SPMC facilities are intended to support the research, education, and outreach mission of Western Washington University’s marine science programs. Space is primarily available to WWU faculty, staff, students, and visiting researchers whose activities directly align with this mission. Requests from other groups are considered only if the proposed use clearly supports or complements the University’s marine science objectives. Questions can be directed to SPMC@wwu.edu. 

SPMC Fees

Note that these are University-approved fees. If a user group charges third party guests a fee for using University property, that amount shall not exceed the listed University rates. 

  • WWU Student dormitory: $15/day
  • Non-student, double occupancy dormitory: $25/day
  • Non-student, single occupancy dormitory: $50/day
  • SPMC house, room rate: $400/month*
  • SPMC house, whole house rate: $1000/month*
  • Linen Fee: $15/person/stay

*The monthly rate begins on the first day of the month and covers through the last day of the month regardless of move-in and move-out dates. The monthly fee will not be pro-rated for portions of the month.

Research Laboratory

  • $35 per day
  • $200 per week
  • $600 per month

Analytical Laboratory

  • $5 per day
  • $30 per week
  • $130 per month

Teaching Laboratory

Half-day
  • $40 per day
  • $80 per week
  • $256 per month
Full-day
  • $75 per day
  • $250 per week
  • $460 per month
  • Conference Room, Half-day: $50
  • Conference Room, Full-day: $100
  • Lecture Hall, Half-day: $75
  • Lecture Hall, Full-day: $125
  • Sulkin Commons, Full-day: $100
  • $5 per person per day
  • $35 per person per week
  • $120 per person per month

Check current Research Vessel Fees.

Basic laboratory and field instruments (e.g. CTD, microscopes, etc)

  • $15 per day
  • $100 per week
  • $400 per month

SPMC runs elemental, nutrient, and ocean acidification analyses in support of research and classes. 

Analyses and Fees

Facilities Use Forms

Marine Chemistry Forms

Helpful Hints for Completing Forms