Buxton Hall
"A great space to build community and skills! Make friends on your floor and make products in the DAMLab."
- Judy, R.A.
About Buxton Hall
Eligibility: Buxton Hall is home to a Living-Learning Community for engineering students. For placement in Buxton Hall, priority is given to students who are in an engineering program and their roommates.
Community restrooms and single-user restrooms (first floor only)
What's provided in the building
Buxton residents get their mail at West Service Center.
Accessibility options:
- roll-in shower in each restroom
- some rooms with fire alarm strobe lights
- rooms available on ground/first floor
Also in the building:
- The first floor of Buxton is home to the DAMLab makerspace, and building residents have access to a wide range of high-tech design and prototyping tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC mills.
About the rooms
Room details
See what's provided in each room.
See furniture dimensions for Buxton Hall.
Sample Buxton Hall Double (Two-Person) floor plan
This is an estimation of room size, exact measurements may differ slightly.
Additional floor plans
Kitchens
- Buxton has a shared kitchen on the ground floor near the DAMLab makerspace. It has a full-size refrigerator, oven, cooktop, sink and microwave, and is available for residents 24/7.
- Each floor has a shared microwave in the floor lounge/kitchenette.
- Residents of the Second Year and Above community have access to an additional large kitchen on the first floor.
- Check with the hall staff to see what amenities are available at the desk, which might include additional cooking equipment or games.
Lounges
- Residents of the Second Year and Above community in Buxton and Hawley share a large lounge on the first floor of Hawley with cable TV, couches and games.
- There are also smaller lounges and study spaces on each floor of both buildings which are available to residents 24/7. Buxton residents may also access a first floor lounge in Hawley.
Floor Plans
Laundry Room
Laundry in Oregon State University residence halls is free for residents; no coins or cards are required.
- The Buxton Hall laundry room is located in the basement.
- Residents should bring their own laundry soap and other supplies.
- Liquid detergent is preferred.
- Laundry pods must be placed in the washer itself.
- Use the Campus CleanPay app to monitor laundry status. (App set-up instructions are posted on site.)
Trash and Recycling
Each resident's room has a bin for trash and a bin for recycling. When the room bins are full, residents need to empty them in the building's trash and recycling areas.
- Bottles, cans and paper: recycle these items inside, in the gray recycling bins in the lobby area on the ground floor.
- Corrugated cardboard: recycle cardboard outside, in the cardboard bin on the north side of the building along the Jefferson Way sidewalk.
- Trash: empty your trash can outside, in the dumpster on the north side of the building along the Jefferson Way sidewalk.
Learn more about recycling on campus.
Bike Storage Information
- Indoor bike storage room in the basement
- Outdoor bike racks at both entrances
Restrooms in Buxton Hall
Some suites on the upper floors of Buxton Hall have semi-private restrooms containing a shower and toilet; these are shared only with other residents of the suite.
Residents of suite-style restrooms are responsible for cleaning their own restrooms. Restrooms in common areas are cleaned daily by UHDS custodial staff.
See below for additional information on restrooms available throughout the building.
- two single-user restrooms (toilet and sink only)
- two single-user restrooms (toilet and sink only)
- two single-user restrooms (toilet and sink only)
- three single-user restrooms (shower, toilet and sink)
- one all-user multi-stall restroom
- one multi-stall men's restroom
- two multi-stall women's restrooms
- one all-user multi-stall restroom
- two multi-stall men's restrooms
- one multi-stall women's restroom
- one all-user multi-stall restroom
- one multi-stall men's restroom
- two multi-stall women's restrooms
- one all-user multi-stall restroom
- three multi-stall women's restrooms
West side neighborhood
The bustling west side neighborhood features Buxton, Cauthorn, Hawley, Poling, Sackett, Weatherford and West residence halls. Dining options abound in this neighborhood with Marketplace West dining center, the Memorial Union, Bing’s Café at Weatherford, Trader Bing’s and Dixon Café all nearby.
For indoor or outdoor fitness and recreation options, the west side offers outdoor sport fields, tennis courts, and the Dixon Rec Center which includes gyms, courts, a climbing center, fitness studios, an indoor track and an aquatics center.
In the middle of it all, the Memorial Union hosts a regular lineup of events and art displays, and offers printing services, an ATM and access to banking services. It’s also home to MU Lanes & Games, a student-run recreation facility that includes bowling, billiards, arcade games and a gaming lounge!
Follow @westsidebeavs Instagram for neighborhood news and events!
Living-Learning Communities
Engineering Living-Learning Community: All engineering majors are welcome in the Engineering Living-Learning Community.
This unique living community is a great way for engineering students to make friendships and create connections between their in-class and out-of-class experiences. Residents can get to know College of Engineering faculty and advisors outside of the classroom, and also have access to the DAMLab makerspace, a state-of-the-art lab equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills and other tools, on the first floor of Buxton Hall.
Special Interest Communities
Second Year and Above: The first floor houses a Second Year and Above community for engineering students who have already completed at least one year of college. Second Year and Above community residents can access a private lounge, a large updated kitchen, and single-user restrooms on the floor.
Women in Science and Engineering: The fifth floor of Buxton is home to the Women in Science Engineering (WISE) Special Interest Community.
Hall Staff
Professional Staff: Each hall has a professional staff member who lives on campus, supervises student staff members, and is available to meet with students one-on-one for guidance and support.
Student Staff: A team of student staff members lives in Buxton Hall to assist residents.
Contact the Buxton Hall Resident Director via email or at 541-713-5136
Call the Buxton Hall Duty Phone at 541-230-4069