New Student Move-In - Fall

ALL new students living in the Residence Halls are expected to pre-register for a Move In timeslot to allow for a move-in experience that reduces congestion for students and their move-in helpers. Space during each timeslot will be limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

You will be able to sign up online for your preferred timeslot starting on Aug. 1. Please watch your email for the sign-up link! You will receive a confirmation email after making your selection. If you need to later adjust your check-in timeslot, please contact the Office of Residence Life at (217) 206-6190 or reslife@uis.edu.

Founders and Lincoln Residence Halls 

  • Move-In: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
  • Check-in Timeslots offered between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Timeslots are offered in 15-minute increments – you only have to arrive during that timeslot, you do not have to be done unpacking your belongings during that timeslot.
  • At check in, you will receive your room keys and receive instructions on how to complete a Room Inventory. 

Getting to Campus for Move-In Day

All new students will check in at TRAC (#9 on the campus map) and can utilize Lot I while checking in on August 20, 2024. For individuals utilizing GPS to arrive on-campus, please direct your GPS to:

2171 University Drive, Springfield, IL 62703

This will take you directly to the parking and check-in staging area, once there our staff will direct you to your designated Residence Hall for check-in.

Contact Information:

Please contact the Residence Life Central Office if you have any questions.

  • Phone : 217.206.6190
  • Email : reslife@uis.edu

Request Permission to Arrive Early – Fall 2024:

The Department of Residence Life requests that any resident wishing to arrival early to campus for Fall 2024 review the information below. No requests are approved to arrive earlier than Friday, August 9, 2024.

Fall 2024 housing opens for all freshmen and transfer students on August 20, 2024. Prior to these dates, the buildings are not fully staffed and thus cannot provide the safety and security operations necessary to physically open early. We encourage all students to move-in on or after their respective move-in date. Students can check in after their respective opening date without financial penalty, through the second day of classes. Additionally, some buildings may not be ready for the early arrival process due to facility projects and renovations. If a student’s room/building is impacted by these summer projects then they will not be approved for these reasons.

Requests for permission to arrive early for Fall 2024 must be received by August 4th, 2024 at 5 PM to receive the $35/night rate.  All requests after this deadline will be considered late request, and if approved, will be charged at the $50/night rate, even if you have not yet received an assignment by this date.

Students will receive decision notifications of their submitted requests by August 8th, 2024. Requests will be responded to by email. The deadline to receive requests will be 5:00pm , August 4th, 2024.  Students that are approved for early arrival will be held accountable for policies and procedures outlined in the housing contract and may be removed from early arrival housing if violation of the contract occurs. Please note all Residence Life policies (including visitation and no guests) are still in effect during the Early Arrival period.

Additional questions regarding this process can contact Residence Life at 217-206-6190 or email at reslife@uis.edu. Thank you.