Western Oregon University is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon, with colleges of Education and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Its athletic teams, the Wolves, compete in NCAA Division II. First-year students who enroll within one year of high school graduation must live on campus for the full academic year unless they are granted an exception, such as living at home with parents. Fall 2026 move-in is a single day, Monday, September 21, with check-in on Landers Lawn.
Enrollment
3,103
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Jan 3, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
WOU is on the quarter system, so this is winter quarter move-in, Sunday, Jan. 3. Spring quarter move-in is Sunday, March 28. Instructions are emailed before move-in; check the email for your time.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Ackerman Hall
Traditional · Coed
Arbor Park
Apartment-style · Coed
Heritage Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyLanders Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$7,597
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.