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Western Washington University - Make Waves

Campus Tour with Admission Information Session

Offered most mondays-thursdays and select fridays, campus tours with information sessions include: .

  • A 60-minute walking tour of Western's campus led by a Student Admissions Representative.
  • A 30-minute Admission Information Session. 
  • Viewing of a residence hall room.

Campus Tours (without Information Session)

Offered saturdays and select weekdays, campus tours include: .

  • A 90-minute walking tour of Western's campus led by a Student Admissions Representative, which includes admission information.

Group & Other Visit Options

Interested in a specific major  .

Contact the relevant academic department  or office at least two weeks prior to your visit to make arrangements (academic department visits are subject to availability).

Off Campus Living

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WWU OFF CAMPUS LIVING

Living off-campus introduces plenty of new choices and new responsibilities. Off Campus Living is here to help you learn about the basics of renting, your rights & responsibilities as a tenant, and accessing basic needs. We also point you to important links on safety, commuting, and getting to know the Bellingham area. This website is intended to give you an overview of what you can expect—and what is expected of you—as an official Bellingham resident ….. Basically, we’re all you need to know about adulting.

Off Campus Housing Marketplace

Looking for an apartment, room in a house, roommates, or subleases?

Click here for listings!

Take the Ready, Set… Rent! Crash Course

Take this 30 minute course on CANVAS now! You can learn all you need to know about signing a lease, your rights and responsibilities as a renter, and how to find a safe and comfortable place to live. 30 minutes now will save you time, money and friendships in the future!

Want to learn more about renting and renter’s rights? Check out one of these webinars from Solid Ground!

Upcoming Events

Roommate speed date wednesday 3:00pm-4:30pm, february 13th, 2024.

Join us in the VU room 565 for food, games. and chance to meet your future roommate!

Housing and Hash Browns Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm, February 24th, 2024

Join us in the VU room 565 for a change to speak to people from the city of Bellingham about renting an enjoy some great food as well!

House Hunt Lab Wednesday 12:00pm-2:00pm, March 6th, 2024

Joins in our office which is located in the Vu room 420 with any and all questions regarding living off campus with hands on help from our lovely staff!

Housing Fair Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm, March 14th, 2024

Join us for our biggest event of the year! Housing fair will be located in the Multipurpose which is located across from bookstore in the VU. This is a great opportunity for people who are looking to move off campus and talk to all of the property management companies in the Bellingham area and figure what the best fit for you!

Landlord Rating Survey

Off Campus Living has launched the 2023 Landlord Rating Survey! If you find an email from us in your mailbox asking you to rate your landlord, do your fellow Viks a favor and complete our survey! Find out what your fellow Vikings said about their landlords last year!

Get Rid of Your Furniture!

Moving and need to get rid of your furniture? No problem, the folks with WWU Furniture Fest can come and pick it up and will redistribute what they collect to students in the fall. Check out their website for more details!

Past Events

Missed some of our events? No problem! Check out the event recordings.

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Welcome to Western

We’re glad you’re here! Your Orientation process is designed to provide you with prompts and resources in the time leading up to your first quarter to support your personal, social, and academic transition to the Western community. This Orientation website is designed to help you Chart Your Course as you embark on your journey. Let’s get started! 

Chart Your Course at WWU!

Whether you are a new First-Year, Transfer, or Post-Baccalaureate student or a parent/family member, orientation is a process to familiarize yourself with your surroundings, resources, responsibilities, and community. This process of orienting yourself in a new environment often takes time and usually requires some extra support along the way…and every student has a unique journey to map out as your time at Western unfolds.

We’re ready to help you Chart Your Course through this orientation process by providing resources and communications, critical preparatory checklists, in-person and virtual events, and navigation tools for the deeper dive into your new community. Set your course and let’s get started - we look forward to supporting you on along the way!   

Creating Intentional Spaces: Celebrating Identity, Culture, and Well-Being at Western

Cheerleaders on Old Main Lawn cheering before a crowd of students

Virtual Tours

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Campus at sunset in the wintertime. The sky, islands, and bay are pale yellow, peach, and lavender. Campus is tucked into the dark shadow of Sehome Hill. Campus is still active and many lights glow gold.

Submit a Housing Application

Description.

Living on campus is optional, yet the majority of new students choose this option. All students are eligible to live in university residences. Residence halls are more than just places to sleep. They provide instant community, make it easy to familiarize yourself with campus, and are within minutes of classes. If you’re interested in living on campus, you’ll need to apply for housing by the housing deadline .

Western offers a variety of housing types . Residential communities include quiet, substance-free, gender-inclusive, gender-neutral, Honors College, international options, and more. Check out the University Residences site for complete information about Western's residence halls, roommate options and housing rates, or apply for housing now . If you have questions, contact University Residences at (360) 650-6565 or [email protected] .

If you’re interested in living off-campus, the Office of Off Campus Living is a great resource for you.

Student types

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  • Faculty & Staff

Admitted students to the UW now have until June 1 to commit, a result of FAFSA delays. Read more

Tours and information sessions

Campus tours.

The 75-minute student-led campus tour will take you through the heart of campus as you explore the Liberal Arts Quadrangle, Drumheller Fountain, Sylvan Grove and more.

Please note that demonstrated interest, as shown by attending any campus event, is not a factor in admission to the UW.

Virtual tours

  • General campus tour
  • College of Arts & Sciences tour
  • Housing and dining tour
  • Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium tour
  • Virtual Indigenous Walking Tour
  • Libraries tour

UW in 360° Virtual Experiences

Experience life as a student at the University of Washington in Seattle through interactive 360° videos.

  • Husky Stadium in 360°
  • Suzzallo Library in 360°
  • Burke Museum in 360°
  • The Quad in 360°
  • UW Rowing in 360°
  • UW Symphony in 360°

Video tours

We’ve got dozens of videos featuring campus highlights, housing tours, student perspectives and Seattle sights. View them all!

Self-guided tour

Campus tour + freshman admission presentation, register for a campus tour and admission presentation, husky hangout.

Connect with two current UW students in this 30-minute virtual hangout (Zoom) to get your student life questions answered and hear what it’s really like to be a Husky. Have questions about the admissions process? Join us for a freshman information session.

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  • Campus tour and freshman admission presentation
  • Campus tour only
  • Housing tour
  • *Full or past event*
  • Allen School
  • College of Engineering
  • College of the Environment
  • Admitted Student Information Session & Campus Tour

The calendar is temporarily out of service. Please return later

  • Anderson Hall
  • Pearce Hall
  • Streeter Hall
  • Anna Maria Apartments
  • Townhouse Apartments
  • Gender-Inclusive Housing
  • Community Standards
  • Getting Involved
  • Packing Suggestions
  • Break Housing
  • Summer Housing
  • Current Residents
  • Costs & Contracts
  • Parents & Families
  • Join Our Team
  • Social Media

Find your home with EWU Housing and Residential Life! You will join a student tour guide on a 60-minute walking tour. On the tour you will see community spaces and rooms in Pearce and Streeter Halls. We end the tour in snyamncut where you will see the community spaces!

Tours run on designated dates from 12:30-1:30 pm.

Schedule My Housing Tour

Housing & Residential Life snyamncut 104 1027 Cedar St Cheney, WA 99004

Campus Interactive Map

Edens Hall, a brick building with classical pillars around the entrance.

Building Code: EH

Building Type: University Residence

See also Edens North .

Departments & Offices

Accessibility.

  • Button activated entrances are located on the south side of the building as well as on the west side under the grand stairway (south side for University Residences offices, west side for residence hall area)
  • Only the first floor is accessible
  • Accessible restrooms are located on the first floor
  • Accessible parking to the north

Gender Neutral Restrooms

Parking information.

  • Accessible parking to the north.
  • General parking to the north (Lot 3R).
  • Transportation Office
  • Visitor Parking (daytime)
  • Evening & Weekend Visitor Parking (after hours)
  • Permit Parking
  • Residence Facilities & Parking

See Viking Commons

Please refer to Room & Board Rates .

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  5. Western Washington University (WWU) (Bellingham, USA)

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  6. Getting To Know Western Washington University

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  1. Campus Tour

  2. General Information Housing Webinar (Recording from 8/18/23)

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  1. Home

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  2. In-Person and Virtual Visit Options

    In-Person Campus Tours. Take a tour of Western's beautiful campus! Let our student tour guides lead you and a small group on a 60-minute campus tour. They will give you the inside scoop on everything Western and answer your questions as you explore. There's also a 30-minute admission information session included in the tour.

  3. Buchanan Towers Community

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  4. WWU (Virtual) Housing Tour

    You don't have to live on campus at WWU, but you can join current Western students for a dorm tour to learn why over 90% of first year students choose to any...

  5. Campus Tours

    A 90-minute walking tour of Western's campus led by a Student Admissions Representative, which includes admission information. Viewing of a residence hall room. ... Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan ...

  6. Housing Tour

    Tribal Lands Statement. Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial.We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and protection of our shared ...

  7. Housing and Dining at WWU

    At Western Washington University, on-campus housing reflects the spirit of our campus community. 30% percent of all undergraduates choose to live on campus, where they enjoy a dynamic and close-knit atmosphere. While new Western students receive housing priority, University Residences also houses returning students as space allows.

  8. Admitted Student Events and Connections

    Housing Tour. Explore our Residence Halls! In the recorded tour, our students share their experiences living on campus, and will guide you around the different residential communities. ... Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all ...

  9. Visit

    Tribal Lands Statement. Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial.We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and protection of our shared ...

  10. Buchanan Towers

    Tribal Lands Statement. Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial.We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and protection of our shared ...

  11. Visit WWU

    Tribal Lands Statement. Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial.We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and protection of our shared ...

  12. Future Students

    Tribal Lands Statement. Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial.We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and protection of our shared ...

  13. Get Your Hands Wet.

    Get Your Hands Wet. The WWU student experience goes beyond academics, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth that will set you on your own unique and extraordinary course. Western is a launchpad for students like Caitlyn Blair, who channeled her lifelong passion for whales into her self-designed major in marine ecology ...

  14. WWU Off Campus Living

    Living off-campus introduces plenty of new choices and new responsibilities. Off Campus Living is here to help you learn about the basics of renting, your rights & responsibilities as a tenant, and creating community. We also point you to important links on safety, commuting, and getting to know the Bellingham area. This website is intended to give you an overview of what you can expect—and ...

  15. Home

    Housing Tour Have questions about Orientation? Please contact the New Student Services/Family Outreach office at 360-650-3846 or email [email protected] for more information.

  16. Submit a Housing Application

    Check out the University Residences site for complete information about Western's residence halls, roommate options and housing rates, or apply for housing now. If you have questions, contact University Residences at (360) 650-6565 or [email protected]. If you're interested in living off-campus, the Office of Off Campus Living is a great ...

  17. Tours and information sessions

    Experience life as a student at the University of Washington in Seattle through interactive 360° videos. ... Video tours. We've got dozens of videos featuring campus highlights, housing tours, student perspectives and Seattle sights. View them all! Self-guided tour. This Indigenous Walking Tour was created by UW alumnus Owen L. Oliver and is ...

  18. Western Washington University plans to vacate, demolish several rental

    A sign indicates Ivy Terrace Street in Bellingham is a dead-end road. Several of the Western Washington University-owned homes on the street are expected to be demolished in the spring and summer ...

  19. Room Selection

    Time slots are divided in two starting groups, each based your Housing priority date (the day you applied for admission): Phase A: Roommate Groups of 3 or more. Phase B: Roommate Pairs. Phase C: Free selection. Note: Students who do not select a room will be assigned a space in late August. Once rooms are selected or assigned in MyHousing, you ...

  20. Tours

    Tours. Find your home with EWU Housing and Residential Life! You will join a student tour guide on a 60-minute walking tour. On the tour you will see community spaces and rooms in Pearce and Streeter Halls. We end the tour in snyamncut where you will see the community spaces! Tours run on designated dates from 12:30-1:30 pm.

  21. Edens Hall

    Tribal Lands Statement. Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial.We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and protection of our shared ...

  22. Room and Board Rates

    Tribal Lands Statement. Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial.We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and protection of our shared ...