Hot Water Repair Updates

After very long days and very hard work by many OU staff and external vendors, university leaders are cautiously optimistic that repairs of the high temperature hot water (HTHW) system are holding and that OU is on track for full reopening prior to the start of the Winter 2026 semester.

Over the next 24-36 hours, the HTHW system will begin contributing heat to buildings that had been subjected to heat loss, which will allow supplemental heating units to begin to phase down. Starting Tuesday, limited access to these buildings will be allowed through designated entry doors.

A campus update with additional details on building access and timelines will be provided on Thursday morning.

Campus community members with questions about the HTHW heat loss situation should call (248) 370-2100