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Grizzly House

The Grizzly House is fully furnished, air-conditioned, and centrally located. Each suite contains a living room, kitchenette, bathroom with shower, and two double bedrooms equipped with high-speed internet connections and a phone line. A state-of-the-art computer lab and a game-filled community room create a social atmosphere. Residents of the Grizzly House dine in the Putnam Student Center.

Housing Policy

All full-time students are eligible to apply for campus housing. After students with room- and-board scholarships and special assignments are placed, students returning to the Grizzly House are placed. The remaining rooms are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All remaining applications are placed on a waiting list, and placements are made based on a date- received basis beginning July 1. Contact the Coordinator of Student Life and Development for further information including placement dates. A listing of available rental properties in West Plains is available from the Office of Student Life and Development. Off-Campus Housing Policy When demand for campus housing exceeds capacity, students who meet the following criteria may be considered for lodging in University-leased, off-campus lodging.

  • Sophomore classification
  • 2.50 cumulative GPA required (3.00 cumulative GPA preferred)
  • No disciplinary violations

All students who meet these criteria will be interviewed by the Residence Life staff for selection and final recommendation to the Dean of Student Services.

Application Information

Contracts for the next academic year are available after March 1. To request housing information, telephone (417) 255-7233 or visit the website at: http://www.wp.missouristate.edu/Housing.

For more information on housing, contact:

Missouri State University-West Plains
Office of Student Life and Development
128 Garfield Ave.
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-7233

Housing costs and deposit are outlined in the Costs section.