Sigma Repairs & Relocation 

Between November 21 and December 29, 2025, University Residences has sent several emails to students in Sigma regarding the status of the investigation and arrangements to improve comfort levels in the building.

• Sigma residents were initially notified of the concern on November 21, 2025 and have received ongoing updates throughout the repair attempts.
• Space heater units have been available for students to check out at the Ridge Front Desk since November 21, 2025.
• A notification was sent out on December 12, 2025 at 4:45pm to Sigma residents informing them of the required relocation.
• An update was sent out on December 22, 2025 informing Sigma residents that while the leak has been located, significant repair work remains. Relocation is still required due to disruptive nature of the work and uncertain timeline.
• An update was sent out on December 29, 2025 informing residents that their new room assignments are available in MyHousing. Students were also provided with details on signing up for moving assistance.
• An update was sent out on February 27, 2026 to SODA residents informing them of restoration work that will take place starting March 2, 2026 and the anticipated noise disruptions.

Students were notified of their new assignments on December 29. Students are required to complete their moves by January 20, 2026. Students can begin their move as soon as January 4. Since campus housing remains open during the winter break, University Residences can accommodate students wishing to relocate before January 4. Please email housing@wwu.edu if you wish to relocate prior to Jan 4.

Students were asked to fill out a request form in the MyHousing portal, indicating their preferred buildings and whether they'd like to keep their current roommate. We strove to meet these preferences as much as possible, subject to available space. Although we tried our best to honor roommate requests, final assignments were determined by space and logistical factors.

Students with housing accommodations and roommate requests were prioritized for reassignment. Please contact the university’s housing office at URFacilities@wwu.edu or call (360) 650-6565 for relevant instructions and support with accommodations.

Yes. Packing supplies (boxes & tape) will be available in the Sigma lounges for resident use starting Jan 2, 2026.

• 1st & 2nd floor residents: Sigma floor 2 lounge (220B)
• 3rd floor residents: Sigma floor 3 lounge (321)
• 4th floor residents: Sigma floor 4 lounge (423)
• 5th floor residents: Sigma floor 5 lounge (511)

Each resident has been allocated a maximum of 12 boxes each. Please use only what you need to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone.

Moving trucks will be provided at select times between Jan 5-16, 2026 for students who sign up for a move time in MyHousing. For students with a 'relocation assistance' timeslot:

1. Collect your new keys at your new building's community desk prior to your move timeslot. Desk hours & location are available on the building page.
    
2. The truck pick-up location is the Ridge parking lot (15R). Be at the parking lot (see map below) with all of your items boxed, labeled with your name, and ready for loading ahead of your scheduled time.
    
3. Your labeled boxes will be loaded onto a truck and transported to your new building. A passenger van will also accompany the truck if you need transportation.
    
4. Please plan to meet the truck at your new building to retrieve your boxed items. Drop off will be near the entrance of your new building.
    
5. Hand carts & moving bins will also be available at residential community desks for additional moving support. 

Truck pick-up location is in the Ridge parking lot at the red X below: 

Signing up for move assistance is optional. You are welcome to handle your move independently if you prefer!

Yes! We do have vacant bed space for all Sigma residents. Students were notified of their new assignments on December 29.

No, your housing application is for the entire academic year. Students were notified of their new room assignment on December 29.

Based on the current situation regarding Sigma heating, residents will be unable to return to the building for living once repairs are completed. Although the estimated completion date for repairs is between February and early Spring Quarter 2026, the nature of the work—including jackhammering, destructive repairs, and uncertainty about the water leak source—means Sigma will not be suitable for habitation during or immediately following the repair period.

Health and Safety Considerations
It is due to concerns for the health and safety of residents stemming from extensive construction activities in resolving the heated water leak, remaining in Sigma is not an option. The building will officially close after students move out in mid-January 2026, and there are no indications it will reopen for residential use immediately following the completion of repairs.

Official Closure Timeline

• Students are expected to move out by mid-January 2026.
• The building will be officially closed at that time.
• Repair work will continue through February and into early Spring 2026.
• No general residential access will be allowed during or immediately after repairs.

The new room you have been assigned may be a different tier than your Sigma room (for example, a double standard). There will be no rate increases for relocated residents—your original Sigma rate will be honored.