The 2025 – 2026 Housing Application is now available!

Housing Application 

Step 1: Get Admitted to Western Oregon University

You will need to be admitted to Western Oregon University before you apply for on campus housing.

Pay Your Enrollment Fee & Join the WOU Pack

You’re officially securing your spot at Western Oregon University by submitting your enrollment fee. This exciting step launches the next phase of your journey!

Activate your WOU Portal and email

Once you have been admitted, you’ll set up your WOU Portal.  This is where you will access your student email, view your financial aid package, register for classes and more.  Visit wou.edu/accountlookup to create your online student WOU Portal account.

First Year Students

Are you within one year of high school graduation?  Please review Western Oregon Unviersity’s First Year Live In Requirement

Step 2: Apply for Housing

Log in and apply through your University Housing Overview page on your WOU Portal.

Complete Part 1 in the application.  This will ask about demographics and roommate matching questions.  Assignments will be given in order that this is completed.  We recommend completing this early in order to have the best chance to receive your top preferences.

Please note: There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.  This will be added to your student account after the form is completed.

Step 3: Review Your Options & Get Ready for Roommate Matching

Western Oregon offers a variety of housing options.  Explore your housing options.

Look at housing and dining rates to see what fits best into your budget.

Get ready for Roommate matching opening in mid June! 

Undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 8 credits each term and Graduate students must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits each term to live on campus.  Registration will be checked in early September.

Family Housing Application

All applicants must have a spouse or domestic partner and/or dependent child(ren) to apply.  Staff or faculty transitioning to WOU may also apply and are limited to one year of occupancy.  All applicants (with the exemption of interim incoming faculty or staff) must be a full-time student (8 credit hours for undergraduate students and 6 credit hours for graduate students) at WOU prior to occupying a Family Housing apartment.  

Step 1: Get Admitted to Western Oregon University

You will need to be admitted to Western Oregon University before you apply for on campus housing.

Activate your WOU Portal and email

Once you have been admitted, you’ll set up your WOU Portal.  This is where you will access your student email, view your financial aid package, register for classes and more.  Visit wou.edu/accountlookup to create your online student WOU Portal account.

Step 2: Apply for Family Housing

Log in and apply through your University Housing Overview page on your WOU Portal.

Please note: There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.  This will be added to your student account after you are offered and accept an available space.  A $500 deposit will be required prior to check-in.