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Residence Halls

Couch and Walker Centers


 

First-year and upperclass students

In Couch and Walker Centers, also referred to as the Towers, residents have a suite-style room. In this style of room, students share a semi-private bathroom with their roommate and suitemates. Residents also share the responsibility of cleaning their own bathroom. All of the furniture is movable and adjustable to allow residents to individualize their spaces in these 12-story towers. In addition to the traditional setting, beds can be bunked or lofted.
 


The 2024-2025 first-year housing application is open!

The spring 2024 housing applications are open for first-year and upperclass students.

ATTENTION: Due to limited inventory, we have reached capacity for all upperclass housing locations for the 2024-2025 academic year and students have been placed on a waiting list. At this time, we are no longer able to accept additional applications for the Residence Halls (Residential Colleges, Couch and Walker Centers, David L. Boren Hall) for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications for Traditions Square remain open.

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2023-2024 housing is still available! 

Please visit the Housing & Residence Life office in person to complete an application. Our office is located in Walker Center, Room 126. We are open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Feel free to contact us at (405) 325-2511 or housinginfo@ou.edu for more information.

Exterior of Couch Center


 

Location


 

Map of Couch and Walker Center. A bird's-eye view shows that Walker Center is directly north of Couch Center. Both residence halls reside on the west side of Asp Avenue.

Couch and Walker Centers are in the center of campus, and south of the South Oval. The Housing office is located in Walker tower and Residential Life offices are located in Couch tower.

Closest dining option(s):
Cate Restaurants
Couch Express
Couch Restaurants
Cross Village Restaurants
Residential Colleges’ Dining Hall
Xcetera

Walking distance:
Walk time to Sarkeys Fitness Center: 3 min
Walk time to Bizzell Memorial Library: 15 min
Walk time to Oklahoma Memorial Union: 15 min
Walk time to Physical Sciences Center: 15 min

View Couch and Walker Centers on a map 


 

Floor Plan and Dimensions


 

*Sq. ft listed is an approximate value for each floor plan. 
 

Suite-style

11'x16'
4" to 6" Polyfoam mattress: 36"x82" (twin XL for sheets!)
Window: 53"x59"
Desk: 41.5"x24"x55"
Closet: 42"x24"x76"
Dresser: 30"x21"x32.5"

Floor plan for a suite-style rooms in Couch and Walker Center. One room shows a standar room setup with two twin XL beds, two desks, two nightstands, two closets and two dressers. One room shows a lofted bed setup with two twin XL beds, two nightstands and two closets. A desk and a dresser reside underneath each bed. The two rooms are joined by a semi-private bathroom.


 

Virtual Tour

Lofted/Standard Bed Setup

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Bunked Bed Setup

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Super Suite

The main difference between a super suite and a regular Tower suite is how the rooms are divided. Our super suites hold up to four students per suite and all four students share one bathroom. In a super suite, a wall with an open doorway divides the two bedrooms, and the bathroom can only be accessed through one of the rooms. Our Tower suites have a solid wall dividing the two rooms, and the bathroom can be accessed through each room. By requesting a super suite, you can request up to three roommates; however, in a regular Tower suite you can only request your roommate, and your suitemates will be automatically selected for you.

 Super suites are only located in Couch and Walker Centers.


 

11'x16'
4" to 6" Polyfoam mattress: 36"x82" (twin XL for sheets!)
Window: 53"x59"
Desk: 41.5"x24"x55"
Closet: 42"x24"x76"
Dresser: 30"x21"x32.5"

Floor plan for a super suite in Couch and Walker Center. Super suites have a wall with an open doorway dividing the two bedrooms, and the bathroom can be accessed through one of the rooms. One room shows a standar room setup with two twin XL beds, two desks, two nightstands, two closets and two dressers. One room shows a lofted bed setup with two twin XL beds, two nightstands and two closets. A desk and a dresser reside underneath each bed. The two rooms are joined by a semi-private bathroom.


 

What's Included


 

  • Fully furnished - includes bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe and dresser
  • Windows with blinds
  • 24-hour computer labs
  • Free tutoring
  • Wireless internet and high-speed ethernet connections
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dedicated study lounge
  • Co-ed communities
  • Storm shelters
  • Easy walk or bike ride to classes
  • Online Bursar billing
  • Full-service move-in provided


 

Washers and dryers are located in the following areas:

  • Couch Center: Basement
  • Walker Center: Basement

Residents now have unlimited use of laundry facilities. Use of your Sooner Card is no longer necessary.

To use the laundry machines:

  • Place items inside washer/dryer of your choice.
  • Select cycle and press start.

Download the CSC GO APP for status updates or to report any mechanical issues.

  • Download the free CSC GO™ mobile app on your IOS or Android device.
  • Select your laundry location.
  • Create an account.
    Do not assign a debit or credit card - the machines run free.

Washing machines are not to be used for dyeing.

Please remember to be considerate of others and promptly remove clothes from the washers and dryers. The university is not responsible for articles left unattended.

Many students choose to not bring a car to campus. Everything you need or want is available on or very near to your campus home. Below are some details you should be aware of when bringing a bicycle to campus.

Bicycle Guidelines:

  • Non-folding bicycles are prohibited within the residence halls. Bicycles that can be folded and take up no more than 92 linear inches of space can be stored in a student’s residence hall room. Students are asked to fold and unfold these bicycles outside of the residence halls.
  • Be sure to bring a strong lock and chain for the bike racks.
  • Bicycle racks are available around each housing center for easy access, as well as at multiple locations across campus.


Bicycle Lockers:

  • Upon your arrival in August, you may reserve a bike locker by visiting the Housing office in Walker Center, Room 126, to complete the contract, view the locker to make sure your bike will fit and pick up your key. Our office is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
  • A limited number of bicycle lockers are available for semester or full-year rental.
  • The cost is $55/semester or $100/year.
     

Bicycle Registration:

  • University policy mandates bicycle registration.

Information on Bicycle Registration Available Here


 

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Mailing Addresses


 

Couch Center
1524 Asp Ave, Room #
Norman, OK 73072

Walker Center
1400 Asp Ave, Room #
Norman, OK 73072-7133