EvCC dedicates Cedar Hall student housing building
Release Date: March 2, 2018 (updated with new address in 2023)
Contact: Katherine Schiffner, Director of Public Relations, 425-388-9554; kschiffner@everettcc.edu
Photo: Everett Community College student Javiar Corona, a resident assistant at Cedar Hall (center), joins EvCC President David Beyer (left), building developer John Walker and EvCC Vice President Pat Sisneros to cut the ribbon at a dedication of the college’s newest student housing building.
EVERETT, Wash. – When Javier Corona decided to move from his Centralia hometown for college, he looked for schools with a great education and a place to stay.
“When I saw EvCC, I knew I didn’t need to look anywhere else,” said Corona, a resident assistant who lives in EvCC’s newest student housing building, Cedar Hall.
Corona, a sophomore psychology major, cut the ribbon at a celebration of Cedar Hall on Thursday (March 1). The dedication also included a ceremonial blessing from representatives from the Tulalip Tribes. EvCC’s campus, including Cedar Hall, is located on historical tribal lands.
The 132-bed student housing building, located at 931 Trojan Way (formerly 931 Broadway), opened in September 2017. At Cedar Hall, students can choose a studio, three-bedroom or four-bedroom apartment. Each apartment has private bedrooms with a shared living room and a full kitchen. Rent includes all utilities, wireless internet and furniture.
The building is owned by Teutsch Partners and is managed by EvCC. Cedar Hall was built on the site of the former Lona Vista apartments, which were demolished to make way for the new building.
Cedar Hall is the second student housing building run by EvCC. The first, Mountain View, opened in September 2016 and includes 120 private rooms.
The residence halls offer exclusive activities for students living on campus, such as ice skating, ping-pong tournaments and progressive dinners. The buildings have live-in staff and on-site academic tutoring.
“I’ve met so many friends from different backgrounds and cultures that I wouldn’t have met any other way. This all stems from Cedar Hall,” Corona said. “It was very quick for all of us to feel at home in this new place.”
Research shows that students who live on campus are more likely to stay in school and are academically stronger, EvCC President David Beyer said.
“Living on campus adds to their student experience and to their success,” Beyer said.
EvCC’s student housing buildings are open year-round and housing applications are accepted throughout the year.
EvCC is accepting applications now for Cedar Hall and Mountain View Hall. Applicants must be EvCC students (applied and accepted).
To apply or for more information, visit EverettCC.edu/Housing or email housing@everettcc.edu.