2023-24 Academic Year River Park and River Gate Apartments Opportunity

The current first year student interest in Ohio University was exceptionally high for the 2022-23 academic year. Based on current projections, we are expanding our inventory to provide options for all students to have access to an on-campus residential experience. This expansion is particularly important as the University completes necessary renovations and upgrades to other residential housing facilities. 

These facilities are directly adjacent to Pickering Hall on OHIO’s South Green and close to Ohio University’s on-campus dining venues and other University resources and amenities. 

Housing and Residence Life staff will live on site to support students, provide them with resources, and build community through intentional programming efforts. University policies in the Housing and Residence Life Handbook will apply to students living in the University-sponsored housing at River Park and River Gate. 

Yes, students who reside in River Park and River Gate through Ohio University will be required to carry an associated residential meal plan.

At River Park, each living room has a couch, a coffee table, an end table, a TV console, and a lamp. Each bedroom has one twin bed, one nightstand, one chest of drawers, one lamp, one desk, and one desk chair. Each kitchen has a stove, oven, and full fridge, but utensils and cookware are not provided.

At River Gate, each living room has a couch, a chair or love seat, a coffee table, an end table, and an entertainment stand. Each bedroom has a full XL bed, one nightstand, two stackable dressers, a walk in closet, one desk, and one desk chair. Each kitchen has a stove, oven, and full fridge, dishwasher, microwave, bar stools, table and chairs, washer and dryer in every unit, utensils and cookware are not provided.

Students who choose to reside in River Park or River Gate will be charged the suite single rate based on their OHIO Guarantee cohort. This charge includes all utilities and internet service. Charges will be assessed directly to the student’s account.  

River Park and River Gate Move-In will take place August 26 at the time published in the Arrival Guide. Students who wish to arrive during early arrival day (August 19) must complete an Early Arrival Request Application via their Housing Self-Service page. Students will follow the residence hall semester opening and closing dates provided by the University on the 2023-24 Academic Calendar.

Students will have the opportunity to complete an early arrival move-in application and winter break housing application as needed, and additional housing charges will be assessed accordingly.

Yes. River Park staff will be more than happy to schedule a tour. The River Park office is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The River Park office can set up tours during those times.  If you’d like to set up a tour, contact them directly at 740-593-7783. River Park also offers a virtual tour experience.

Additionally, students will be able to take a tour of apartments at River Park during OHIO’s Open House on Sunday, March 5 from 5-7 p.m.

The following utilities are covered at no additional charge: internet, gas, water/sewer, and electricity. Students residing in River Park and River Gate are responsible for contracting independently for cable TV services if desired.

Students are not permitted to have pets in the contracted units.

You will need to be approved for an assistance animal as an accommodation through the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Ohio University will notify River Park or River Gate of any residents approved to have an assistance animal. Students approved will have a roommate acknowledgement agreement, updated immunization, flea/tick treatments, and proof of insurance on file with SAS. A pet deposit will not be required for students who are approved for an assistance animal; however, you may be charged for any damages incurred as a result of the approved assistance animal.  

River Park: Students may choose to purchase a parking permit and must contract directly with the River Park leasing office to purchase their permit at the cost of $300/lease period. Students will be responsible for any costs associated with parking permits. 

River Gate: Students may choose to purchase a parking permit and must contract directly with the River Gate leasing office to purchase their permit. Students will be responsible for any costs associated with parking permits. 

River Park: Laundry machines are available on multiple floors of each building at River Park. River Park utilizes laundry cards, and students are responsible for any amount needed for the machines. Students may also email housing@ohio.edu with a request for access to the Dougan Laundry Center.

River Gate: Washer and Dryer included in every unit.

At both River Park and River Gate, each apartment shares a mailbox. Each apartment will be issued one key to share between all residents of the unit. Any packages that are too large for the mailbox will be placed in a larger parcel box and a key placed in the apartment’s mailbox. If any packages are too large for the large parcel box, they will be held at the River Park office for pickup.

Additionally, packages may be delivered directly to a student’s apartment door, but that request must be clearly indicated in the delivery instructions when placing an online order.

At River Park, mail pick up is located beside Building #35.

At River Gate, mail pick up is located on the main floor around the corner from the main entrance.

The format for all addresses at River Park and River Gate is as follows:

Street Address, Apartment Number, Athens, OH 45701

River Park Building 34: 34 N McKinley Ave

River Park Building 35: 35 N McKinley Ave

River Park Building 36: 36 N McKinley Ave

River Park Building 37: 1 Community Dr

River Park Building 38: 38 N McKinley Ave

River Gate: 10 Rufus St