Oklahoma State UniversityMove-In Guide
Stillwater, Oklahoma
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1890🔗 www.okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus is anchored by Old Central, its first permanent building since 1894, saved from demolition multiple times by concerned alumni and Stillwater's founding families, with first-year students housed in halls including Bennett Hall, named for the university president who led its restoration in the 1920s.
Enrollment
22,341
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,585
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 12-13, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Housing assignments begin in mid-March for first-time freshmen who meet the March 1 Priority Housing Registration Deadline, improving the chances of being paired with a preferred roommate. Camp Cowboy, OSU's own orientation camp tradition, offers an early opportunity to meet fellow students and ease the transition to college life. Housing staff and Cowboy Carrier volunteers are available to help with unloading - August in Stillwater can be hot, so plan for the heat and adjust your room's thermostat to help cool the space.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- General Move-In runs Aug. 12-13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Wes Watkins Center (corner of Hall of Fame Ave. and Washington St.) - after 2 p.m., go directly to your hall's Desk Service location instead.
- Check-in location
- Bennett Hall residents check in at Bennett Hall, first floor.
- What you'll receive
- Present your OSU ID, driver's license, or other government-issued photo ID to receive your room key and check-in materials.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Move your vehicle to a designated parking area as soon as you've finished unloading, and keep your room door locked throughout move-in day given the increased foot traffic.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Bennett Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Oklahoma State University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
Orientation and Enrollment (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
May 21 - August 8, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.6 miles
- Walgreens0.6 miles
- Walmart1.1 miles
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