Rental Rates
2023-24
Housing Costs
Your student account will be billed once at the start of each quarter. Starting this year, the cost of housing is the same every quarter of the academic year! The average monthly price included below is calculated as if you were living on campus for the whole year in 2023-24. Rates are subject to change.
| Room Type | Cost per Quarter | Facilities & Maintenance Fee | Average Monthly Price (Academic Year) | Academic Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Single | $2,940 | $300 | $1,013 | $9,120 |
| Residence Hall Single | $2,100 | $300 | $733 | $6,600 |
| Residence Hall Double | $1,950 | $300 | $683 | $6,150 |
These rates are per student and include furnishings, utilities, internet and all the benefits of living on campus. Basically everything you need is included, except for food. And don't worry – the costs are stable. They won't go up if any of your suite mates move out.
Rent for the quarter is due in full on the same date as tuition is due.
2024-25
Housing Costs
Your student account will be billed once at the start of each quarter. Starting this year, the cost of housing is the same every quarter of the academic year! The average monthly price included below is calculated as if you were living on campus for the whole year in 2024-25.
Rates pending Board of Trustees approval.
| Room Type | Cost per Quarter | Facilities & Maintenance Fee | Average Monthly Price (Academic Year) | Academic Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Single | $3,087 | $300 | $1,029 | $9,561 |
| Residence Hall Single | $2,205 | $300 | $735 | $6,915 |
| Residence Hall Double | $2,048 | $300 | $683 | $6,444 |
These rates are per student and include furnishings, utilities, internet and all the benefits of living on campus. Basically everything you need is included, except for food. And don't worry – the costs are stable. They won't go up if any of your suite mates move out.
Rent for the quarter is due in full on the same date as tuition is due.
How to Reserve a Room
Housing Application
Steps to apply
Before You Apply
Complete a few steps before you apply for campus housing. Once the following are done, you'll be good to go!
- Apply and be admitted to Evergreen
- Get an evergreen.edu login and email address
After you apply, we will send important information to your evergreen.edu email address. Check this email account often!
Start Your Housing Application
Begin your application through the StarRez Portal.
Apply for Housing at Evergreen
You will receive your housing assignment towards the end of August.
Check your Evergreen email often. We'll email you about the following and more:
- Confirming receipt of your application
- Room assignment
- Suite mate contact information
- Rent and meal plan billing
- Check-in appointments and procedures
Canceling Your Application
Change of plans?
We understand that plans change. If you have already reserved a room but decide not to live with us, log into the StarRez Portal and go to the "Housing Information and Forms" section. Once there, select Cancel Your Application, choose the term you'd like to cancel, and follow on screen instructions.
Gender Identity
We support you
Housing at Evergreen is proud to recognize and support a wide array of gender identities. When you apply to live here, you will tell us if you identify as a cisgender woman or man, a transgender woman or man, or someone who is non-binary. You'll also tell us whether you want to live with suite mates whose gender identity matches your own, or with suite mates of any gender identity. We will thoughtfully match you with suite mates based on your preferences.
Other Things We'll Need to Know
More details
- Name and personal contact information
- Emergency contact information
- Disability access requests
- Information about justice involvement, including supervision and/or pending charges
- Preferences about noise level and cleanliness
- Meal plan choice
Last Steps
Just a few more things
1. Read and sign the Housing Agreement. Paying particular attention to:
- Sections 9 and 12
2. Pay the required fees to confirm your application:
- $50 application fee
- $300 – academic year facilities and maintenance fee
Based on financial need, StarRez will give some students the option to defer paying fees until Financial Aid comes in. The system will let you know if you qualify for deferral during the application process.
After We Receive Your Application
As soon as we get your application, we'll get to work. We wait until we have a large pool of applicants to start matching suite mate groups.
If you are an early applicant, you might want to revisit the StarRez portal again in mid-summer to connect with a larger pool of incoming residents. If you find someone you want to live with, join their group in the application!
What to Bring
Home Comforts
Furnished bedrooms are approximately 125 sq ft.
We recommend you bring enough to be comfortable without feeling crowded.
- Bedding for an XL twin bed (sheets, mattress pad, blankets and pillows)
- Residents of Building A will need bedding for an XL full sized bed
- Towels
- Hangers
- Clothing
- Rain gear
- Personal care and toiletry products
- Toilet paper
- Small trash can
- Laundry basket and detergent
- Power strip and device chargers
- Desk lamp
- Damage-free adhesive picture hangers
- Personal computer and school supplies
Apartment Living
Coordinate with your suite mates about what to bring for your shared kitchen and living room.
Kitchens are equipped with an electric stove, microwave, refrigerator, sink and cupboard space. Cooking supplies, utensils and dishwashers are not provided.
- You may need basic cooking supplies such as:
- Pots and pans
- Dishes
- Cooking and eating utensils
- Coffee, tea or hot water kettle
- Rice cooker or steamer
- Green cleaning supplies
- Dish sponges and dishtowels
- Mop and vacuum
Be Prepared
Gather the necessities in case of illness or emergencies.
We recommend you have these items on hand:
- An emergency supply kit that includes cash, a first aid kit and a flashlight
- A two-week supply of non-perishable food and medicine in case you are quarantined in your apartment
- A thermometer
- Prescription medications
- Your I.D. and health insurance information
Leave This Stuff at Home
We suggest...
It's hard to choose what to leave behind, but here are some suggestions:
- More items than you are prepared to carry or transport on a cart up to 200 yards
- Halogen lamps, hot plates, gas grills, camp stoves, or toaster ovens
- Pets other than fish
- Candles or incense (fire hazard and some folks are sensitive to fragrances)
- Visit our Housing Policies for a full list of what you can and shouldn't bring
Details for Students Moving Into a Campus Residence
Requirements Prior to Housing Check-In
RAD Housing Tutorial
- Links to the RAD Housing Tutorial will be included with Check-In Timeslot Information.
- If you arrive without completing the RAD Housing Tutorial, you will be redirected to another location to complete the tutorial on your cell phone.
Check-in at the Housing Office
Appointments prioritized
Check-in appointments:
Bring a state-issued I.D. to verify your identity.
Appointment times are sent to all incoming residents by email. To view or change your appointment:
- Log on to the StarRez Portal
- Go to: ‘Check-In Appointments’
Please arrive within fifteen minutes of your appointment time. If you are early or late, you can still check in during regular business hours, but you may have a longer wait time as we prioritize people who arrive for their scheduled appointments.
What to Expect at Check-in
Steps for arrival, parking, check-in, keys and unloading
Check out this video: Tips for a Successful Move-in
- Arrive at 4319 Indian Pipe Loop NW (A Building) 5 minutes before your appointment time
- Park in the short-term metered parking in Indian Pipe Loop
- Enter A Building and take stairs or elevator to the Housing Office on the 3rd floor
- Show your I.D. and confirm completion of the RAD Housing Tutorial to get your keys
- After you get keys, you can unload your vehicle
- Vehicles may not be left unattended in the unloading zone
- Flatbed carts and wagons will be available to borrow from the Front Office to transport your belongings
- After unloading, move your car to F-Lot for long-term parking. Parking Permits are required through Parking Services.
Checking Out of Housing
Schedule a Check-out Appointment
How to schedule
- Log in to the StarRez Portal
- Click Appointments
- Select a time from the calendar
Check-out appointments are for students moving out of campus housing. If you have been approved for summer housing, you will receive information about the summer move process.
Avoiding Improper Check-out and/or Lock Change Fee
To-do list
To avoid an improper check-out fee of $200 or lock change fee of $150, make sure to:
- Remove all personal belongings from your bedroom and common areas. You can borrow a flatbed cart or wagon to help move heavy items.
- Donate unwanted belongings at the donation center at the stage area of the Housing Community Center. Please follow posted instructions and only donate accepted items.
- Clean your bedroom and common areas per your agreement with your roommates.
- Secure your window and lock your bedroom and front doors.
- Return your keys. The Front office of RAD will be staffed for key returns.
Other Important Check-out Information
Final steps
- Review your Housing Agreement for details regarding break fees, check-out information, deadlines and the Housing Agreement Release Form.
- Check your mailbox in the Housing Community Center one last time before you return your keys.
- Update your forwarding address by logging onto My Evergreen and clicking Personal Information.
- Observe all posted parking regulations during your move. Do not park in bus or fire lanes.
- Load vehicles in F-Lot or park in the A bus loop metered spots for 15-minute loading/unloading.
After you have checked out, a staff member will assess the room for any cleaning and damages. You and your roommates will receive an email about any cleaning and damages you may have caused in the common areas.
In addition to furniture, each apartment has been supplied with the following items:
- Microwave
- Heaters
- Broom/dustpan
When an apartment is assessed, if any of these items are missing, residents will be charged accordingly.
If you have questions about this process, email us at rad@evergreen.edu or leave a voice message at (360) 867-6132.
Housing During Breaks
Evergreen’s academic year includes three major breaks when classes are not in session. Housing will remain open for all breaks.
Campus Services
Temporary suspension
Meal service in the Greenery and other campus venues is suspended during breaks and other campus services may be unavailable or limited. Check local schedules for hours.
Summer Housing
Dates, cost and how to apply
Summer residents must be registered for at least 2 Credit Hours in Summer Quarter. Residents must have all previous housing bills paid in full prior to the start of Summer Quarter.
Summer housing is an agreement for the full term, not a month-to-month rental agreement. There are no pro-rated refunds for moving out early. All summer housing residents are required to purchase a $300 meal plan.
Apply online using our StarRez Portal as soon as possible if you need summer housing. Summer spaces are first-come, first-served. We’ll activate a waiting list when we are full for summer, or on the priority deadline for the term, whichever is sooner.
After we receive your application, $200 maintenance and facilities fee and $50 application fee, you will receive email communications about the exact timing of your move to your summer space.
Check your Evergreen email regularly for important information about your summer application status.
Housing Charges for Winter and Spring Breaks
Housing charges are billed to your student account one quarter at a time and they do not include the winter and spring breaks. This is because housing is free during winter and spring breaks—as long as you are an on-campus resident before and after the break. See the Housing Agreement for details about agreement releases and break fees.
Staying Over Breaks
For continuing students
Break housing is available only to students who are continuing at Evergreen for the following quarter. If you are graduating or leaving Evergreen, you are not eligible to stay over break and you must be officially checked out of your room by 12:00 pm on Friday of Evaluation Week to avoid additional fees.
Room Inspections
What to expect
At the start and end of winter and spring breaks, facilities staff may enter your room and inspect it for maintenance and repairs. Staff will not open or move anything during an inspection. Please note that if policy violations are found, it may result in conduct action.
Room Vacancy
Preparing for a new roommate
If there is a vacancy in your apartment, be sure to keep your common spaces clean so it is ready for a new roommate to move in and feel welcome. Failure to leave your apartment properly prepared may result in conduct action and additional housing charges. A new roommate may arrive during check-in at the end of the break.
Checklist Before You Leave
Final To-dos
Take all of your stuff!
- If you have live plants or fish, take them with you or arrange for their care.
- Take out your garbage and recycling and remove any perishable food from your fridge.
- Lock your windows and close the blinds. Notify staff immediately if your window lock is broken.
- Leave your heat on. It will be controlled from a central location.
- Unplug electronics and turn off the lights.
- Lock your door.
Maintenance and Custodial Projects
Repairs over break
Maintenance and custodial projects often occur within the residential buildings during breaks. These projects may involve noise, utility outages, detours and entry into student rooms.
Moving Out During Break
Avoiding penalties
Please abide by the proper checkout procedure involving vacating and cleaning your bedroom, talking to your roommates about cleaning common areas and handing in your keys. You must move out by 12:00 pm on Friday of Evaluation Week of any quarter to avoid paying additional fees.
- Failure to follow procedures may result in a $200 improper checkout fee, key charges and additional room rent.
- Moving out before the end of the school year may result in an agreement break fee up to $700 except in cases of school withdrawal, graduation, internship or study abroad.
- Moving out during winter or spring break may result in a checkout penalty.