Buchanan Towers

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South Campus residents are able to feel like they don't live right on campus, but still enjoy the convenience of being close enough to walk to their classes. The Fairhaven Commons is nearby, so residents never have to walk far for a meal.

South Campus Residences:
Birnam Wood
Buchanan Towers
Fairhaven
New York Apartments

Buchanan Towers houses both men and women in double and triple room suites, and each unit includes a kitchenette, bathroom, and two bedrooms that are shared with suitemates. This building connects suites by indoor hallways.

Students can bus to class or choose to enjoy the nice walk to campus, both are convenient and quick. There are 8 floors of fun and excitement with great programs and activities.

A large lounge area with a pool table is located on the ground level, as well as a TV lounge and piano lounge. BT Market is located next to the main lounge and provides convenience items for sale at limited times. There are also lounges on each floor.

Residents at Buchanan Towers may stay on campus during winter and spring breaks at no additional charge, making it a good option for out-of-state an international students.

Typical Student Rooms

Single and Double rooms, Suite Style

Furnishings:
Bedrooms have bunkable beds, desks, and closets. Living area with couch, chair, coffee and end tables. Kitchenette area with refrigerator, sink, and stove.

Dimensions:
Suites are approximately 615 square feet. The average double room is approximately 169 square feet.

Flooring:
Vinyl tile

Lighting:
Ceiling lights are provided in student rooms and a floor lamp is provided in the common area. Many students choose to bring additional lights for their rooms.

Lounges

• Main Lounge
• Game Room

A large lounge with a pool table is located on the ground level. There is a TV and piano lounge. Buchanan Market is located next to the main lounge and provides convenience items for sale at limited times. There are also lounges on each floor of the building.

Buchanan Towers Community Activities

At Buchanan Towers there are 8 floors of fun and excitement with great programs, activities and learning opportunities. It's a great place to be and feels like home. The Hall Council and residents of BT put in various programs for the education and enjoy-ment of residents.

Students also enjoy the building's location near the Wade King Student Recreation Center, the Student Health Center, Tennis Courts, Fairhaven Dining Commons, the Outback Gardens, and the beautiful Sehome Arboretum. There are also buses to campus and other areas of Bellingham that stop right outside day and night.

Building Floor Plans

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