The University Housing office is open and our staff are eager to answer housing and dining questions. Please observe social distancing guidelines when seeking assistance within our office.
Business hours: 9 a.m. – Noon, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
503-838-8311, 1-877-877-1593 (toll-free) | housing@wou.edu | Also available through Google Hangouts | HOUSING CV-19 Updates
First Year Live-In Requirement Update
The First-Year Live-in Requirement
PLEASE NOTE: The First-Year Live-In Requirement is still in place for Fall 2020. However, for the 2020-21 academic year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, modifications have been made to this requirement. Please use the link below to see the updated First-Year Live-in Requirement.
Housing and Dining
Your campus experience
Living on campus is one of the most rewarding experiences you will have while attending WOU. On campus living will make it easy to study with other students with like interests/fields of study. You will have the opportunity to live with and create friendships with individuals who are both similar and diverse from you. The community that you join will support and sustain you through-out your educational years and quite possibly throughout your lifetime.
If you have questions, or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us!
housing@wou.edu, 503-838-8311
Be at the center of it all
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Campus Living
With convenient access to classroom buildings, Valsetz Dining Hall and other campus services living on campus puts you in the heart of campus and in the middle of everything!
Housing Options
Find your perfect fit
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.
Campus Dining
Fresh. Fun. Healthy.
Campus Dining offers many dining options across campus including several options for coffee on your way to class or a meeting. With many choices and flexible schedules we’ve made it easier than ever to find options that suit your lifestyle, your budget and your dining choices. All Campus Dining locations accept meal plans, cash, credit and the Wolf Bonus Account.
At Western Oregon University, our students are our priority. Campus Dining prepares amazing food for you and has set their schedule to meet your busy lifestyle with locations across campus. Find out Where to Eat on campus, along with links to Ooperating Hours, specials and menus as well as nutritional information. Don’t forget to reach out to Campus Dining with suggestions or requests – use our Howl About It comment cards!
Western Oregon University serves as a strong advocate for our environment and Campus Dining has long been a trend-setter in promoting sustainable lifestyles and practices. The ReWOUsable To-Go Container program is just one way that you as a student can have an impact and do your part to save our precious resources.
Follow Wolfie and use your ReWOUsables!
Campus Dining works tirelessly to ensure that you have a varied selection of fresh, healthy, balanced and affordable menu items to choose from. Our Residential Meal Plans offer affordable, sensible plans to see you through the year. For Staff and Off Campus WOU students, try out the Wolf Bonus Account. It is good for purchases at all dining locations on campus, way more convenient than cash and you get a 5% discount on each purchase!
Our staff has developed a variety of menu options for students with food allergies. We work closely with students to address other dietary needs and update menus seasonally. For details see Healthy Options, or take a look at the weekly menu for Valsetz Dining Hall.
Special Requests? NO problem, use our Howl About It comment cards!
