Summer Housing
Summer Housing information
Summer housing is available on our Portland and Salem campuses to current, enrolled students. The summer housing contract runs from May 18, 2026, through July 31, 2026. Residents in current ArtHouse or Kaneko B & C Wings (apartment units only) can transition from spring semester to summer housing without moving to a different space. Additionally, if you are a resident of a Kaneko Commons apartment for Fall 2026, and apply for summer housing, you will be able to move in in May, and stay in the same unit; not needing to change rooms when the academic year begins. Rates are for the duration of the contract, and will not be prorated.
Important Dates
March 4th - Summer Housing Application Opens for Returning Students
May 1st - Summer Housing Application Deadline – Priority placement
May 18th - Summer Housing Opens
July 31st- Summer Housing Closes
Transition Information: Students in on campus housing for Spring 2026 will stay in their current assignment and move into their summer space as soon as it is ready. They will be notified via email when they can move. Students are expected to remain on campus until they move to their summer assignment. Students who do not live on campus during Spring 2026 can move in May 18, 2026.
Students returning to university housing in Fall 2026 will transition into their fall housing assignments during the week of August 3, 2026, and are expected to move to their fall space no later than August 11, 2026. Students not returning to on campus university housing will be expected to exit their summer space by the end of the day on July 31, 2026.
Cost
| ArtHouse Rates - Portland | Summer - 5/18 to 7/31/26 |
|---|---|
| Shared Studio Apartment | $1,500/summer |
| Shared bedroom in multi-occupancy unit | $1,800/summer |
| Private bedroom in multi-occupancy unit | $2,100/summer |
| Private Studio Apartment | $2,400/summer |
| University Apartments Rates - Salem | |
| Kaneko 4 bedroom apartment | $1,595/summer Each Resident |
| Kaneko 2 bedroom apartment | $2,705/summer Each Resident |
Meal plans are not available for purchase during the summer season. Students are responsible for securing their own food.
Placement
ArtHouse in Portland and Kaneko Commons Apartments in Salem are the only residence halls open for summer contracts. No other buildings will be available for summer student housing.
In an effort to minimize moving and room turnovers, preferential placement is given to students needing summer housing if their fall housing assignment is in ArtHouse and University Apartments, thus enabling them to move into what will be their fall housing assignment in May. If you have any questions about summer housing please email housing@willamette.edu
FAQ
Am I able to move into my fall housing assignment for summer?
If your fall housing assignment is being used for summer housing then you will have preferential placement there. If the building you are assigned to in the fall it is not being used for summer, we will move you into a summer housing space. You will be able to move into your fall housing assignment the week of August 3, 2026.
Can I stay in my current spring housing for the summer?
If you are currently in a building that is being used for summer housing, you may not have to move. You will have preferential placement to stay in your current unit as we would like to minimize transitions.
Is there a meal plan/service during the summer?
No, there is no meal plan or meal service provided during the summer. Each apartment has a kitchen.
What university resources are available during the summer?
During summer our resources on campus are limited. We do have a member of staff on-call for emergencies, but many of the traditional resources (Bishop Wellness Center, Athletic Facilities, etc.) may be unavailable.