Frequently Asked Questions

What are my payment options?
Must meal plans be purchased?
Can I get a private room?
What if I change my mind?
When will I know my housing assignment and roommate?
If my friend and I want to be roommates, what should we do?
How do I make any changes for meal plans, room assignments, and roommates or to switch buildings?
Where and for what can I use my ID card?
Where do I park and do I need a parking permit?

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What are my payment options?
You can make payments all at once or in four installments. Any further questions, please contact the business office at (580)-774-3019.

Must meal plans be purchased?
A meal plan must be purchased if you live in a Residence Hall.

Can I get a private room?
Privates are allotted on a seniority basis and if there is an ADA accommodation is necessary. Email request to reslife@swosu.edu.

What if I change my mind?
You are free to change your mind and receive your refunded deposit anytime before the cancellation deadline on the contract. There will be a forfeit of your deposit anytime after the cancellation deadline. Email the request to reslife@swosu.edu.

When will I know my housing assignment and roommate?
Emails will be sent to the students SWOSU student email account by August 1st. The email will give room number, roommate name and the roommate’s phone number.

If my friend and I want to be roommates, what should we do?
On the application (back), make sure to fill out the roommate questionnaire. Put you roommate request AND fill out description/expectations. Note: Do this ASAP because once assignments are made it is difficult to make changes.

How do I make any changes for meal plans, room assignments, and roommates or to switch buildings?
Email request to reslife@swosu.edu OR go to Residence Life Office (located at southwest corner of Neff Hall with blue awning).

Where and for what can I use my ID card?
The ID card can be used at the University Cafeteria, the University Grill, the Beanery (located in student union across from cafeteria), Freshens (located in the wellness center), the University Market (also known as the C-store, located next door to bookstore), and vending machines in the buildings for food/dining purposes. ID cards can also be used to get into SWOSU games/activities and Wellness Center for free.

Where do I park and do I need a parking permit?
There is parking available around each building. Students do need a parking permit, which they can get at campus police (located at the southeast corner of campus). Make sure to take Student ID, license plate number, and the make/model of the vehicle.