10/03/2025
Thank you to .chemclub for hosting a great volunteering event ! Our housing staff enjoyed taking the time to connect and work together ๐
The official page for Corbin-Olson residence halls at Western Illinois University.
10/03/2025
Thank you to .chemclub for hosting a great volunteering event ! Our housing staff enjoyed taking the time to connect and work together ๐
๐Congratulations to this weeksโs spotlighted Resident Assistants. Thank you for all your hard work ! ๐
09/17/2025
๐Congratulations to our Resident Assistants of the week ๐ Thank you for all the hard work !
06/17/2025
๐ Corbin-Olson Halls: Where comfort meets community for upper-division & grad students โ with a few first-year spots too!
These connected halls feature:
๐ฅ๏ธ 24-hour computer lab w/ printing
๐ Convenience store
๐ Study & social lounges
๐งบ Laundry on every floor
๐ฑ Pool table & TV lounge (Corbin)
๐ฉโ๐ณ Shared kitchen
๐ซ 2 electronic classrooms
๐ฝ๏ธ Plus, the Corbin-Olson Dining Center is right in the middle!
๐๏ธ Room options: Double, suite-style, and limited singles available.
06/17/2025
๐ก At WIU, your residence hall is more than just a place to sleep โ itโs your home base for success, connection, and community!
โจ What to expect:
๐งบ Free laundry in every hall
๐ค Find your perfect match with our exclusive Roommate Matching System
๐๏ธ Get involved through Hall Government, Student Employment, or Inter-Hall Council (IHC)
๐ Take a virtual tour of room types and dining centers: wiu.edu/residencehalls
๐ Live where you learn โ in a supportive, academically focused environment with:
๐๏ธ 10 Living-Learning Communities (like Agriculture, Honors, STEM & more)
๐ 4 Interest Communities (including International, Open Housing & Transfer Year Experience)
Find your people. Build your future.
12/01/2024
It's snow joke - this crafting night's going to be chill โ๏ธ โ
11/24/2024
Enjoy your well-deserved break! ๐งก Halls reopen at 10 AM on Dec. 1stโsee you soon! ๐
11/10/2024
Good things take timeโฆ and these stars have earned their moment in the spotlight! ๐ Congrats to our September Staff of the Month! Thank you for your dedication!
11/04/2024
๐ฝ๏ธ Letโs talk food! Join us on Nov 11 at 7 PM in the Corbin Olson eClassroom to share your thoughts with Dan, our kitchen manager. Your feedback = better dining! ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฅ
11/01/2024
๐ Say hello to Megan, our Resident Assistant of the Week at Olson Hall! Megan is a senior majoring in Agricultural Science with a minor in Community Forestry, set to graduate this May. When sheโs not studying or helping her residents, youโll find her working out, building intricate puzzles and Lego creations, or exploring new flavors in the kitchen. Meganโs dedication to both her studies and her hobbies makes her a truly unique part of our community. Stop by and get to know her! ๐ฑ๐งฉ๐ฝ๏ธ
10/29/2024
๐๐ฌ Trick or Treat! ๐ฌ๐ Hall Gov is bringing the spooky spirit to the front desk! Stop by to grab some candy while supplies last. ๐ธ๏ธ๐ป
10/24/2024
๐ Meet Grace, our Resident Assistant of the Week at Olson Hall! Grace is a junior majoring in speech-language pathology and audiology, with a double minor in American Sign Language and music. Her love for music and reading keeps her inspired both in and out of the classroom. Grace is also actively involved on campus with PHC, RockyTHON, Phi Sigma Sigma, WIUSSHLA, and the Honors College. Whether sheโs diving into her studies or lending a hand in her campus activities, Grace is always on the move. Stop by and say hi! ๐ถ๐โจ