{"id":18624,"date":"2020-03-18T10:36:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T17:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/housing\/?page_id=18624"},"modified":"2025-01-09T16:24:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T00:24:40","slug":"benefits-of-living-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/housing\/renewal\/benefits-of-living-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Living On Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Residential Parking<\/span><\/h3>\n

Designated Residential Parking Lot | Benefit: Time and Hassles
\n<\/em>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!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Choose Your Own Space<\/span><\/h3>\n

Choose your own space, Choose who you live with | Benefit: Great College Memories, Life-Long Friendships
<\/em>Returning residential students have the freedom to choose where they live and who they will live with. Plus, if one roommate moves out,\u00a0 you don’t cover their portion of the rent – you are only responsible for paying for own living situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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No Security Deposits<\/span><\/h3>\n

Deposits not required!\u00a0 |\u00a0 Benefit: Financial
<\/span><\/em>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.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Your Contract<\/span><\/h3>\n

Residential Contracts | Benefit: Nine month contract for a Nine month academic year.
<\/em>If you choose to break your contract with WOU you will end up paying $10\/day until the end of your contract. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Utilities Included<\/span><\/h3>\n

All utilities included! | Benefit: Personal comfort and Financial
<\/em>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!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Public Safety |\u00a0 Benefit: Your well-being and safety are our priority!
<\/span><\/em>From fire drills to protocol for flu outbreaks, Resident Assistants and Public Safety officers are there 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.)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Unlimited Laundry!<\/span><\/h3>\n

Unlimited Laundry | Benefit: Convenience and Financial
<\/em>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!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Computer Support<\/span><\/h3>\n

Tech Support | Benefit: Academic, Peace of Mind
<\/em>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\u00a0 and comprehensive as possible for our residential population.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Furnishings Included<\/span><\/h3>\n

Furniture included |\u00a0 Benefit: Economic, convenience
<\/span><\/em>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?<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Varied Dining Options<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dining Options | Benefit: Good Food\/Nutrition, Convenience, Financial<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/em>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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cleaning Services<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cleaning Services | Benefit: Personal comfort, Convenience<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/em>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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ultra Convenient |\u00a0 Benefit: Convenience, Precious time<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/em>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!<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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