About Us

Mission and Vision

The Western Association of College and University Housing Officers (WACUHO) is the professional organization that is dedicated to exceptional collegiate residential experiences by promoting meaningful connections and providing innovative, relevant professional development and services to its members. In order to advance our mission, we strive to:

Vision 1: Enhance professional competencies through innovative relevant programs and opportunities.
Vision 2: Provide the most innovative, current, and relevant resources to our members to better serve students.
Vision 3: Build and maintain meaningful connections that encourage personal and professional growth and fulfillment.
Vision 4: Develop leaders of tomorrow through a variety of volunteer service and leadership opportunities for members to apply their knowledge and skills.

Inclusivity Statement

WACUHO embraces the benefits that are derived from the inclusion of diversity in the Association. Members make significant contributions from all areas of higher education and at every level of responsibility. Various perspectives shared by our members, inclusive of ethnicity, age, gender, religious preference, sexual orientation, differing abilities, race, gender expression, socioeconomic status, or spirituality add a dynamic which enriches the membership and mission of the Association. WACUHO encourages all to actively participate in its programs, events and activities. WACUHO welcomes and values all perspectives and empowers all members to feel valued.

WACUHO History

Founded in 1957 as the California Association of College and University Housing Officers (CACUHO), the Association has grown substantially over the past half decade prompting its name change in 1994 to the Western Association of College and University Housing Officers (WACUHO). This page contains documents and a timeline that helps to outline and highlight significant points in WACUHO's history. To contribute visuals or provide information for our archives please contact the WACUHO Historian at historian@wacuho.org