UCO Housing Info Booklet

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Welcome to UCO Housing and Residential Engagement!

“UCO Housing has had a huge impact on my life. Throughout my journey at UCO, Housing made me feel welcomed and accepted through the various events they put on and the warm staff. After living there for four years, I know I wouldn’t have gotten a better experience anywhere else.” - Sydney Martineau, UCO Alumnus Choosing which university to attend is only the first step

On-campus is the perfect location for the student

a future college student must make. Deciding on a major,

looking for a place to live that will guarantee they are

selecting classes, getting involved in organizations, and

engaged in the buzz of campus life every day. With five

so many more decisions follow.

coed residence halls located within walking distance of classrooms, campus amenities, sports facilities, and hubs

One of the biggest decisions a college student makes is

of campus activities, campus living is the place to be for

not always the most obvious, and that decision is choosing

students who want to make the most of their college

where to live during this exciting time in their life. It just so

experience!

happens that there is an easy answer: live on campus!


How to Apply To #LiveCentral Our application makes choosing your room, roommate, and emal plan easy with all your options in one place!

Step 1 Access the application at uco.edu/livecentral Step 2 Sign in with your UCO username and password Step 3 Select your preferred term under the “Application” tab CONTACT US via chat, text, or phone for assistance.

UCO Housing is #ThePlaceToBe “Housing has given me a greater opportunity to become involved within campus and develop friendships that have helped me call this place home!” - Christian Castillo, UCO Senior THE PLACE TO BE ENGAGED

THE PLACE TO BE CLOSER

With over 200 student organizations on campus and

When you’re a short walk away from anywhere on

dozens of ways to get involved in your residence hall,

campus, it’s easy to get to class, the library, the gym,

you’ll have opportunities to make the most of your

athletic events, activities, and everything else UCO!

experience from the moment you arrive. THE PLACE TO BE SECURE THE PLACE TO BE SUCCESSFUL

In each residence hall, we have a hall director, a

Did you know students who live in the residence halls

maintenance technician, and a team of resident

typically have higher GPAs and are more likely to

assistants whose primary responsibility is the residents

graduate from college? Plus, a support team of RAs,

and their care. We also have card swipe accessible doors,

housing staff, tutors, and more are here to guide you

on-campus police, and a 24-hour Housing desk for

toward success through it all!

added security.

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Traditional-Style Living

#PurdyMurdy #WestHallBestHall

1. Murdaugh Double

Bedroom with two beds/residents and a private sink/vanity

$2,125/Semester $4,250/Year

2. Murdaugh Premium $2,850/Semester $5,700/Year

Bedroom with two beds/residents and a private bathroom

3. West Double

$1,995/Semester $3,990/Year

Bedroom with two beds/residents

4. West Single

$2,700/Semester $5,400/Year

Bedroom with one bed/resident

5. West Premium $2,725/Semester $5,450/Year

Bedroom with two beds/residents and a private bathroom

*Prices subject to change

MURDAUGH HALL

WEST HALL

Built in 1936 and renovated in 2017, historic Murdaugh

West Hall is a traditional-style residence hall whose

Hall is Oklahoma’s oldest active residence hall. Residents

residents are known for their academic success (they

will experience a blend of UCO history and modern

have the highest GPA among residence halls) and

amenities while taking part in hall traditions and

community engagement!

community living. Locations like the main lobby with its beautiful architectural details, sunroom, and patio make

Rooms within this three-story building feature plenty of

this traditional-style hall a great place to gather. Other

storage. Community bathrooms are cleaned daily and

amenities include a ping pong table, a pool table, and on-

are accessed via residents’ keys. Other amenities include

site laundry facilities.

free laundry facilities, study rooms, two courtyards with hammocks, and a large lobby furnished with couches,

Rooms in this hall are double occupancy and feature

tables, and TVs.

loft-able furniture, a sink with granite vanity, and large closets. Community bathrooms are located within each

West Hall is also home to one of two Broncho Education

hallway and are cleaned daily.

and Learning Lab (BELL) locations where students can receive academic assistance ranging from help reviewing a paper to one-on-one tutoring.

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West Hall Bedroom

Murdaugh Hall In-Room Sink

Murdaugh Community Bathroom

West Hall Closet and Built-Ins

Murdaugh Hall Bedroom

West Hall Community Bathroom 5


Pod-Style Living

#QuadSquad

Quad Double $2,995/Semester $5,990/Year

Bedroom with two beds/residents and a private sink/vanity

Quad Single $3,700/Semester $7,400/Year

Bedroom with one bed/resident and a private sink/vanity

*Prices subject to change

THE QUAD

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Showcasing the latest trends in university housing, The

The Quad is home to Housing’s Living Learning

Transformative Learning Quadrangle (nicknamed “The

Communities (LLCs): Fine Arts & Design, Criminal Justice,

Quad”) represents UCO’s commitment to

Forensic Science I, Forensic Science II, and International.

transformative learning by bringing the learning environment home to students.

The International Living Learning Community brings UCO students, faculty, and staff together through globally-

Featuring over 3,200 square feet of space, the Quad is

themed events and intercultural learning opportunities.

full of community spaces. It has study rooms and social

As part of the International Houses Worldwide network,

lounges in each neighborhood, a community kitchen

we are dedicated to the mission of providing students

complete with cooktop and oven, and a movie screening

of different nationalities and diverse cultures a place

room. Also located within the Quad is the Creative

to live and learn together in pursuit of mutual respect,

Suite, a specialized community space for creative and

understanding, and friendship.

artistic projects. For ease of access to students when they need academic assistance, a second Broncho Education and Learning Lab (BELL) location is housed within the Quad’s west wing. Students can make an appointment for tutoring or to use the computer lab Sunday-Friday throughout the year. 6


Quad Lobby

Quad Community Kitchen

Quad Pod Bathroom

Quad In-Room Sink

Quad Bedroom 7


Suite-Style Living

#SuitesLife

Suites Suite $3,150/Semester $6,300/Year

One bathroom between two bedrooms with two beds/residents each

Suites Premium $3,350/Semester $6,700/Year

Bedroom with two beds/residents and a private bathroom

Suites Super $3,650/Semester $7,300/Year Suite

Two bathrooms and four bedrooms with one bed/resident each

*Prices subject to change

THE UNIVERSITY SUITES

SIDELINES

The University Suites is one of UCO’s most popular

A major perk of living in the University Suites is the ease

residence halls and offers a suite-style living option for

of access to Sidelines, UCO’s late-night grill located

students seeking more privacy without sacrificing vital

on the first floor. Open until 11 p.m. most nights, this

community connections. Located on the northwest

dining location is one of the most popular with residents

side of campus near the Wellness Center and the Max

looking to grab a quick bite after a long day. A menu of

Chambers Library, this residence hall gives residents a

fan-favorites like hamburgers, wings, and quesadillas are

break from campus, while still staying close to valuable

available on all meal plans, as are healthier options like

campus resources.

wraps and salads.

The University Suites offers three floorplan options

Featuring large flat-screen TV’s that broadcast the latest

to residents: a private bath option within a double

in sports, news, and entertainment, this dining location is

occupancy room, a bath shared between two double-

a hub of activity all day and well into the evening hours.

occupancy rooms, and a four-bedroom apartment with

Booths provide ample lounge space for groups to study

two bathrooms (limited availability). Amenities include

and hang out.

an on-site laundry facility, lounges, in-room controlled heat and air, plus a courtyard with picnic tables, grills, a basketball court, and a sand-pit volleyball court.

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Suites Courtyard

Suites Private Bathroom

Suites Bedroom

Suites Private Vanity

Broncho Sports Grill (Located in Suites) 9


Apartment-Style Living

#CommonsCrew

Commons 2 Bed $4,060/Semester $8,120/Year Apartment

Two bathrooms and two bedrooms with one bed/resident each

Commons 4 Bed $3,750/Semester $7,500/Year Apartment

Two bathrooms and two bedrooms with one bed/resident each

*Prices subject to change

THE UNIVERSITY COMMONS The University Commons, recommended for graduate

bathrooms, a laundry room, private balcony or patio, and

students and undergraduate students 21-years-old and

individually controlled heat and air.

over, offers the independence of apartment-style living right on UCO’s campus. Located on the northwest side

Other amenities for Commons residents include the

of campus, close to the library, several dining locations,

basketball and sand-pit volleyball courts located in the

and the Wellness Center, the Commons places students

shared courtyard between the Commons and the Suites,

away from the bustle of campus, while still giving

outdoor grills available for get-togethers and cookouts in

them the benefit of being steps away from all campus

warm weather, and hammocks.

amenities. Residents can choose from units located on the first, second, or third floor of the three buildings

An additional safety feature available to Commons

that make up the complex.

residents is the existence of a panic button in all bedrooms and shared spaces within an apartment. In the

Apartments in the Commons come fully-furnished.

event of an emergency, residents are a button push away

Kitchens are complete with a full-sized refrigerator,

from assistance from the campus police department and

dishwasher, stove, microwave, double sink, and plenty

housing staff. This feature provides extra peace of mind

of storage. Options include two-bedroom or four-

for students experiencing the first taste of independence

bedroom units, each with single-occupancy, private

away from home.

bedrooms (excluding economy apartments), two full

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Commons In-Unit Washer and Dryer

Commons Bedroom

Commons 2-Room Bathroom

Commons Living and Dining Room

Commons Kitchen

Commons 4-Room Bathroom 11


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