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Oakland Apartments

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 2024, 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
Double Room Occupancy
Four-bedroom apartment
One-, two- or four-bedroom 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 Student 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.

four bedroom

RATES

The contract length for Oakland Apartments is longer than for residence halls, lasting through July 15, 2025.

Four bedroom, per bedroom  Charge per billing cycle
Fall 2024
$5,380
Spring 2025
$5,380
Summer 2025
$2,648

Note:  Fall 2024 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, 2024 through July 15, 2025). Any student with a signed housing contract for 2024-2025 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.