ResLife News and Announcements
ResLife News: Fall 2025
Multiple HRL jobs open now
Posted July 22, 2025
OSU Housing and Residential Life is now accepting applications for a variety of staff positions—including Sr. Director of Resident Life.
For the following positions, apply by August 1 for full consideration.
- Sr. Director of Residential Life: As the senior leader of Housing and Residential Life, you’ll serve as a strategic partner within the Division of Student Affairs, overseeing all aspects of residential life, housing operations, facilities planning, staff development, and student support. This critical leadership role drives long-term planning efforts and promotes an inclusive, engaging, and academically enriched living experience. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
- Assignments Coordinator: Responsible for managing the housing assignment process, maintaining occupancy records, and providing exceptional customer service to students and their families.
- Housing Tours and Guest Experience Coordinator: Responsible for developing and managing campus housing tours and communications strategies that promote Oklahoma State University’s Residential Life program. This role supports recruitment and retention efforts by providing engaging and informative experiences for prospective students and their families, as well as maintaining consistent and effective communication across multiple platforms.
- Student Multimedia Team (multiple positions): Work as a part of a creative team who produces video, photographs, audio, graphics, and other forms of digital media and assist with ResLife’s social media platforms.
Volunteer Opportunity: Cowboy Carriers for Fall Move-In
Posted July 2, 2025
OSU Housing and Residential Life is seeking volunteers for Cowboy Carriers, a program that helps welcome new students and their families during Fall Move-In, set for Aug. 12–14.
Cowboy Carriers is more than just carrying boxes. It’s one of the first opportunities for OSU and the Stillwater community to demonstrate the Cowboy spirit by showing up early, ready to help and committing to creating a welcoming, supportive environment.
Students, faculty, staff and the Stillwater community are encouraged to volunteer their time and energy to help new Cowboys feel at home. Volunteers play a key role in ensuring every student feels seen, valued and supported from day one.
To sign up as a Cowboy Carrier, visit the OSU ResLife website. For questions, contact brumleyrl@okstate.edu.
Labor Day Hours
Posted July 22, 2025
Labor is Monday, September 1. This is an official OSU holiday, so all Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed. The Family Resource Center will be closed on Monday, and the Shopping Shuttle will not run.
OSU Energy Saving
On Labor Day, remember these important steps for energy savings:
- Turn off all possible electronic equipment, including computers, monitors, speakers, printers, etc.
- Unplug items such as fans, chargers, radios, and appliances, like coffeemakers.
- Close blinds and tilt the slats upwards.
- Remember that temperatures may be warmer than normal as AC may not be scheduled in some areas.
- As always, turn off lights as you leave.
For more tips: energy.okstate.edu
Room change form opens for Fall
Posted July 22, 2025
» Requests may be submitted between 10 a.m. on Sept. 2 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 24.
You may request to change your room assignment and transfer to another room. Look for the "Request to Change Rooms" form in Roompact.com. Requests are processed based on room availability. Room change requests are processed in rounds every two weeks. Room change fees apply, whether or not the transfer is accepted.
For more details: Room Change Information.
It's Home Improvement Week
Posted on July 22, 2025
It's Home Improvement Week (Nov. 17-21)! Does something in your space or hall need repaired? Broken blinds? Broken screen door? 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 at 405-744-8510.
Fall-Thanksgiving Break Checklist
Posted on July 22, 2025
Student Fall-Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
- The halls are open from Saturday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 30. You may come and go as needed.
- Fall Break (Students Break): Monday, Nov. 24 through Wednesday, Nov. 26.
- Thanksgiving Break (University Holiday): Thursday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 28.
- Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed for Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-28.
- All offices will follow OSU's hours of operation. Regular hours resume Monday, Dec. 1.
Desk Services and Maintenance
- Visit DESK SERVICES for hours of operation
- Family Resource Center
- 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.
- If you have maintenance issues during office hours, contact the HRL Facilities Office at 405-744-8510.
Prepare you space before you leave
Follow these precautions to secure your home and prevent weather-related issues:
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- 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.
- Hall staff may enter your space to ensure it is ready for a freeze.
For more tips: energy.okstate.edu