NOTICE: The submitting of a Residence Life Application and paying the Non-Refundable Application Fee and Deposit DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE APPLICANT A ROOM FOR THE REQUESTED SEMESTER(S).
How to Apply for Student Housing
- Housing Applications for Fall 2023 are now open!
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Submit a completed Odessa College Application for Student Housing!
Application: 2023-2024 Residential Housing Application
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The $50 nonrefundable housing application fee along with $200 room deposit ($250 total) can be paid by visiting the OC Wrangler Express, making an online payment, or by calling the Wrangler Express at 432.335.6849. You can scan a completed copy of the housing application to housing@odessa.edu or mail it to the address below:
Office of Residence Life - Odessa College
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- An application will not be considered complete until the $200 deposit and $50 nonrefundable application fee have been paid
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Room assignments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis after the application and deposit are received.
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Rates are based upon either two or four students per room. Payments may be made in one sum prior to the first day of class or on an installment basis with an additional service fee. Payments must be made with or set up with the Wrangler Express Center. Odessa College Student Housing Office does not accept any monetary transactions through the office. Current rates are effective for Fall 2022 and are subject to revision by the Board of Trustees approval each academic year. Contact the OC Office of Residence Life regarding intersession and summer rates.
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Cancellations for housing must be made by July 1 preceding the fall semester (Full Year Contract), December 1 (New Student/One Semester Contract) preceding the spring semester, or May 1 preceding the summer session in order to receive a deposit refund. *Fall Housing Contracts are based on the full academic year, unless student is moving in during the spring semester only*
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The following are included in the price:
- Private Bedrooms (Century Commons Only)
- Complete kitchen
- Internet service
- Use of all Residence Hall facilities
- Electric utility
- 24-Hour on-call assistance.
Residence Life Scholarship
Our 2023-2024 Residence Life Scholarship has opened up! You may fill it out here. Residence Life Scholarships may be awarded only to residents.
Important Notice: All students applying for scholarship through Odessa College Residence Life must have completed an Odessa College Residence Life Application and attach appropriate copy of transcript(s). YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP IF THE APPROPRIATE TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT ATTACHED. The application deadline to be considered is by 8 AM, September 4th, 2023.
Requirements for application include the following:
A. IF you are a recent high school graduate: A sealed official high school transcript(s) AND a 1000 word essay answering the following questions: "What makes you deserving of a housing scholarship? How will this scholarship benefit you? How do you plan on being involved in the Odessa College Residence Life community?" (Note: Please use MS Word or other word editing software to ensure word count)
B. IF you are a returning Odessa College student or transfer student: An official college and/or university transcript(s) from all previous institutions that you attended AND a 1000 word essay answering the following questions: "What makes you deserving of a housing scholarship? How will this scholarship benefit you? How do you plan on being involved in the Odessa College Residence Life community? How have you been involved in the Odessa College Residence Life community?" (Note: Please use MS Word or other word editing software to ensure word count)
If you have any questions feel free to email housing@odessa.edu.