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04/09/2026
This is your sign to NOT go to bed early 👀 🦕
Midnight Breakfast is happening from 9-11 PM on April 16, 2026. 🦖🌕
Join us for free food vibes, no meal plan required, and free OU merch while it lasts 🔥🌙🥞
See you there!!
Your own room. Your own vibe.✨
If having a private space is on your wishlist, don’t miss your shot at a single-style room in Van Wagoner House.
There are ONLY 100 singles available 👀
⏰: Log in the moment your selection time opens
🎯: Claim your space before it’s gone
Your best year starts with the right room. Let’s make it happen.💛
Thinking about choosing a single room in Van Wagoner House during room selection? Better start figuring out what you’ll do with all that extra space!
Don’t miss your opportunity to choose your own room. To take part in room selection, be sure to submit your housing contract by March 1, 2026.
This is your sign to live on campus. ✨
Every era has a beginning, cherish yours with OU Housing.
📝 Fall 2026-Winter 2027 contracts now open! Sign up to LIVE ON CAMPUS.
🔗 Link in bio (oakland.edu/housing/signup)
Every era has its story.
This one starts on campus. ✨
OU Housing has been part of the moments you’ll never forget, now it’s your turn.
📍Live where memories are made.
📝 Fall 2026-Winter 2027 housing contracts are now OPEN
🔗 Use this link (oakland.edu/housing/signup) to submit your contract today!
11/13/2025
Interested in becoming a Resident Assistant for Fall 2026 – Winter 2027?
Applications open November 14, 2025!🏡💛
Attend at least one info session to learn more and strengthen your application 👇:
📝: Resume Bootcamp
📆 : November 19 | 🕗7 PM
📍: Hamlin Hall Main Lounge
🎤: RAs Unplugged I
📆 : December 1 | 🕗7 PM
📍: Hamlin Hall Main Lounge
🎤: RAs Unplugged II
📆: December 2 | 🕗7 PM
📍: Oak View Hall Main Lounge
Learn more about the RA role ➡ oakland.edu/housing/current-residents/work-for-housing
When you're ready, apply through Handshake — search for the position by name! 💻
🗓: Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
We can’t wait to see your application and meet our future RAs!
09/16/2025
University Housing brings you the events you wouldn’t want to miss! Join us for the grizzly getaways on September 18th, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm.
🏠 Oak View Hall – Bubble Soccer @ OVH Lawn
Test your soccer skills or just bounce around in a bubble soccer suit! ⚽🫧
🏐 Hamlin Hall – Volleyball + Water Balloon Toss @ Hamlin Circle & Volleyball Court
Play life-size Battleship with water balloons or enjoy some volleyball-themed activities! 🚢
🍨 Hillcrest Hall – Ice Cream Sundae Bar @ Main Lounge
Come by to enjoy some sweet treats and make some new friends! 🍦✨
📸 Vandenberg & Van Wagoner (VAN²) – Picture Frame Decorating + Photo Booth @ Hamlin Circle
Get ready for your close-up with the VAN² community! Take pictures at our photo booth and then put your pictures in a frame that you decorate! 🎨
🦆 Apartments – Duck Carnival @ AVN Community Center (4000 Building)
Join the flock for duck-inspired fun - themed carnival games, snacks, prizes, and a chance to adopt your very own (rubber) duck! 🎯🍿
There’s something for everyone, grab a friend and join the fun! ✨
09/08/2025
University Housing's annual Midnight Block Party will take place this Saturday, September 13, 2025!
In preparation, the north and east ends of the P-5 parking lot must be completely emptied by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025.
If your car is currently parked in P-5, please move it to another designated overnight lot before Friday.
Thank you for your cooperation. We can't wait to see you at Midnight Block Party!
08/25/2025
Residence Life Association (RLA) presents Grizzly Greet Week!
RLA has created a week's worth of amazing activities to welcome our residents to campus.
Friday, 8/29
Rockin' with the Rec
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oak View Hall Front Lawn
Come rock with Oakland University Recreation and Well-Being where you can cuddle with therapy dogs, join a fitness class, play lawn games, and win some prizes!
Saturday, 8/30
Welcome Back BBQ
4-7 p.m.
Hamlin Circle
University Housing and OUEats are inviting you to a barbecue to enjoy instead of your regular dinner at the dining hall. (Vandenberg Dining Hall will be closed.)
Live Band Karaoke
7-9 p.m.
Oak View Hall Front Lawn
Residence Life Association and Student Program Board of Oakland University invite you to join them for Live Band Karaoke, where you can listen, watch, and sing karaoke to some of your favorite hits across the decades while live music backs you up. The first 250 attendees will receive a special giveaway! Free ice-cream will also be available.
Sunday, 8/31
Grocery Bingo
7-9 p.m.
Hillcrest Hall Multipurpose Room
Try your luck at bingo for
your chance to win groceries!
Tuesday, 9/01
Bond Fire
6-8 p.m.
Upper Fields Bonfire Pit
There will be s'mores, games, and the opportunity to meet new people and make friends at the bonfire pit with the Residence Life Association. Please meet in the Hamlin Circle, and our staff will direct you to the bonfire pit!
08/19/2025
Ask questions. Share ideas. Make a difference. Become a leader. Join us at the Residence Life Association General Body Meetings! Our first meeting is on Thursday, September 4, at 7:30 p.m.
05/08/2025
Congratulations to the Oakland University Career and Life Design Center for being selected as the Oakland University Housing Campus Partner of the year! We look forward to even more collaborations in the future!