Living on campus can enhance your pathway to success
Move into new, modern residence halls on the Washburn University campus and discover college life at its best. Choose from several housing options, from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living or Greek Life, Washburn has several housing options where you will feel right at home. By living on campus, you will discover community, convenience and support while creating bonds and friendships that last a lifetime. Washburn requires first-year, first-time students to live on campus, which is shown to improve your opportunities for success. National data indicates that living on campus helps you in the classroom, leading to higher GPAs and graduation rates.Check out Washburn's housing options
Washburn University students have a variety of on-campus housing options from which to choose, including suite-style living in Lincoln Hall and the Living Learning Center (LLC) and apartment-style living for upperclassmen in the Washburn Village Apartments. Students who are members of a fraternity or sorority on campus may also choose to live in Greek housing.
1,000+
Students living on campus
$0
Deposit feeThere is no deposit fee to apply for student housing on campus.
Mid-April
Housing priority
Our residential halls are popular, so apply early to lock down your room.
How to Apply
- Log onto your MyWashburn* at my.washburn.edu
- Select the Campus Life tab on the left hand side
- Look for the card Housing Request card
- Click Apply Now
*All current Washburn students are given access to their MyWashburn account once accepted to the University. If you have not been accepted to Washburn, please contact our Admissions office at: admissions@washburn.edu.
Greater involvement
Students who live on campus are in the middle of campus life! This leads to greater involvement, developing more relationships with fellow students, faculty and staff, and makes it easier to be part of the campus community. Through our Learning Communities, you can also live and participate in programs with students who are similar to you and make friends that will last a lifetime.
Convenience
Living on campus makes everything easier! You're within walking distance of all of your classes, you can enjoy campus dining without having to even go outside (or get it delivered to you by our Starship Delivery Robots!) and laundry facilities are on-site. This gives you more time to relax, study and hang out with friends in your free time.
All-inclusive costs
Housing rates include the cost of electricity, heat, water, sewer, waste removal, Internet connection and Internet-based entertainment services. Your meal plan also provides you access to any campus dining location and includes a built-in discount whenever you use your iCard to purchase food.
Academic success
Students who live on campus tend to thrive! Statistics show that first-time, full-time freshmen who live on campus are 11% more likely* to return to school the following year. Students who live on campus are also shown to:
- Complete more credits and have higher grade-point averages
- Show greater gains in student development and interpersonal self-esteem
- Graduate with greater frequency
- Greater involvement
- Convenience
- All-inclusive costs
- Academic success
Are you interested in living in one of our learning communities?
One of the best ways to make friends with similar interests on campus is by joining one of our Living Learning Communities. Learning Communities are halls in which students with similar interests live together and participate in programs that cater to their academic, co-curricular and social needs. Washburn’s learning communities including Honors and Leadership, among others.
Make lifelong friends and more
"Student life was a big factor in my decision to come to Washburn. I lived in the residence halls. I liked that a lot. I felt really safe living there and being there. They have lots of events and different celebrations of whatever's going on all the time, so there’s always something going on here."
- Krista Wilson
Dining options at Washburn University
Looking for a bite to eat on campus? Dine on campus in eateries connected to the residence halls. Your meal plan options include an all-you-care-to-eat buffet at Lincoln Dining Hall.
Everything you need to know for Move-In Day
Worried about moving all your stuff into your new place on campus? Don't be! Our helpful Washburn Move-In Crew will make your first day in the residence halls a smooth one. Move-in day begins at 8 a.m. on the Thursday before classes begin.
Information for parents & families
At Washburn, we're here to help you through the process as your student transitions into college life! We encourage you to view these helpful resources for parents to answer questions and concerns you may have about living on campus, including information about roommates, and what you can do to help your student find their footing.
Tour Washburn University
Before you make a decision about where you'd like to live, we encourage you to take a campus visit and tour of our vibrant campus and state-of-the-art residence halls. We know that you’re going to fall in love when you see it all in person.
Join our team: Get a job with residential living
Looking for a way to make some extra cash in college? The Washburn Residential Living Office has several student jobs available, including desk assistant, office assistant and resident assistant positions. Help us deliver the best experience possible for your fellow Ichabods!
Summer housing options
Summer housing is available to Washburn students meeting at least one of the following conditions:
- Students taking a summer course at Washburn
- Student enrolled for the upcoming Fall semester and who have lived with us this past year or will be living with us next year (booking required)
Residential living FAQs
At Washburn University, you can request specific roommates and the Residential Living staff will do their best to accommodate your request. If you don’t request a specific roommate, or if your requested roommate isn’t available, roommates will be assigned based on information provided in your online application and occupancy needs.
At the beginning of each academic year the residents of each room will be asked to fill out a roommate agreement contract, designed to open communication between the residents about typical issues that cause trouble between roommates. If the roommates have issues during the year, the residents will be asked to take steps to reconcile the relationship, first with mediation by the student staff member, then a second mediation by a professional staff member. Following the mediations, if the issues still exist, a room change can be discussed at that time.
Break housing is available during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break and Spring Break with prior approval from the Residential Living Office. To receive prior approval, residents must complete an online break housing form. You will receive this via your Washburn email prior to break. Because the halls are officially "closed" during these periods, guests are not allowed without the prior approval of the Residential Living Office and the other occupants of the suite. Residents will be charged a daily rate according to their residence hall assignment. Students leaving during these breaks do not need to move out their belongings. However, it is recommended that students remove items of value such as laptops, TVs, iPads, etc.
Summer housing also is available for Washburn students enrolled in classes over the Summer, or who will be living on campus the following Fall semester. Summer contracts are available online via MyWashburn beginning in April. Residents who are contracted for the following academic year will have reduced summer housing costs.
Paying for college
GET IN TOUCH WITH Residential Living
Residential Living
Washburn Residential Living Office
Living Learning Center
1801 SW Jewell Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone & Email
785.670.1065
Fax: 785.670.1186
resliving@washburn.edu
