Oregon State University, Upper Division Student Housing

The Upper Division Student Housing project builds upon a successful, long-term relationship with Oregon State University, which to date had already included more than 120 projects on campus.

This 89,400sf greenfield build of a five-story housing facility for OSU’s upper-classmen and graduate students provides 223 beds across 25 single-occupancy studios and 99 two-bedroom suites; the latter can be configured for both single-student occupancy and students with partners and/or dependents. The studios and apartments have been designed and built to promote comfort and community. Each unit is equipped with a full kitchen and bathroom to accommodate students’ diverse lifestyles and preferences. Fortis also delivered a new parking lot, covered-and-secured bike storage, and a large-scale trash enclosure to support the facility’s needs. Using OSU’s Best Practices for Accessibility, the project enhances campus connectivity and accessibility though city walkway improvements and campus-building connections. Aligning with State and City of Corvallis’ goals for sustainability, and OSU’s Pathway to Carbon Neutrality plan, the Upper Division project utilized sustainable build practices as well as encourages walking, public transit, biking, and carpooling.

In the first year the project opened, this market-rate, wood-framed housing facility was 100 percent occupied (fully booked online) within the first 10 minutes of online registration.