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, please contact us at:
132 East Vandenberg Hall
(248) 370-2998
[email protected]
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!
Halloweek Events
Join us for some scary, fun events leading up to Halloween!
RLA's Run From The Bonfire
Wednesday, October 23, from 7-9 p.m.
Bonfire Pit/Upper Fields
Hosted by the Residence Life Association
Join the Residence Life Association for a spooky night of fun as we kick off Halloweek! After you finish the Halloween-themed activities, enjoy some cider, s'mores, and apple pie. (We heard Halloween-themed gift baskets are involved!)
Halloween Door Decorating Party
Thursday, October 24, from 6-8 p.m.
Vandenberg Multipurpose Room
Get into the festive spirit and unleash your creativity as we transform our doors into hauntingly beautiful displays. Vandenberg residents can vote for the best-decorated door in the building on Wednesday, October 30!
Mini-Golf @ TreeRunner
Saturday, October 26, from 6-10 p.m.
TreeRunner Park
Join us at the TreeRunner for a night of free mini-golf for students. Don't forget to bring your student ID!
Haunted Hamlin
Sunday, October 27, from 5-7 p.m.
Hamlin Hall
Come and experience the scariest night of Halloweek, the night when Hamlin turns into a haunted house.
Have a Healthy Halloweekend Tabling
Monday, October 28, from 12 to 1 p.m.
Hamlin Main Lobby
Hosted by University Recreation and Well-Being
Join RecWell for fun snacks, beverages, and raffle supplies to learn more about substance use and sexual health.
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Monday, October 28 at 7 p.m.
Oak View Hall Lobby
¡Celebrar el tradicional Dia De Los Muertos! Honor and recognize any past loved ones with our own interactive Ofrenda while enjoying some traditional Mexican pastries, crafts, and games!
Apartment's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 29, from 7-9 p.m.
Ann V. Nicholson Community Center
Join Apartment RAs for a night of Halloween festivities, spooky snacks, reversed trick-or-treating, and a costume contest. (Yes, for reversed trick-or-treating, the tricks and treats come to you!)
Boo Grams!
Wednesday, October 30 (6:00 p.m.)
Hamlin Circle
Hosted by National Residence Hall Honorary
Residents can collect a Halloween goodie bag from the NRHH team. Enjoy some goodies and spooky vibes!
Nightmare on Grizzly Lane
Wednesday, October 30 from 8:30-10 p.m.
Hillcrest Hall first floor
Join the Hillcrest team for a night of spooky, haunted fun.
Haunted Hallways
Thursday, October 31, from 6-8 p.m.
Oakland Center Lower Level
Enter through the north entrance, closest to the Gear Shop.
Join the Student Program Board (SPB), Residence Life Association (RLA), WXOU Campus Radio, Golden Grizzlies Pantry, Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC), Club Sports, and other organizations for an interactive Halloween experience featuring candy, music, spooky fun, and more! The night wraps up with a costume contest starting at 8:30 p.m., so come dressed to impress.
The RLA office is located in 132 East Vandenberg Hall.
Residence Life Association Executive Board Members hold office hours during the academic year. Please revisit this site for more details closer to the start of the academic year.
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.
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
550 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 370-3570
[email protected]