Callahan Hall
"Callahan feels like a place in time that can set opportunities and relationships in motion. It's a community to thrive in and explore who you are."
- Alyssa M., R.A.
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About Callahan Hall
Eligibility:
All Oregon State students are eligible to live in Callahan Hall.
Room types:
- 0.5 percent single rooms
- 48.8 percent double rooms
- 50.7 percent economy triple rooms
Learn more about our economy triple rooms.
Community restrooms on each floor
What's provided in the building
Callahan residents get their mail at McNary Service Center.
Accessibility options:
About the rooms
Callahan Sample Room 360° Video
Room details
Callahan rooms include built-in wardrobes and desks. Most furniture in Callahan is not moveable.
See what's provided in the room.
See furniture dimensions for Callahan Hall.
Kitchens
- Callahan Hall has a large, recently remodeled kitchen on the first floor that includes a refrigerator, microwave, cooktop and oven.
- There is a second kitchen located on the fourth floor. Both kitchens are available for all hall residents to use 24/7.
- Shared microwaves are also available in each floor kitchenette/lounge.
- Check with the hall staff to see what amenities are available at the desk, which might include additional cooking equipment or games.
Lounges
- Callahan Hall has a large main lounge available on the first floor with games, couches and a large-screen television.
- Additional lounges with couches and a big screen TV are available on each floor.
- A study space with a TV is available on the first floor.
Floor Plans
Laundry Room
Laundry in Oregon State University residence halls is free for residents; no coins or cards are required.
- The Callahan Hall laundry room is located on the first floor down the west wing custodial hallway.
- 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 northwest side of the building by the bicycle racks.
- Trash: empty your trash can outside, in the dumpster on the northwest side of the building by the bicycle racks.
Bike Storage Information
- Outdoor open-air bike storage area on the northwest side of the building near Wilson
Restrooms in Callahan Hall
- three single-user restrooms (toilet and sink only)
- one multi-stall men's restroom
- one multi-stall women's restroom
- one all-user multi-stall restroom
- one multi-stall women's restroom
- one multi-stall men's restroom
- one multi-stall women's restroom
- one all-user multi-stall restroom
- one multi-stall men's restroom
- one multi-stall men's restroom
- one multi-stall women's restroom
East side neighborhood
The east side neighborhood features four residence halls: Callahan, McNary, Tebeau and Wilson. Nearby dining options include McNary Dining Center and Java II in the Valley Library. Residents in this neighborhood can enjoy a pick-up game of flag football or a quiet picnic lunch in McNary Field. The Valley Library is located in the northwest corner of this neighborhood, offering easy access to research materials, printing services and quiet areas to study.
For close-by recreation options, McAlexander Fieldhouse offers indoor courts, a turf field and a climbing wall. The Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx), hosts concerts, performances and exhibitions from local and international artists.
Follow @eastsidebeavs Instagram for neighborhood news and events!
Living-Learning Communities
Live to Teach Living-Learning Community (LLC): All education majors are welcome in the Live to Teach Living-Learning Community.
This community offers a space for future teachers to build community and connect with their instructors and advisors. Students participate in the College of Education’s Ment2Teach peer mentoring program and engage in social, academic, and service opportunities as they prepare for impactful careers in education.
Special Interest Communities
Second Year and Above: The fourth flour of Callahan Hall is set aside for second year and above students, which includes students who have already completed at least one year of college, or are graduate or transfer students.
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 Callahan Hall to assist residents.
Contact the Callahan Hall Resident Director via email or at 541-713-5135
Call the Callahan Hall Duty Phone at 541-230-4073