Student Housing
Apartments
Dining Services
Campus Safety
STUDENT HOUSING
APARTMENTS
DINING SERVICES
HOUSING STAFF
CAMPUS SAFETY
CONTACT US
Main Housing Office
Lighthouse Depot
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
(Closed on Fridays during summer)
Phone: 541-888-7634
Email
Dining Services
Phone: 541-888-7704
RA DUTY PHONE
On Call Resident Assistant
Monday – Friday, 5pm – 8am
Saturday – Sunday, 24 hours a day
Phone: 541-260-6996
A Great Place to Live!
Southwestern’s student housing is safe, affordable and offers great amenities, not to mention it’s great living on campus. We work hard to help you make the most of your education and your college experience. Southwestern’s Student Housing Office helps maintain the standards that you expect when living on campus.
Our apartment-style housing is on the shores of beautiful Empire Lakes, and is within walking distance to classes. Interested in Gender Inclusive housing options? We offer that too. Check out the drop down below for more information.
All apartments are fully furnished with a living room, dining area and full kitchen. Apartments have three to four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and Wi-fi. All furniture and appliances have recently been updated.
Hang Out With Friends
Stop by the Lighthouse Depot to meet friends. There’s a large living room with a big screen TV streaming Netflix and fuboTV, as well as a game room with pool table/billiards and ping pong. Outside the Lighthouse Depot there’s a covered patio, sand volleyball pit, and basketball court. All rec equipment is provided by housing and is free to use for housing students.
Also, you will find a quiet study area, computer lab, and laundry facilities. Throughout campus, there are more study areas, computer and tutoring labs, a library, and a rec center with a climbing wall, racquetball, and more.
Take A Tour
Drop-in tours are available from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit the Lighthouse Depot or call 541-888-7634.
Apply for Student Housing!
We encourage you to make the most of your education and college experience. Our apartment-style housing is safe, affordable and offers great amenities.
STUDENT HOUSING
APARTMENTS
DINING SERVICES
HOUSING STAFF
CAMPUS SAFETY
CONTACT US
Main Housing Office
Lighthouse Depot
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8am
(Closed on Fridays during summer)
Phone: 541-888-7634
Email
Dining Services
Empire Hall
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
(Closed on Fridays during summer)
Phone: 541-888-7704
On-Call Resident Assistant
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8am
Saturday - Sunday, 24 hours a day
Phone: 541-260-6996
Student Housing Questions?
How much does it cost to live in student housing?
See below for an overview of current housing rates (these are rates for the 2025-26 academic year, starting July 1, 2025).
Schedule of Rates Per Term*
Summer Term 2025 =Â
- Private Room Rate: $2,131
- Double Room Rate: $1,572
| PRIVATE ROOM RATE | Fall | Winter | Spring | TOTAL |
| 110 meals/term | $3,377 | $3,377 | $3,377 | $10,131 |
| DOUBLE ROOM RATE | Fall | Winter | Spring | TOTAL |
| 110 meals/term | $2,896 | $2,896 | $2,896 | $8,688 |
*Please note: There is a required one-time $250 non-refundable prepayment as well as a $30/term social fee.
What comes with the apartments?
- Extra-long twin beds
- Dresser for each resident
- Full-size stove/oven and refrigerator/freezer
- Free Wi-Fi and internet ports in each bedroom
- Couch, three living room chairs, dining table and chairs
Can I stay for more than one term?
Students sign a binding room and board agreement for the full academic year (September through June). If you plan to leave at the end of a specific term:Â
- Talk with housing
- Complete a room cancellation form by the deadline indicated in the housing agreement
- Return the form to the housing office.Â
Please see the housing agreement for information on refunds, etc.
Do you have single rooms?
Yes. Single occupancy bedrooms are available throughout housing on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note: that these rooms are still in a 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom apartment.
How do you assign rooms and match roommates?
We allow students to select their own spaces and match themselves with roommates using our housing software. In the event that a student does not select a room or roommate, we will assign students based on their roommate preferences. When a student is eligible to select a room depends on the date the student completed the online housing application.
Can I request a specific roommate?
Yes. You can use our housing software to create roommate groups and select roommates.
How can I request housing accommodations?
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Fall Term:Â Second Friday in August
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Winter Term:Â Friday before Thanksgiving
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Spring Term:Â Last Friday in February
Is student housing open during term breaks?
The apartments are open from the day students move in until the last day of spring term with the exception of winter break. Students may leave their items in their rooms and apartments over winter break, but are required to check out with their RA’s 24 hours after their last final.
What do I do if there's a maintenance or other problem with my apartment?
Submit a work request through myLakerLink. When you have an issue in your apartment whether it is a leaky faucet, burned out light, broken oven element, missing window screen, or something more serious, our maintenance staff will help.
Do I need a car? Is public transportation available?
It is up to you. You don’t necessarily need a car. A variety of convenient and affordable transportation options are available to residents, including the bus and local cab companies. If you plan to visit Eugene, Corvallis, Portland, or other towns out of our area, we recommend bringing a car. Students with cars will need to pick up a free parking permit from the housing office when they arrive.
Can I see your room and board agreement?
Our room and board agreement includes pricing and other important housing policy information. Click here to view the agreement:
Take A Tour
Drop-in tours are available from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit the Lighthouse Depot or call 541-888-7634.
Apply for Student Housing!
We encourage you to make the most of your education and college experience. Our apartment-style housing is safe, affordable and offers great amenities.
