Guest Housing

Hallways are designated by gender and feature shared, community-style bathrooms. Each bathroom is shared by approximately 3–5 guests and includes a shower, toilet, and sink. Guest rooms are furnished with the essentials needed for a comfortable stay and include:

• Twin XL bed
• Desk and chair
• Drawer unit
• Micro-fridge
• Closet space
• Air conditioning

A single room has one bed and a double room has two beds. Please note that spaces are designated either a single or double person occupancy. Due to this, we recommend that any additional guests beyond the designated room occupancy book additional spaces.

Each registered guest will receive a linen set upon arrival, which includes:

• Pillow and pillowcase
• Fitted sheet
• Flat sheet
• Blanket
• Bath towel
• Washcloth

At the end of your stay, linens may simply be left in the room for our staff to collect.

Please note that personal convenience items, such as hangers, irons, steamers, hand soap, and other similar items, are not provided. Guests are encouraged to bring any additional items they may need to make their stay more comfortable.

To help make your stay as comfortable as possible, we recommend bringing the following items:

• Toiletries, hand soap, a shower caddy, and shower shoes
• Clothing hangers
• An iron or steamer (if desired)
• Extra blankets, pillows, and towels (if desired)
• Any additional personal items that will help make your stay more comfortable

Check-In
Check-in is available Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Upon arrival, guests should report to the ground floor of their assigned residence hall, where staff will provide:

• Room key
• Building access card
• Meal cards (if purchased)

If you anticipate arriving after the scheduled check-in window, please contact the Guest Services Ambassador on Duty at least 15 minutes prior to your arrival to make arrangements. The contact number will be posted on all exterior building doors and included in the check-in instructions emailed to guests a few days before arrival.

Check-Out
Check-out is available Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Before departing campus, guests must return their room key and building access card to the check-out station located on the ground floor of their residence hall.

Unreturned items will result in replacement charges:

• Room key: $100 charge for key replacement and core change
• Building access card: $10 replacement charge

Before checking out, guests should remove all personal belongings and dispose of any trash in the outdoor dumpster receptacles. Linens may be left in the room for collection by staff after departure.

If you need to depart before the scheduled check-out window, please contact the Guest Services Ambassador on Duty to make alternate arrangements. The contact number will be posted on all exterior building doors and included on the information flyer in your guest room.

Friday Parking (Before 5 p.m.)
Guests arriving before 5 p.m. on Friday may use hourly parking. Please be sure to follow all posted parking restrictions and time limits.

Weekend Parking
Dark green and purple lots, including Lot 93, are available for public parking after 5 p.m. on Friday through 7 a.m. on Monday. For this special event weekend, guests do not need a parking permit to park in these areas during that timeframe provided the lot is not closed for an event in which signage would be posted at the lot entrance. 

A map detailing parking lot designations and locations is available on the Transportation and Parking website. Please be sure to park only in a regular, non-metered, non-restricted parking space within an open dark green or purple lot. Please note that the red lots across from Dougan and True are designated for student overnight parking and are not available for event guests.

As campus activity increases throughout the weekend, parking availability may be more limited, particularly on Saturday and other major program days. While these lots are available for event guests, an individual parking space cannot be guaranteed directly adjacent to the facility.

If you park in a dark green or purple lot on Friday evening, we recommend leaving your vehicle in place throughout Saturday whenever possible. Parking areas can fill quickly as additional guests arrive, and returning later in the day may make it more difficult to find an available space in immediate proximity to the facility. Please note that from time to time, parking areas may also be adjusted to accommodate other university activities or special events. Guests should follow posted parking and lot closure signage and check the Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services website for the most current parking information, regulations, and available options.

Guests may purchase meal vouchers during registration for $11 per meal. Meal cards will be distributed at check-in and may be used at participating Ohio University dining locations throughout the duration of your stay.

For dining locations, hours of operation, and additional information, please visit the Ohio University Culinary Services website.

All registered guests are expected to follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Ohio University Student Housing Handbook throughout their stay.

Guests are strongly encouraged to review the handbook prior to arrival. By staying in Ohio University guest housing, guests are responsible for understanding and following all applicable policies and procedures before and throughout their stay.

Supervision of Minors
In accordance with Ohio University Policy 3.010, parents, teachers, or legal guardians are responsible for providing appropriate supervision of minors while on university property, unless the minor is participating in a covered program. Parents, teachers, and legal guardians should not leave minors unsupervised on university property. Ohio University is not responsible for minors who are left unsupervised on university property.