Welcome to the Birnam Wood community, WWU’s only apartment living for non-first-year students.
Birnam Wood is located half a mile from the campus core, on the bus line and close to shopping, restaurants and I-5. The BW staff of Community Advisers provides support that does not come with other off-campus apartments; they plan a variety of community programming as well as special events. Residents may join an active Community Council and participate in activities such as movie nights, potlucks and more.
Below you will find information like front desk hours, community updates, floor plans, professional live-in staff, and more.
South Campus Photo Tour
Need Help?
person Front Desk
Location: Birnam Wood Community Building
Winter Break Desk Hours
December 15: 1-5pm
December 16-17: Closed
December 18-22: 4-6pm
December 23-January 1: Closed
January 1-6: 4-6pm
January 7: 9:30am-6pm
Desk Phone: 360-650-4769
help Other assistance
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday - Friday:
phone 360-650-3555
WWU Police Non-Emergency
phone 360-303-4209
Apartment Advisor On-Call
9 p.m. - 7 a.m.
phone 360-303-4209
Apartment Advisor On-Call
Construction Project Updates
mail Mailing Address
Resident's Name
Hall name + room number
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Room Layout

Birnam Wood Floor Plans
Furnishing:
Bedroom: Beds, Twin XL mattresses, desks, chest of drawers, closet.
Living room: sofa, end/coffee tables, lamp, lounge chair.
Kitchen: refrigerator, stove, sink. Dining area: table and chairs.
Bed Storage Space (Inches): Low/High Single : 7.1 – 31.1
Dimensions:
Average suite apartment: approx. 845 sq. ft.
Average double room: approx. 129 sq. ft.
Flooring: Carpet throughout, vinyl sheet in bathroom/kitchen
Lighting: Overhead, floor, and desk lighting in each unit.
Please note: actual room layouts may vary.
Features
Vending Machines
Near Community Building 01
Kitchens
Every apartment in Birnam Wood is furnished with a four-burner gas stove, full-size oven, full-size refrigerator, a sink, counter space and cupboards
Bike Storage
Birnam Wood: Outdoor Bike Storage
Laundry Rooms
Community Building (first floor): Contains nine washers, nine dryers and a sink LaundryView for the Community Building
Building near Birnam Wood Stack 1: Contains three washers, three dryers and a sink LaundryView for BW East
Gender Neutral Areas
Birnam Wood: Gender neutral areas available
BBQ and Picnic Area
Located in the common area outside
Lounges
Community Building 101: TV/Main lounge with a piano.