Edens Hall

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North Campus residence halls are close to Old Main and Wilson Library. The nearest dining hall is Viking Commons, which is also right next to the Viking Union where students can relax and enjoy a bite to eat.

North Campus Residences:
Edens Hall
Edens North
Higginson
Mathes
Nash

Edens Hall is part of a set of three distinct buildings that make up one community on the north end of campus called Edens-Higginson. Edens houses residents in double and triple rooms within suites of two rooms connected by a common bathroom. Rooms are accessed from interior corridors, with a second-floor outdoor courtyard forming the core of the U-shaped building.

The courtyard offers a great space for hosting events such as BBQs or outdoor programs. Events can also be hosted in the large main lounge and adjacent kitchen that is shared with Edens North. The lounge has a grand piano, a pool table, and a fireplace, and provides residents with ample space to study and relax. A TV room and laundry facilities are also shared with Edens North. Indoor bike storage is located near the front desk.

One of the great things about Edens-Higginson is the variety of features that the community has to offer. In Edens Hall you will find suite style rooms with many of the honors students living together, over in Edens North you'll find the kitchen, great lounge for events or studying. Higginson has some of the best lounges on campus and great balcony views of Bellingham, especially at night!

Activities

The Edens-Higginson community sponsors two large events each year. The first is the Edens Morgue, an event in the Fall where Edens Hall is converted into haunted house for the university community to visit. The second is the Higginson Festival of Music (or HIG FoM), which occurs in the Spring. Student and other local musicians are showcased in this event.

Themed Communities

HONORS PROGRAM: The Honors Program Cluster is located on the second and third floors of Edens Hall. Living with other Honors students in this cluster fosters a strong sense of community, provides a network of peers who have shared experiences both in hall and in the classroom and offers students unique programming.

General Information

CAMPUS REGION	North Campus
HALL WEBSITE	https://housing.wwu.edu/apps/halls/edens-higginson/
MAILING ADDRESS	Resident's Name Room# Edens Hall 516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225
FRONT DESK	Ground Floor
HALL TYPE	Suite Style
CO-ED TYPE	By Suite
ROOM CAPACITY	Double, Triple
BUILDING CAPACITY	158 Residents
FLOORS or STACKS	4 Floors
YEAR ESTABLISHED	1921
YEAR RENOVATED	1994
ACCESSIBILITY	Elevator, ADA accessible rooms
BREAK PERIODS	Closed during winter and spring breaks
STAFF	Resident Director, Assistant Resident Director, 3 Resident Advisors

Typical Student Room

FURNISHINGS	Bunking/lofting beds, desks, closets, and chest of drawers
SUITE DIMENSIONS	Average suite: approx. 512 sq. ft.
ROOM DIMENSIONS	Average double room: approx. 188 sq. ft.
FLOORING	Carpet
LIGHTING	Desk and ceiling lights are provided in student rooms

Lounges and Common Areas