Ottawa University is a private Christian university founded in 1865, and its main campus in Ottawa, Kansas serves a residential student body of roughly 875 students. The university also operates other campuses and online programs. Residence halls on the Kansas campus include traditional, suite-style and apartment-style options, and students living in university housing must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Enrollment
870
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in is Wednesday, Aug. 19 for last names A-M and Thursday, Aug. 20 for last names N-Z, with residence hall check-in from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pre-enrolled students must complete enrollment confirmation at Gangwish Library before moving into the halls. Parents cannot check in for the student.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Complete enrollment confirmation at Gangwish Library from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. before residence hall check-in. Parents cannot check in for you.
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 (7)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bennett Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Brown Hall
Traditional · Coed
Gillette House
Historic house · Single-sex
Hasty Hall
Hotel-style · Coed
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Martin Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Southgate Studios
Studios · Coed
The Studios at Rock Creek
Studios · Coed
Apartments (4)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Blue Mountain Apartments
Apartments · Coed
Legacy Apartments
Apartments · Coed
OU Lofts on Main Street
Apartment suites · Coed
University Apartments
Apartments · Coed
Orientation
BravesCamp
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 20 - August 23, 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
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.