Shasta
Shasta Hall is part of Raider Village and features a semi-suite design with both single and double rooms available. This is primarily a first-year community, but open to all students.
Shasta Amenities
- Social lounges
- Study lounges
- Free laundry
- Elevator access
- Bike storage in each room
- Each unit has a private bathroom
- All rooms are fully furnished
- Wireless, Ethernet, and USB power in each room
- 24-hour key card access to building and units
- Convenient access to University Housing Office, mailboxes, The Hawk, and athletic facilities
Double rooms have two people sharing a room together and sharing a bathroom with two other people in the room next to them.
Shasta Single Room Layout
Single rooms share a bathroom with the person living in the room next to them. 
Furniture Dimensions
Desk: W: 24 ½ in x L: 26 in x H: 30 in
Dresser: W: 24 in x L: 29 in x H: 30 in
Side table with lock box: W: 24 in x L: 17 in x H: 30 in
Bed Twin XL: W: 38 in x L: 85 in x H (adjustable): Max 35 in
Closet: W: 24 in x L: 67 in
Mirror on closet: 80 in
Height to hanging bar in closet: 70 in
McLoughlin
SOU broke ground on Raider Village in April 2012 and officially opened the fall of 2013. McLoughlin Hall features a suite design with both single and double rooms available. Primarily a community for returning and transfer students, but open to all students.
McLoughlin Amenities
- Suite style living for upper class and transfer students
- Social lounges
- Study lounges
- Free laundry
- Elevator access
- Bike storage in each room
- Each unit has a private bathroom
- All rooms are fully furnished
- Wireless, Ethernet, and USB power in each room
- Kitchenette
- More privacy
- 24-hour key card access to building and units
- Convenient access to University Housing Office, mailboxes, The Hawk, and athletic facilities
The McLoughlin Hall is only available to upper-class students. Freshman are not eligible to live in this building. First year students can live in Shasta Hall.
McLoughlin Double Room Layout
Double rooms have two people sharing a room and bathroom together. They share a living room & kitchenette with two other people.
McLoughlin Single Room Layout
Single rooms allow for a Private living space. They share a bathroom with one other person and living room/kitchenette with 3 people.
McLoughlin Super Single Room Layout
Super single rooms have a private bedroom and bathroom with a shared living room and kitchenette with one other person.
Furniture Dimensions
Desk: W: 24 ½ in x L: 26 in x H: 30 in
Dresser: W: 24 in x L: 29 in x H: 30 in
Side table with lock box: W: 24 in x L: 17 in x H: 30 in
Full Size Bed: W: 55 ½ in x L: 88 in x H (adjustable): Max 35 in
Closet: W: 24 in x L: 67 in
Mirror on closet: 80 in
Height to hanging bar in closet: 70 in
Common Room Furniture Dimensions
Couch: W: 33 in x L: 76 in
Chair: W: 32 in x L: 33 in
End table W: 20in x L: 14 in x H: 18 in
TV stand: W: 42 in x L: 18 ½ in x H: 30 in
Madrone
Madrone Hall are for students who are returning or transferring into SOU. Student must be at a sophomore standing. First-Year students, meaning, students within one year of high school graduation, are not eligible for Madrone Hall.
Madrone Amenities
- 24 suites with 4 single bedrooms with 2 bathrooms
- Common kitchen with full refrigerator, stove & oven, microwave, sink and cabinets
- Furnished living room with couch and coffee table
- Wireless and Ethernet internet
- Free laundry
- Unique meal plan options
Bedroom Furniture Dimensions
Desk: W: 22in x L: 42 in x H: 30 in
Bed Twin XL: W: 55 ½ in x L: 88 in x H (adjustable): Max 35 in
Closet: W: 42 in x L: 85 in x H: 35 in
Common Room Furniture Dimensions
Couch: W: 32 in x L: 80 in
Coffee Table: W: 24 in x L: 42 in x H: 17 in
Theme Housing
LGBTQIA+ Housing
Shasta Hall, 2nd Floor, open to all students
Mission: The purpose of the LGBTQIA+ Themed Housing community is to provide a safe space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to live, study, and engage together. This will be promoted through:
- The collaborative creation and enforcement of community standards
- Education about inclusive language and practices
- Monthly social and educational events to deepen the community’s connection to campus and each other, to develop understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, and to celebrate community accomplishments.
- Regular engagement and consultation with SOU’s Queer Resource Center and other community resources for LGBTQIA+ persons.
- Quarterly Focus Groups with University Housing Administration Staff to enhance the program for future quarters and years.
Contract Terms (LGBTQIA+ Themed Housing Principles)
As part of the LGBTQIA+ Themed Housing Community, I agree:
- To abide by all regulations as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and the Guide to Residential Living, and respect the purpose of the LGBTQIA+ Themed Housing Community, as stated in the mission;
- To contribute positively to the community by offering support and encouragement for the living environment;
- To respect my floor members' different motivations for choosing the living space;
- To consciously practice habits that contribute to a safe living community;
- To use inclusive and socially just language within and outside of the living spaces;
- To embrace and learn from experiences different from my own;
- To actively participate in community events including, but not limited to, floor meetings, socials, and floor events;
- To support social justice and diversity initiatives launched from within the community;
- To educate my guests about community expectations and values.
Community Expectations
- The success of the themed housing community and the fulfillment of its mission are dependent upon full participation of all members. University Housing will ask students who violate these agreements to meet with the Area Coordinator to evaluate the student's impact on the LGBTQIA+ Themed Housing Community and discuss any related repercussions. In addition to this contract, all members of the LGBTQIA+ Themed Housing Community are required to attend floor meetings at the beginning of each academic term to develop and refine the community standards.
Multicultural Community
Mission: The purpose of the Multicultural Themed Housing Community is to provide a space for students of different cultures and backgrounds to live, study, and intentionally engage with and explore their unique histories. This will be promoted through:
- The collaborative creation and enforcement of community standards
- Education about inclusive language and practices
- Monthly social and educational events to deepen the community's connection to campus and each other, to develop a greater understanding of other cultures, and to celebrate community accomplishments
- Regular engagement and consultation with SOU's Multicultural Resource Center and other community resources
- Periodic focus groups with University Housing Administration Staff to enhance the program for future years
As part of the Multicultural Themed Housing Community, I agree:
- To abide by all regulations as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and the Guide to Residential Living, and respect the purpose of the Multicultural Themed Housing Community, as stated in the mission;
- To contribute positively to the community by offering support and encouragement for the living environment;
- To respect my floor members' different motivations for choosing the living space;
- To consciously practice habits that contribute to a safe living community;
- To use inclusive and socially just language within and outside the living spaces;
- To embrace and learn from experiences different from my own;
- To actively participate in community events including, but not limited to floor meetings, socials, and floor events;
- To support social justice and diversity initiatives launched from within the community;
- To educate my guests about community expectations and values
- The success of the themed housing community and the fulfillment of its mission are dependent upon the full participation of all members. University Housing will ask students who violate these agreements to meet with the Area Coordinator to evaluate the student's impact on the Multicultural Themed Housing Community and discuss any related repercussions. In addition to this contract, all members of the Multicultural Themed Housing Community are required to attend floor meetings at the beginning of each academic term to develop and refine the community standards.
