Pacific offers six residence halls on the Forest Grove Campus, as well as a handful of campus-adjacent living spaces for students.
But campus living isn’t just about where you sleep and eat — it’s about the way you live and the communities you build.
Students who live on campus gain lots of benefits, from built-in support systems to improved academic performance:
Meet New People
Your roommate, neighbors and fellow hall residents provide an instant community to build lifelong friendships. Just roam through the halls and chat with other students hanging out in the lounge or lobby. Need a dinner buddy? Want to try out a new campus club? No need to go it alone!
Participate in Campus Life
Check out movies, board games, cookware and more at your front desk. Play a pickup game of beach volleyball. Join a club. Campus life is all around you, 24/7! In addition to all the clubs and organizations on campus, Residence Hall Association also plans fun social events for your hall community.
Built-In Support Systems
Resident advisors (RAs) and the professional residence life staff are here to help you as you transition to college life. Plus, the counseling center, health center and Campus Public Safety are all within a block of your residence hall.
Better Grades
Research shows that students who live on campus perform better academically. Access to your faculty members, libraries, tutoring services and more make focusing on school easier.
No Commute
You don’t need a car. No worries about traffic and parking every morning! You can roll out of bed, hit the shower, and be in class in in just three minutes. Plus, downtown shops and restaurants are just a few blocks away.
All-Inclusive Living
Room and board costs at Pacific include not only your housing and food, but also utilities like electricity and water that you’d pay for separately in an apartment. Rates won’t change mid-year, and no upfront first- and last-month payments are required. Plus you’ve got 24/7 security, high-speed internet, and maintenance on call.
