FUTURE STUDENTS
Interested in living on campus your first year at Western?
Living on campus is a great way to meet new people, make friends, get involved and be part of the Western community. If you choose to live with us, the information below will help you start the process of calling Western home!
Our Guide to University Residences viewbook also contains all the information you need to get started:
Did You Know?
86% of student respondents would recommend on-campus living to new students
88% of student respondents were satisfied with their on-campus living experience
98% of student respondents feel safe living on campus
Incoming Student Resources
Housing Timeline
Find out more about our housing application priority deadlines, prepayment due dates, room selection deadlines and eligibility.
Financial Information
Find out more about your financial responsibilities, the payment process and fees associated with your Housing Agreement.
Roommate Options
You have three roommate options: choose someone you know, search for a compatible roommate online, or let us assign you a roommate.
Room Selection
Incoming Fall students who meet all deadlines will be able to participate in Room Selection and choose their room for the upcoming academic year.
Housing & Room Gender
During the housing application process, students will select a housing gender (Male, Female, Neutral), then a room gender (Gendered or All-Gender).
Disability Accomodation
Find out more about our housing accommodation options, how to request accommodation, and the step-by-step process for applying.
Honors Housing
Honors students have the option of living in the Honors residential community, which provides peer connection both in the classroom and in the residence hall.
Living Learning Communities
Our Living Learning Community (LLC) program seeks to enhance residents’ social and academic experience by providing distinct community opportunities.
Dining
Dining at WWU is a campus-wide experience supporting healthy living, sustainability, social responsibility and community development.
Western Welcome Team
Western Welcome Team is an early-arrival volunteer opportunity for students to welcome new on-campus residents while assisting with move in.
WOOT!
Western Outdoor Orientation Trip (WOOT) is an early-arrival outdoor wilderness adventure designed for students to connect to their peers and to the natural environment.
Viking Launch
Viking Launch is an early-arrival program designed to provide incoming freshman a strong, focused start-up to college life at Western.