration fee.
• (Week of Feb. 8) Registration status emails
  • Students who receive a room assignment the week of February 8 should log in to the OSU Housing Portal to select a move-in appointment time. You may select or change your appointment time at any point before Move In Week.
  • Students placed on standby status will be notified once an assignment has been made. Assignments are based on availability.
  • Housing registrations that are incomplete as of January 30 will be canceled. However, students may return to the OSU Housing Portal on March 1 when registration reopens.
• How to cancel registration
  • To cancel your housing registration, complete and submit the Request to Cancel form through the OSU Housing Portal.
  • If you cancel after receiving a room assignment on or by July 15, a $75  cancellation fee will be charged to your Bursar account.
  • If you cancel on or after July 16, a $250 late cancellation fee will be charged.
  • Note:  If you register for housing on or after July 16 and then cancel, a $250 late cancellation fee will be charged to your Bursar account.
    
• (March 1 at 10 a.m.) Late Housing Registration opens
  • To register, log in to the OSU Housing Portal using your O-Key credentials.
  • At this time, students will be able to rank housing style preferences ( apartment, suite, deluxe suite and traditional.
  • Current residents registering for housing are not charged a housing registration fee.
• (June 1 at 10 a.m. to July 15 at 5 p.m.) Room swap and waitlist options
  • If you have a room assignment but would like to live somewhere else, log into OSU Housing Portal and update your information.
  • If your request has not been made by July 15 at 5 p.m., you will keep your current room assignment. (Note: Room change form opens after Labor Day.)
  • Learn more about the room sway and waitlist options in the Step-by-Step Instructions.
    • Room Swap: Two students agree to swap rooms (not available for LLP residents).
    • Waitlist: Request a room in a different housing style ( apartment, suite, deluxe suite and traditional). Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis (and managed by the Occupancy Team).
• (June 1 by 5 p.m.) Enrollment requirement
  • You must be enrolled as of June 1 at 5 p.m.; otherwise, your housing assignment will be canceled, and registration will be held until you enroll.
  • If you have concerns about your situation, contact the Occupancy Team at reslife@okstate.edu.
• Move-In Days

  Be sure to visit theOSU Housing Portalto select your move-in appointment time. Dates are subject to change.

  • August 7 for band, PTP and student employees whose supervisors provide their information.
  • August 9 for Sorority
  • August 11 for Admitted Student Day participants
  • August 12-13 for General Move-In
  • Move-In Overview is a great resource for all you need to know for your move-in needs.
  • Visit Financial Responsibility for fines, fees and charges concerning check-in.
• (Sept. 30) Registration closes
  • If you need housing after this date, contact the Occupancy Team at reslife@okstate.edu or 405-744-5592.

» Housing Accommodations

If you need housing accommodations based on disability or health-related issues or need to register emotional support animals (ESAs), visit Student Accessibility Services or call phone (voice/TTY) at 405-744-7116.

» Fines and Fees

Visit Financial Responsibility for more information about fines, fees, charges and refunds. 

» About Registration

If you would like a walk-through of the housing registration portal, follow this link for 

• First-year students: step-by-step instructions.
• Returning residents: step-by-step instructions.