Returning students find on-campus housing as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Friday, March 7, 2008

(March 7, 2008   STIllwater, OK) - Oklahoma State University’s Department of Residential Life will reward students who return to live in the residence halls with several loyalty programs.

Residential Life is proud to introduce the 1, 2, 3 Reward Program.  The 1, 2, 3 Reward Program gives students returning to the halls a discount. Sophomores will receive a 1% discount on their housing contract, a 2% discount for juniors, and a 3% discount for seniors and graduate students.

“Overall, students who live on-campus make better grades, are typically more involved in campus life, and graduate earlier than students who live off campus. It is important to retain our students, and this plan helps support student loyalty to on-campus housing,” explains Dr. Bob Huss, Director of Residential Life.  “This is just one way to reward those who choose to remain on-campus.”

Residential Life is also introducing FREE PARKING to all residents who return to ANY of the 25 residence halls.  Students will still have to go on-line to register and pay for their parking permit, but Residential Life will reimburse them fully for this charge. This is in addition to the 1, 2, 3 Reward Program.  

In the late 1980’s, Residential Life instituted the Priority Single Program. Priority Singles are rooms in the traditional halls that are available at a greatly reduced rate.  Students are able to live in a double room as a single for little more than a double room rate. Last year alone, over 300 students took advantage of this offer for a combined savings of over $400,000.

“We are pleased to be able to offer these three loyalty programs to our residents,” continued Dr. Huss.  “Our residents create special communities in Residential Life, and we want to thank them for their loyalty and commitment to OSU.  In fact, some students may be eligible for all three programs.”

Each spring, Residential Life hosts Priority Sign Up, the time when current residence hall students choose the room and hall where they will live for the following year. Last year, 44% of the residents (or over 1,900) chose to return to the halls.  This year’s process will begin soon.