Why Live on Campus

At Pacific University, undergraduate students are required to live on campus for two years (with a handful of exceptions). And for good reason! Check out a few of the benefits of living in the residence halls:

Meet new people. Your roommate, neighbors and fellow hall residents provide an instant community to build lifelong friendships. Just roam through the halls and chat with other students hanging out in the lounge or lobby. Need a dinner buddy? Want to try out a new campus club? No need to go it alone!

Participate in campus life. Check out movies, board games, cookware and more at your front desk. Play a pickup game of beach volleyball. Join a club. Campus life is all around you, 24/7! In addition to all the clubs and organizations on campus, Residence Hall Association also plans fun social events for your hall community. 

Built-in support systems. Resident advisors (RAs) and the professional residence life staff are here to help you as you transition to college life. Plus, the counseling center, health center and Campus Public Safety are all within a block of your residence hall.

Better grades. Research shows that students who live on campus perform better academically. Access to your faculty members, libraries, tutoring services and more make focusing on school easier. 

No commute. You don’t need a car. No worries about traffic and parking every morning! You can roll out of bed, hit the shower, and be in class in in just three minutes. Plus, downtown shops and restaurants are just a few blocks away.  

All-inclusive living. Room and board costs at Pacific include not only your housing and food, but also utilities like electricity and water that you’d pay for separately in an apartment. Rates won’t change mid-year, and no upfront first- and last-month payments are required. Plus you’ve got 24/7 security, high-speed internet, and maintenance on call.

 

Explore Residence Halls

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Burlingham Hall exterior
Burlingham Hall

Built in 2007, Burlingham Hall is a Pacific University residential building for students that are 19 years old or older prior to the start of the Fall term or have fulfilled one-year of the University's two-year residency requirement. The sustainable building features apartment and suite-style accommodations, along with a community kitchen, lounges and laundry facilities.

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Cascade Hall exterior
Cascade Hall

Cascade Hall is a traditional residential building featuring single, double and quad suite units, community lounges and kitchens, and study and recreation spaces.

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Gilbert Hall exterior
Gilbert Hall

Gilbert Hall opened in 2009 alongside Burlingham Hall. Designed for students that are 19 years old or older prior to the start of the Fall term or have fulfilled one-year of the University's two-year residency requirement. Gilbert is a residence hall featuring four and six-person apartments, as well as three and four-person suites. Units have bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens or kitchenettes, and the hall also features shared community spaces. Gilbert also features energy-efficient design and an indoor bike storage room. 

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McCormick Hall exterior
McCormick Hall

Fondly known as “Mac,” McCormick Hall is a residence hall that houses many first and second-year students. The hall offers single, double and quad rooms, along with social and study area, a community kitchen, and laundry facilities — and a storied history shared by Pacific University alumni.

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Vandervelden Court exterior
Vandervelden Court

The Vandervelden Court Apartments serve as home for Pacific University students that are 20 years old or older prior to the start of the Fall term or have fulfilled the University's two-year residency requirement. Named for Forest Grove businessman and philanthropist Joe Vandervelden '37, the furnished apartments feature four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and living area.

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Walter Hall exterior
Walter Hall

Walter Hall is a traditional residence hall for first-year students, offering primarily double rooms, a community kitchen, lounges and laundry facilities. The largest of Pacific’s residence halls, Walter Hall is home to more than 240 students. It is a gender-inclusive building and also home to Pacific’s men’s wing and women’s wing.

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