Every September, Bellingham’s population grows by the thousands in just a few days as students return to Western Washington University for their fall courses.

Many students will choose to live on-campus in one of Western’s dorms, but others will choose to live off-campus in neighborhoods close-by. Happy Valley, Samish, York, and Sehome Neighborhoods are all very popular choices, as they offer easy travel options to campus, as well as close proximity to shopping.

Welcome back, students!