Campus Housing
Welcome to Campus Housing
Make CWU your home and discover what it means to #LiveCentral. You're going to love it here. With community building, a wide range of dining options, activities every weekend, and historic downtown Ellensburg just minutes away, you’ll always find connection and belonging.
Login to the MyHousing portal to apply for housing, find your housing assignment, and see roommate information.
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Living in a residence hall at Central Washington University means living in a community of students. This community is a dynamic place, composed of various people with different values, cultures, lifestyles, and attitudes. Life living on campus will be an experience like no other.
Residence Halls
Explore our residence halls, see photos and amenities, and discover our Living Learning Communities.
Housing Information and Applications
Learn about rates, view housing guides, and learn how to apply.
On-Campus Apartments
Discover the convenience of on-campus living in one of our apartment complexes.
Summer Housing
Summer housing information and application steps
Housing Rates
CWU's on-campus housing rates for residence halls and apartments.
Move-In Days 2024
Learn more about move-in for Fall 2024
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Join the Residence Hall Association for fun and leadership experience
Movers and Shakers Move-In Volunteers
Help us welcome our new Wildcats to campus this fall!
About Us and Contact Info
Contact information, staff listing, and maintenance requests.
Applying for Housing
You will apply for housing after you have accepted an offer of admission. Explore our housing options to find the best fit for you and review our Housing Application Process. You will then complete your housing application through the MyHousing portal.
Housing Application InformationHousing News
Stay up-to-date with the comings and goings of Campus Housing with the information below.
Incoming Students
- Incoming students for fall quarter 2024 can apply for housing and select their room starting January 30, 2024.
- Learn more about our roommate process.
- Summer 2024 housing applications will open mid-May. More inforamtion about summer housing.
Current and Returning Students
- Residence halls close for the academic year on Saturday, June 8th at Noon.
- Need summer housing? Students who are returning for the Fall 2024 quarter are eligible to stay on campus this summer.
- Interested in moving in early for Fall 2024? Volunteer with Movers & Shakers!
Living Learning Communities
Here at Central Washington University, being part of a community is about making connections with others who have common interests. Living Learning Communities (LLCs) bridge a students' interests and goals with their campus living experience.
Learn More About LLCsFirst Year Live-On Requirement
Central Washington University follows the guidance of the Washington Administrative Code. The WAC policy requires that all students under the age of 20, living outside of a commutable distance with a direct relative, having completed less than three quarters or two semesters of college credits post high school (Running Start credits do not count), or that are unmarried, must live in the residence halls. See the complete policy to know if you are required to live on campus or not.
Read the Full WAC PolicyContact
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