Our Mission
Safe. Affordable. Accessible.
Housing and Residential Life's mission is to provide safe, affordable, accessible and well-maintained residential communities that encourage individuals to value learning, citizenship and community engagement.
» The HRL Leadership Team plays a pivotal role in improving our residential community, recruitment, retention and recognition. Housing and Residential Life is part of the Division of Student Affairs.
The C.O.W.
In Cowboy
The C.O.W. Framework provides RAs with a consistent approach to building relationships that support student success and foster strong residential communities.
Academic Initiatives Center
Home base for LLPs,
Dedicated to developing lifelong learners and promoting academic success within Housing and Residential Life
Go Pokes! Why ResLife is the best!
Say 'Yes!' to OSU Housing
Benefits of university housing
Student Jobs and Leadership Positions
Talk about balancing work and living!
Rights and Responsibilities
ResLife News
Find out what's going on.
ResLife Scholarships
ResLife awards $68,000+ every year.
Favorite Faculty Award
Nominate someone who made a difference to you.
Photo and Video Gallery
Show Us Your Room
How rooms become homes
Happenings in the Halls
So many events and activities
Meet HRL Staff
Find out what we do every day.