Admitted Honors College students, wishing to live in Oak View Hall, can submit a housing application for the 504-bed facility with freshmen expected to reside in the double style rooms while upper class students will have access to the private bedroom suites.
Oak View is not the only housing option utilized by the Honors College population. Students can also live either off campus or in a number of other housing facilities on campus.
🌟IMPORTANT TIPS ON HONORS COLLEGE HOUSING! 🌟
It is best to submit your Housing Application as soon as possible, as applications/placements are handled on a first-come first-served basis. If you would like to be considered for placement in Oak View Hall, be sure to put that as your first choice on the application.
Follow this link from the Housing Website, that explains the application process: How to Submit Your Housing Contract - YouTube
After being admitted to The Honors College (via your info session & completed quiz), we code you as an HC Student for fall. If you have chosen Oak View as your 1st choice on the application, Housing will look for that code to confirm that you qualify to live in Oak View Hall.
Watch your OU emails carefully for information on roommate matching during the month of June! In order to live in Oak View hall both you AND your chosen roommate must be admitted as Honors College freshmen. Room placements will be sent out by Housing in early July.
IMPORTANT for you to know:
The ONLY part we play in your Housing placement is to admit and code you as an incoming Honors College student. ALL QUESTIONS regarding your Housing application and/or placement should be directed to the Housing office by phone or email below:
University Housing
Hamlin Hall, Room 448
550 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
(248) 370-3570
housing@oakland.edu
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oak View is a six-story hall dedicated entirely to freshman and upperclassman Honors College students. This academically-focused building offers a special way of life for its residents, integrating arts, sciences and scholarly research into daily life. The building features:
Double occupancy room and suite-style living arrangements for two people sharing a private bathroom
In-room kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators
An expansive lounge and study area on the main floor with computer access and a printing station
Additional study and sky-box lounges on upper floors
Community kitchens
Laundry facilities throughout the building
Tilly's cafe and convenience store
500 student capacity (freshmen and upperclassmen Honors College students)
Please note: freshmen are assigned to double occupancy rooms, while upperclassmen are assigned to private bedroom suites. There is a cost differential between the rate for Oak View Hall and the rates for our traditional residence halls.
Admittance to the Honors College does not guarantee placement in Oak View Hall. Space is limited to building capacity, and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Room Specifications
Oak View Hall houses two types of suites, the Double Occupancy Room (freshman) and the Private Bedroom Suite (upperclassman).
The dimensions for each type of residence hall and apartment can be found here. The furniture provided in the room can be lofted in multiple configurations with no additional materials from you. Lofting materials are provided at move-in. Homemade lofts are not permitted.
The basic floor plan for Double Occupancy Rooms includes a living area with space for two beds plus two closets, one bathroom and a kitchenette.
FRESHMAN ROOM LAYOUT