Living on campus is an essential part of the college experience, but the process of selecting a residence hall and meal plan can be a bit overwhelming. So, to help, let’s break it all down. First, complete your University Housing Contract. Our communities create success for every student. • Live in the heart of campus • Build lifelong friendships • Broaden your horizons • Participate in student organizations • Make better grades • Eat chef-designed meals Next, choose your adventure. Select from our 24 undergraduate halls — each with its own unique personality and community.
Ikenberry Commons is home to 11 residence halls and the Student Dining and Residential Programs (SDRP) building. The hub of student activity, the SDRP provides a unique space to dine, study, and relax. housing.illinois.edu/undergradhalls HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING As a new student, you’re required to live in university-approved housing. Before applying, first accept your offer of admission, and then do your housing research.
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Contract | Mid-February-May 15 Apply for Housing online at housing.illinois.edu/apply. • Complete the Housing Contract. • Agree to the terms and conditions. • Submit the application fee and advanced payment.
Priority Contract Deadline: May 15
Room Selection | Late May Select your room assignment online. If you submit your Housing Contract by May 15: Select your room, roommate, and meal plan during the Room Selection process.
If you miss the May 15 Priority Deadline: University Housing will pick a room and roommate for you based on available space and your location preferences.
Room Confirmation | Late June Receive your room and roommate confirmation. Via email, you’ll receive confirmation of your room assignment and roommate.
Move-In Week | August 15-22 More information is at housing.illinois.edu/movein.
Important Reminders: • Wait 24 hours after accepting your admission offer before applying for housing. • A $50 non-refundable application fee and $150 advanced payment must be paid to complete your contract. Students who receive an Admissions application fee waiver are eligible to receive a $50 housing application fee waiver, and the $150 advanced payment will be deferred until Fall Semester. • After you submit your Housing Contract, check for a confirmation email. If you do not receive this confirmation, log back in to review and submit (or confirm submission of ) your contract.
Unit One/Allen Hall residents take their annual group photo. As you can see, it’s very serious business. Illini When you live on campus, not only will you be within walking Union Altgeld distance to academic buildings and other campus Chimes resources, but you’ll also have greater access to campus events and longstanding traditions, Main Krannert CRCE Alma Quad Center including Quad Day, Homecoming, Mater concerts, sporting events,
Morrow and more! Eternal Plots Flame Sculpture
UNDERGRADUATE McFarland LIBRARY Bell Tower Japan House + Arboretum
URBANA NORTH URBANA SOUTH ARC IKENBERRY NORTH IKENBERRY SOUTH State Farm 15–20 minute 16–21 minutes 7–14 minutes 19–21 minutes Center walk to Main Quad walk to Main Quad Marching Illini walk to Main Quad walk to Main Quad Practice Field 1. LUNDGREN 7. BOUSFIELD 12. WARDALL (ISR) 19. CARR (PAR) Memorial 13. TOWNSEND (ISR) 20. BLAISDELL (PAR) Stadium 2. BARTON 8. SCOTT 3. WESTON 9. SNYDER 14. EVANS 21. BABCOCK (PAR) 4. HOPKINS 10. VAN DOREN 15. BUSEY 22. SAUNDERS (PAR) 5. WASSAJA 11. TAFT 16. ALLEN 23. OGLESBY (FAR) 6. NUGENT 17. LEONARD (LAR) 24. TRELEASE (FAR) 18. SHELDEN (LAR)
Welcoming everyone to campus is one of our most iconic figures, Alma Mater. • Grab a smooch with your sweetie at the Eternal Flame sculpture — rumor is Entertaining fans with both traditional and innovative performances since 1907, the Marching Illini were once called the “world’s greatest college band” by John “a lover’s kiss will bring eternal bliss!” • Not only do the Altgeld Chimes and McFarland Bell Tower mark the time, but every weekday a concert is held for those Philip Sousa. • Take in some nature at Illini Grove or the Arboretum, home to the Japan House where you can attend a tea ceremony. • Relax on the Main Quad walking to class after lunchtime. • Located in the center of campus, the Morrow Plots are the oldest experimental cornfields in the entire Western Hemisphere. then meet friends at the Illini Union. • Visit CRCE or the ARC if you need more options than your in-hall fitness room. • Show your Illini spirit as a member of the • Catch a music, art, or dance performance at the Krannert Center – student tickets are $10 or less. Block I at Memorial Stadium or as a member of the Orange Krush at the State Farm Center. Bathroom Type: C=Community GI=Gender-inclusive I=Individual-use » Bed Style: B=Bunked L=Loftable » IKE=Ikenberry Dining Center in the Student Dining and Residential Programs Building (SDRP)
Gender Bathroom ADA Bed Living-Learning Communities, Residence Hall AC Dining Options Type Accessible Style Special Living Options
LUNDGREN All Male C B IKE
BARTON All Female C B IKE
Weston Exploration LLC WESTON Coed C ✓ L IKE LEADS LLC
HOPKINS Coed C ✓ L IKE
WASSAJA Coed I ✓ L IKE Gender-inclusive Housing
Business LLC NUGENT Coed C + I ✓ L IKE Beckwith Residential Support Services Upper-division Students Only BOUSFIELD (SUITE-STYLE) Coed In-Suite ✓ L IKE Transfer Community Gender-inclusive Housing
SCOTT Coed C ✓ L IKE Transfer Community
SNYDER Coed C ✓ L IKE Substance-free Community
VAN DOREN Coed C B IKE Upper-division Students Only
TAFT Coed C B IKE Upper-division Students Only
WARDALL Honors LLC Coed I ✓ L In Hall No matter which of our 24 halls you select, you’ll discover a community where you’ll feel right at home. Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Gender-inclusive Housing
Top: Nugent Hall (Ikenberry North) Bottom: Illinois Street Residence Halls (Urbana North) TOWNSEND Innovation LLC Coed I ✓ L In Hall Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Gender-inclusive Housing
BUSEY All Female C ✓ L Non-visitation Wing
EVANS All Male C ✓ L
C + Unit One LLC ALLEN Coed L In Hall GI Gender-inclusive Wing
LEONARD Coed C L In Hall Scholars Community Lincoln Avenue Residence (LAR)
SHELDEN Coed C L In Hall Sustainability LLC Lincoln Avenue Residence (LAR)
BABCOCK Intersections LLC Coed I ✓ L In Hall Pennsylvania Avenue Residence (PAR) Gender-inclusive Housing
CARR Coed I ✓ L In Hall Gender-inclusive Housing Pennsylvania Avenue Residence (PAR)
BLAISDELL Coed I ✓ L In Hall Gender-inclusive Housing Pennsylvania Avenue Residence (PAR)
SAUNDERS Global Crossroads LLC Coed I ✓ L In Hall Pennsylvania Avenue Residence (PAR) Gender-inclusive Housing
OGLESBY Coed C ✓ L In Hall Health Professions LLC Florida Avenue Residence (FAR)
TRELEASE Coed C ✓ L In Hall WIMSE LLC Florida Avenue Residence (FAR)
For more room and hall details, visit housing.illinois.edu/undergradhalls. LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES Join one of our 11 living-learning communities (LLCs), where you’ll live and learn with other students who share the same interests as you, easily make new friends, and excel academically.
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Business - Nugent Hall – IKE » Explore the business world with a focus on economics, finance, accounting, management, information systems, and marketing. Global Crossroads – Saunders Hall – PAR » Meet students from all over the world, discover different cultures, and become a global citizen. Health Professions – Oglesby Hall – FAR » Nurture your passion for caring for others in a community of traditional and non-traditional pre-med students. Honors – Wardall Hall – ISR » Work collaboratively with other high-achieving and motivated peers invited to the James Scholars or Campus Honors Program. Innovation – Townsend Hall – ISR » Connect with fellow engineers, designers, and scientists driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Intersections – Babcock Hall – PAR » Find deeper ways to talk about diversity, identity, race, and social justice, and celebrate different life experiences. LEADS – Weston Hall – IKE » Get involved in opportunities to grow as a leader and enlighten your views on leadership, activism, and community building. Sustainability – Shelden Hall – LAR » Engage in local sustainability efforts and get hands-on experience in conservation and environmental advocacy. Unit One – Allen Hall » Create, innovate, and bring your imagination to life alongside other artists, writers, musicians, actors, and dancers. Weston Exploration – Weston Hall – IKE » Exclusively for first-year students, explore your interests, potential academic majors, and future career possibilities. WIMSE – Trelease Hall – FAR » Unite with fellow women interested in and studying STEMS (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Wanting to join an LLC? Indicate your preference in the Housing Contract and submit the required essay by May 15.
Approved for an LLC? You’ll be assigned a special time during the Room Selection process to select your room, roommate, and meal plan.
Each LLC has an additional yearly fee to support co-curricular and extracurricular learning opportunities. View fees online at housing.illinois.edu/rates.
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? “You will have access to so many resources when you live on campus. Use them! Libraries, tutoring, clubs, Our living-learning communities (LLCs) provide a more personalized focus on an area of interest or study. Offering courses for credit in and so much more will be available to you and will help you throughout your college education.” the halls (including music lessons!), close access to faculty, guest speakers, and field trips. All majors are welcome! – Michelle, Townsend Hall, Animal Sciences SPECIAL LIVING OPTIONS Ease your transition from home to college and find a support system in our special living options. All options are designed to serve your specific needs and offer social support.
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Beckwith Residential Support Services – Nugent Hall - IKE Transition to independent living as a member of this community dedicated to accommodating students with severe physical disabilities. Additional application process required.
To apply, visit go.illinois.edu/brss.
Gender-inclusive Housing – Allen Hall, ISR, PAR, Wassaja Hall (IKE), and Bousfield Hall (IKE) Live in an in-room coed environment that acknowledges, respects, and appreciates students of all gender identities and expressions.
Non-visitation Wing – Busey Hall Thrive in this all-female community that respects the security and privacy of others. No male visitors are allowed.
Scholars Community – Leonard Hall – LAR University Housing strives to serve all students and offers unique housing options and communities for residents with Join this community designed for the academically-focused student. specific needs or situations. Substance-free Community – Snyder Hall - IKE Discover others who share a commitment to living a lifestyle free of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs.
Transfer Community - Scott and Bousfield Halls - IKE A change of pace from the traditional freshman experience, build friendships in this community created exclusively for transfer students.
Interested in a special living option? Indicate your preference in the Housing Contract by May 15.
ADA Accommodations If you need a special accommodation because of a disability or medical need, let us know in the Assignment Considerations Section of the Housing Contract and register with the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES).
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WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS? “You don’t have to cook for yourself or clean your own bathroom. Huge time-saver!”
– Angelina, Busey Hall, Music Throughout the year, University Housing surprises residents with exclusive events, giveaways, and contests. You might even see a T-Rex delivering prize packages or score free tickets and the “VIP” treatment at our tent before the big game. You could spend your limited time cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping. Or let our award-winning chefs design healthy and nutritious meals for you. Need extra assistance? Our in-house dietitian will work with you to create a plan for your specific needs.
MEAL PLANS You’ll never go hungry with five University Housing dining halls and five retail locations across campus to choose from. Whether you are craving pizza or a hamburger and fries, or something lighter like a salad or sushi, we got you covered!
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A meal plan is required, but you choose the plan that matches your appetite and schedule. 1 Classic Meal = 1 entry to All-You-Care-To-Eat Dining Hall Location » 1 Dining Dollar = $1
12 Classic Meals + 15 Dining Dollars The most affordable plan. Get a consistent number of meals to use each week. Use the added Dining Dollars for occasional hunger on the go.
10 Classic Meals + 45 Dining Dollars The most popular plan. Enjoy the consistency of a weekly meal plan with added flexibility. Use the extra weekly Dining Dollars for quick, light meals or snacks.
All Classic Meals Most like an unlimited plan. Receive 47 classic meals per week. Eat at any of the dining halls whenever they are open — whether it’s a sit-down meal, a quick snack, late-night munchies, or just a beverage.
All Dining Dollars The most flexible plan. Receive 130 Dining Dollars per week. Use Dining Dollars to pay for what you eat, when you want to eat it. Eat at any dining hall or get beverages, convenience foods, and prepared food at University Housing retail locations anytime.
Extra flexibility! Add Illini Cash to your i-card for a convenient way to purchase extra meals at any University Housing dining location, or grab-and-go items at one of our retail locations.
go.illinois.edu/illinicash Students with special dietary needs can enjoy our meal plans! Consultation with our registered dietitian is available to help with healthy eating, food allergies, and special diets.
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WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION YOU HAD ABOUT LIVING IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS? “The food would be terrible, and I wouldn’t want to spend time there at all. I expected to want to go somewhere else all the time. To my surprise, the people in my hall were polite, and the food was actually good. I was also fine with spending a whole weekend just relaxing in my room.”
– Neha, Nugent Hall, Molecular & Cellular Biology RECOMMENDED ROOM AND BOARD RATES 2021–2022 Academic Year
Traditional Hall | Double | With Air Conditioning Babcock, Blaisdell, Busey, Carr, Evans, Hopkins, Oglesby, Saunders, Scott, Snyder, Townsend, Trelease, Wardall, Weston Halls Room & 12 Classic Meals + 15 Dining Dollars $11,766 Room & 10 Classic Meals + 45 Dining Dollars $12,494 Room & All Dining Dollars $12,886 Room & All Classic Meals $12,886
Traditional Hall | Double | Without Air Conditioning Allen, Barton, Leonard, Lundgren, Shelden, Taft, Van Doren Halls Room & 12 Classic Meals + 15 Dining Dollars $11,408 Room & 10 Classic Meals + 45 Dining Dollars $12,136 Room & All Dining Dollars $12,528 Room & All Classic Meals $12,528 A room is just a room, until you put your personal touch on it! Make your room YOUR space. And if your decorating skills are top-notch, enter our annual #FABPAD contest and score some sweet prizes, too. Nugent Hall | Double | With Air Conditioning Room & 12 Classic Meals + 15 Dining Dollars $12,158 Room & 10 Classic Meals + 45 Dining Dollars $12,886 Room & All Dining Dollars $13,278 Room & All Classic Meals $13,278
Wassaja Hall | Double | With Air Conditioning Room & 12 Classic Meals + 15 Dining Dollars $12,482 Room & 10 Classic Meals + 45 Dining Dollars $13,210 Room & All Dining Dollars $13,602 Room & All Classic Meals $13,602
Bousfield Hall | Double | With Air Conditioning Room & 12 Classic Meals + 15 Dining Dollars $12,734 Room & 10 Classic Meals + 45 Dining Dollars $13,462 Room & All Dining Dollars $13,854 Room & All Classic Meals $13,854
View all rates online. housing.illinois.edu/rates University Housing (217) 333-7111 [email protected] housing.illinois.edu