The new First-Year Student housing project is an opportunity for the College to substantially improve the First-Year student experience and subsequently positively impact recruitment, on-campus retention rates, and student success.  The project is placed for best proximity to First-Year student services and amenities, creates synergy with the academic campus, enhances the physical cross-campus connections by improving the pedestrian access for all residents between the Upper Campus and the Lower Campus, and creates a unique Evergreen identity of “living in the trees” with enhanced access to sunlight.

The building is clearly organized into three distinct residential communities. A two-story pavilion houses the “Living Room” common spaces. This is intended to serve as a social hub and a gathering place for all.