Residence Life Association (RLA)

OU’s Residence Life Association (RLA) is an organization of students living in the residence halls and apartments who provide a voice for residents, and promote community among the various complexes. RLA assists community councils in developing better living communities and creating programs and events where students can interact in a diverse setting on campus.

Vision
The Residence Life Association is designed to be an educational experience for those who participate. For students engaged in planning and coordinating Residence Life Association activities, the experience is intended to foster and develop the qualities of leadership, management and cooperation, which when carried out in accordance with the goals of Oakland University, place the activity in the realm of co-curricular activities.

For questions, or to schedule an appointment with an RLA E-board member during office hours, please contact us at:

(248) 370-2998
[email protected]

Events

The Residence Life Association welcomes you to join them for their upcoming events.

General Body Meeting

General body meetings are held weekly during the academic year. During the 2024-25 academic year, the meetings will take place every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the main lounge at Oak View Hall. Our first meeting is scheduled for September 5!

Partner with RLA

Are you hosting an event on campus and need some extra equipment? Submit a form to borrow some of our gear! Email [email protected] about the equipment request form.

Sustainability

After the 2023-24 academic year, the student organization known as Sustaining Our Planet Earth, or SOPE became part of RLA. As a result, RLA added two Coordinating Officer of Sustainability Initiatives positions to the Executive Board to carry on the main functions of SOPE. Additionally, RLA has incorporated sustainability as a new core value to continue educating the residential community about sustainability, promoting sustainable practices, and collaborating with University Housing leadership to prioritize sustainability in its operations.

University Housing

Hamlin Hall, Room 448
550 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 370-3570

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.