Residence Housing

Carter Hall
7000 Adventist Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 726-7094

Edwards Hall
7000 Adventist Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 726-7180

Holland Hall
7000 Adventist Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 726-7304

Wade Hall & Annex Apartments
7000 Adventist Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 726-8207

West Oaks Apartments
5140 Millennium Dr., NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 890-5001
(256) 890-5003 (Fax)

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7000 Adventist Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35896

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Residence Halls

Oakwood University is a boarding institution. As such, all students are required to live on campus and participate in one of the three meal programs (exception: nontraditional housing residents can opt out of meal plan).

Students who wish to live off campus must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Live with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) or grandparent(s) who maintain primary residence in the Huntsville area.
  • Live with sibling(s) or blood related aunt/uncle 23 years of age or older who maintain primary residence in the Huntsville area. (Proof of Alabama residency required)
  • Married or single custodial parent.
  • At least 22 years of age or current/previous military service and not currently under disciplinary probation.
  • Taking six hours or fewer.

Men’s Residence Halls

Each room contains the following: bed(s), dresser(s), closet(s), desk(s), chair(s), sink, & mirror.

Edwards Hall Holland Hall
Curtains/Blinds Yes - Blinds Yes - Blinds
Shower Facilities 1 Per Suite 1 per room
Exercise/Rec. Room Yes - Game Room Yes
Vending Machines Yes Yes
Community Kitchen Yes Yes
Laundry Facilities Yes Yes
Network Connection
 Yes Yes
Type of available rooms Single/Double no/yes Yes/Yes
Maximum Occupancy Total
 214 256

Women’s Residence Halls

Each room contains the following: bed(s), dresser(s), closet(s), desk(s), chair(s), sink, & mirror.

Carter Hall Wade Hall Annex
Curtains/Blinds Yes Yes Yes
Shower Facilities Yes, Community Stalls Yes, 1 Bathroom per 2 Rooms
 Yes, 1 Per house
Exercise/Rec. Room No No No
Vending Machines Yes Yes -
Community Kitchen Yes Yes -
Laundry Facilities Yes Yes Yes
Network Connection Yes Yes Yes
Type of available rooms Single/Double No/Yes No/Yes Yes/No
Maximum Occupancy Total 260
 346 3 per house

Non-Traditional Non-Coed Housing

Each room contains the following: bed(s), dresser(s), closet(s), desk(s), chair(s), sink, & mirror.

West Oaks Apartments - Men
 West Oaks Apartments - Women
Approx. Area 800 sq. ft. 800 sq. ft.
Flooring Carpet/Ceramic Tile Carpet/Ceramic Tile
Curtains/Blinds Yes Yes
Shower Facilities Yes, 1 Bathroom per apt. Yes, 1 Bathroom per apt.
Exercise/Rec. Room No No
Vending Machines No No
Community Kitchen Yes Yes
Laundry Facilities Yes Yes
Network Connection Yes Yes
Maximum Occupancy Total
 69 69

Preparing To Live In The Residence Halls

What You Need to Bring Optional Items What NOT to Bring
  • mattress cover
  • desk lamp
  • linens for your bed
  • wastebasket
  • cleaning supplies
  • telephone
  • headphones, earphones
  • iron
  • airtight food storage containers
  • room decor to reflect Christian atmosphere
  • 1.5 cu.ft. refrigerator
  • 1.0 cu. ft microwave
  • throw rug
  • your own furniture
  • pets
  • frying pans
  • hot plates/ovens
  • candles
  • Kerosene lamps
  • for additional information, refer to the Residential Life Guide

Family/Married housing is also available for approximately 15 families. Call the office of financial affairs for more information x7408.