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
August 17 - August 18, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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. This specific date should be confirmed directly with OSU Housing and Residential Life closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 17 - August 18, 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
Bennett Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Oklahoma State University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
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
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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