You must be enrolled in 8 undergraduate or 6 graduate credits to live on campus.  

If you need to take less than the credit requirement, you may submit a petition to the University Housing office.  Exemptions are made on a case by case basis.  

You will go back into your housing application to participate in roommate matching.  If you have someone in mind, you can search for them and send them a request.  You can also see other potential matches, send them a message, or send them a request to be your roommate.  All roommates most be confirmed by both people.  

Roommate Matching ends July 27th.  If you’re applying after that date, both roommates must email housing@wou.edu and ask to be roommates.  These requests will be honored based on availability. 

Move In is scheduled for Monday, September 21st.  

If you plan on arriving after that date, please email us at housing@wou.edu.  Early arrivals cannot be accommodated. 

Great question!  Take a look at our suggest packing list here: Packing List Link

Your room in Ackerman, Heritage or Landers already comes equipped with a mini fridge, freezer, and microwave.  Small coffee makers, with auto shutoffs and without exposed heat elements, are allowed.  Rice cookers and crock pots are not allowed to be used in your room, but you may have them in your room to be used in the community kicthen.  A small, personal sized blender is able to be used in your room. 

Pets are not allowed in the residence halls, unless it is an aquarium fish with gills and scales.  Aquariums no larger than 10 gallons are allowed.  

Emotional Support Animals need to be documented and approved through Disability Access Services. 

You will be assigned a mailbox at the Residential Service Center (RSC).  You will be able to find your box number on your University Housing Overview page in early September.  

Your Name
347 Monmouth Ave. N., RSC Box #
Monmouth, OR 97361

Please do not ship packages to arrive on campus before your arrival. 

Parking permits typically go on sale in early September and are purchased through the WOU Portal.  Residence Hall students will purchase a Zone 3 parking permit. 

Please place a work order for any facility issue or concern.  You will find the work order system on your University Housing Overview.  Please place 1 work order per issue, and be as detailed as possible with the location and issue. 

Our maintenance and custodial team are here Monday – Friday during business hours, and prioritize work orders by each individual issue.  If you have an immediate concern, please reach out to the RA on duty.  

No problem, it happens.  Please visit the Residential Service Center who can check you out a space key to get you back into your room.  If the RSC is closed, please call the RA on duty. 

In the event you lost your key, please visit the RSC for them to issue you a new key.  Please note there is a charge for lost or stolen keys. 

Room and board fees are placed on your student account prior to the start of the term.  All payments are due by WOU’s payment deadlines.  

First year students, who are within one year of high school graduation, are required to live on campus.  If you would like to file for an exemption, please submit a petition to the University Housing office.  Exemptions are granted for students living at home with a parent or legal guardian, students who are married, and/or students with a legal dependent. 

Students who have graduated more than a year ago are not required to live on campus.