Housing and Residence Life

Britton Hall student in room

Start your housing journey!

We can't wait to welcome you home this fall. Sign up for housing, find a roommate and plan which hall is the best fit for you to make the most of your college experience.
Enter Housing Portal

Students who choose campus housing are part of active, social communities living in close proximity to dining, classes, campus events and resources. It's easy to make friends, get immersed in college life, and build a foundation for personal success. Through it all, Housing staff is there to ease your transition to college and provide support for any challenges you may face.

Admitted students: A WMU login is needed to enter the portal. If you have not created yours, please click on the “create your password” link in your email (subject line:  Your Western Michigan University (WMU) login). The email was sent shortly after you were admitted. 

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Move-in details

Residence Hall and apartment move-in info

Student employees

Summer info to know

Overview of residence hall services and FAQs
Students in a WMU residence hall

What to Bring

Packing list and what to leave at home

Rendering of the exterior of the new residence hall replacing Valley 3.

Valley Oaks: Opening fall 2026

A new first-year residence hall will open fall 2026 in the heart of Goldsworth Valley

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Fall sign-up live

Enter the housing portal for fall 2026 residence hall sign-up

Students outside Western View

Summer housing

Stay on campus while you take summer classes

Two students in a pink, decorated residence hall room

Black lives matter

Student in residence hall typing on laptop

Student Communication

View Housing's emails to students.