University of Oregon Accommodation Options: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the right accommodation is a crucial aspect of the college experience at the University of Oregon (UO). Whether you're a first-year student, a returning student, a transfer student, or an international student, understanding the available options and resources will help you find a comfortable and supportive living environment. This article provides a detailed overview of on-campus and off-campus housing, accessibility accommodations, and resources for students facing housing insecurity.

On-Campus Housing for First-Year Students

First-year students at the University of Oregon typically live in residence halls. Living on campus offers numerous benefits, including:

Convenience: Easy access to classes, libraries, and campus resources. Living in the heart of campus, you can walk to classes in about 15 minutes.
Community: Opportunities to make friends, get involved in campus activities, and connect with faculty.
Academic Success: Studies show that first-time, full-time freshmen from the US who live in University Housing have higher GPAs, retention rates, graduation rates, and faster graduation times.

Residence Halls: Room Types and Amenities

The University of Oregon offers a variety of room types to suit different preferences and needs. The majority of residence hall rooms are double rooms (meaning two beds in one room) or triples. There are also suite-style rooms and limited singles. Room layouts and furniture may vary building to building and even room to room. When you register for housing, you will select your preference for each room type. No matter what room type you prefer, every student will have their own bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe or closet space.

Double Rooms: In a double room you have one roommate.
Triple Rooms: In a triple room you live with two roommates. Bunking or lofting beds is usually necessary. Large triple rooms vary in size and configuration.
Single Rooms: In a single room you will not have a roommate.

New Residence Hall

Located in the heart of campus, the New Residence Hall offers a mix of double, triple, and large triple rooms, all with attached bathrooms and showers. Resident floors pinwheel around a central community lounge, which offers study space, areas to hang with friends, and views across campus. At the end of each wing is a quiet study lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a peaceful retreat with unique views into two new courtyards. The ground floor has dedicated spaces for academic residential communities, a community kitchen, a service center and a package delivery hub.

Academic Residential Communities

First-year students should explore the different academic residential communities on campus. These communities provide a supportive environment for students with shared interests or academic goals.

Meal Plans

All students who live on campus must choose a residential meal plan, which can be used at UO’s dining venues.

Housing Options for Returning, Transfer, and International Students

The University of Oregon provides various housing options for students who are not first-year students, including returning students, transfer students, and international students.

Residence Halls

For those who have already lived on campus as a first-year student, if you want to live on campus again, you can sign up on my housing to keep your current room or select from any available room, including Yasui Hall.

Yasui Hall

You can register for a studio apartment, or, if you want to live with friends, a four-person suite. Each apartment comes with a full kitchen, bathroom, living/dining space, and private bedrooms.

University Apartments

Returning, transfer, and international students might also consider university apartments.

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Summer Housing

Studying on campus over the summer? No worries, there is summer housing available. Only pay for the terms you live on campus.

Registration for Non-First-Year Students

Non-first-year students (which would include returning, transfer, exchange, and visiting students) starting at the UO this fall and looking to live on campus are invited to register for housing at housing.uoregon.edu/myhousing. Registration begins December 1. We anticipate spaces for non-first-time full-time students will be limited. There will be an interest wait list if capacity is reached. The interest wait list will be used as spaces become available, with priority based on earliest registration date. Those who have not been offered a residence hall assignment by August 15 will be asked if they would like to remain on the list.

Family Housing and University Apartments

Family housing and university apartments offer wonderful environments suited for students with children or students who are married or in a domestic partnership.

UO Family Housing and University Apartments: Apartments and houses are available at affordable rates and managed by the university. There are child-friendly and pet-friendly options with community spaces and community garden plots. Location: 2250 Patterson St., Eugene, OR 97403Phone: 541-346-5263housing.uoregon.edu/apartmentsUO-only resource

Graduate Village

While graduate students are welcome to live in the residence halls, our Graduate Village prioritizes graduate students. We provide a warm, diverse, academic community where everyone can thrive. Our staff is committed to working with residents to encourage the development of interactive and supportive communities.

Off-Campus Housing Options

For students seeking off-campus housing, the University of Oregon provides resources to help find suitable accommodations.

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UO Off-Campus Housing Listings: A university-operated directory of private, off-campus student housing options only accessible to UO students. Listings are up to date and from verified landlords and property management companies. offcampushousing.uoregon.eduUO-only resource
Off-Campus Housing Providers and Search Resources Index: The Basic Needs Program has compiled a list to help you explore the wide range of housing options available near the UO campus in Eugene.Off-Campus Housing Providers and Search Resources IndexCommunity resource
Off-Campus Housing Tips and Resources: Location: Office of the Dean of Students, Oregon Hall Suite 185Phone: 541-346-3216dos.uoregon.edu/offcampusoffcampushousing.uoregon.edu/resourcesUO-only resource

For non-first-year students looking to live off campus, visit the Office of the Dean of Students’ off-campus living web page to find a unit near campus.

Resources for International Students

International Student and Scholar Services provides a resource guide for international students preparing to come to the University of Oregon.

International Student Arrival Handbook: Location: 300 Oregon HallPhone: 541-346-3206isss.uoregon.edu/arrival-handbook-campus-housing-resourcesUO-only resource
As an international student, you’ll live on campus for your first year at the University of Oregon (UO). There are a variety of housing options available, and you’ll be able to indicate your preference when you register.

Accessibility and Accommodations

The University of Oregon is committed to providing equal access and participation for students with disabilities, as mandated by Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/(Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).

Accessible Education Center

The Accessible Education Center is the office designated to determine reasonable accommodations to facilitate a student's access to instruction and participation in the college experience.

Reasonable disability-related accommodations for students are modifications or adjustments to academic programs, courses, services, or facilities that provide students with disabilities an equal opportunity to access and benefit from the educational experience.
These accommodations are designed to address specific barriers that students with disabilities may face, allowing them to participate in learning and assessment on a level playing field with their non-disabled peers.
Reasonable accommodations do not fundamentally alter or eliminate essential course requirements, and do not reduce or eliminate curriculum standards; any accommodation that would do so is considered unreasonable and would not be recommended nor approved.

Housing and Utility Assistance Programs

The University of Oregon and Lane County offer several programs to support students facing housing insecurity.

UO Housing Subsidy: The Housing Subsidy provides funding to help stabilize UO students experiencing housing insecurity. The subsidy aims to keep students in housing by preventing eviction and/or helping students secure housing when finances are a barrier. In order to be considered for a Housing Subsidy, students must first meet with a representative from the Basic Needs Program to collaboratively develop a basic needs stabilization strategy. The link below opens the Basic Needs Assistance Form, which students can use to request a meeting with a Basic Needs Program representative; it is not the application for the Housing Subsidy.cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofOregon&layout_id=70UO-only resource
Lane County Utility Assistance Programs: Directory of energy bill assistance subsidies from the federal government and each utility company, along with eligibility criteria and directions for how to apply.Location: 151 W. 7th Ave., Room 560, Eugene, OR 97401Phone: 541-682-3378lanecountyor.gov/energyassistanceCommunity resource
Oregon Lifeline Phone and Broadband Internet Discount: Federal and state government program that provides a monthly discount of up to $15.25 per month with some phone service providers, up to $19.25 per month with some broadband internet providers, and a free cell phone and data service option. Individuals may qualify if they are a citizen or legal immigrant, and if they or their child/dependent participate in certain federal assistance programs such as SNAP or annual household income is 135 percent or less of Federal Poverty Guidelines. More than one adult at each residence may qualify if they do not share income and expenses. This is Oregon's version of the Federal USAC Lifeline program.www.oregon.gov/puc/pages/oregon-lifeline.aspxCommunity resource

Shelters and Transitional Housing

For students experiencing homelessness or housing instability, several shelters and transitional housing programs are available in Eugene.

Eugene Mission: Guests checking into the Eugene Mission Rescue Shelter are given up to 14 days of shelter. Guests will be screened for safety upon arrival and required to stay onsite for the duration of their stay. Meals, shower facilities, and chaperoned convenience store trips are provided.Location: 1542 W. 1st Ave., Eugene, OR 97402Phone: 541-344-3251www.eugenemission.org/rescueshelterCommunity resource
Hosea Youth Services The Drop-In Center: offers vocational support, meals, shower and laundry facilities, clothing, personal hygiene items, and much more in a secure, restful, and encouraging setting for youth 22 and under. Location: 834 Monroe Street, Eugene, OR 97402Phone: 541-344-5583www.hoseayouth.org/drop-in-centerCommunity resource
ShelterCare Homelessness Prevention Program: Provides emergency financial support, advocacy, and referrals for those at risk of becoming homeless. It also helps families who have lost their homes find new housing quickly.Location: 499 W. 4th Avenue, Eugene Phone: 541-689-3785sheltercare.org/get-helpCommunity resource
Looking Glass, New Roads Program: Offers transitional living services for young people experiencing homelessness. Provides food, clothing, showers, internet access, counseling services, and employment services.Location: 941 W. 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402Phone: 541-686-4310www.lookingglass.us/new-roadsCommunity resource
Community Supported Shelters: Community Supported Shelters manages Eugene Safe Spots-safe and legal spaces for people experiencing homelessness to sleep. These sites provide porta-potties, trash and recycling, drinkable water, a fire pit, covered platforms for tents, and covered common meeting spaces.Location: 1160 Grant St., Eugene, OR 97402Phone: 541-683-0836communitysupportedshelters.orgCommunity resource
First Place Family Shelter: Provides support for children and their families at risk of losing housing or transitioning between homes. Addresses immediate needs as well as support to address barriers to self-sufficiency. Location: 1995 Amazon Pkwy Eugene, OR 97405Phone: 541-342-7728www.svdp.us/services/youth-family-services/first-place-family-centerCommunity resource
Hope and Safety Alliance: The Hope and Safety Alliance offers shelter and safe housing for families and individuals leaving a dangerous situation. Access to telephones and computers and assistance with job and housing referrals.Location: 450 Highway 99 North, Eugene, OR 97402Phone: 541-461-8688www.svdp.us/services/emergency-services/eugene-service-stationCommunity resource
Overnight and Safe Parking Program: Managed by First Place Family Shelter. Provides legal camping, free garbage disposal, and portable restrooms to homeless families and individuals living in their vehicles.Location: 450 Highway 99 N, Eugene, OR 97402Phone (for individuals): Eugene Service Station, 541-461-8688 | Phone (for families with children): First Place Family Center, 541-342-7728www.svdp.us/services/shelter-assistance/safe-parking-programCommunity resource

Furnishings and Repairs

UO Surplus Property Sales: Like a thrift store for furniture, but on campus and even less expensive. A warehouse full of desks, chairs, cabinets, bedside tables, bookshelves, and more.Location: 2020 Franklin Blvd (entrance near the corner of 15th Avenue and Orchard Street)cpfm.uoregon.edu/uo-surplus-furniture-publicCommunity resource
Eugene Emergency Minor Home Repair Program: The City of Eugene offers zero-interest loans and grants to property owners in the city for minor home repairs, including electrical, plumbing, and heading systems; leaking roofs; basic home security; and accessibility improvements.

Academic Support in Residence Halls

Faculty fellows and faculty members in residence help shape the intellectual life of residents and expand the academic enterprise beyond the classroom.

Faculty in Residence

As faculty members that live in the residence halls, FIR become integral members of the community and contribute to the realization of the residential curriculum-the framework for facilitating resident and community development.

Faculty Fellows

Our faculty fellows serve as general advisors and mentors to all students living in the community regardless of majors, although they can also provide specialized support to those students whose coursework coincides with their areas of research and scholarship. They model intellectual curiosity as a way of living, share their passions and interests, and engage students through a range of formal and informal interactions.

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