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    • Finding Roommates
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      • The Walk Through
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      • Cosigners 101
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DIY

Need help doing simple repairs? Try some of these videos for easy repairs.
*DIY is at your own risk… don’t do these if you are worried about messing up your house…*

Toilet Flooding? Turn off the water supply!

Change a lightbulb

Unclog a sink

Power Outage in the whole house? RESET YOUR BREAKER

Power Outage in the bathroom? – RESET THE PLUGIN

ELECTRONIC REPAIRS

Many of the electronics students use (laptops, phones, tablets, etc.) can be repaired, and shouldn’t be just thrown into the trash at first signs of wear and tear. Here’s a couple of sites to help you get the most out of your electronics and make sure you are doing your best to not add to the amount of e-waste we manufacture every year in the U.S.A.

THE STORY OF STUFF VIDEO

FIX IT.ORG

  • Moving In
  • Signing Your Lease
  • Your Rights
  • Repairs
  • Moving Out

Off Campus Living

Basically, we’re all you need to know about adulting.

Have Questions?

Off Campus Living Office number (360) 650-6863

Office of Student Life (360) 650-3706. 

Email us at OffCampusLiving@wwu.edu 

Check out our Off Off Campus Living, Peer Advising Program

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