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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		1,480
Average Housing Costs		$4,600
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		71%
Freshmen Living On Campus		97%
Number of Dormitories		14
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		2
Best Freshman Dorms		Kaneko Commons Lausanne Hall
Best Upperclassman Dorms		Kenako C-wing apartments
Best Dorms		Lausanne Hall Matthews Hall
Worst Dorms		Lee House Shepard House York House
Worst Freshman Dorms		Baxter Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms		Matthews Hall

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Dorm life at Willamette is nice, and most students will live on campus all four years. The East Side of campus houses most of the freshmen, so for those who want a robust social experience, the East Side is for them. The West Side of campus is home to Doney and Lausanne. For sophomores and juniors living on campus, these are the choice dorms. Lausanne is considered the nicest dorm not only because of its beautiful exterior, but also because the rooms are considerably larger than in any other dorm. This dorm also has extended quiet hours, so it is nicer for students who actually want to get homework done in their room. The rooms in Doney are not as large as Lausanne's rooms, but they are still more spacious than the East Side dorms. It also has a prime location right on the quad, and is only a few steps away from the dining hall.

The Cornerstone area houses many upperclassmen because it includes the University Apartments and Haseldorf Apartments. Also in Cornerstone are Lee and York, two small intimate dorms. The rooms are older but accommodating. Shepard and Baxter halls are Willamette’s only dry dorms. This rule means that the students who live there make an agreement not to bring any alcoholic substances into the dorm, nor to come home under the influence. Across the sky bridge from Main Campus is the Kaneko Commons, the largest dormitory on campus. Kaneko consists of three wings: one with traditional dorms for freshmen, one with dorms that have private bathrooms, and one with nice apartments for upperclassmen. It also includes its own dining hall, which has great Japanese cuisine. Kaneko is the only dorm with air conditioning. Some students do not like the idea of living in Kaneko because it is isolated from the rest of campus. It should be noted that all of the students living in dorms eat at one of the dining halls on campus, except for those living in apartments with kitchens.

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jbrand808

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '15

B

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Dorms on the east side of campus tend to be a bit smaller and the ones on the westside a bit bigger. The apartments are really nice but unfortunately you can't get them until your junior and senior year.

May 25, 2012

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Katiegrl837

Biology '15

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Dorms

I love living in the dorms here on campus because it is so easy to socialize and meet new people. I also like that we do not have to check into a front desk every time we have a guest over.

Mar 06, 2012

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Jackalope4

Economics '15

B+

It's What You'd Expect

Housing is what you'd expect. Underclassmen dorms have worst facilities, upperclassmen dorms have nicer ones. However, living on one of the Eastside hallways (Baxter, Belknap, Matthews, Terra, Cascadia, Northwood, & Southwood) will guarantee you a few friends, so it's definitely worth the stay. The Westside (Doney/Lausanne) is better if you like better facilities over companionship. I don't know much about the Cornerstone houses (Lee, York, and Shephered) but I heard they're not the greatest. If there's anything we could improve, it's the laundry machines: they're often broken and we need more of 'em. Other than that, not a bad college experience at all.

Jan 23, 2012

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User rating for Willamette University - Campus Housing is 4.6 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

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Types of Housing Offered		Apartments for single students Coed dorms Environmental residence Fraternity/sorority housing Intensive study residence Substance-free residence
Room Types		Efficiencies, studios, singles, doubles, triples, one- and two-bedroom apartments
Bed Types		Standard twin or twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Blinds Bookcase Closet space Data port Desk and chair Dresser Lighting Telephone jack
Also Available		Theme and Greek housing

Cleaning Service

During the week, there is a daily cleaning service in all public areas, including bathrooms. Students are able to submit maintenance requests for large concerns, such as a broken light or faulty drawer.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Baxter Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Baxter is a substance-free dorm, so the residents choose to stay in an environment free of alcohol and tobacco. There is a main lounge that has a piano and television. The kitchen facility has a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and sink.

Belknap Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: There is a piano and television in the main lounge, and the basement has a pool table and microwave. There is also an all-female wing and a coed floor.

Cascadia House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: There is a large community space with couches, a pool table, and a piano. The basement has a large kitchen that includes ample counter space, an oven, and a refrigerator.

Doney Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Rooms in Doney Hall are carpeted. The main lounge includes a piano, and the basement has a pool table and laundry facilities.

Kaneko Commons
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal, private, suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites (singles, doubles), four-bedroom apartments (singles)
Special Features: Kaneko Commons has laundry rooms on second and third floors of wing A and cable television in the student lounges. The beds in wings B and C have extra-long twin mattresses.

Lausanne Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: The living room has a piano and study spaces, and the television lounge has a pool table.

Lee House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Residents have access to a kitchen with an oven, refrigerator, and sink. The lounge has a television and pool table.

Matthews Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: The main lounge includes a television and piano, and the basement has a television and a shared kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink.

Northwood Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: The kitchen in Northwood has a microwave and refrigerator.

Shepard House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Shepard House is a substance-free dorm, so the residents choose to stay in an environment free from alcohol and tobacco. The main lounge includes a television, and the kitchen facility includes a refrigerator, microwave, and sink.

Southwood Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Beverages and snacks are available at the Montag Center, which is next door.

Terra House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Terra House is a themed dorm that focuses on community service, the environment, and the outdoors. Terra also has a fully equipped kitchen and carpeted rooms.

WISH (Willamette International Studies House)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Students living in WISH have a focus on learning about international cultures and promoting cultural awareness through different programs and events. The dorm is a converted sorority house and has a complete kitchen with oven, refrigerator, sink, and microwave. There is also bike storage in the basement.

York House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: The York House has the largest number of single rooms on campus. The main lounge features a piano and study space, and the basement includes a kitchen and pool table.

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Haseldorf Apartments
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 25–49
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments (singles, doubles)
Students living in Haseldorf are not required to purchase a meal plan.
Special Features: Each apartment has hardwood floors and its own kitchen.

University Apartments
Floors: 7
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One-bedroom apartments (singles, doubles, triples)
Students living in the University Apartments are not required to purchase a meal plan.
Special Features: All apartments have carpeted floors and a full kitchen.

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