University Housing

Students planning on leaving for Winter Break – You do not need to complete any forms.  Take what you need to enjoy your break and keep your room keys, just don’t forget them when you return.  You must be out of your room by 5pm on December 12th and can return starting at Noon on Sunday, January 4th.  Make sure you follow the check list to make your room ready for break!

Students planning to stay for any or all of Winter Break – Please complete the Winter Break Sign Up by 4pm Tuesday, December 9th.  The sign up form is on your Housing Overview page.  Students staying on break, with the exception of Arbor Park residents, are charged $250 and will be consolidated to one location. 

Make Yourself at Home

Whether you are a First-Year student, you transfer to WOU, or are an international student- Welcome!
We invite you to call Western Oregon University home. The Housing Applications for Winter 2026 & Spring 2026 are now open. 

The application for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open!

Learn more and apply today!

Family Housing at WOU

Western Oregon University offers housing options for Families and Non-Traditional Students with a spouse, domestic partner and/or dependents. 

All applicants must have a spouse or domestic partner and/or dependent children to apply for an apartment. “Dependent(s)” are defined as anyone meeting the dependent definitions as outlined in the Internal Revenue Code. 

• All applicants (with the exception of interim incoming Staff or Faculty) must be a full-time student (8 credit hours for undergraduate students and 6 for graduate students at Western Oregon University prior to occupying a Family Housing Apartment.
• Staff transitioning to WOU are limited to one year of occupancy.
• Use the links below for more information or to submit your application today!