Conference & Guest Housing

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The Office of University Residences welcomes you to Western Washington University and the University Residences system. Founded in 1893 as a state normal school, Western Washington University has grown from a small teachers' college to a comprehensive regional university. The 190-acre campus overlooks Bellingham from the west slope of Sehome Hill, a city arboretum. From the Performing Arts Center Plaza, guests can watch sunsets over Bellingham Bay, enjoy the splendor of the Canadian coastal range and ponder the quiet beauty of the San Juan Islands.

Accommodations and Facilities

University Residences Guest Housing provides housing for on campus conferences and for guests with WWU business. Review accommodations, services, and plan your next meeting housed at Western Washington University by contacting us. For pricing information, see our rates page.

Residential Services
Tour of Buildings*
University Dining Services
The University

* Conference and Guest Housing during the academic year is located in the Birnam Wood Apartments. During the summer, conferences are held throughout campus, including Fairhaven, Birnam Wood Apartments, Nash, and Edens South. Feel free to look at our tour to get a sense of what our communities are like and how the rooms are arranged.

Available Services for Guests

Access To:

Residence hall recreational equipment
All-you-can-eat meals in the cafeteria
TVs, cable (see a list of channels) and a VCR available in every building
Pool, ping-pong, and foosball tables
Wheelchair accessible rooms and facilities

Plus:

Desk hours at the Conference Service Desk
Souvenir key chains
Conference folders containing site-specific information
Campus/city map and information
A warm and friendly staff!

If you have any questions, please check our Frequently Asked Questions page. If that does not answer your question, do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff will be pleased to assist you in check-in, departure, campus, general, or specific information.