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NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Oklahoma announced today a collaboration with Housr to provide students with a centralized resource for exploring off-campus housing options and connecting with local businesses, services, and community resources.
The resource is intended to make it easier for students to access information about off-campus living while strengthening connections between students and the Norman community. Through the Housr platform, students can explore available housing options, discover participating businesses, and access student discounts, special offers and other community resources.
"Housing and community connections are an important part of the student experience," said David A. Surratt, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. "Our collaboration with Housr provides students with a seamless process for exploring off-campus housing and discovering businesses and services that support their success while attending the University of Oklahoma."
In addition to supporting students, the Housr platform presents housing providers and local businesses with an opportunity to share housing information, student discounts, special offers and other resources with the OU community through a centralized platform.
Participating housing providers and businesses engage directly with Housr regarding engagement opportunities and platform services.
"Partnering with the University of Oklahoma allows us to better connect students with housing options and the local business community while providing property operators and businesses with a coordinated way to reach OU students," said Harry Panter, Chief Executive Officer at Housr.
Students can learn more about Housr here. Housing providers and businesses interested in participating in the Housr platform can learn more by visiting housr.com.
About the University of Oklahoma
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and healthcare needs of the state, region and nation. For more information about the university, visit www.ou.edu.
About Housr
Housr is a leading off-campus housing solution and student living platform used by universities and students across the globe. Housr partners directly with universities to serve as their official off-campus housing partner for students, giving institutions a modern, mobile-first alternative to static housing directories.
Housr’s free-to-use app consolidates off-campus housing search, local business discounts, roommate matching, rideshares, and more into a unified experience, replacing what has historically been a fragmented and stressful process for students moving out of on-campus housing.
Founded in 2021 by Harry Panter and Ben Clayton, Housr is now one of the fastest-growing platforms in the student housing and property tech sector in the USA.
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