Oakland Apartments | University Park | West Virginia University

Oakland Apartments offers first-time freshmen an opportunity to live in a supportive environment of a residence hall with the amenities of apartment living.

Oakland Apartments at University Park offers upscale, apartment-style living for first-time freshmen. Located next door to the Oakland Hall residential community, Oakland Apartments offers private bedrooms and semi-private baths in four-bedroom apartments. Students who choose this option will get the Oakland Hall experience while living at University Park Apartments.

To reserve a space in Oakland Apartments for fall 2025, please contact the University Park Management office at 304.293.3950 or at WVUupark@mail.wvu.edu.

COMMUNITIES

Below is a break-down to what each community offers.

Oakland Hall	Oakland Apartments	University Park Apartments
Available to first-time freshmen and upperclassmen	Available to first-time freshmen only	Available to upperclassmen only
Double Room Occupancy	Four-bedroom apartments	One-, two- or four-bedroom apartments
Community spa/pod-style bathrooms	Semi-private bathroom	Private or semi-private bathrooms
Dining Plan is required.	Dining Plan is required.	Dining Plan is not required.
On-site dining available at Park Place in Oakland Hall	Fully equipped kitchen and access to on-site dining at Park Place in Oakland Hall	Fully equipped kitchen and access to on-site dining at Park Place in Oakland Hall
Community lounges + study rooms	Private living rooms and private bedrooms, along with access to community lounges and study rooms	Private living rooms and private bedrooms, along with access to community lounges and study rooms
Twin-sized beds	Full sized, extra-long beds	Full-sized, extra-long beds
Students must leave their residence hall during all university breaks.	Students may stay in their apartment during all university breaks.	Students may stay in their apartment during all university breaks.
Support and programming provided by Residence Life	Support and programming provided by Residence Life, as well as leasing office and community assistant support. In addition, a cleaning service once every 3 weeks.	Support provided by the leasing office and community assistants.
Contract runs through the academic year, typically mid-August through early May	Contract runs August 1-July 15	Lease runs from August 1-July 15

OAKLAND APARTMENT AMENITIES

Fully furnished four-bedroom apartment
All utilities included in the contracted rate
Individually locking bedroom and bathroom doors
Full-sized, extra-long beds
Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances which include refrigerator, microwave, oven/range, dishwasher, garbage disposal and ice maker in every apartment
Countertop eat-in bar in every apartment
Each apartment has a private balcony
Three laundry facilities on-site
All bathrooms have separate and private vanities
Secured card-controlled access into buildings and apartments.

Visit our University Park page for a full list of apartment and community amenities available to those living in Oakland Apartments.

RATES

The contract length for Oakland Apartments is longer than for residence halls, lasting through July 15, 2026.

4 bed/2 bath, per bedroom	Charge per billing cycle
Fall 2025	$5,542
Spring 2026	$5,542
Summer 2026	$2,728

Note: Fall 2025 housing rates are subject to Board of Governors' approval.

Rates include housing for fall, spring and summer terms; rates do not include a dining plan.
Housing charges will be applied to student account in fall, spring and summer.
Students are required to purchase one of WVU Dining's meal plans.
Students will sign a contract for a space in Oakland Apartments for fall, spring and summer (August 1, 2025 through July 15, 2026). Any student with a signed housing contract for 2025-2026 will be required to sign an addendum to secure a space in Oakland Apartments.
Residents may stay in their apartment during all university breaks, including Thanksgiving, winter and spring at no additional charge.
A cleaning service is included once every three weeks which includes cleaning all open surfaces in the kitchen and common areas, sweep and mop floors in the kitchen/living room/bathroom, provide light dusting throughout, and clean bathrooms. (toilet paper will be provided in bathrooms.)
Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Residents will have support and programming provided by Residence Life assigned to the Oakland Apartments community. Each resident will be expected to abide by the Community Standards of Conduct.