Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University Student Activities

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Western Oregon University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Holiday Tree Lighting and Alcohol Awareness Week.

Western Oregon University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Western Oregon University.

Western Oregon University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Western Oregon University students live off campus. In 2023, 25% of undergrads at Western Oregon University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 75% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Western Oregon University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western Oregon University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Western Oregon University Athletics

At Western Oregon University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Western Oregon University:

Is Western Oregon University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Western Oregon University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Western Oregon University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Western Oregon University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Western Oregon University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Western Oregon University, take Interstate 5 to Monmouth, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.

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