Residence Halls will be closed from 5pm December 13th until Noon January 5th.
Whether you are planning on leaving campus for break, or sticking around, make sure you know your next steps!
Students planning on leaving for Winter Break – You do not need to complete any forms or completely move out of your room. Enjoy your break and keep your room keys, just don’t forget them when you return! Please review the checklist of things to do before you leave. You must be out of your room by 5pm on December 13th, or 24 hours after your last final whichever comes first and can return starting at Noon on Sunday, January 5th.
Students planning to stay for any or all of Winter Break – Please comple the Winter Break Sign Up by 4:00pm Tuesday, December 10th. The sign up form is on your Housing Overview page. There is an additional fee to stay on campus for this break, and students will be consolidated into one hall. There is no consolidation or additional fee for Arbor Park residents.
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 Application is now open for the 2025-2026 academic year. Learn more and apply!