Tom Scheuermann, Director-UHDS
Rich Turnbull, Associate Director-Dining Services
Linda Kasper, Associate Director-Residential Education
Dan Larson, Associate Director-Operations and Facilities
Eric Hansen, Associate Director-Marketing, Assessment, Communication, and Diversity
Lyle Leaming, Assistant Director-Financial and Business Services
Viki Taylor, Assistant Director-Financial and Business Services
102 Buxton (Jefferson Street entrance)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
541-737-4771
Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/
The Department of University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) provides a diverse selection of housing and dining alternatives—university-owned student cooperatives, residence halls, and student family housing—all of which offer a variety of programs and services.
Oregon State University recognizes the impact the living environment has upon student life. This environment, whether on or off campus, is an important part of the student’s education experience. The university is committed to providing all students in the residential setting an integrated program for social, cultural, and educational development beyond the classroom.
Students are not required to live in university housing, but it is strongly encouraged. We have found it is easier for students to make friends and adjust to university life if they live on campus for a year or two. Academic indicators have shown that students who live on campus typically do better academically and are more likely to continue their education.
University Housing and Dining Services’ main goals are to help students succeed academically, become active citizens of their communities, and to enrich and enjoy their university experience. Through the Department of University Housing and Dining Services, students can make arrangements for meals and accommodations, consult with residential life staff, bring suggestions for improvements, and receive assistance on their concerns and interests. Emphasis is upon helping students achieve academic success and providing comfortable, safe, reasonably priced living accommodations and programs.
Residence Halls Through its 13 residence halls, the university offers a variety of living environments, including special program halls, designated quiet floors, coeducational facilities, and substance-free housing and an academic success program focus with faculty-in-residence.
- Buxton and Hawley Halls are the home of the College of Health and Human Science’s Living in Community (LinC) program.
- Weatherford Residential College is the home of the Austin Entrepreneurship Program for students from any major interested in turning their business ideas into reality.
- West International and Halsell Halls offer cultural diversity programs for U.S. and international students as the residential home of the new international INTO-OSU program.
- Halsell and Bloss Halls also host a program focused on the needs of upperclass students (non-first year students) and provide for gender inclusive (apartment style) assignments for those students choosing this option.
- Bloss Hall is home to our interdisciplinary program in community service learning.
- McNary Hall is the residential home of the University Honors College.
- Wilson Hall is focused on engineering, math, and science.
Most student rooms are designed for double occupancy. A limited number of single rooms are available in each hall. All residence halls are smoke-free.
The residence hall dining program features an a la carte meal service, with services offered in Marketplace West, McNary Central, and Arnold Dining Centers, as well as Bing’s Café located in Weatherford Residential College. Residential students have a choice of flexible meal plans, which can be used in any of the UHDS operated dining facilities and cafes. They can also participate in the Orange Rewards program, which allows them to eat in all 28 campus dining venues.
For more detailed descriptions of residence halls and cooperative houses, please visit the University Housing and Dining Services’ Web site at http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/.
Cooperative Houses The four cooperative houses at Oregon State University provide small-group living experiences for approximately 200 students. House capacities vary from 40 to 60. Student residents are responsible for developing their internal governmental organizations. Incoming students receive help from returning cooperative members in adjusting to the university and to the unique, dynamic atmosphere of the cooperative. Cooperative members reduce their board-and-room costs by performing work duties for three to five hours per week in the houses. All cooperatives are smoke-free.
Oregon State University owns and operates four cooperative houses: Azalea House, Dixon Lodge, and Oxford House for women, and Avery Lodge for men.
Information and application forms may be obtained from the Department of University Housing and Dining Services at http://oregonstate.edu/uhds.
Residence Hall and Cooperative ReservationsOnce admitted to OSU, students submit an online application and fee to make reservations for university-owned residence halls and cooperatives at http://oregonstate.edu/uhds. Flexible academic year contracts are available to all students. Comprehensive UHDS information packets titled Life on Campus are mailed out to all admitted students or are available from the Department of University Housing and Dining Services, 541-737-4771.
Residence Hall RatesNote: The figures listed below are estimated room and meal rates for 2010–2011. When established, the new rates will be available through the Department of University Housing and Dining Services.
Residence HallsEstimated rates listed are for the academic year; room and meal package rates will vary by type of meal plan chosen.
Double room with preferred meal plan:
$8,600–9,600
Additional fee for single room
Cooperative Houses
Room and Meals:*
Academic Year $4,972
*Note: The cooperative house rates are an estimated total for room and meals. Meal costs are assessed at each cooperative and rates may vary. Students must enter into a meal plan agreement with the cooperative in which they reside. Meal plan costs average approximately $2,140 per academic year; housing costs approximately $2,832.
All Oregon State University residence halls and dining facilities are built and operated entirely with income from resident students and summer conferences and camps. No state tax funds are used.
University Housing for Student Families (All Terms)Oregon State University maintains 107 unfurnished apartments in Orchard Court for student families. Rentals start at approximately $430 a month with water, garbage, and TV cable service furnished. Students should apply to the Department of University Housing and Dining Services. Additional information is available at: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/family_housing/.
Housing in Summer Session Summer Session housing is available for short or long-term stays. A summer meal plan is required for all students in the summer session halls. Additional information is available at: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/halls_coops/summer_housing/.
Off-Campus Housing Current bulletin board listings for a variety of rentals available in Corvallis and surrounding communities are located in the Memorial Union lower concourse. A copy of the Renters’ Guide may be obtained upon request from Student Involvement, MU East, Corvallis, OR 97331.
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