Campus Life
Moving to a new place can be intimidating, but living where you study will help with your transition. Missouri State University-West Plains offers two residence halls: the Grizzly House and Grizzly Lofts. Our residence halls will help you build relationships while also providing comfortable places to study and relax.
Student Activities
From Welcome Week and back-to-school picnics to homecoming activities and Grizzly Athletics games, there are plenty of opportunities for you to experience the exhilarating lifestyle of a college student.
Student Recreation Center
Students can play a pick-up game of basketball, volleyball or racquetball in this 10,000-square-foot multipurpose building. The $2.2 million facility is located next to the Grizzly House and a few blocks from Grizzly Lofts. The center also serves as an emergency storm shelter for the campus. In addition, it can be used to host a variety of student-related activities and events.
Housing
The student Housing Contract is for the entire academic year. Contracts for the 2018-2019 academic year are available. Contracts for the 2019-2020 academic year are now available as of Jan. 22, 2019. To complete a Housing Contract, include a $100 deposit and a meningitis vaccination record.
Grizzly House Cost
For the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year (fall 2019 and spring 2020), the cost per semester is $2,968, which includes utilities and 19 meals per week at the Putnam Student Center.
Grizzly Lofts Cost
For the 2019-2020 academic year (fall 2019 and spring 2020), the cost per semester is $3,150 which includes utilities and 19 meals per week with on-site dining.
For more information, contact:
Office of Residence Life
128 Garfield Ave.
West Plains, MO 65775
Download this information in our Housing Brochure (PDF 853 KB)
