Family

Completing a degree while caring for the well-being of a family presents very unique challenges. Multnomah University offers special support by providing quality, low-cost housing located directly on campus as well as a thriving community of student families to connect with. Our housing is comprised of families spanning the spectrum of backgrounds and situations: from newly-weds, to those well seasoned in their marriage; from couples without children, to empty nesters, to single parent families with young children; from locals, to internationals – all supporting one another as they strive to achieve their academic goals.

Support

The Area Coordinator (AC) for Apartment Style Housing manages the Family Housing complexes. Multnomah also employs two student workers to assist the Area Coordinator. Our staff is enthusiastic about building connections in the community and serving as a resource in any capacity that we are able.

To qualify for Student Family housing, the student must be enrolled three-quarter time in his or her program (9 credits for undergraduates, 6 credits for graduates; online courses do not count toward meeting this minimum). All other unit occupants must be either the spouse or dependant of the student. Students in traditional programs are given first priority. Students in the Adult Degree Completion Program are given second priority due to having classes only one night per week. Single college students over 21 years of age are given third priority.

*Applicants must be accepted to Multnomah University and submit a non-refundable $50 deposit along with the housing application to be placed on the waiting list. Available units are typically offered first based on the student’s priority status and second on the date of the application/deposit submission. Other factors may also be taken into consideration.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Assistant Director for Housing at 503.251.6501 or housing@multnomah.edu.

Application

Family Housing Application

Billing & Payment Deadline

We bill for housing per term. Your bill is calculated by multiplying the Base Month Rate shown in the charts below, by the number of months in the term. The total bill charge is added to your student account at the beginning of the term, financial aid is applied, & remaining balances may be paid in full or by setting up a payment plan. Your bill must be paid in full or current with your payment plan schedule to be able to register for the upcoming term.

Student Family Housing Options

Scruggs Townhomes

The Newton Peter Scruggs townhomes were completed in 1995 and were specifically designed to house students and their families. Scruggs has fifty-two townhouse-style apartments on a two and one-half acre site located just east of Multnomah's main campus. The units are clustered around a beautiful courtyard and walkway. Each unit comes with an assigned parking spot in an adjacent lot.

Unit Options

Bedrooms	Baths	Sq. Feet	Base Rate (2013-14)
Studio	1	420	$540/mo
2	1.5	917	$750/mo
3	1.5	1000	$820/mo

Inclusions

• Water/Sewer/Garbage utilities
• MU Wifi
• All kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven/range, dishwasher, garbage disposal)
• Shared Scruggs townhome laundry room

Exclusions (resident responsibilities)

• Electricity (heat, water heating, and appliances are all electric)
• Optional utilities such as alternate internet service, phone & cable.

Goodrick-Spencer Apartments

The Goodrick-Spencer apartments were completed in October of 2002. The South building provides 11 two bedroom, one bath units for students with families. The complex is located to the east of Multnomah's main campus on 87th Avenue. Each unit comes with an assigned parking spot in the adjacent lot.

Bedrooms	Baths	Sq. Feet	Base Rate (2013-14)
2	1	874	$790/mo

Inclusions

• Water/Sewer/Garbage utilities
• Radiant Heat
• MU Internet with LAN line & Wifi connections
• All kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven/range, dishwasher, garbage disposal)
• Shared Goodrick/Spencer laundry room

Exclusions (resident responsibilities)

• Electricity (stays low year-round becaues heat is separate)
• Other optional utilities such as phone and cable service