Welcome to The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Residence Life at Oshkosh
Residence Life
(920) 424-3212
Residence Life provides a variety of services to on-campus students. Most first- and second-year students live on campus, unless they choose to commute from their parents’ permanent home address within 45 miles of UW Oshkosh. In addition to convenience, living on campus offers the benefits of a community of peers, instant access to staff, a safe environment and support for the challenges associated with being a busy college student.
More than 100 staff members live in the residence halls to assist students. They provide advice; help develop the community; refer students to other University offices as needed; mediate conflicts; and help plan educational, social and cultural activities to enhance the college experience.
A professional residence hall director (RHD) lives in each hall. All directors have experience in residence hall life and an interest in and concern for people. The director is responsible for student staff supervision, facilities management, crisis intervention, and developing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning and positive living experiences. In the larger halls, the RHDs are assisted by a graduate assistant residence hall director (ARHD).
