Transfer Students

Housing Registration for 2026-2027

Be part of the Cowboy family!  

This housing registration timeline applies to the following populations:  

• Transfer students   
• Any OSU undergraduate new to OSU housing   

Registration begins February 1 at 8 a.m. To register, log in to the OSU Housing Portal using your O-Key credentials. 

 

IMPORTANT

• A limited number of on-campus housing spaces are available for admitted transfer students who complete their housing registration by the priority deadline of April 1.
• Students who register after April 1 will be placed on a standby list and may be assigned OSU housing based on availability. We recommend that students on the standby list also make alternate housing arrangements.

 

Note: The dates and details listed below may change. Unless otherwise specified, all activities close at 11:59 p.m.

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What you need to know 

• Residency Requirements 
  • Transfer students are not required to live in university housing or submit a Housing Exemption Request.  

  • Housing for transfer students is not guaranteed, but the Occupancy Team works diligently to provide housing to all students who complete their registration.  
• Request to Cancel Housing 
  • Complete the Request to Cancel (form) in the OSU Housing Portal by July 15 to avoid a late cancellation fee. 
  • After processing, you will receive an email with your status. If declined, we will provide next steps. 
• Room Assignment Notifications 
  • If you are not assigned a room by June 1, you will be placed on the standby list. 
  • Afterward, room assignments will be sent every two weeks through August 1. 
• Room Swap and Waitlist Options 

  Options available June 1 – July 15 for students with room assignments via the OSU Housing Portal: 

  • Room Swap: Two students agree to swap rooms (not available for LLP residents) 
  • Waitlist: Request a room in a different housing style (managed by the Occupancy Team) 

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 » Housing Accommodations

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

 

» Fines and Fees 

Visit Financial Responsibility for more information about fines, fees, charges and refunds.  

 

» About Registration 

If you would like a walk-through of the housing registration portal, follow this link for step-by-step instructions.