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Residential Parking
Designated Residential Parking Lot | Benefit: Time and Hassles
There will always be parking available, and residential parking is never farther than across the street from any residence hall, and only a short walk away from the rest of campus!
Choose your own space, Choose who you live with | Benefit: Great College Memories, Life-Long FriendshipsChoose Your Own Space
Residential students have the freedom to choose where they live and who they will live with. Plus, if one roommate moves out, you don’t cover their portion of the rent – you are only responsible for paying for own living situation.
No Security Deposits
Deposits not required! | Benefit: Financial
Once you have filled out the application for an off campus apartment, and are approved – you can expect to pay around $500 for a security deposit – which may or may not be refundable. Don’t forget about paying for your First AND Last months rent – UP FRONT! Students living on campus don’t pay deposits or worry about refunds.
Your Contract
Residential Contracts | Benefit: Nine month contract for a Nine month academic year.
If you choose to break your contract with WOU you will end up paying $10/day until the end of your contract – with an appeal process in place. Off campus contracts are often 12 month leases where you may pay 1 to 2 months rent or possibly covering rent until your landlord can fill the space with another tenant.
Utilities Included
All utilities included! | Benefit: Personal comfort and Financial
Having your utilities included in your room and board fees is convenient and simplifies your life. Stay warm – don’t worry about your heating bill – it is included. You can predict what your expenses will be and budget for them accordingly – without surprises!
Campus Public Safety
Public Safety | Benefit: Your well-being and safety are our priority!
When you go to sleep in the residence halls at WOU, rest assured that you are safe. From fire drills to protocol for flu outbreaks to RA’s and Public Safety officers there is an entire network on campus to keep you safe. Remember, WOU has been designated as the safest campus in Oregon! (According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security analysis and the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report.)
Unlimited Laundry!
Unlimited Laundry | Benefit: Convenience and Financial
The average cost to do a load of laundry is $3.25 when you are paying per load. When you live on campus that cost is built into your room and board fees. You aren’t limited to a certain number of loads and bonus – NO quarters required!
Computer Support
Tech Support | Benefit: Academic, Peace of Mind
Computer problems? NO problem! ResComp is available to help residents find, fix, retrieve and repair as needed with their computers. No need to pay additional costs for computer repairs and assistance or to stress about lost files or computer viruses/hacks. Having access to technology is vital for academic life and we try to make that as easy and comprehensive as possible for our residential population.
Furnishings Included
Furniture included | Benefit: Economic, convenience
The cost of furnishing an apartment is expensive. Even when purchasing used furniture, the cost to provide basic furnishings, kitchen equipment and supplies is estimated at $850 – $1000. When you live on campus, we provide you with the basics. What can you do with an extra $850 – $1000?
Varied Dining Options
Dining Options | Benefit: Good Food/Nutrition, Convenience, Financial
The variety of dining options available to residents allows them to have more time and money for other things and still eat well. Residents don’t have to worry about dishes, cooking and shopping time and preparing every meal they eat. Plus, campus residents with a meal plan get a 30% discount on prepared food at Valsetz! Not a typo – 30 PERCENT DISCOUNT on purchases of prepared food at Valsetz Dining Hall!
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services | Benefit: Personal comfort, Convenience
Residential students get to invest the time that they would spend cleaning into taking care of themselves, their studies or spending time with their friends. Your living space and bathroom facilities will all be kept clean at no additional cost to you. During a world-wide pandemic, how valuable is that? PRICELESS!
Close to Everything!
Ultra Convenient | Benefit: Convenience, Precious time
The residence halls are close to everything. Running late? No problem – roll out of bed and walk over to class. No traffic. No parking. No stress. The library. COFFEE. Study rooms. Campus resources and Faculty. The gym – EVERY thing is within walking distance of the halls. Convenience is one of the best parts of living on campus!
