Residence Halls

Did you know that students who live in campus residence halls:

• Are more likely to remain in college, more likely to graduate on time, and more likely to continue on in graduate and professional schools;
• Are more involved in campus activities - they learn to work with others, manage budgets, and follow through with projects;
• Find their college experience to be more comfortable, more academic, more supportive, and more enjoyable; and
• Build strong friendships and experience more cultural diversity.

For more information, read the research by Astin, Alexander. “The Impact of Dormitory Living on Students.” The Educational Record, 1973, pp.54, 204-210. and "Four Critical Years: Effects of College on Beliefs, Attitudes, and Knowledge." San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 1977. For further reading, check out the book "The Resident Assistant, Applications and Strategies for Working with College Students in Residence Halls" (2003) by Gregory Blimling.

• 24/7 Campus Security – Enjoy a safe and secure environment with round-the-clock security.
• Free Parking – Convenient on-campus parking at no extra cost.
• Proximity to College Resources – Easy access to essential amenities such as the library, gym, Center for Student Engagement & Leadership, Food Pantry, and more.
• Fully Furnished Apartments – Move in hassle-free with all the essential furniture provided.
• Private Bedrooms – Each resident gets a private bedroom unless otherwise indicated in the application.
• Flexible Living Arrangements – Live with a friend or meet new people from around the world.

Students are recommended to receive the meningococcal vaccine and a COVID booster. Meningococcal Vaccine Use in College: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Vaccine Advisory Committee recommend that all students entering college and living in group settings (including dorms, fraternities and sororities), should receive the meningococcal vaccine.

College students, particularly those that live in dorms, have an increased risk of getting the disease. A meningococcal vaccine protects against four of the five most common types of the disease, which can result in serious or life-threatening illness. Vaccine protection lasts three to five years and can prevent 50-70% of cases on college campuses. Those students who will be attending college and residing in group settings should talk with a healthcare professional about obtaining the meningococcal vaccine prior to college entry. Also, it is recommended that all students have had the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) series, a Tetanus booster in the last 10 years, the Hepatitis B series, and the Coronavirus vaccine.

Trevor Villanueva, Computer Science, AS track 2
from Kesebelau, Palau

Why did you choose Edmonds College housing? I wanted to be more independent and gain experience living on my own

Before Edmonds College I was... An 18 year old, fresh out of High school who did not know what to do with himself, so came to study in Edmonds College.

How has living on-campus helped you? It taught me better cooking skills and made me a better time management.

What's your favorite part of Edmonds College housing? My favorite part is that you have the ability to make new friends who live just a floor away from each other.

Favorite Memory of Housing: Pot Luck with friends where we share food and laughs and Also, play pool with friends

Best advice for students: Don’t stay up to late, stay focused on your studies and lastly have fun!

Tin Lok Chan , Biology, ESL Students
from Hong Kong

Why did you choose Edmonds College housing? Because it’s near to school

Before Edmonds College I was...  High School Student in Hong Kong

How has living on-campus helped you? Met with A lot friends from different Culture

What's your favorite part of Edmonds College housing?  Study Rooms

Favorite Memory of Housing: The events by Resident Assistants.

Best advice for students: Don’t be shy. Talking to other people

Erin O’Brien , Social + Human Services, High School Program
from Alaska

Why did you choose Edmonds College housing?  I wanted to meet new people

Before Edmonds College I was...  I was a High School Student

How has living on-campus helped you?  It has helped me get more involved in activities.

What's your favorite part of Edmonds College housing? All of the fun events!

Favorite Memory of Housing: Karaoke Night

Best advice for students: Get out there and meet new people. Always find new ways to have fun!

Raymond Appe, Marketing, NWCCI Student
from Cocody, Abidjan,Cote D’lvorie

Why did you choose Edmonds College housing?  Because it is on campus.

Before Edmonds College I was... Live with Host Family in the USA

How has living on-campus helped you? Easy for me to study and helped me to know a lot different culture.

What's your favorite part of Edmonds College housing?  Housing staff Friendly

Favorite Memory of Housing: Meet with a lot new people in the first day of Moving to dorm

Best advice for students: There are  many fields of study that helps students work on their career.

Madison Budnick , AA Direct transfer Degree, College Student
from Orting, Washington

Why did you choose Edmonds College housing? Because the commute was to long

Before Edmonds College I was... A High School Senior

How has living on-campus helped you?  It is very convenient for playing softball. Because Triton Field is very close to Rainier Place.

What's your favorite part of Edmonds College housing?  My Roommates.

Favorite Memory of Housing: Move in day, meeting with my roommates.

Best advice for students: Make sure to go to all of your classes and always do you best in them.

Yunus Emre Timurtas, General Studies, High School Student
from Istanbul, Turkey

Why did you choose Edmonds College housing?  Because most safety place in the Lynnwood area.

Before Edmonds College I was...  Studying in Toronto, Canada

How has living on-campus helped you? Helped me get Job in the Housing Office as a Resident Assistant, improved my English a lot and Meet a lot people.

What's your favorite part of Edmonds College housing?  Housing Office has many events every quarter such as Movie Night, Ski Trip, Food Festival, Sports Carnival….

Favorite Memory of Housing: Helped Resident Assistants and Housing Office director when I arrived to Rainier Place in my first day of USA.

Best advice for students: Be good with your Roommates and Attend social events

Jae Choi, Agriculture, College Program
from South Korea

Why did you choose Edmonds College housing? Because I realized that I have to be responsible about my age and wanted to be more independent to prepare living by myself in future. I also wanted to do more activities in school such as club, RA, etc.

Before Edmonds College I was... An 11th grader as international student in Canada. 

How has living on-campus helped you?  It changed me into more active and social person from lazy and lonely person who always stays at home. I now have more friends than I lived in home-stay at the beginning of US life.

What's your favorite part of Edmonds College housing? Be able to customize my daily life, and of course, the events with new students every quarter. Even better, I can have few more extra hours of sleep before class starts.

Favorite Memory of Housing: I don’t have too much memories about here, but every big events featured by housing (Outdoor events) office always gives excellent memories to me.   

Best advice for students: Work hard before you play hard.