Living in the residence hall
An on-campus room places you steps away from all the resources you need to succeed in your first year and beyond.
- First-year students live in the OSU-Cascades Residence Hall.
- Double and Triple occupancy rooms are available, and all rooms come equipped with furniture and free high-speed internet connections.
- The residence hall features a fitness center, free laundry facilities, lounges and kitchenettes available 24/7.
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Dining on Campus
Residents of OSU-Cascades eat at the Beaver Dam cafe in Obsidian Hall - just steps away from the OSU-Cascades Residence Hall.
- Options for everyone: We offer food that is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free friendly, and more.
- Locally sourced, globally inspired: We use seasonal ingredients to offer a variety of options that are inspired by cuisines from around the world.
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First-Year Experience
As part of OSU-Cascades comprehensive First-Year Experience, first-year students, with very few exceptions, are required to live on campus. Living on-campus is an excellent way for students to connect with key campus resources and build community.
- Read more about the First-Year Experience and OSU's Live-On Policy.
- All FYE residents are required to choose a dining plan.
- Learn more about how to apply for housing.
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Thriving on Campus
In both nation-wide studies and research conducted at OSU-Cascades, first-year students who live on campus earn better grades than students who live off campus, and also tend to graduate more quickly.
- Every hall has staff members dedicated to student success, including a full-time professional residential education coordinator and live-in student staff.
- On-campus residents are steps away from everything that campus has to offer.
Learn more about services and amenities for residents.