ResLife News and Announcements
ResLife News: Semester Breaks
Preparing your space for Spring Break
February 21, 2024
Spring Break is Saturday, March 16 through Sunday, March 24. 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.
Spring Break Hours (March 16-24)
February 21, 2024
DESK HOURS
All desks are closed for spring break except for Village A (CASNR) and Griffith Community Center. All desks reopen for regular hours Sunday, March 24.
Village A (CASNR) is open 24 hours.
Griffith Community Center is open from 10 a.m. to midnight daily.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC) HOURS
Family Resource Center hours are as follows:
- Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 the FRC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 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.
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICES
Offices are open regular hours during Spring Break.
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.
MKL Day
Posted January 10, 2024
Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15.
Preparing your space for Winter Break
Posted December 1, 2023
Winter Break is Saturday, December 16 through Monday, January 16. 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 last of your fall classwork. 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:
- Set heat to auto between 70° to 75°.
- Open cabinet doors beneath bathroom and kitchen sinks.
- IMPORTANT: Clear floor and breezeway of boxes, electronics and personal items.
- Throw away trash and recycling.
- Remove perishable food items from your space.
- Unplug appliances/electronics except refrigerator.
- Close and lock windows, lower the shades and tilt slats up.
- Lock doors including bedroom and patio/balcony doors.
- Pick up mail and take your valuables with you.
- If you have a pet, you must take it 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.
Winter Break Hours (Dec. 17-Jan. 16)
Posted December 1, 2023
DESK HOURS
All desks are closed for winter break except for Village A (CASNR) and Griffith Community Center. All desks reopen for regular hours Monday, January 8 at a. m.
Village A (CASNR) is open 24 hours.
- Except for Sunday, December 24 when it closes at 8 p.m. and reopens Tuesday, December 26 at 8 a.m.
Griffith Community Center Hours
- Desk hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
- Except for Sunday, December 24 when it closes at 8 p.m. and reopens Tuesday, December 26 at 10 a.m.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC) HOURS
Family Resource Center hours are as follows:
- Monday, December 18 through Thursday, December 21 the FRC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, December 22 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.
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICES
All offices will follow OSU's hours of operation. Offices will be closed Wednesday, December 22 through Monday, January 1. Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 2.
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.
Hours for Fall/Thanksgiving Break
Posted November 15, 2023
DESK HOURS
All desks are closed for fall break except for Village A (CASNR) and Griffith Community Center.
Village A (CASNR) is open 24 hours per day from Sunday, November 19 through Sunday, November 26.
Griffith Community Center is open from 8 a.m. to midnight from Sunday, November 19 through Saturday, November 25.
- On Sunday, November 26, the Griffith Center is open from 4 p.m. to midnight.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER HOURS
Family Resource Center is closed from Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1. 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.
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICES
All offices will follow OSU's hours of operation. Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24. Regular hours resume Monday, November 27.
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.