Our residence halls are the heartbeat of WSU. And our students will agree.
When living on campus in Winona, you’ll enjoy:
You’ll be in the middle of just about everything on campus and also in between the lake parks and downtown Winona.
WSU-Rochester is a commuter campus, so WSU does not offer University housing in the Rochester area.
Housing OptionsTake your pick from the variety of housing options from single rooms, double rooms, suite-style living, and more.
All our living options have shared spaces for studying and connecting, making it easy to find new friends.
Plus, you have tons of amenities like furnishings, free cable and WiFi, free on-site laundry, and door security built right in.
You’ll also have resident assistants who will look out for you and answer any questions. So while you’ll be moving away from home, you won’t be totally on your own.
Traditional Halls Suite-Style Halls East Lake Apartments Traditional Halls The Center of It AllIf you’re looking for the classic college experience for your first year, this is it.
Our traditional residence halls are mainly double rooms, so most students have at least one roommate.
There are a limited number of single rooms.
Upper-level students and transfer students are also welcome to live in any of the traditional residence halls.
If traditional isn’t really your thing, perhaps a suite is more your style.
The suite-style rooms have more privacy while still having space for campus events and impromptu get-togethers throughout the hall.
Haake is open to primarily first-year students, while Kirkland is reserved for returning students and transfer students with 24+ credits by the start of the term.
East Lake Apartments All Grown UpGet ready to enjoy a little taste of off-campus independence with all the benefits of on-campus amenities.
Just 6 blocks from campus, the East Lake Apartments provide students with spacious apartments, amazing views of Lake Winona and Sugar Loaf, and a relaxing, friendly environment.
Gender-Inclusive Housing is an option for students who would feel more comfortable living in a single room with a community restroom and shower that are designated as gender neutral.
In this designated area of Conway Hall, all rooms are single occupancy (meaning no doubles, no roommates). The gender-neutral restroom is shared by all students on the floor regardless of gender identity, expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
Gender-Inclusive Housing is also available to upper-level students in Kirkland Hall and East Lake Apartments.
Gender-Inclusive Housing is not the same as co-ed housing. In co-ed housing, students of different gender identities live in nearby rooms while maintaining separate bathroom facilities. Co-ed housing is available in other residence halls.
Apply for HousingThe sooner you complete your housing application, the more likely you’ll get the hall and room you prefer—especially for high-demand suite-style units in Haake and Kirkland halls.
There is a non-refundable $250 deposit to guarantee your spot, and you’ll need your StarID login to access the housing application.
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