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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. 

 

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

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) 

    Learn more about these options in the Step-by-Step Instructions . 


 » 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. 

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