Early Arrival Request Information
Residents wishing to arrive early for Fall 2025 must review the following details carefully before submitting a request. Please note: This is a request-only process, and approval is not guaranteed.
No early arrivals will be approved before Friday, August 15, 2025.
Official Move-In Dates
- New Student Move-In is: Wednesday, Aug. 20th, 2025
- Returner Student Move-In is: Thursday, Aug. 21st, 2025 - Sunday, Aug. 24th, 2025
- Students are encouraged to move in on or after their assigned date.
- Check-in is available through the second day of classes with no financial penalty.
Why Early Arrival May Not Be Approved
- Residence halls are not fully staffed prior to official opening and cannot support early safety and security needs.
- You are not participating in a university-sponsored early arrival program, such as being a student-athlete, an approved on-campus student worker, or involved in a required campus activity.
- Facility projects or renovations may prevent early access to some buildings or rooms.
Requesting Early Arrival
- The Early Arrival Request Form will open July 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
- Submit requests by August 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM to receive the standard $35/night rate.
- Requests submitted after the deadline will be considered late and charged $50/night if approved.
- Late requests may still be reviewed even if you haven’t received your housing assignment.
Decision Notifications
- Students will be notified of their early arrival request status by August 7, 2025 via email.
Policies During Early Arrival
- Students approved for early arrival are subject to all housing policies and procedures outlined in the housing contract.
- Violations may result in removal from early arrival housing.
- Standard Residence Life rules (e.g., no guests, restricted visitation) are enforced during this period.
Questions? Contact Us!
Phone: 217.206.6190
Email: reslife@uis.edu