Off-Campus WWU is a website for WWU students who are considering living off-campus or who already live in Bellingham’s neighborhoods. It is designed to:
Assist students in making informed decisions regarding living off-campus.
Increase students’ knowledge of tenant rights and responsibilities.
Provide students with practical strategies to establish positive relationships with their neighbors.
Introduce students to conflict resolution techniques.
Increase students’ knowledge of local laws and ordinances related to neighborhood living, including underage drinking laws.
Enhance students’ knowledge of how to host and/or attend a safe, hassle-free party.
Deepen students’ self awareness and identity as neighborhood residents.
Increase students’ awareness of community resources that support the responsibilities of neighborhood living and increase quality of life.
Off-Campus WWU is a project of Prevention and Wellness Services at Western.