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.