Residence Life

Living With Roommates can be both exciting and challenging, especially if it's your first time having a roommate outside of your family. Here are some key tips that you can follow:

• Study Schedule – Communicate your preferred study environment (quiet or background noise) and agree on study hours.
• Be Honest – Address small issues early to prevent bigger conflicts.
• Communicate Regularly – Discuss concerns openly and seek RA support if needed.
• Visitors & Guests – Set clear guidelines on visits and overnight guests.
• Chore Division – Share cleaning responsibilities to avoid tension.
• Absences – Inform roommates if you’ll be away for extended periods.
• Build Friendships – Get to know your roommates and find common interests.
• Sharing Guidelines – Set boundaries on borrowing personal items.
• Expand Your Social Circle – Engage in activities outside of your room.
• Roommate Agreement – Use a written agreement to outline expectations and responsibilities. Your RA can assist with this process.

For more detailed policies, refer to the: Residence Hall Handbook

Residence hall accommodations are available in Rainier Place, which is closest to campus if you are a student with disabilities. Accessible housing space is limited, and rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis based on when the completed application and deposits are received.

It is your responsibility to register with the Students with Disabilities Office (SSD) if special accommodations are needed when applying for housing. We encourage you to apply early and to notify the Housing and Residence Life Office of special needs when submitting your application. The Housing and Residence Life Office will respond to requests for appropriate and reasonable housing accommodations in a timely manner.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act, a service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.

You must register with the Students with Disabilities Office (SSD) if special accommodations are needed when applying for housing. You are encouraged to apply early and to notify the Housing and Residence Life Office of special needs when the application for housing is made.

If you are a domestic or international Edmonds College and CWU-Lynnwood student, you may be eligible to apply to work for Housing and Residence Life. Employment may also be open to you if you are an international student on OPT  (Optional Practical Training) status. The most common student positions are either resident assistant or international mentor. We occasionally hire part-time hourly employees, such as a front desk and office assistants.