Home of the Golden Grizzlies
Oakland University
Oakland was founded in 1957 with a gift from Matilda Dodge Wilson and her husband Alfred, including their Meadow Brook estate. Their 110-room mansion, Meadow Brook Hall, still stands on campus.
- 5Buildings
- 4Traditions
- 1898Oldest · John Dodge House
- 2014Newest · Elliott Tower
Campus map and Look Around
Tap a numbered pin to see that building from the street with Apple Look Around.
Planning the visit
- Fly intoDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus, southwest of Detroit, is the main airport for the area, about an hour's drive from campus.
- Getting aroundWalking / Car
The main campus spans Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. Meadow Brook Hall and the John Dodge House are on the east side, about 1 to 2 km from Elliott Tower.
- Colors and teams
The school colors are black and gold, and the teams are the Golden Grizzlies.
5 buildings to stamp
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Photo: Local hero, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Elliott Tower
Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309
A gift from Hugh and Nancy Elliott, this 151-foot carillon tower was dedicated in September 2014 as the centerpiece of the main campus. A fountain and a garden surround its base.
- Built
- 2014
- Architect
- Niagara Murano
- Today
- Carillon Tower
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Photo: Wm. Chris Rowland, II, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Meadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Matilda Dodge Wilson and her second husband, lumber baron Alfred Wilson, built this 110-room Tudor Revival mansion between 1926 and 1929. It is now a National Historic Landmark and one of the largest historic house museums in the country.
- Built
- 1929
- Architect
- William E. Kapp; Smith, Hinchman & Grylls
- Style
- Tudor Revival
- Today
- Historic House Museum
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Photo: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons John Dodge House
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
This farmhouse was built in 1898, and automaker John F. Dodge and his wife Matilda bought it in 1908 as a weekend retreat, growing it from 14 to 30 rooms. It now holds university offices.
- Built
- 1898
- Today
- University Offices
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Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
3554 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Opened in 1964 as the Meadow Brook Music Festival, this outdoor music venue seats 7,701: 2,819 under the pavilion roof and the rest on the lawn.
- Built
- 1964
- Today
- Amphitheatre
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Photo: Stillnotjayjay, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons OU Credit Union O'rena
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Opened in November 1998, the 4,000-seat arena is home to Golden Grizzlies basketball and volleyball. It is nicknamed "The Blacktop" for the black court first used in the 2015-16 season.
- Built
- 1998
- Architect
- TMP Architecture
- Today
- Arena
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4 traditions to check off
Stamped! keeps these as a checklist, so you can tick each one off on the visit.
Summer Carillon Concerts
On six Fridays each summer, carillonneurs from around the world give free concerts on the 49 bells of Elliott Tower. Come and listen from the lawn around the tower.
Rub the Grizz
Students rub the belly of the 8-foot bronze grizzly outside the O'rena for luck before a big exam. Give it a rub and take a photo.
Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall
Each holiday season, Meadow Brook Hall is decorated for its Holiday Walk, and Winter Wonder Lights fill the grounds at night. Plan a visit to see the mansion dressed for the season.
Summer Concert at Meadow Brook
Meadow Brook Amphitheatre has hosted summer concerts on campus since 1964. Catch a show from a pavilion seat or out on the lawn.
Game day
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