Oklahoma City University's Uptown campus centers on Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel, a triangular 1968 building with a 151-foot spire designed by famed architect Pietro Belluschi, with incoming freshmen housed in halls including Banning Hall, Walker Hall, and Methodist Hall.
Enrollment
1,619
Total Students
Freshman Class
405
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 13 - August 14, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
73%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Each student is responsible for signing up for a time slot - links will be emailed out to all students in mid-July. You must arrive and check into your room assignment on your assigned day and during your self-assigned time slot; requests for changes cannot generally be accommodated unless already approved. Upon arrival, the student and one support person will be let into their room by a member of Residence Life staff. Contact OCU Housing and Residence Life with any questions if you didn't receive the sign-up email.
August 13 - August 14, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Banning Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Walker Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Methodist Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Oklahoma City University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 12, 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
$12,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Oklahoma City University.
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