TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ASSIGNMENT TO ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS
The purpose of the terms and conditions given below is to provide for basic operations of ORU Housing facilities and to give all residents a mutual understanding of operating policies. Oral Roberts University has the authority to interpret, revise, extend, or grant exceptions to these terms and conditions on the basis of need and merit of individual cases. Any request for exceptions and any extensions must be made in writing. All room assignments are made without regard to race, creed, or national origin.
- Except as set forth below, the term of occupancy is from August 16, 2025, until May 3, 2026 (“Term”). Excluded from the Term is the period of the Christmas break, (December 13, 2025, through January 9, 2026) for any resident who has not enrolled in the 2026 Spring Semester. The term does include the Christmas break for a resident who has enrolled for 2026 Spring semester, who may stay over for the Christmas break at no additional charge. Any resident not enrolled for the 2026 Spring semester must move out by December 13, 2025, and will incur daily charges for every day after December 13, 2025.
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A $250 enrollment fee is required of all new prospective students to secure their place at ORU, which includes the creation of their class schedule
and a room assignment. Request to refund this enrollment fee must be made to the Office of Admissions in writing no later than November 1,
for Spring entry, and May 1, for Fall entry. - Students residing in the Residential Property are required to participate in the meal plan from the date of assignment until the end of the academic year. Meal plans expire at the end of each semester. If a spring meal plan is purchased after one is purchased for the Fall semester, the balance of Sodexo bucks will roll over to the student’s meal plan from fall to spring. Unused Sodexo bucks at the end of the spring semester will be forfeited and expire.
- Dining options during breaks: As part of the Fall meal plan, meals will be provided as part of the regular meal plan during Fall and Thanksgiving break. Christmas break and Spring break meals will be provided as part of the Spring meal plan. In order to use meals and remain in the residence hall during Christmas break, a resident must be enrolled in the 2026 Spring Semester
- These Terms and Conditions are binding for the Term indicated above. Any exception for release from these Terms and Conditions can only be considered with either verification of official withdrawal from ORU or a waiver of the University Residency Policy obtained from the Office of Student Development. Any cancellation prior to the end of the Term is subject to the ORU policy on refunds on the ORU Registrar’s website. Academic Calendar
- Cancellations made after July 1st for the Fall semester or after the last day of occupancy for the Fall (for the upcoming Spring term) may result in a $150 Late Cancellation charge.
- ORU reserves the right (1) to cancel or change any room assignment in the interests of the student; study conditions; in the enforcement of policies governing conduct and procedure; the interests of health, sanitation, and safety; in cases of emergency; or other circumstances as deemed appropriate by ORU; (2) of entry into any living or residential area for cleaning, repairs or maintenance of order; for safety and/or health reasons; to evaluate compliance with ORU rules, policies, codes, regulations and procedures; and/or to inspect or investigate a potential violation of ORU rules, policies, codes, regulations and procedures (such inspection shall include, but not be limited to the physical quarters as well as any personal belongings and equipment or device that can be used to create, store, reproduce, transmit, download or connect with any cable or wireless communication system); (3) levy and collect charges for damages to rooms or equipment occasioned by the fault or neglect of the student; and (4) to suspend or terminate on-campus housing and/or require alternative housing as a result of health or safety conditions, governmental orders, disasters, or other conditions as determined by ORU.
- Only guests officially invited by ORU are allowed to remain in the residence halls overnight. All non-residential student guests are subject to all ORU housing policies and procedures.
- Each student will observe the following procedures which are intended to provide for prompt and accurate service and protection of property: (1) check in personally with the Student Resident Advisor after moving into the room; (2) be a properly registered student at ORU; (3) occupy selected/assigned space in person and not sublease space to another person; (4) transfer to another space in housing facilities only after written approval of Concierge Residential Services Office; (5) keep the room, room furnishings, and personal belongings in good order at all times and room and furnishings free from damage; (6) check out and return room key according to specified procedures when vacating a room at the end of a session or transferring to another room. Failure to return the room key or to officially check out of your room according to specified procedures will result in a $75 charge to the student’s account. Students are required to keep their rooms in a clean, safe and habitable condition. Failure to return the room in as good of a condition as it was upon move-in (including failure to return the room clean), less usual wear and tear, will result imposition of additional fees, which will be added to the student’s account.
- ORU is not responsible for the loss or damage to the student’s personal property. Personal property left by the student upon vacating the room is subject to removal and disposal by ORU at the student’s expense. ORU is not responsible for injury resulting from the student’s use or occupancy of Residential Property. An occupant is not covered by any ORU policy of insurance covering personal injury or property damage resulting from theft, vandalism, unlawful entry, fire, explosion, the elements, water, or other causes of damage. Students are encouraged to purchase and maintain their own individual insurance policies to protect themselves and their personal belongings
- In the interest of health, safety, protection of property, and conformity with the lifestyle and policies of ORU, the following are prohibited in ORU housing or housing areas at all times: keeping pets, possessing or using illegal drugs (including medical marijuana), alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives (including firecrackers, incense candles, flammable liquids or other chemicals), roughhousing, obscene pictures, advertising, construction or repair by students, unauthorized public devices, and the creation, storage, reproduction, transmittal or downloading of any pornographic or obscene materials by the use of any electronic equipment or device. No pictures, articles, or tracked items may be fastened in any way that is damaging to the walls, woodwork, furniture, or electrical light fixtures. The striking of fire by students is prohibited on campus except for use in ORU-approved programs. Neither cooking nor possession of cooking apparatus is permitted in rooms and food should be stored in such a way as not to attract insects. All prohibited items found on the premises in violation of these regulations may be impounded and/or confiscated by ORU. The presence of service animals and emotional support animals required qualifying reasonable accommodation requirements and prior approval from ORU
- Each student will abide by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, the ordinances of the city of Tulsa, and the rules, policies, codes, regulations, and procedures of ORU. Each student is responsible for compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations set forth in the Student Handbook and ORU policies, including the Honor Code. ORU retains the right to change and establish such additional rules, regulations, policies, codes, or procedures as may be required at the discretion of ORU. Failure of a student or his/her guest(s), to comply with and observe any such rules, policies, codes, and procedures of ORU will subject the student to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, impoundment of equipment and/or student dismissal and/or removal from the premises.
- Residence in Residential Property is based upon the student’s continuance as a student in good standing at ORU. ORU may require a student to vacate the premises if this condition is not met. Any student suspended or expelled from ORU will be required to vacate the premises immediately.
- Any student either using an unauthorized key to enter a room or trespassing will be subject to dismissal.
- All room assignments occur on a first-come first-serve priority, according to the room selection schedule published by Concierge Residential Services.
- By accepting my housing assignment, I hereby agree to release, hold harmless, discharge and covenant not to sue ORU, and its Officers, Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Representatives, employees, and Agents, from and against any and all present or future claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses for injury to person or property, or for any other damage, which I may suffer or incur, whether known or unknown, arising out of or relating to my residency in ORU Housing. A student who officially withdraws from ORU is expected to vacate the premises within (48) hours following withdrawal. Housing and food charges will continue to accrue and be pro-rated according to the schedule in section 4 of this document.
Consideration for exceptions can only be made once the student has submitted a Petition for Policy Exception requesting such consideration. Cancellations made after August 1st for the Fall semester or after the last day of occupancy of the Fall (for upcoming Spring term) may result in a $125 Improper Check-out/Cancellation charge