On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing improves student performance, reduces academic costs, adds to the overall housing supply, and intentionally connects and engages students with the University of Oregon.
Over the next 20 years, the University of Oregon is planning more high-quality, learning-centered residential communities on campus that are compatible with surrounding neighborhoods, provide a gentle transition between higher and lower intensity uses, and serve our growing student community.
To plan a variety of housing types that meet the needs of first-year students, undergraduates, graduates, and families, the UO has updated the 2003 East Campus Plan and is moving forward with a plan for long-term housing and infrastructure. View the Next Generation Housing Plan to learn more:
Next Generation Housing Development Plan
Next Generation Housing FAQs
Construction Updates - as of August 11, 2025
Prep for Next Generation Housing Phase 1 Residence Hall
- Construction of residence hall will be completed Summer 2027
- Future location south of 17th Avenue between Columbia and Moss streets (map)
The process of abatement (asbestos removal) and removal of UO-owned houses on E. 17th and Moss began in June and was complete in late July. Upcoming activities include excavation for building foundation, installation of footings for tower crane, and installation of utilities that will be below the building pad.
Road closures updates:
Moss Alley (Temporary and Permanent)
The section of Moss Alley within the new building’s footprint will be permanently closed once excavation and installation of the foundation begins in the upcoming weeks.
Columbia Street (Temporary)
The temporary road closure for utility improvements of Columbia St —from 17th Avenue to just north of the UO Central Kitchen— has been postponed from originally announced timing in August. The project team is attempting to install all utilities going in the street concurrently to reduce the quantity of shutdowns. Work is projected to start sometime between September and November and last 6 weeks. Utilities being installed include sanitary, storm, and electrical from 17th Avenue to the new building. The intersection at Columbia and 17th will be partially impacted. Local traffic will still be able to use 17th, though it may be reduced to one lane at times, with flaggers assisting. Trucks routes to the Central Kitchen are continuously reviewed to minimize disruptions.
17th Avenue (Temporary)
Electrical utility work to connect electrical from Columbia to campus will occur later this year. This work will require temporary closures of 17th Avenue. UO is coordinating with the contractor to explore phased approaches that minimize traffic disruptions. This work will complete the major utility infrastructure work that will necessitate road closures for the project.
Dates of construction are subject to change and will be updated as soon as possible at https://gcr.uoregon.edu/next-generation-housing
Questions? If you are a near-campus neighbor, please contact Karen Hyatt, Director of Community Relations, at khyatt@uoregon.edu. If you rent from University Housing, please contact Bryson Beck at brysonb@uoregon.edu.
Public Process Updates (August 2025)
Campus and East Campus Plans Approved: The university has completed updates to the Campus Plan and East Campus Area Plan based on the long-term vision in the Next Generation Housing Development Plan. A Campus Planning Committee public hearing was held on October 29, 2024, and on December 13, 2024, the committee voted 11-2 in favor of recommending approval to the president. The 2024 East Campus Area Plan and a summary of the amendments to the Campus Plan can be accessed using the links below:
Phase 1 and 2 Residence Halls: Two 800-bed residence hall projects are in the design process. Phase 1 is planned to be completed by Fall 2027; Phase 2 is planned to be completed by Fall 2028. The Campus Planning Committee will review the project designs at the end of the schematic design phase.
A right-of-way vacation (transfer of ownership from city to university) for the portion of Moss Alley was approved by the Eugene City Council on June 23, 2025.
The vacation of Moss Alley will impact the current traffic circulation pattern of trucks delivering items to UO's Central Kitchen facility on Moss Street. View the Central Kitchen truck traffic circulation plans using the link below (updated March 14, 2025):
New Central Kitchen truck traffic circulation plan
Code Amendment, Refinement Plan Amendment, and Zone Change: In preparation for the Next Generation Housing Phase 2 Residence Hall, which will be located south of 17th Avenue between Columbia and Moon Lee Lane and is projected to be complete Summer 2028, the University of Oregon submitted a code amendment, refinement plan amendment, and zone change to the City of Eugene on March 21,2025. A code amendment and refinement plan amendment are necessary to build the Phase 2 Residence Hall.
The city has deemed the land use application complete and a Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for September 23. The hearing is an all-virtual meeting at 5:30 pm and will include an opportunity for people to speak regarding the proposed changes.
The UO’s application materials and final confirmation of meeting time and virtual link can be found on the City of Eugene website at https://pdd.eugene-or.gov/LandUse/ApplicationDetails?file=CA-25-0002
Eugene Planning Commission agendas are found at https://www.eugene-or.gov/835/Planning-Commission-Meetings
A subsequent City Council hearing is projected to take place in late fall/early winter.
Visit the East Campus Area Plan - City of Eugene Land Use webpage to keep up-to-date:
East Campus Area Plan – City of Eugene Land Use
Opportunities for Input
UO Campus Planning and Community Relations welcome input from students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and community leaders.
Next Opportunity for Input
More information will be provided soon. A feedback survey is also included below.
Past Input
The UO hosted open houses on March 13 and September 23, 2024, as well as a public hearing on October 29, 2024, to gather thoughts about upcoming housing plans. We welcome you to read the feedback summaries, review the images below, and complete the feedback survey if you were not able to attend or if you have additional input.
- 9/23/24 Open House Feedback Summary
- 3/13/24 Open House Feedback Summary
- Previous Engagement Opportunities and Materials
Project Timeline
2023 — Fall
- Conduct initial outreach
2024 — Winter/Spring
- Community Connections: students, neighbors, businesses, groups
- Draft Next Generation Housing Plan
- Housing Plan Open House: March 13
2024 — Summer
- Final Next Generation Housing Plan
- East Campus Plan Update Concepts & City Land Use Code Concepts
2024 — Fall
- East Campus Plan Update & Code Concepts Open House
- UO East Campus Plan Update Process
2025 — Winter/Spring
- City Land Use Process
2025 — Summer
- Implement Next Generation Housing Plan
2027 — Fall
- New Housing Project Phase 1 Complete
2028 — Fall
- New Housing Project Phase 2 Complete