Graduate Housing (Postgraduate Housing)
Whitworth is offering postgraduate students the opportunity to live in a campus-owned house located close to campus. All applicants must submit an individual application (below); there is no group application. However, within this application, a student may name desired housemate(s) should they already have someone in mind. Housing will be offered as space is available, first come first served. Applicants will be notified via their Whitworth email regarding their specific placement or if they've been moved to a waitlist. Spaced are offered on a first-come, first-served basis
Note: Whitworth does not provide housing for partners nor families. Pets are not allowed in campus housing.
Postgraduate Housing Application - Apply now - availability begins June 1, 2023
About the Houses: All Whitworth houses are furnished with bedroom furniture including a bed, desk and chair for each resident, a sofa, loveseat, coffee and end tables, and a dining room table and chairs. Your house has shared bathroom(s), kitchen, and other shared areas. The housing price includes all utilities (including wireless internet). Cable TV is not provided nor may it be contracted out. You (the student) are required to provide your own cleaning supplies. The university does not supply brooms nor vacuums. While we aim to make the best roommate matches possible, it is ultimately up to you to make your housing arrangement work.
To view postgraduate housing click here.
Housing Options:
Option 1: September 1 through May 31: $7,700 (approx. $855/month, includes all utilities and internet)
Option 2: June 1 through August 31: $1,530 (approx. $510/month, includes all utilities and internet)
Option 3: 12 month: $9,230 (approx. $770/month, includes all utilities and internet)
Option 4: Month-to-month (only available to individuals who have completed either Option 1 or Option 3): $770 per month (includes all utilities and internet)
Note: The dates above approximately reflect the undergraduate academic calendar - some start/end dates for postgraduate housing may be allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Break closures
Postgraduate housing does not close when the rest of campus closes (e.g. Christmas, Spring and Summer break). Postgraduate housing is open and available 24/7 provided the leaseholder is in good standing with the university.
Checking in/out
Both checking in to and out of a house will always be done Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Weekend check-ins/outs are not permitted unless the 1st or 16th of the month falls on a weekend.
Cleaning supplies
The university does not offer cleaning supplies. Keeping a house clean is the responsibility of the postgraduate student.
Furniture
Whitworth University offers bedroom (bedframe, twin extra-long mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser and wardrobe (if no closet available) and dining room (table and chairs) furniture. Students are welcome to bring their own furniture; however removal of non-university owned furniture is ultimately the postgraduate student's responsibility. Furniture may not be disposed of on campus.
Guest policy
The housing office has established a policy and guidelines regarding overnight guests of Whitworth students living on campus. All student hosts of overnight guests must register their guest within 12 hours of their arrival. To register a guest, use the form found here. The right of a student to live in reasonable privacy takes precedence over the privilege of his or her roommate to entertain a guest. Additionally, the university provides and maintains its residences for the use of legitimate rent-paying students. For more information visit www.whitworth.edu/guestpolicy.
Heating
Postgraduate houses heating/cooling are controlled by a smart thermostat. If you're having trouble with your thermostat, please contact facilities services at 509.777.3254.
Internet
Whitworth University provides internet to postgraduate housing. Questions about internet (e.g. spotty coverage, slow coverage, router issues) should be directed to the help desk at helpdesk@whitworth.edu or by calling 509.777.3911. For more information about the help desk, click here.
Laundry
Each house is equipped with pay-per-load washer and dryer. While machines use the PayRange app. Download the PayRange app from your app store.
Trash/recycling pick-up
Trash pick-up is Wednesday morning. Bins must be out to the curb by 6 a.m. so please plan appropriately.
Utilities
All utilities including internet, garbage pickup, water, gas, and electricity are included in the rental price.
Whitworth Security Services
Available by phone 24/7 at 509.777.4444, Whitworth Security Services is available to serve postgraduate students with all campus emergencies. Call 911 first for life-threatening emergencies.
Work orders
Work orders are submitted via the school's work-order system SchoolDude. For more information visit the SchoolDude Requesters Guide.