Buchanan Towers Community | South Campus
Welcome to the Buchanan Towers community, home to Buchanan Towers and Buchanan Towers East.
Residents can catch the bus to class in front of the building or enjoy the short route up South Campus Drive; both are convenient and quick. Buchanan Towers and Buchanan Towers East are just minutes away from the Fairhaven dining commons, the Wade King Recreation Center, Arboretum, and the Outback farm. Tennis courts and playing fields are also located just across the street.
Below you will find information like front desk hours, community updates, floor plans, professional live-in staff, and more.
Need Help?
person Front Desk
Location: Buchanan Towers Classic 116
Open Daily: 2 - 8 p.m.
Desk Phone: 360-650-6218
lock Locked out?
2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
phone 360-650-6218
Buchanan Towers Front Desk
8 p.m. - 2p.m.
phone 360-303-9258
Housing Safety Assistant
mail Mailing Address
Resident's Name
Hall name + room number
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
help Other assistance
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday - Friday:
phone 360-650-3555
WWU Police Non-Emergency
phone 360-303-3182
Resident Advisor On-Call
8 p.m. - 7 a.m.
phone 360-303-3182
Resident Advisor On-Call
Room Layout
Furnishing
Bedroom: Beds, Twin XL mattresses, chairs, desks and wardrobes
Living Area: couch, chair, coffee and end tables
Kitchenette: refrigerator, sink, and stove
Bed Storage Space (Inches): Low/High Single : 16.5 – 30.5
*Bed configured to maximum amount of storage space upon arrival
Dimensions
Average double room: approx. 169 sq. ft.
Average suite: approx. 615 sq. ft.
Flooring: Vinyl Tile
Lighting: Ceiling lights in student rooms and floor lamp in common area
Please note: actual room layouts may vary.
Furnishing
Bedroom: Beds, Twin XL mattresses, chairs, dressers and closets.
Living Area: couch, two lounge chairs, coffee/end tables, bookcase, table lamp, and desk for each student.
Kitchen: Electric stove, microwave, sink and counter space.
Bed Storage Space (Inches): Low/High Single : 16.5 – 30.5
*Bed configured to maximum amount of storage space upon arrival
Dimensions
Average double room: approx. 168 sq. ft.
Average suite: approx. 850 sq. ft.
Flooring: Carpet or sealed concrete
Lighting: Ceiling lights and table lamps for desks
Please note: actual room layouts may vary.
Amenities
Lounges
Buchanan Towers 124: Dining/TV lounge
Buchanan Towers 124A: Seminar/TV lounge
Buchanan Towers 350: Main/TV/Gaming lounge
Buchanan Towers 353: Piano lounge
Buchanan Towers 354: Quiet lounge
Buchanan Towers East 263 & 463: Study lounges
Mailboxes
Near the front desk in Buchanan Towers Classic 116
Laundry Rooms
Buchanan Towers Classic 219, 419, 719: Contains two washers and two dryers
Buchanan Towers Classic 319, 519, 619, 819: Contains one washer, two dryers and a sink
Buchanan Towers East 161, 261, 361, 461, 561: Contains one washer and one dryer
POD Market
Buchanan Towers Classic 125
Kitchens
Buchanan Towers East 163: Contains a four-burner electric stove, full-size oven, full-size refrigerator, microwave, sink and counter space.
Buchanan Towers East 363, 563: Contains a four-burner electric stove, microwave, sink and counter space.
Vending Machines
Near Buchanan Towers Classic 111
Professional Live-In Staff
Student Staff
Kaitlin Losansky
She/Her or They/Them
Resident Advisor
losansk@wwu.edu
BT Floor 5 & 6, BT East Floor 5
