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Residential Life
Oakwood University is a residential campus. Our mission is to provide holistic quality Christian Education in a nurturing environment of campus living. The University has made a concerted effort to make residential living comfortable, clean, and convenient, in a Christ-centered climate.
Students under 22 years of age are required to live on campus. Students living in University housing, with the exception of West Oaks Apartments residents, are required to board in the University cafeteria. Exceptions to the housing policy may be made for students who are not currently on social or citizenship probation and who meet one or more of the following criteria:

  1. They are married or a custodial parent. (Proof required for students under age 22)
  2. They are 22 years of age or older or have two years of military service (Proof of age required, government issued document i.e. birth certificate, current driver/non drivers license)
  3. They live with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or grandparent(s) who maintain primary residence in the Huntsville area. *(Proof of Huntsville, Alabama Residency Required)
  4. They live with a sibling or parent’s sibling 23 years of age or older who maintains primary residence in the Huntsville area. *(Proof of Huntsville, Alabama Residency Required)
  5. They are taking six or fewer credits.

ABODE Housing Program
Here you can check your student’s fines, housing fees, & additional housing information.

Campus Housing Information Update

New & Transfer students:
Once your Intent to Enroll Fee is paid, your room reservation is secure until the first day of class. Please make sure you fully complete the enrollment before classes begin.

Returning students:
You must be fully enrolled one week prior to the start of classes to keep your room assignment.

New & Transfer Student Move-in Date: August 4th, (8:00am – 6pm)
Move-in by appointment only.
Please use your respective residence hall’s e-mail to schedule your move-in appointment with a Residence Hall Dean, e.g. hollandhall@oakwood.edu.

Returning Student Move-in Date: August 8th, (8:00am –6pm)
Move-in by appointment only.
Please use your respective residence hall’s e-mail to schedule your move-in appointment with a Residence Hall Dean, e.g. hollandhall@oakwood.edu.

All students must complete the Health Services screening prior to moving in ouhs@oakwood.edu.

For any extenuating circumstance/situation, requests may be sent to the respective residence hall’s e-mail address for consideration.

Residence Hall e-mail addresses:
carterhall@oakwood.edu
edwardshall@oakwood.edu
hollandhall@oakwood.edu
wadehall@oakwood.edu
westoaks@oakwood.edu (West Oaks and Annex)

Preparing To Live In The Residence Halls
 

What You Need to Bring Optional Items What NOT to Bring
  • mattress cover
  • desk lamp
  • linens for your bed
  • wastebasket
  • cleaning supplies
  • telephone
  • headphones, earphones
  • iron
  • airtight food storage containers
  • room decor to reflect Christian atmosphere
  • 1.5 cu.ft. refrigerator (Except Holland Hall)
  • 1.0 cu. ft microwave (Except Holland Hall)
  • throw rug
  • your own furniture
  • pets
  • frying pans
  • hot plates/ovens
  • candles
  • Kerosene lamps
  • for additional information, refer to the Residential Life Guide

*Family/Married housing is also available for approximately 15 families. Contact Dean Camille Kibler at westoaksapts@oakwood.edu for more information or call x8210.