Living in the heart of Beaver Nation
An on-campus room at Oregon State places you steps away from the resources you need to succeed in your first year and beyond.
- First-year students live in most of our 15 residence halls.
- Single, double, triple and quad rooms
- Residence halls feature on-site laundry facilities, recreation spaces, lounges and kitchens or kitchenettes available 24/7.
What living on campus is like
Engaging in community
Many of OSU's residence halls are home to Living-Learning Communities or Special Interest Communities.
These are groups of students who share common interests, living preferences, or are part of the same academic program.
- Learn about OSU's Living-Learning Communities
- Learn about OSU's Special Interest Communities
And all halls offer the opportunity to build connection with other Beavers, building friendships that can last throughout your time at OSU and beyond.
Dining on campus
Campus residents at OSU can use their dining plan at more than 25 different micro-restaurants and cafes, get groceries at our on-campus market, and enjoy dishes that feature fresh veggies from our campus garden.
- Options for everyone: We offer food that is vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free friendly and more.
- Locally sourced, globally inspired: We use seasonal ingredients to offer a variety of options inspired by cuisines from around the world.
Thriving on campus
Both nation-wide studies and research conducted at OSU have shown that first-year students who live on campus on average earn better grades than students who live off campus, and also tend to graduate more quickly.
- Every hall has staff members dedicated to student success, including a full-time professional resident director and live-in student staff.
- Each residence hall has an academic learning assistant, a peer mentor who can help new students cultivate strong academic habits.
Moving in this fall? Get the latest information on our Move-In Guide page.
Virtual residence hall tours
- 360-degree video walkthroughs of a sample room in each residence hall
- guided tours of several different room and suite styles at Oregon State
First-year experience
As part of Oregon State University's comprehensive First-Year Experience, first-year students, with very few exceptions, are required to live on campus. Living on campus is an excellent way for students to connect with key campus resources and build community.
- Read more about OSU's First-Year Experience Live-On Residency Requirement.
- All residence hall residents are required to choose one of our dining plans.
- Learn more about how to apply for housing.
Still have questions about living on campus? Contact us!
Applying for housing
All Oregon State students are eligible for on-campus housing. The housing application for students who plan to start at OSU in September typically opens in early February. The application is an online process that will walk you through a series of questions to help determine your best fit for on-campus housing.
Learn more about applying for housing as a first-year student