Oakland University | United States

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About Oakland University

Oakland University is recognized as a student-centered, doctoral research institution with a global perspective. We engage more than 20,500 graduate and undergraduate students in distinctive educational experiences that connect to the unique and diverse opportunities within and beyond our region.
The university was established in 1957 through a generous donation from founders Alfred and Matilda Dodge Wilson. They contributed their historic estate and $2 million to Michigan State University to establish a satellite school, named Michigan State University – Oakland.

Oakland provides a distinct educational experience with flexible class schedules and state-of-the-art facilities, student services, classroom technologies, research labs, internships and research opportunities with corporate partners. Located in the heart of Oakland County's Automation Alley, the university has forged hundreds of partnerships with hospitals, Fortune 500 companies, cities, government agencies and educational institutions.

Campus information

1,443 acres of wooded hills and meadows
More than 50 major buildings
Six co-ed residence halls, two student apartment complexes and four Greek cottages
State-of-the-art recreation center
Home to OU Art Gallery, Meadow Brook Hall, Meadow Brook Theatre and Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

Oakland University (OU) is a public university located in the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan, situated on a 1,443-acre (5.84 km2) campus.

Accommodation

Oakland University (OU) has six unique residence halls located in the heart of campus. That means everything you need -- classrooms, labs, the Rec Center, food and Kresge Library -- are all within a 10-minute walk.

Living in the residence halls provides the ultimate college experience: growing and learning with like-minded students in a fun, yet safe, environment.

Hamlin is a nine-story, twin-towered, freshman hall that features:

suite-style living arrangements for 4, 5 or 6 people sharing a private bathroom
loftable beds in each bedroom
study lounges on each floor
reception desk staffed during the day
laundry facilities (six washers and dryers on the third floor of each tower)
670 student capacity (new students only)

Vandenberg is a seven-story, twin-towered, upperclassman hall that features:

suite-style living arrangements for 4, 5, or 6 people sharing a private bathroom
lounge and study areas on each floor
reception desk staffed during the day
laundry facilities (six washers and dryers on the first floor of each tower)
540 student capacity (new and returning students)

Hill is a six-story, freshman hall that features:

double rooms with community bathrooms in the center of each floor
study rooms on each floor
laundry facilities (four washers and dryers on the first floor)
200 student capacity (new students only)

Van Wagoner is a six-story, freshman building that features:

double rooms with community bathrooms in the center of each floor
study rooms on each floor
laundry facilities (four washers and dryers on the first floor)
200 student capacity (new students only)

Fitzgerald is a two-story, upperclassman building that features:

double rooms with community bathrooms
laundry facilities (four washers and dryers in each wing)
96 student capacity (new and returning students

Oak View is a six-storied, freshman (Honors College freshman only) and upperclassman hall that features:

double room and suite-style living arrangements for two people sharing a private bathroom
in-room kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators
an expansive lounge and study area on the main floor with computer access and printing station
additional study and sky-box lounges on upper floors
reception desk staffed during the day
community kitchens
laundry facilities
Tilly's cafe and convenience store