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Public Research University in Bellingham, WA. Operating on a semester system.
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15K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
19
Housing Buildings
Life in Bellingham for Western Washington University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Bellingham.
Timezone
Pacific Time (PT)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Whatcom Transportation Authority
Nearest Airports
Bellingham International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Mediterranean
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
45.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Food Hall at Viking Commons
open
Viking Commons (North Campus)
All-you-care-to-eat; open to non-residents
The Eatery at Ridgeway Commons
open
Ridgeway Commons (The Ridge)
All-you-care-to-eat; open to non-residents
Planet Eats at Fairhaven Commons
open
Fairhaven Commons (South Campus)
All-you-care-to-eat; open to non-residents
Vendor's Row
open
Outside Viking Union
Local restaurants (Chinese, Mexican, Indian); weekdays lunchtime; student bake sales; Dining Dollars not accepted
Campus Cafés and Markets
open
Various campus locations
Includes chains like Starbucks and Subway; accept Dining Dollars, cash, credit
Student Facilities
Wade King Student Recreation Center
6:00-22:00 • Student Recreation Center
Services: basketball/volleyball courts, swimming pool, spa, cardio exercise areas
Student Recreation Center Pool
6:20-21:30 • Wade King Student Recreation Center
Services: swimming, activity area
Climbing Wall
11:00-21:00 • Wade King Student Recreation Center
Services: climbing, bouldering
Wilson Library
Wilson Library (+Library Haggard)
Viking Union
Viking Union (VU)
Parking and Transit
C
surface • limited
Visitor and pay parking daytime M-F 7am-4:30pm; free after 4:30pm weekdays and weekends
6V
surface • limited
Visitor pay parking daytime M-F 7am-4:30pm; pay after 4:30pm and weekends
Lincoln Creek
surface • limited
Off-campus lot, student permit waitlist, 10-min WTA bus to campus
12G
garage • limited
Free after 4:30pm weekdays and all weekend hours
Campus News
Latest updates from Western Washington University
State lawmakers mull bill to offer more funding to WWU amid critical budget cuts
State lawmakers are considering a bill for additional funding to Western Washington University in response to budget cuts, impacting student resources and operations.
Read MoreNeed tax help? WWU's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Provides free tax assistance to students and community members from February 11 to April 8.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at Western Washington University
Composers of Western (C.O.W.) Concert
Concert featuring compositions by Western Washington University students.
A WWU Choral Extravaganza
Choral performance event showcasing WWU vocal ensembles.
Spoons and Knives
Disability Outreach Center (Wilson Library 165)
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Western Washington University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 17 of 17 known dorm and housing options.
Alma Clark Glass
Capacity: 400
Room types: single, double, triple
Birnam Wood
Capacity: 520
Room types: double
Buchanan Towers
Capacity: 495
Room types: single, double, triple
Buchanan Towers East
Capacity: 98
Room types: single, double, triple
Edens Hall
Capacity: 158
Room types: double, triple
Edens North
Capacity: 117
Room types: single, double, triple
Fairhaven Complex
Capacity: 650
Room types: single, double, triple
Higginson Hall
Capacity: 222
Room types: double
Mathes Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: single, double, triple
Nash Hall
Capacity: 340
Room types: single, double, triple
Ridgeway Alpha
Room types: single, double, triple
Ridgeway Beta
Room types: double
Ridgeway Delta
Room types: single, double, triple
Ridgeway Gamma
Room types: double
Ridgeway Kappa
Room types: single, double, triple
Ridgeway Omega
Room types: single, double, triple
Ridgeway Sigma
Room types: single, double, triple
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@wwu.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Winter Quarter 2026
Start: January 6, 2026
End: March 20, 2026
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