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Dates for 2024-2025

for Current Residents

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 Day
    Housing 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 Week
    Does 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

    Student Fall Break (No Classes)

    • Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27
    • The halls are open from Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, December 1. You may come and go as needed.

    Thanksgiving Break

    • Thursday, 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.
  • Student Break/Thanksgiving Break: Desk and Maintenance Services

    • Family Resource Center is closed from Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1.
    • On-call staff is available.
    • University Laundry and the Brumley Laundry will be open during the break.
    • If you need FRC assistance during the break, call  405-564-4028.

    Maintenance Assistance

    • If you have maintenance issues during office hours, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
    • If there is an emergency maintenance issue, 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 thermostats to HEAT, AUTO, and between 70-75 degrees (even if it is 80 degrees the day you leave!) 
    • Take trash and recycling to the appropriate dumpster.
    • Clear your floor and breezeways of books, boxes, electronics and personal items
    • Open cabinets under bathroom and kitchen sinks
    • Remove food that will be spoiled from your refrigerator and your room
    • 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
  • (Dec. 13) Semester ends. Make plans for move-out if you graduating or leaving OSU Housing.
    Friday, December 13. Visit Move-Out Overview for details
  • (Dec. 15-Jan. 12) Student Winter Break

    Sunday, December 15 through Sunday, January 12, 2025.

    • The halls are open. You may come and go as needed.
  • 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 thermostats to HEAT, AUTO, and between 70-75 degrees (even if it is 80 degrees the day you leave!) 
    • Take trash and recycling to the appropriate dumpster.
    • Clear your floor and breezeways of books, boxes, electronics and personal items
    • Open cabinets under bathroom and kitchen sinks
    • Remove food that will be spoiled from your refrigerator and your room
    • 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
  • Student Winter Break: Desk and Maintenance Services

    Visit DESK SERVICES for hours of operations


    Family Resource Center hours are as follows:

    • Hours TBA
    • 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.
  • (Dec. 23-Jan 1) University Holiday
    All 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

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 2025
    Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20, 2025
  • (TBA) Requests for room change assignments opens

    Visit Request to Change Rooms for instructions. The Roompact form opens TBA

     

    Note: Room change requests are processed based on room availability.

  • (March 17-21) Spring Break 2025
    • The halls are open. You may come and go as needed.
    • Housing and Residential Life Offices are open during Spring Break. No classes for students.
  • (TBA) Student Spring Break: Desk and Maintenance Services

    Family Resource Center hours are as follows:

    • Hours TBA
    • 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

    Spring Severe Weather Information

    • Be sure to review the ResLife's Severe Weather webpage for important information.

    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

    Follow these precautions to secure your home and prevent weather-related issues:

    • Unplug appliances/electronics (except refrigerator)
    • Set thermostats to HEAT, AUTO, and between 70-75 degrees (even if it is 80 degrees the day you leave!) 
    • Take trash and recycling to the appropriate dumpster.
    • Clear your floor and breezeways of books, boxes, electronics and personal items
    • Open cabinets under bathroom and kitchen sinks
    • Remove food that will be spoiled from your refrigerator and your room
    • 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

     

  • (March 24-28) Home Improvement Week
    Does 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 

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