Summer Housing
Eligibility Requirements
Summer residents must meet one of the following requirements:
- Registered for at least 5 credits through WWU Summer Session or local post-secondary education institution
- Participating in a WWU related internship or field work
- A continuing spring resident who has confirmed housing for 2023-2024
- A resident employed by University Residences or Dining Services
Residents who wish to stay All Summer must meet these additional requirements:
- Confirmed in 2023-2024 housing
- Available for mandatory moves September 8 and September 17
University Residences offers summer housing to continuing campus residents, students attending WWU Summer Session, and students attending summer programs at local community colleges. Minimum stay for academic residents is three weeks.
Typical Length of Stay
Six Weeks
June 18 - July 28
Six-week summer session
Nine Weeks
June 18 - Aug. 18
Nine-week summer session
All Summer
June 18 - Sep. 20
Only available for confirmed 2023-2024 residents
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Continuous Housing for Current Residents (June 9 - 18)
Only available for current 2022-2023 residents in addition to your contracted length of stay
Room assignments during intersession are typically the same as your summer housing assignment if you live in the summer building that is open, but some residents will be assigned to a temporary location until summer locations becomes available.
Mandatory Move dates will be individualized based on spring location as well as a number of other factors. Most residents will move to their summer location on Wednesday June 14, but current residents of Birnam Wood Stack 3 & 4 will move on Sunday June 11, and some residents will need to move to temporary locations for the intersession week. If you leave campus and are not available during your assigned move time(s), your belongings will be boxed and stored, and your room will be rekeyed - all at your expense.
How to Apply
Step 1:
Apply for Housing
Application open:
April 1 - May 15
1. Apply for Housing
The summer application is open from April 1 through May 15. Be ready to select your building preference and room type, intersession housing (if needed), take a roommate survey, and accept the Summer Housing Agreement. Once you have applied, track your status in the MyHousing Portal. Following the application period, applicants who have confirmed their admission will be prompted to pay the $200 housing deposit; notification begins in late May.
Step 2:
Pay Deposit
See instructions in MyHousing to pay deposit before June 1
2. Pay Deposit
When notice of deposit due posts in the MyHousing Portal, follow the payment instructions to carefully ensure proper processing of your deposit. Deposit Deadline is June 1.
No deposit is required for continuing campus residents; your current housing deposit ($200) will continue on file as your summer housing deposit.
Step 3:
Assignment Posted
Room Assignments posted in MyHousing
3. Assignment Posted
Room assignments are posted in the MyHousing Portal, along with roommate and suitemate information. You are encouraged to contact your roommate to get acquainted and plan what to bring.
Current residents: assignments posted in late May
New residents: assignments posted by June 15
Living Options
Alma Clark Glass
- Meal Plan Required
- Max stay is the 9-Week Session
Birnam Wood Stack 2
- Meal Plan Optional
- Max stay is the 9-Week Session (unless you are eligible for the all-summer option
Birnam Wood Construction
Most of the complex will be under construction for roofing and siding projects throughout the summer. This means limited apartment space and parking is available, walking paths are routed around construction sites, and noise is at a high level during long working hours throughout the summer. Please keep this in mind when selecting this option for the summer.
Maximum Stay
9 Week session – ends Friday, August 18
(unless you are eligible for the all-summer option)
Room Occupancy
Double and Triple rooms are available for Summer 2023. Some single occupancy rooms may be available, please contact Housing for more information.
Other Building Assignments
Should high demand require extra space for Summer 2023, some students may be assigned to other campus spaces with in-suite kitchens and bathrooms. If you are assigned to one of these spaces, your rate will remain the same as an apartment room.
All-Summer Housing
Summer residents who have confirmed 2023-2024 academic year housing are eligible to remain in housing until start of fall quarter – this contract option is available on the housing application.
Required Moves
All-Summer residents may be required to move multiple times after the 9-Week Session ends based on the location of your fall assignment. You must be available to move during mandatory move dates; if you leave campus and are not available during assigned move time(s), your belongings will be boxed and stored, and your room will be rekeyed – all at your expense. Plan ahead for mandatory moves.
June 11
Residents in Birnam Wood Stacks 3 & 4 move to summer assignments
June 14
All residents except students living in Birnam Wood Stacks 3 & 4 move to summer assignments
Sept. 8
If your fall assignment is in Birnam Wood: Move to Birnam Wood
Sept. 17
If your fall assignment is a residence hall: Move to fall residence hall or apartment
Cancellation Prior to Occupancy
Cancellations received after June 1 will result in forfeiture of your $200 housing deposit. Cancellations must be submitted in writing, in person, or by email to Housing@wwu.edu; please include your name, student ID, and a statement cancelling your housing reservation.