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Housing Registration

Be part of our Cowboy family! If you need to register for housing for the 2025-2026 academic year, log in to Housing Registration (via the OSU Housing Portal) when registration opens on Saturday, February 1.

 

While the timeline for 2025-2026 Housing Registration for incoming freshmen also apply to transfer students, we have highlighted key dates and new information for 2025-2026 that you should know.

 

Note: Visit Financial Responsibility for more information about fines, fees, charges and refunds. If you would like a walk-through of the housing registration portal, follow this link for step-by-step instructions.


What's new for 2025-2026

Note: Information below may be updated as needed. All activities close at 11:59 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

  • Transfer Students Residency
    • New for 2025-2026, transfer students are not required to live in university housing or submit a housing exemption request
    • Housing for transfer students is not guaranteed.
  • Request to Cancel (form)
    • To request a housing registration cancellation, complete and Request to Cancel (form) by May 1 to receive a partial refund and July 15 to avoid a late cancellation fee.
    • Once the form is processed, you will receive an email notifying you of its status.
    • If approved, we will cancel your registration. If declined, we will let you know of any further steps you need to take.
    • Visit Financial Responsibility for more information about fines, fees, charges and refunds.
  • Room Assignment Notifications
    • Students will be automatically held on a standby list, and if space becomes available, you will be assigned and notified of an assignment by June 1
  • Room Swap and Waitlist Functions
    • Beginning at 10 a.m. on June 1, students with room assignments can log into the OSU Housing Portal to create a room swap request or join a waitlist.
    • Waitlist Assignment Dates:
      • June 4, 18 
      • July 2, 16, 30 
      • August 1 

 » Housing Accommodations

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

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