Residential Living at Washburn

Your Home on Campus

Our students have access to the best of both worlds! While attending class on our campus, Washburn Tech students may live in a residence hall on the Washburn University campus. It's just a short ten minute drive away and allows students to experience a traditional college life while pursuing a technical career.

To qualify, you must be enrolled in at least 12-credit hours on the Washburn Tech campus. Get started on making Washburn your home away from home by talking with a Washburn Tech admissions counselor.

How to Apply

Moving In

Room & Board Rates

Students who live on campus are required to carry a meal plan. Want to learn more about our Meal Plans? Visit our Room & Board Costs Page!

Find a Hall that Suits Your Needs

Fraternity & Sorority Housing

Download Costs Sheet
Download Costs Sheet
Explore Our Residence Halls
Explore Our Residence Halls
Fraternity & Sorority Housing
Fraternity & Sorority Housing

Home Away From Home

Living on campus presents all kinds of opportunities such as late-night study sessions, meeting life-long friends and learning new things about yourself. There is nothing quite like living and learning in the heart of the Washburn community. To help everyone find the right home, we offer several housing options. No matter your choice, you'll be safe with secure facilities and our very own Washburn University Police Department on duty 24/7.

Residential Hall Options

Handbook & Policies

Become familiar with the Washburn University Residential Living Handbook which includes information on residence hall policies and procedures.

Housing & Dining FAQs

Who can apply for Housing?

All post-secondary students who plan to enroll in 12 hours on the Washburn Tech campus are eligible to live in the university residence halls.

What is the cost of living on campus?

Click here to view the cost sheet for our different facilities: Cost Sheet

Can I live in the Washburn Village Apartments?

In order to live in the Washburn Village Apartments students must have completed a minimum of 24 post-high school college credit hours. We have many incoming first year students that have completed a number of college credits through a variety of programs during their high school career. We understand that academically students may begin their time at Washburn as Sophomores, but we have set this requirement in an effort to provide an environment where we can focus on students' first year experience and transitioning to a collegiate setting.

When should I submit my Housing application for the Fall?

Housing applications for the Fall become available online on the first Monday in December. We utilize a self-asigned room selection process that allows students to view open rooms in real time and select the space most suited for them. New students can expect the self-assign option to be available to them in the second week of February. Since it never hurts, we always suggest filling out your application and paying your deposit sooner rather than later.

What do I do if I have been put on the waiting list for housing?

There has been the occasion in which we have a wait list, but each year we have been able to place most, if not all, of the wait listed students by the second or third week of classes. The speed at which we can place students on the wait list is entirely dependent on how many contract cancellations we receive.

I wish to cancel my housing contract. Can I get a refund? What do I do?

In order to cancel your contract, log back into My.Washburn.edu and then the Housing Portal where you originally completed the contract. Then select the correct application and complete the cancel tab.

If you cancel your contract before June 1st, you will be refunded the full $300 deposit.
If you cancel your contract after June 1st, but before you move in, you will be refunded $100 of the $300 deposit.
If you cancel your contract after you have moved in, or any point throughout the academic year, you will be responsible for paying 35% of the remaining contract costs.

How would I go about requesting a special accommodation?

We do everything we can to meet the needs of all of our students. If you require a special accommodation we ask that you contact the Student Services office to submit your request. Once you have registered with them and submitted your request, they work with us to help provide you with an option that will meet your needs. You can contact them by:

Email: student-services@washburn.edu
Voice: 785-670-1629
TDD: 785-670-1025
In Person: Morgan Hall, Room 135

Which building is the best place to live?

Each of our facilities has its own set of benefits for students living on campus. We suggest that you explore the different housing options to see which facility best meets your needs.

Room Selection FAQs

How do roommates pick the same room?

As mutually confirmed roommates (roommates that have accepted each other's requests), you have the option of assigning your roommates to rooms within a given suite. If you are the first person to go in and select a room, you can select multiple rooms within a suite and assign your roommates accordingly. This requires communication amongst you and your roommates, so make sure that you have discussed placement with your roommates.

I have the option to choose rooms for my roommates. Do I have to assign rooms for them?

You do not. It is an option for convenience, but it is not required. You may select a room for yourself, but note that someone else may choose the other spaces in your suite before your roommate(s) have a chance to get in and select it.

Why does my roommate not have the same timeslot as me?

Timeslots are assigned based on mutually confirmed roommates. If you and your roommate are mutually confirmed (both of you have accepted each other as roommates), then it could be because you or your roommate have other mutually confirmed roommates, and the system has paired your timeslot up with them instead.

What if my roommate does not have a timeslot?

If your roommate has expressed interest in a learning community, then they will not receive a timeslot. If that is not the case, then have them contact the Residential Living office for more assistance.

What if I am not available during my timeslot to select a room?

No worries! You may select a room during your timeslot, or any time afterwards. Just remember that the sooner you choose a room, the more options you will have available to you.

Housing Portal

Directions to Housing Portal

Student must log on to their MyWashburn Account
Select the Student Life tab
The Residential Living section will direct students to the housing portal.

Helpful Numbers

All numbers except 911 have an area code of (785)

Residential Living Main Office	670-1065
Lincoln Hall Front Desk	670-3900
Living Learning Center Front Desk	670-1016
Washburn Village Front Desk	670-1076
Counseling Services	670-1470
Washburn University Police	670-1300
Equal Opportunity Director/ Title IX Coordinator/ ADA Coordinator	670-1509
Emergency	911

Housing Forms for Breaks

Housing Forms