Oregon State University

Off-campus Housing

The Gem

The Gem is owned and operated by College Housing Northwest: Corvallis.  The Gem does work in cooperation with University Housing and Dining Services, but are a separate company. Apartments in The Gem are all unique and fully furnished with complete kitchens and private baths. Amenities include all utilities provided plus high speed internet and cable TV. The Gem also offers a business center, fitness center, café, laundry facility, and community lounges including study lounges, a game room, and a social lounge with a 42” plasma TV. For application information, please visit them on the web at thegem.org.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Oregon State University has a Greek community with 21 fraternities 19 sororities. There are 4 fraternities and 8 sororities without Greek houses at OSU. In total, more than 1,200 students within 42 fraternities and sororities (and growing) are in the Greek community.

Students who are on the formal recruitment list with the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life (541-737-5432) will have until the Aug. 31, 2012, to cancel their contracts with UHDS without being subject to the cancellation fee. If a student is not on the formal list the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life provides us or cancels after the August 31, 2012, the cancellation fee will be valid. Formal recruitment is defined as the process that occurs over the summer and into fall term where students participate in structured activities through IFC and Panhellenic to join affiliated fraternities and sororities. Students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority that do not have a Greek house can contact the chair of the Unified Greek Council.

Renting off-campus

Contact Info

University Housing & Dining Services, Oregon State University 102 Buxton Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-1317 541.737.4771 or 800.291.4192 Contact us with your comments, questions and feedback OSU EMERGENCY LINE: 541-737-7000.
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