ALMA CLARK GLASS-KAPPA COMMUNITY
The Ridge
Welcome to the Alma Clark Glass - Kappa Community, home to Western’s newest residence hall built in 2020.
Set on the hill above campus, Alma Clark and Kappa are a short distance to the Ridgeway Commons and Red Square. The communities are welcoming and have a friendly atmosphere.
In honor of Alma Clark, the first Black student to attend Western, Alma Clark Glass Hall provides Black Affinity Housing as well as other themed living groups that are represented in this 400-bed residence hall. All students interested in themed living groups and committed to the goals of the program are encouraged to join this community.
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: Ridgeway Commons
Desk Hours: 1-9pm daily
Winter Break Hours:
Dec 12: 1-5pm
Dec 13-14: Closed
Dec 15-19: 1-4pm
Dec 20-Jan.1: Closed
Jan 2-3: 1-4pm
Jan 4: 10am-9pm
Jan 5: 1-9pm daily hours resume
Desk phone: 360-650-3032
mail Mailing Address
Resident's Name
Hall name* + room number
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
*Don't include 'Ridgeway' in address. Example format:
Victor E. Viking
Kappa 123
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Construction Updates
construction Current Projects
accessible Accessibility
Clark Glass: ADA accessible building, elevator access throughout & accessible entrances, accessible restrooms throughout
Kappa: Not an ADA accessible building, no elevator
help Other assistance
7am - 9pm
Monday - Friday:
phone 360-650-3555
WWU Police Non-Emergency
phone 360-935-1310
Resident Advisor On-Call
9pm - 7am
phone 360-935-1310
Resident Advisor On-Call
soap Gender Neutral Restrooms
Clark Glass: 168, 169, 445 & 447
Kappa: 1st & 2nd floors
directions_car Parking
Resident parking: lot 15R (permit required), ADA accessible
For visitor parking information, visit Transportation Services
Alma Clark Glass Hall Video Tour
Video featuring a virtual "tour" of Alma Clark Glass Hall, WWU's first new residence hall in over 40 years. Alma Clark Glass Hall is a 400-bed residence hall in Western's north campus Ridgeway Complex, and is named after WWU's first Black student, Alma Clark Glass, who attended New Whatcom Normal School (as it was called at the time) in 1906.
Room Layout
Kappa Video Tour
Video featuring a virtual "tour" of Ridgeway Kappa.
Room Layout
arrow_forward Click here for Kappa floor plans
Furnishing
- Beds, twin XL mattresses, chairs, desks and wardrobes
Bed Storage Space (Inches)
- Low/high single: 8.2 - 30.7 *bed configured to maximum amount of storage space upon arrival
Room Dimensions
- Average double room: approx. 176 sq ft.
Flooring
- Vinyl tile
Lighting
- Wardrobe and desk lights, standing lamp
NOTE: Actual features may vary by space.
Community Features
Mailboxes
Ridge Desk (RC 127)
Pet Wash
ACG 418
Laundry Rooms
ACG 284, 384, 484: 2 washers, 2 dryers and a laundry sink.
ACG 416: 8 washers, 8 dryers and a laundry sink.
Kappa 128
Vending Machines
165 and 416
Lounges
ACG 167: Main Lounge
ACG 165: Small Lounge
ACG 278, 378, 478: Floor Lounges
ACG 440: Community Lounge
ACG 435, 510, 610, 710: Floor Lounges
Kappa 250: Main lounge
Kappa 131: TV & game lounge
Kappa 102, 202, 362, 337, 401, 449: Floor lounges
Studies
ACG 535, 554,635, 654, 735, 754: Single Studies
ACG 164: Group Study
Kitchens
ACG 278, 378, 478: Floor Kitchens
ACG 440: Community Kitchen
ACG 435, 510, 610, 710: Floor Kitchens
Kappa 102, 131, 202, 360, 401, 449: Kitchenettes
Kappa 131: Full kitchen
