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 the Pamoja Living Learning Community (LLC). Alma Clark Glass is also home to the La Comunidad LLC. All students interested in LLCs and committed to the goals of these programs 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
7/30 - 8/18:
1 - 9 p.m.
8/19 - 9/6:
closed
9/7:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
9/8 - 9/12:
3 - 6 p.m.
9/13:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
9/14:
3 - 6 p.m.
9/15:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
9/16:
3 - 6 p.m.
9/17 - 9/20:
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Regular desk hours:
1 - 9 p.m.
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 360-676-6911
WWU Police Non-Emergency
Saturday & Sunday:
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
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Alma Clark Glass Suite Features
2-Bedroom Dimensions: 150 – 175 square feet (double)
1-Bedroom Dimensions: 150 – 275 square feet (triple, double, single)
Studio Dimensions: 250 - 300 square feet (single)
Flooring: Vinyl Tile
Lighting: Ceiling lights in bedroom
Alma Clark Glass Furniture Features
Bedroom Furnishings: Beds, Twin XL mattresses, desk chairs, desks, and wardrobes
Storage Space Under Bed: 12 – 30 inches
Furniture Layout:
- Applicable Furniture Layouts shown above are provided for reference at move-in.
- Residents can change configuration as desired ensuring proper safety is maintained.
- These standards also provide residents with guidelines on how to properly reset the furniture before move-out. FAILURE to follow guidelines MAY result in charges to the student's account.
Kappa Video Tour
Video featuring a virtual "tour" of Ridgeway Kappa.
Room Layout
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Kappa Room Features
Bedroom Dimensions: 105 – 245 square feet (double, single)
Flooring: Vinyl Tile
Lighting: Ceiling lights in bedroom
Kappa Furniture Features
Bedroom Furnishings: Beds, Twin XL mattresses, desk chairs, desks, and wardrobes
Storage Space Under Bed: 8.25 – 30.75 inches
Furniture Layout:
- Applicable Furniture Layouts shown above are provided for reference at move-in.
- Residents can change configuration as desired ensuring proper safety is maintained.
- These standards also provide residents with guidelines on how to properly reset the furniture before move-out. FAILURE to follow guidelines MAY result in charges to the student's account.
NOTE: Actual features may vary by space.
Community Features
Mail Pick Up
Ridge Area Desk
(Ridgeway Commons 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
