About Valley Oaks
Connection, comfort, and support are the driving forces behind WMU's new residence hall for first-year students. Valley Oaks residence hall features pod-style rooms, flexible living options, welcoming lounges, study spaces and outdoor courtyards that make it easy to connect with fellow Broncos and feel at home. Warm, natural design elements and sustainability features create a space that feels both fresh and comfortable. More than just a place to live, Valley Oaks is built to help new Broncos build friendships and thrive from day one.
Two courtyards for gathering and relaxing
Cozy lounges and multipurpose spaces
Hybrid-learning booths
Kitchenettes available on each floor
Two courtyards for gathering and relaxing
Cozy lounges and multipurpose spaces
Hybrid-learning booths
Kitchenettes available on each floor
Building Highlights
- Coed floors with female, male and all-gender rooms
- Assigned single occupant gender-specific community bathrooms shared with 3-6 people
- Single and expanded single room options
- Air-conditioned with in-room PTAC units
- Laundry on each floor
- Kitchenettes on each floor and two large catering kitchens on the first floor
- Well-being studio
- Two courtyards – one for activities and one for relaxing
- Card access system for interior and exterior doors
- Steps away from the Valley Dining Center
Flexible Room Options
Three room types allow students to select living accommodations that support their needs. Smaller single rooms, regular double rooms and expanded singles (a double room for one occupant) are available.
Dimensions:
Single room: 11ft x 14ft
Double room: 11ft x 17ft
Furniture:
Beds in Valley Oaks are loftable. More furniture information will be made available March 2026.
Single Occupancy Bathrooms
- Single-occupant bathrooms are located in the center of the hallway
- Students are assigned a bathroom close to their room
- Bathrooms are female, male or all-gender
- Students will clean their bathroom with those also assigned to it
This project is an entirely different approach to a residence hall at Western. The use of mass timber, as well as a strong sense of connection to the wooded environment surrounding the Valleys, will provide a cutting-edge residence hall experience that adds warmth and a true sense of home. With varying levels of privacy, as well as adding spaces for virtual study, play and reflection, Valley Oaks will serve as a wonderful starting point for student success.
Walking Time
Valley Dining Center
30 seconds
Student Center
10 minutes
Student Recreation Center
16 minutes
Waldo Library
15 minutes