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Residence Hall Life

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TU offers five residence halls. With options that include single rooms to suite-style living, a residence hall reserved only for first-year students and single sex living areas, there’s a place for everyone. Please note, these number reflect full designed occupancy.

Hall# of ResidentsGender
Fisher Suites107coed
Hardesty Hall304coed
John Mabee249male
LaFortune House108coed
Lottie Jane234female

Welcome Home!

We love welcoming new members into the TU family. Your new home is one where you will find a caring community, new friends, and countless opportunities to author the life you’ve been called to live.

  • Helpful hints for Move-In Day

    Here are a few ideas to prepare for move-in day.

    1. Work Smarter Not Harder: Move these things in first
      • Rug
      • Refrigerator
      • Heavy items
    2. Label everything clearly- Clothes, towels, kitchen, books, etc. Put your name, residence hall and room number on your containers
    3. Bring snacks and drinks
    4. Dress comfortably- It’s hot in Oklahoma in August
    5. Bring Moving tools- A dolly, hand truck, or collapsible cart.
    6. Use bins and totes- Easy to carry and stack and can be used as storage.
    7. Tape your drawers shut- Helps avoid drops and spills
    8. Pack your clothes on hangers- They can be wrapped in plastic bags, and placed right in the hanger.
    9. Make your space your own
      Bring items to make the space your own. Just remember you cannot nail into the walls. Command strips are great – just follow the instruction to avoid damage to the walls.
    10. Pack your patience!
  • What to Bring
    • Twin XL Sheets (39×80 inches long for standard beds)
    • Pillows, comforter, blanket or quilt
    • Laundry bag/basket & supplies
    • Shower bucket/tote & bath robe/towels
    • Pictures & posters with 3M Command Adhesive
    • Multiple outlet strips (with surge protectors)
    • Outdoor gear (backpack, hiking boots, etc.) Consider joining TU Treks!
    • X-Box, Playstation, Wii
    • Computer/laptop/tablet
    • Games
    • Headphones
    • Reusable water bottle
    • Flashlight with extra batteries
    • Umbrella
    • School supplies
    • 1-2 storage boxes (Rubbermaid)
    • Hangers
    • Plants
    • First-aid supplies
    • Refrigerator up to 6 cubic feet (West Suites provided) or RENT ONE from TU.  ($125 per semester and delivered to your room prior to your arrival.)
    • Microwave up to 750 watts (West Suites provided)
  • What you should leave at home
    • Hot plates/skillets, toaster ovens, George Foreman type grills
    • Space heaters
    • Candles, Wax Burners or incense
    • Pets (except for fish)
    • Waterbeds
    • Flammable Liquids
  • How to ship items to campus

    Items shipped to students should be mailed to the residence hall address with the student’s name and room number included. Packages will be delivered and held in Mail Services in the Allen Chapman Student Union. Students will be notified when packages arrive.

Housing Leadership

Community Council

All students who reside in campus housing are automatically members of the Campus Living Community Council by living in the residence halls and campus apartments and paying a $25/semester community fee. Delegates of the Community Council represent residents’ concerns and provides educational, social and recreational programs. As the liaison between residents and the administration, those who decide to be a delegate promote positive changes in campus housing policies.

Community Council Officer elections are held on a hall-wide basis each Fall. All of these positions provide the opportunity for students to serve in a leadership capacity in the halls and campus apartments. As an officer, students will act as liaisons between residents and the Office of Housing & Dining Services and develop programs. Interested students should contact their Resident Assistant or Residence Life Coordinator early in the fall semester to get involved.

Hall Governments

Each hall is a self-governing unit within RHA and elects officers according to the respective hall constitutions. Officer elections are held on a hall-wide basis each Fall. All of these positions provide the opportunity for students to serve in a leadership capacity in the hall, act as liaisons between students and the Office of Housing & Dining Services and develop hall programs. Interested students should contact their Resident Assistant or Residence Life Coordinator early in the fall semester to get involved.