Oakland University is a public research university with a campus in Rochester and Auburn Hills, Michigan. On-campus housing includes five residence halls, two apartment complexes and Greek cottages, and residence hall rates include a mandatory meal plan. Fall 2026 move-in runs two days, with students choosing a time slot in the My Housing portal.
Enrollment
15,768
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 31 - Sep 1, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
88%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Fall 2026 move-in is Monday, Aug. 31 and Tuesday, Sept. 1. Choose a time slot in the My Housing portal. Each student may bring up to two helpers. Key pickup is required by Sept. 13. Classes begin Sept. 3.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Two-day move-in; choose a time slot in the My Housing portal.
- Check-in location
- Hamlin and Oak View residents check in at the Hamlin Service Desk. Vandenberg residents check in at the Vandenberg Service Desk on the second floor. Hillcrest residents check in in the main lounge. Van Wagoner residents check in at the Van Wagoner Service Desk.
- Parking
- Unload in Lots P-5 or P-3 for Hamlin, Oak View and Vandenberg, or Lots P-34 or P-36 for Hillcrest. Someone must move the car right after it is emptied. Overnight parking is in lots marked with green lines.
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
Residence halls (5)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Hamlin Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Hillcrest Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Oak View Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Van Wagoner House
Traditional · Coed
Vandenberg Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
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
$11,970
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.