ResLife News: Fall 2026

OSU Game-Day Parking Instructions for University Commons, Booker-Stinchcomb

Posted Sept. 2, 2026

With OSU Cowboy football returning, residents in University Commons and Booker-Stinchcomb are asked to move their vehicles from Lot 74 by 5 p.m. on Fridays before the home games. Vehicles parked in this lot are subject to being towed. View the OSU parking map.

Residents are encouraged to park in overflow parking lots, such as Lot 109, at the corner of McElroy and Washington St.

Cowboy Home Games:

• Saturday, September 12 vs. Oregon
• Saturday, September 19 vs. Murray State
• Saturday, October 10 vs. UCF
• Saturday, October 24 vs. Colorado
• Saturday, November 14 vs. Texas Tech
• Saturday, November 28 vs. Kansas

Instagram Recognition: Show Us Your Room!

Posted Sept. 2, 2026

Your room is your space—so let’s see what you’ve done with it. Whether you’ve created a cozy retreat or decked it out with Cowboy pride, we want to see it.

Send us a photo of your room by DMing the ResLife Instagram account, @okstatereslife. If we choose your photo, we’ll feature it on our social media and send you a small gift.

Want bonus points? Include yourself in the photo.

Submissions are open Sept. 10–17. Keep an eye on the Housing and Residential Life Facebook and Instagram pages in the coming weeks to see if your room makes the spotlight.

Ready, set, show us your room!

Room Change Request opens for fall

Posted September 2, 2026

OSU Housing and Residential Life is opening its Room Change Request process for the 2026-27 academic year, giving residents multiple opportunities throughout the year to request a new housing assignment.

The Room Change Request form will open in the OSU Housing Portal on September 8 at 10 a.m.

Residents will have until November 20 at noon to submit a request during the fall semester.

The fall process includes two rounds, followed by a semester break round.

• Round One, residents must submit their request by September 18 at noon.
  Offers will be made during the week of September 27, with the transfer window taking place October 30 through November 2.
• Round Two has a cutoff of October 16 at noon.
  Offers will go out during the week of October 25, followed by transfers from October 30 through November 2.

Residents who miss those opportunities will have one more chance during the semester break round.

• Last round for fall: Requests are due November 20 at noon, offers will be made during the week of December 6, and the transfer window will run December 10 through 14.

Residents will have another opportunity to request a room change in the spring semester.

For the complete timeline and to submit a Room Change Request, visit reslife.okstate.edu.

Late Night

Posted August 5, 2026

Housing and Residential Life is kicking off the year with its first Late Night event. Join us for Late Night Bingo from 8-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in the Student Union Theater (SU203). All residence hall residents are welcome to attend.

FRC Summer Programming Highlights

Posted August 5, 2026

The Family Resource Center kept year-round housing residents connected and engaged throughout the summer. More than 24 adults participated in weekly classes, including English, cooking and Discover Stillwater, while 40 children registered for summer programming featuring activities, games, field trips and more. The FRC also welcomed more than 400 attendees to special events, including neighborhood dinners, teen nights, game nights and a trip to the OKC Zoo.

Posted June 1, 2026

Housing and Residential Life completed one of its busiest transition periods of the year, supporting the move-out of 5,200+ residents between May 3-11. This effort was made possible the HRL staff who assisted residents and families throughout the week. Staff also worked closely with ABM and FM to clean and prepare rooms on an accelerated timeline for incoming guests. Adding to the accomplishment, Spring 2026 move-out marked the first time HRL implemented the Express Checkout process for all residents.

On Wednesday, May 13, HRL Conference Services welcomed approximately 3,100 Oklahoma Special Olympics athletes, coaches, volunteers and the Games Committee members to campus and assisted with their departure later that same week.

Summer operations are now underway, with Conference Services expected to host 81 camps and conferences between May 18 and Aug. 1, welcoming an estimated 12,314 attendees to campus. In addition, HRL staff checked approximately 145 summer students into Village E for the summer term.

Housing Tests Smartphone Door Access in Apartments

Posted June 1, 2026

Housing and Residential Life is enhancing the on-campus residential experience through a pilot program that will introduce keyless/mobile access technology to approximately 100 apartment units.

Powered by Proxess, the system allows residents to securely access their private bedrooms using their smartphones, providing a convenient alternative to traditional keys. Apartment front doors will continue to use traditional keys. The system is managed through the university's identification and housing systems, creating a seamless experience for residents.

In addition to greater convenience, mobile access technology supports a safer and more responsive residential environment. Housing and Residential Life staff can manage access in real time, quickly address lost or compromised credentials, and maintain secure entry points throughout participating communities.

The system also reduces the need for physical keys for bedroom access and streamlines day-to-day operations, allowing staff to focus more time on resident services and community support. Regular maintenance and software updates help ensure the technology remains reliable and secure throughout the academic year.

The pilot program, which runs through May, will allow Housing and Residential Life to evaluate the benefits of mobile access technology while gathering feedback from residents. The initiative reflects the department's ongoing commitment to investing in modern amenities that enhance convenience, security, and the overall residential experience.

OSU Housing Portal Information

Posted May 23, 2026

The OSU Housing Portal's registration function is closed starting May 26 through June 1. However, you may log in for Move-in Assignments or the Forms tabs.

Juneteenth Hours

Posted May 27, 2026

Juneteenth is Friday, July 19. This is an official OSU holiday, so all Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed.

Desk Services Hours

New Laundry Upgrades to Enhance Residential Experience

Posted May 27, 2026

Housing and Residential Life is enhancing the residential experience through a new partnership with Southeastern Laundry Services to provide upgraded, energy-efficient washers and dryers for on-campus students.

More than 1,400 new machines will be installed in July in traditional and suite-style residence halls, Brumley and University laundries and apartment utility rooms. The upgraded system is designed to provide students with greater convenience, reliability and sustainability.

Laundry rooms in traditional halls, suites and community spaces will feature insight technology, allowing residents to use a mobile app to check machine availability in real time. The app will help students better plan laundry around their schedules and reduce wait times.
As part of the partnership, Southeastern Laundry Services will also provide a dedicated campus technician for each workday, along with customer support signage and staff training.

The project reflects Housing and Residential Life’s ongoing commitment to improving the student residential experience and providing modern amenities that support daily campus living.

Fall 2026: Room Swap and Waitlist Options open June 1-July 15

Posted May 27, 2026

Room swap and waitlist options are available between June 1 at 10 a.m. and July 15 at 5 p.m.)

• 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 swap 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, site, deluxe suite and traditional). Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis (managed by the Occupancy Team).

Fall 2026: Housing Assignments Are on the Way

Posted April 23, 2026

OSU Housing is currently processing and emailing Fall 2026 housing assignments. Emails will continue to be sent, so if you haven’t received yours yet. Keep an eye on your inbox.

Want to request a change? Room swap and waitlist options open in the OSU Housing Portal on June 1.

Learn more about timelines and next steps at Registration.