University of Oregon - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		3,947
Undergrads Living On Campus		21%
Number of Dormitories		7
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		6
Best Dorms		Barnhart Carson
Worst Dorms		Bean Hamilton

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The University of Oregon has eight different dormitories that cater to a range of needs and budgets. From the large rooms and private bathrooms of Barnhart Hall to the Bean complex, which is affectionately referred to as the “ghetto” dorm, you’ll find many options in campus housing. The UO also provides a placement service to provide different environments for different interests, such as 24-hour quiet floors, substance-free floors, and so on. Although students recommend Barnhart and Carson over other dorms, the friendships and experiences that occur in the tight living quarters of places like Bean and Walton are the ones that stick with you over time.

UO always falls short in dorm space, so students should apply early for assured placement. This also means you’re not guaranteed housing for later years, so enjoy the conveniences of dorm life while they last. You should definitely spend your first year in the dorms because this is one of the best places to meet people and make friends. With so many different choices of rooms and communities, it’s largely up to you to make your experience with campus housing what you want it to be.

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Campus Housing at University of Oregon

wurldluv

'15

Dance

A

Freshman

Dormlife is dormlife. The rooms are small, the showers are terrifying, but the food, it's practically free. You use your pretty little i.d. card and bam, an instant warm meal customized to your specific likings. Big mouth burrito and Fire and Spice grill? It doesn't get any better than that. Sitting in common grounds as I write this, the social atmosphere is light. Everyone's gathered and smiling and asking each other questions about the plans for the weekend. It's friday tomorrow, everyone's feeling great as usual.

Jan 20, 2012

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SymoneSparrow

'14

Journalism

A-

Expensive Dorms

The dorms are safe and clean on campus, and if you can afford the dorms that are off campus they are really nice. Currently a new dorm building is being constructed that is going to be amazing, but it will probably cost you the same amount as your tuition to live there for an academic year.

Jan 04, 2012

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lakshmidady

'14

Business

F

The Dorms

Our dorms have been rated some of the worst in the nation but we are renovating and built 2 new ones that are absolutely beautiful. With time I have faith that we will upgrade but until then it's pretty much like sharing a prison cell with a stranger. Shared showers in most dorms and florescent lights. Only freshman live on campus.

Nov 09, 2011

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Room Types		Deluxe double Small single Standard double Standard single
Bed Types		Loft and twin beds
What You Get		Bed Cable TV Closet Desk and chair Ethernet access Local telephone service (phone not provided) Mattress pad Window coverings
Also Available		Students are placed in halls based on interest. Interest halls include: Collegiate Hall, Community Service Hall, Creative Arts Hall, Cyber Hall, Health and Fitness Hall, Honors Hall, Intensive Academic Hall, International House, Multicultural Hall, Substance-Free Hall, 24-Hour Quiet Hall, and Upper-class/Transfer/Graduate Hall.

Available for Rent

MicroFridges

Cleaning Service

No

Did You Know?

Microwaves are not allowed in dorms, but a small refrigerator is fine.

Alcoholic beverages and tobacco use is prohibited in all dorms, though students hide alcohol and will open windows to smoke in the rooms.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Barnhart
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 450
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Barnhart double, small single, large single
Special Features: Private bathrooms, walk-in closets.

Bean
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 700
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Standard double, standard single
Special Features: Study lounge, television room, game area, laundry facility.

Carson
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 270
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Standard double, standard single
Special Features: Wash basin in each room, study lounge, television room, game area, laundry facility, and Carson dining center.

Earl
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 270
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Standard double, standard single
Special Features: Study lounge, television room, game area, laundry facility.

Hamilton
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 780
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Standard double, standard single, deluxe double
Special Features: Study lounge, television room, game area, laundry facility, Hamilton Commons.

Riley Complex
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 140
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Standard double, standard single, small single
Special Features: Sink in each room, study lounge, television room, game area, and laundry facility.

Walton
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 600
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Standard double, standard single, small single
Special Features: Study lounge, television room, game area, laundry facility.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Agate Aparments
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 20
Room Types: Price: 1 bedroom $474, 2 bedroom $754
1 block south of campus; off-street parking with permit; sewer, water, and garbage/recycling included; patio; Ethernet access; laundry facilities
Special Features: Each apartment is slightly different from the next, located on same block as restaurants, bus route, video store, bakery, and is across from the track field.

East Campus Houses/Studios
Floors: 1 or 2
Number of Units: 75 (Approximately 5 studios)
Room Types: Price: Studio, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 bedroom from $357-960
1-3 blocks east of campus; off-street parking possible; some utilities included; yard and/or porch; Ethernet access available; laundry facilities
Special Features: On quaint residential streets; most were built in the 1920s-1940s and have their own charm; residents are responsible for utilities and lawn care; no smoking; pets allowed.

Graduate Village
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 72
Room Types: Price: Studio $474-484, 1 bedroom $555-570
1 block east of campus, off-street parking with paid permit; sewer, water, and garbage/recycling included; Ethernet access; laundry facilities
Special Features: Walking distance to law school and other graduate programs, as well as resaurants, grocery stores, and a pub; community courtyard; modern bath and kitchen.

Moon Court Apartments
Floors: 1 or 2
Number of Units: 6
Room Types: Price: 2 bedroom $678, 3 bedroom $703
2 blocks east of campus, off-street parking with permit; sewer, water, and garbage/recycling included; yard; laundry facilities
Special Features: Six townhouses and flat-style apartments; feels more like you’re living in a house than in an apartment.

Spencer-View Apartments
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 272
Room Types: Price: 2 bedrooms $580, 3 bedrooms or large 2 bedroom $694
Less than one mile from campus, off-street parking with permit; sewer, water, and garbage/recycling included; patio or balcony; Ethernet access; laundry facilities; on-site childcare
Special Features: Separated into eight color-coded neighborhoods each with their own species of trees; community gardens, playground; each apartment approxamtely 700-800 sq. ft.; modern kitchens.

Westmorland Apartments
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 404
Room Types: Price: 1 bedroom $405/450, 2 bedroom $445/490
3 miles from campus, off-street parking with permit; sewer, water, and garbage/recycling included, laundry facilities; on-site childcare
Special Features: On 26 acres; on busline; few blocks from resaurants and parks; apartments range from 375 to 500 square feet; music room and community room that hosts special events.

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