VIII. University Housing

Oklahoma City University affirms the contributions of on-campus living in enhancing the academic environment and in providing satisfying personal and social experiences. The University offers numerous options for on campus living, including residence hall suite-style residences, and apartments.

Location: Methodist Hall Housing Office and Cokesbury Housing Office

Phone: (405) 208-6363

Click here to visit the Office of University Housing and Residence Life website.

Residence Halls

Housing Options: There are four residence halls on the OCU campus: Banning, Methodist, Draper, and Walker.

Residence Life Coordinators & Resident Assistants: A Residence Life Coordinator leads each of the residential community. In addition, each community has Resident Assistants (RAs) that help students build community, are available as a campus resource, and to help students succeed in college living. Housing and Residence Life staff enforces housing policies to maintain an environment that supports academic success and student development.

Amenities: Residence halls are equipped with the following services/amenities (may vary by hall):

• Washers and dryers
• Vending machines
• Microwave ovens
• Ice machine
• Televisions (in common areas)
• Ping-pong and pool tables
• Study rooms
• Computers
• WIFI

On-Campus Apartments

Cokesbury Court: Cokesbury Court offers apartment living with the convenience of being on-campus. Amenities include, the security of a gated community with pin entry, an outdoor swimming pool, onsite parking, and a laundry facility within the clubhouse. Apartment options include furnished efficiency (studio), two- and four-bedroom units. All unit layouts have full kitchens. Utilities are provided, including internet access.

As a resident, you have the right to:

• Read and study in your room free from undue interference.
• Have control over your personal possessions.
• Access to your assigned room and hall.
• A clean environment in which to live.
• Seek the aid of staff in resolving possible roommate conflicts after unsuccessfully attempting to reach a resolution

As a resident, you are responsible for:

• The student is responsible for the condition of the assigned space and shall reimburse the University for all damage to the space and damage to or loss of fixtures, furnishings, or properties furnished under the contract.
• Each resident is required to complete a University Housing Room Inventory form and return it to the Resident Assistant within 24 hours of occupancy.
• Residents are expected to take every precaution to assure that communal property is not abused.
• Residents are responsible for all policy and procedural information posted on bulletin boards, doors, and public walls of University Housing and/or disseminated through University publications, mass emails, and newsletters.
• Residents are responsible to abide by all policies and regulations put in place by OCU Housing and Oklahoma City University.
• Residents are responsible for carrying renter insurance to protect personal belongings against losses and claims.

The University Specifically reserves the following rights in regards to University Housing and residents:

• To conduct routine or impromptu searches of students and their on-campus premises, including student on-campus housing, to ensure health and safety, or to investigate a suspected violation of any University policy, or as deemed necessary.
• To enter any rooms in on-campus housing for general inspection, cleaning, repairs, or maintenance of order by authorized personnel at any time.
• To cancel or change a housing assignment for any reason, including but not limited to ensuring compliance with student conduct policies, health, sanitation, safety, and in cases of recognized emergency.
• To close on-campus housing, when necessary or practical, during official University vacation periods, extended periods between terms, and summer terms.
• To levy and collect, when appropriate, fines for improper conduct, damages to room or equipment, losses of equipment, and failures to observe University or Housing policies and procedures.
• University Housing reserves the right to fill every available space. Where there is a vacant space, the remaining occupant(s) must maintain the area in a manner that would allow another student to move in immediately.

The following regulations apply to all students, visitors, or guests in on-campus housing. All references to on campus housing include the residence halls, fraternity houses, and Cokesbury Court Apartments.

Residency Requirements

• All unmarried students under 21 years of age before the first day of classes who are enrolled full-time, regardless of classification, are required to live in University housing or with a parent or legal guardian.
• Any student under 21 years of age desiring to live with a parent or legal guardian within a 30-mile radius must submit a completed ‘Housing Exemption” form in the Housing Portal.
• Students who do not comply with the off-campus living arrangement for which they received an exemption for will be fined the lowest highest rate based on their classification.
• If a student is identified living off campus without being approved to live off campus the student will be charged the lowest housing rate based on their classification.
• All individuals living in on-campus housing must be enrolled, full-time students at Oklahoma City University. Part-time students may live in on-campus housing with approval from University Housing Officials. Students can obtain approval by submitting a written request through email to [email protected].
• First-time freshmen will reside in Walker Hall, and Banning Hall. Honors students will be assigned to Banning Hall. PLC students will be assigned to the 5^th floor of Walker Hall. All other students may reside in any permitted on-campus housing facility.
• Residents of Walker, Banning, Draper, and Methodist Halls must purchase one of the Residential Meal Plans. Cokesbury Court Apartment residents may choose between purchasing one of the Residential, or the Apartment meal plans.

Click here to view information on Housing and Meal Plan Rates.

On-Campus Housing Rent/Fees

• All students applying for on-campus housing must pay a non-refundable housing processing fee that is charged to each student’s account with the Student Accounts Office or through their BlueLink account. Scholarship cannot cover this amount.
• The housing rate covers occupancy of the assigned space from the official opening to 24 hours after the official withdrawal from the University, or 24 hours after a student’s last final examination.
• Residents vacating on-campus housing prior to the completion of their contract will be charged their total rent.
• The housing rate for the residence halls do not cover occupancy during official University vacation periods or extended periods between terms. The University reserves the right, when necessary or practical, to close the residence halls during these periods. Special arrangements are available for residents who must remain during such periods. Residents will incur an additional charge. Official opening and closing times will be listed in the academic calendar, and will be posted in residence halls.
• A resident who is suspended or expelled from the University or is removed from any on-campus housing facility for reason of improper conduct or for violation of University regulations must immediately vacate the facility upon notification and is not entitled to a refund. The removal of personal items remaining in the facility after the student has vacated will be at the discretion of the University.
• All fines issued for failure to adhere to University regulations will be applied to students’ accounts. Grades and transcripts will not be released if any account is not cleared in accordance with the records of the Office of Student Account Services.

Check-In and Check-Out Procedures

• At check-in each resident must complete a room inventory form. This includes transfer from one room to another during a term. The form indicates the condition of the room and allows for notation of any existing damage. Fines will be assessed based on damages reported.
• Student must check into their space by following the posted guidelines on the Housing and Residence Life website. If a student is arriving late please contact Housing and Residence Life at [email protected].
• Upon check-out, rooms must be left in the same condition they were when initially occupied. Students will be fined for any damages in the rooms.
• All furnishings which are not property of the University must be removed by the resident prior to checkout.
• All rooms will be thoroughly cleaned and inspected by the Residence Life Coordinator or Resident Assistant for damages and condition.

Housing Assignments and Roommates

Incoming Students

• Incoming student must complete a Housing Application online.
• Incoming students are given housing assignments Mid-Summer
• Incoming students may request a roommate when completing the Housing Application. Potential roommates must specifically request each other in their housing application to be considered for the same room assignment.

Current Students

• Current on-campus housing residents returning to on-campus housing for the following academic year are eligible to participate in the Housing Selection.
• The Housing Selection is held in the spring term and provides on-campus housing residents an opportunity to handpick their housing assignment for the coming academic year.
• Prior to Housing Selection, each on-campus resident will be given a time-slot to begin selecting housing.
• Residents will select their housing in time-slot order. Groups of residents must have a full group (i.e. four students to sign up for a quad, two students to sign up for a double) to be eligible for the priority housing times.
• Only residents who have filled out an application on the Housing Portal will be eligible to participate in the priority Housing Selection process.

Housing Selection Requirements

• Submit a Housing Application
• Register for classes for the following semester.
• Ensure there are no financial holds on the student account.
• Immunization records are current and complete.

Room Retention

Students seeking to keep the same room or apartment for the following academic year may do so by selecting a room in the housing portal during announced days if they meet the requirements and adhere to the following guidelines:

• Residents must have all rooms filled and one current resident must remain in the room to retain the room.
• Residents in a double or quad may “pull-in” other residents to retain the room. To retain a room, all roommates must complete a housing application and request each other as roommates on the Housing Portal with those residents with whom they are pulling in.
• The rooms that have been retained will not be available for selection during the Housing Selection.

Room Retention Requirements

• Submit a Housing Application online in the Housing Portal.
• Register for classes for the following semester.
• Ensure there are no financial holds on student account.
• Immunization records are current and complete.

Room Assignments

• Assignments are for the entire academic year, except for students graduating in December.
• Residents must fill out the room change request form in the housing portal to change rooms during the academic year.

Housing and Residence Life Policies

Section 1: Alcohol, Tobacco, Vaping, and Paraphernalia

1. Oklahoma City University is to be a safe environment free from alcohol, drugs, and paraphernalia. It recognizes that the use of alcohol and illegal drugs diminishes the strength and vitality of human resources and the integrity of the institution. It is the intent of the university to educate and encourage students to abstain from alcohol and other drugs. Any student found using or distributing alcohol and other drugs on campus, in on-campus housing, or during campus-sponsored activities can face disciplinary action by the administration. The action may include a drug assessment, referral for counseling, and/or treatment as recommended by a university-approved counselor or counseling service. Every OCU student is required, upon admission, to read and acknowledge the Alcohol and other Drug policy found in its entirety here. Every OCU student is responsible for the contents of this policy.
2. Alcoholic beverage containers, including shot glasses, kegs, beer balls, funnels, or other alcohol consumption containers are not prohibited in the residence hall or apartments.
3. Bongs, hookahs, pipes, and other drug paraphernalia is not prohibited in the residence hall or apartments.
4. Alcohol or drug packaging, containers, or paraphernalia cannot be used for decoration.
5. Marijuana possession or use is not allowed on Oklahoma City University campus or within a Residence Hall.
6. Marijuana paraphernalia use or possession is not allowed on Oklahoma City University campus or within Residence Halls or campus apartments.
7. Tobacco, E-cigarettes, and Vaping products and use are prohibited on the campus of Oklahoma City University.
8. Tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping products are not allowed and cannot be possessed or used inside or outside the residence halls or apartment community.

Section 2: Animals

1. The only animals permitted in University Housing are fish in 10-gallon fish tanks. All other animals are not permitted in any of the residence halls or apartments.
2. If any unauthorized animal is found there will be an automatic $200 fine per occurrence along with any additional fines for cleaning and damages.
3. Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals:
4. If you have an Emotional Support Animal or Service Animal, it must be registered and approved with the Office of Disability and Access Services before allowed in the residence hall or apartment.
5. If you have an Emotional Support Animal or Service Animal you are required to follow all expectations from the Offices of Disability and Access Services, and Housing and Residence Life.

OCU's Emotional Support Animal Policy can be found here.

Section 3: Appliances, Decoration, and Equipment

1. Antennas: Exterior antennas or satellite dishes are not permitted.
2. Appliances: Microwave: Residence Hall rooms are limited to what can be prepared within a microwave. Banning Hall, Draper Hall, and Walker Hall are permitted to have one microwave per room. Max Wattage of 700 Watts. Methodist Hall provides microwaves to residents and students are not able to bring additional microwaves. Cokesbury Apartments residents are permitted to have one microwave per apartment with a Max Wattage of 700 Watts.
3. Mini-Fridges: Have a max size of 4.4-Cubic Feet or Smaller. Banning Hall, and Draper Hall are permitted to have one per bedroom. In Walker Hall, Double Rooms are permitted to have one fridge per bedroom, Triple Rooms are permitted up to two fridges per bedroom.
4. Appliances that are NOT permitted in the Banning Hall, Draper Hall, Methodist Hall, and Walker Hall: Slow Cookers, Crockpots, Pressure cookers, Rice cookers, Hot plates, Toaster ovens, Deep fat fryers, Air fryers, George Foreman grills, Electric grills/skillets/griddles, Instant pots, Freezers, Outdoor grills (gas or charcoal), Coffee pots without an auto shut-off feature, Waffle Makers, indoor grills, and multi-cookers
5. Appliances that are NOT permitted in Cokesbury Court Apartments: Deep fat fryers, outdoor grills (gas or charcoal)
6. Decorations: Candles and Incense that are meant to burn are not permitted within any residence hall or apartment. Nails, screws, or other devices that are inserted into the walls are strictly prohibited. Only 3M adhesive strips are to be used when hanging decorations. No sticky paper, wallpaper, or decorative paper may be adhered to, glued, or attached to the walls. Combustible decorations including cotton batting, dry/cut vegetation, moss, straw, hay, vines, leaves, or twigs are prohibited. Real Christmas trees are not permitted in residence halls or apartments. Pumpkins used for decorating are not permitted in the hallways and must be kept in each room and apartment.
7. Decorative Lights: Only LED decorative electric lights are permitted or non-LED battery powered. Decorative light sets should not be anchored/taped or allowed to touch metal items such as window or door frames. Cords may not be run through doorways, under doors, or across hallways.
8. Electrical Equipment: Residents may not alter or repair any electrical equipment or fixture provided by the University. Defects in electrical equipment or wiring should be reported to a university housing staff member and a work order must be put in by the student. If more than two appliances or two appliances with a cumulative wattage of more than 1500 watts are plugged into a single wall outlet, a U.L. approved power strip with a built-in circuit breaker must be used. Only one power strip is permitted per outlet
9. Extension Cords: Extension cords are permitted to use in rooms but they must be UL Certified. Extension cords must not be used in succession, or in conjunction with, power strips. Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring.
10. Space heaters, window unit/portable air conditioners, ceiling fans, and similar items not issued by Oklahoma City University are not allowed. Students violating this policy are subject to fines and/or disciplinary action.
11. Exterior Equipment: Ring/Nest/Smart Doorbells, personal exterior cameras, or any other type of device are prohibited to use or install with on-campus housing buildings and apartments.
12. Network/Internet Devices: Routers, splitters, and other similar devices are prohibited within the residence halls and apartments.
13. Window Treatments: All curtains must be hung using tension rods. Permanent hardware may not be attached to walls, windows, or ceilings.

Section 4: Bicycles and other Recreational Equipment

1. Bicycles may not be stored or placed in stairwells, hallways, fire exits, or chained/locked to stair railings, lamp posts, or shrubbery. Bicycles should be properly secured to bicycle racks provided outside of residence halls and apartments.
2. The operation of hoverboards, skateboards, scooters or other recreation equipment is banned in all residence halls and apartment communities.
3. Boats, Kayaks, and other flotation vehicles and devices are not allowed to be stored within any residential communities or within parking lots on OCU Campus unless prior approval is given.

Section 5: Entry/Exits into Residential Communities

1. Banning, Draper, Methodist, and Walker Halls are require an ID card swipe to enter the building. Each swipe is meant to let one person into the building.
2. Methodist Hall and Cokesbury Apartment vehicle entry and exit gates are meant to be opened and closed for one vehicle each. Once the entrance code or ID card is swiped only one car is permitted to enter and exit at a time. Residents must wait their turn in line and make sure not to follow behind other vehicles without entering their entry code or swiping their ID.
3. If damage has occurred to a vehicle entering or exiting the gates due to negligence on behalf of the student and/or not following proper entry procedures Oklahoma City University is not liable for any damages to any personal property.
4. If a student damages a vehicle gate, pedestrian gate, or access door the student will be liable for the replacement and labor charge.

Section 6: Fireworks/Explosive/Flammables

1. Any type of firework or explosive is strictly prohibited from the residence halls or apartments.
2. The following are banned from the residence halls and apartments:
3. inflammable fluids, dangerous chemical mixes, Bunsen burners, fire pits, kerosene heaters, halogen lamps, lava lamps, multi-bulb lamps with plastic shades (octopus lamp), three dimensional (3D) printers

Section 7: Fire Safety

Evacuation of University buildings is mandatory when a fire alarm sounds. Sounding of false fire alarms or tampering with firefighting or safety equipment to include extinguishers, fire sprinklers, and connecting pipes, EXIT signs, and the alarm system is prohibited. Those suspected of such offenses are subject to criminal prosecution, eviction from University housing, and/or suspension from the University, and may be required to pay fines and/or restitution.

Section 8: Furnishings

1. University-provided furniture is not allowed on ledges, balconies, or terraces when not in use.
2. University provided furniture cannot be stored on ledges, balconies, or terraces
3. All furniture provided by Oklahoma City University must remain inside the student’s room and/or apartment.
4. Personal beds, mattresses, and box springs can not be brought into the residence hall or apartments unless approved through OCU Disability Services for accommodation.

Section 9: Guests and Visitation

1. Residents are responsible for the conduct of their guests and must be present for the duration of the visit. It is the responsibility of the host to make sure that the guest(s) understand and abide by all Housing and University regulations. If a resident’s guest is involved in any violation of University or Housing regulations, the hosting resident, as well as the guest, may be subject to disciplinary action. Students may be held responsible for violations of University or Housing regulations that occur in their rooms.
2. Overnight guests may not stay for more than three consecutive nights and a total of ten days in a semester.
3. Guests may only stay where there is a free bed for them to sleep in. No guest may sleep on the floor of any University Housing building due to the fire code.
4. Overnight guests are not allowed during periods where the University is closed.

Section 10: University Breaks

1. The University reserves the right, when necessary or practical, to close the residence halls or apartments during official holiday breaks or University vacation periods.
2. Banning Hall, Draper Hall, Methodist Hall, Walker Hall, and Cokesbury Apartments will close during winter break.
3. Students in the residence halls can apply over the break and must be approved by Housing and Residence Life. Any student that is approved to stay over the break will be charged a daily rate. Students are only approved for catastrophic hardships.
4. Any students living in Cokesbury Apartments can choose to stay over the break but will have to register. Any students that register to stay during the break period will be charged a daily rate.
5. Students not returning to the University after winter break, or any other university period must remove all their possessions before leaving.

Section 11: Inspections and Access

1. The University reserves the right to enter student rooms under certain circumstances including, but not limited to, inspections for:
2. Safety, health, general housing policy compliance, cleanliness, inventory, emergency situations, pest control, occupancy verification, maintenance
3. If such inspections are of a routine or periodically recurring nature, a reasonable effort will be made to give prior notice.

Section 12: Keys

1. Keys are issued at check-in by Housing and Residence Life Staff for the assigned space. Keys must be returned when checking out of the space.
2. If a key is lost or not returned when occupancy has ended, or if a temporary key is not returned within the stated time, the resident will be charged a fee. All keys remain the property of the University.
3. Students will be charged $100 for a lost room/apartment key and $50 for a lost mailbox key.
4. Students found to be in possession of a key to any room other than that assigned to them will be subject to disciplinary action.

Section 13: Lockouts and Locks

1. Each time a student contacts a housing staff member, or the University Housing Office for a lockout to be performed to their bedroom, apartment, or building/complex they will be charged $20 per lockout.
2. No additional locks can be added to entry doors, bedroom doors, and bathroom doors in an apartment or residence hall room.
3. There will be no lock-out charges within the first two weeks of classes each semester.

Section 14: Mail Services

1. Each Residence Hall (Banning, Draper, Methodist, Walker) student shall be provided mail service at the mail center located within the McDaniel University Center. Mail is not delivered to individual rooms.
2. Cokesbury Apartments residents will be assigned a mailbox outside their assigned building to share with their roommates and their packages will be sent to the Cokesbury Housing office to be picked up.

Section 15: Pest Control/Bed Bugs

1. Students must allow Housing staff and our pest control professionals access to the room/apartment at reasonable times to inspect for or treat pest/bed bugs. You and your family members, occupants, guests, and invitees must cooperate and must not interfere with inspections or treatments. We have the right to select any licensed pest control professional to treat the apartment and building. We can select the method of treating the apartment, building, and common areas for bed bugs. You are responsible for and must, at your own expense, have your own personal property, furniture, clothing, and possessions treated according to accepted treatment methods established by a licensed pest control technician.
2. You must report any signs of pest/bed bugs within 48 hours of discovery to your RA, Residence Life Coordinator, or to the Housing and Residence Life Office, or you may submit a maintenance request. Do not wait to report evidence of pests/bed bugs. Even a few bugs can rapidly multiply to create a major infestation. When an infestation is caught early, treatment is often much quicker and less disruptive than when the infestation is more advanced.
3. Successful treatment of a pest/bed bug infestation is dependent on your full cooperation. If we confirm the presence of pest/bed bugs, you must cooperate and coordinate with us and our pest control professionals to treat and eliminate the pest/bed bugs. You must follow all directions from us and our agents to clean and treat the apartment or building that is infested. Follow-up treatments or inspections may also be necessary. You shall not treat the apartment for pest/bed bug infestation on your own. You must remove, or treat personal property that cannot be treated or cleaned before we treat the dwelling.
4. If we confirm the presence or infestation of pest/bed bugs in your dwelling, we have the right to require you to temporarily vacate the dwelling and remove all furniture, clothing, and personal belongings in order for us to perform pest control services.
5. If you do not comply with the preparation of the apartment as required by the pest control professional or the treatment is unsuccessful because of lack of cooperation, you will also be responsible for subsequent treatments to the apartment and for any treatment to adjoining units that are infested with pests/bed bugs.
6. If you are required to pay for any pest control services it will be clearly communicated to you through the student’s OCU email account. The charges will be applied to the student’s BlueLink account.
7. If for any reason the student brings in any pest/bed bugs into the room/apartment they need to follow pest/bed bug policy set out in the housing policies and be charged a treatment/cleaning fine along with any furniture or materials that need to discard that is property of Oklahoma City University.
8. Neither Owner nor Owner’s agents and employees shall be responsible to you for any losses, damages, or expenses including special, consequential, or punitive arising out of a bed bug infestation, inspection, or treatment. Failure to promptly report bed bugs, failure to comply with treatment instructions or any other violation of any other policy are grounds for eviction. The student will remain liable for any costs and damages incurred.

Section 16: Photographing or Videotaping

Photographing, videotaping, filming, digitally recording, or by any other means, secretly viewing with or without a device, another person without that person’s consent in any location where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, or in a manner that violates a reasonable expectation of privacy is prohibited. This section does not apply to lawful security surveillance filming or recording that is authorized by law enforcement or authorized University officials.

Section 17: Quiet and Courtesy Hours

Students shall observe and respect the rights of other students occupying the residence halls.

Students will avoid excessive noise levels and will observe quiet hours for studying in each residence hall. At all times, residents need to be considerate of others' needs and respect the rights of others by being aware of the noise level on the hall. Noise that can be heard beyond two doors down from a room is likely excessive and potentially bothering other residents in the building.

1. Common courtesy requires all Residence Hall occupants to keep noise levels in all residential areas to a minimum, 24 hours a day.
2. Quiet hours: Sunday – Thursday are 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. and Friday and Saturday midnight to 9 a.m.
3. Beginning 24 hours before the first final through closing, 24-hour quiet hours will be in effect.

Section 18: Restricted Areas

The roofs, ledges, attics, and mechanical/electrical equipment rooms of all University-owned buildings are strictly “off-limits” to all students. Violators of this policy will be subject to fines and/or disciplinary action.

Section 19: Solicitation and Sales

1. Soliciting, canvassing, or the use of University housing as a location for selling, advertising, or running a personal business enterprise is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to hosting parties for Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Avon, Mary Kay, etc.
2. Off-campus individuals and organizations are not allowed to conduct or solicit commercial sales or distribute commercial pamphlets, handbills, circulars, newspapers, magazines, and other written material on University Housing property.

Section 20: Vandalism/Damages

Residents are prohibited from vandalizing, damaging, or destroying university or other individuals’ property. Any damages to the community will be billed back to the individuals who caused the damage or split among the residents that live in that community. This includes but not limited to furnishings, bulletin boards, equipment, games, supplies, other student's belongings, marketing materials, flyers, etc.

Section 21: Waste Disposal

All waste paper and other trash must be deposited in dumpsters. Littering or improper disposal of trash is not permitted. Trash sitting outside of room, apartments, or in hallways will be subject to disciplinary action. Students found littering in and around University Housing will be subject to fines and/or disciplinary action.

Section 22: Weapon, Projectiles, Explosives, and Inflammables

1. The possession or use of firearms on campus is strictly prohibited within any residence hall or apartment and result in eviction from University housing and/or up-to expulsion from the University.
2. The weapon is defined as any pistol, revolver, shotgun or rifle, whether loaded or unloaded, or any imitation or toy gun, airsoft or pellet gun, or any electronic control devices commonly known as Tasers, or any machete, dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife, sword cane, knife having a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or another device in the handle of the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, Billy club, hand chain, metal knuckles, any knife with a blade measured greater than 4 inches, or any other offensive weapon, whether such weapon is concealed or unconcealed.
3. Realistic weapon replicas such as airsoft or similar type weapon are prohibited from the residence halls and apartments.
4. Water balloon launchers are prohibited from the residence halls and apartments.
5. Darts and dartboards are not permitted in the residence halls or apartments. This includes metal, plastic, magnetic, and other types not listed.

Section 23: Other Policies

The University reserves the right to prohibit any item or activity deemed by the University to be harmful, unadvisable, or not in the best interest of the University or its students. Addenda to the contract may be distributed as needed. Residents are required to know and comply with all policies and regulations contained within the Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct.

Residents of any fraternity house must abide by all on-campus housing regulations as well as any other published regulations or guidelines of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Residency Requirements

Any individual residing in fraternity housing must meet the following requirements:

1. Receive prior approval from the Dean of Students before residing in the fraternity house.
2. Be currently enrolled full-time at Oklahoma City University. Students residing in fraternity housing who drop below full-time enrollment at any time during the semester will have five (5) school days to relocate residence.
3. Be an initiated member in good standing of the fraternity.
4. Have completed at least 24 course credit hours.
5. Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5.
6. Not be on student disciplinary probation.
7. Be released by the Office of Housing and Residence Life if the student is currently in a university housing contract.

General Policies

1. Fraternity house living is considered on-campus housing, and fraternity house residents and guests must abide by all on-campus housing regulations.
2. University policies regarding alcohol and substance abuse apply to fraternity house residents and guests.
3. The University reserves the right to enter the fraternity common areas and individual rooms for general inspection, cleaning, repairs, or maintenance at any time.
4. The fraternities are expected to be good neighbors. Theft of property, intoxication, and other antisocial behavior is prohibited and may result in student conduct sanctions. It may also result in the termination of the fraternity on the Oklahoma City University campus.

Quiet Hours and Visitation

1. Loud music will not be tolerated.
2. Male students living in fraternity houses may not have female guests in the house after midnight on Sundays through Thursdays, and not later than 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
3. Fraternities are responsible for the behavior of their guests.
4. Alumni of the fraternities will have restricted visitation in the house when University policies are violated.

Cleaning and Maintenance

1. The fraternities must maintain neat houses.
2. The fraternities must ensure that trash is picked up both inside and outside the fraternity house.
3. Lawns and flower beds are to be maintained on a regular basis. The University will have unkempt lawns mowed at the expense of the fraternity.
4. Upholstered furniture or furnishings intended for indoor use are not permitted on the exterior of fraternity house property.
5. Only outdoor furnishings in good repair are permitted outside fraternity houses.

Fraternity House Inspections

1. The Dean of Students, Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor, or Director of Student Engagement are permitted to schedule inspections of the fraternity houses.
2. All rooms must be open and unlocked during a scheduled inspection.
3. The fraternities must adhere to all published inspection guidelines from the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.
4. Fraternities must complete a self-inspection once a month.

Hazing

• Hazing of any individual by fraternity members or their guests will not be tolerated.

Fraternities are responsible for the behavior of their guests or alumni.

Click here to view the Student Code of Conduct for more information about conduct regulations.

Residents of any fraternity house must abide by all on-campus housing regulations as well as any other published regulations or guidelines of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Residency Requirements

Any individual residing in fraternity housing must meet the following requirements:

1. Receive prior approval from the Dean of Students before residing in the fraternity house.
2. Be currently enrolled full-time at Oklahoma City University. Students residing in fraternity housing who drop below full-time enrollment at any time during the semester will have five (5) school days to relocate residence.
3. Be an initiated member in good standing of the fraternity.
4. Have completed at least 24 course credit hours.
5. Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5.
6. Not be on student disciplinary probation.
7. Be released by the Office of Housing and Residence Life if the student is currently in a university housing contract.

General Policies

1. Fraternity house living is considered on-campus housing, and fraternity house residents and guests must abide by all on-campus housing regulations.
2. University policies regarding alcohol and substance abuse apply to fraternity house residents and guests.
3. The University reserves the right to enter the fraternity common areas and individual rooms for general inspection, cleaning, repairs, or maintenance at any time.
4. The fraternities are expected to be good neighbors. Theft of property, intoxication, and other antisocial behavior is prohibited and may result in student conduct sanctions. It may also result in the termination of the fraternity on the Oklahoma City University campus.

Quiet Hours and Visitation

1. Loud music will not be tolerated.
2. Male students living in fraternity houses may not have female guests in the house after midnight on Sundays through Thursdays, and not later than 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
3. Fraternities are responsible for the behavior of their guests.
4. Alumni of the fraternities will have restricted visitation in the house when University policies are violated.

Cleaning and Maintenance

1. The fraternities must maintain neat houses.
2. The fraternities must ensure that trash is picked up both inside and outside the fraternity house.
3. Lawns and flower beds are to be maintained on a regular basis. The University will have unkempt lawns mowed at the expense of the fraternity.
4. Upholstered furniture or furnishings intended for indoor use are not permitted on the exterior of fraternity house property.
5. Only outdoor furnishings in good repair are permitted outside fraternity houses.

Fraternity House Inspections

1. The Dean of Students, Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor, or Director of Student Engagement are permitted to schedule inspections of the fraternity houses.
2. All rooms must be open and unlocked during a scheduled inspection.
3. The fraternities must adhere to all published inspection guidelines from the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.
4. Fraternities must complete a self-inspection once a month.

Hazing

• Hazing of any individual by fraternity members or their guests will not be tolerated.

Fraternities are responsible for the behavior of their guests or alumni.

Click here to view the Student Code of Conduct for more information about conduct regulations.