If you apply before June 17th, you will receive your assignment and roommate information on July 6th via UIS email.

If you apply for housing after June 17th, you will receive your assignment and roommate information via UIS email approximately 1-2 weeks after you apply.

If you are a UIS Student, you will need to follow the New Student Application Process.

If you are a Non-UIS Student applying to live on campus, you will need to follow the Approved Affiliate Housing Application Process located at the bottom of the page. (UIC Nursing students, ISU Nursing students, and Interns)

Pets aren't permitted in any campus residence (except fish in maximum 10-gallon tank). If you have specific questions, please contact the residence life office

UIS offers a variety of housing options at different price points.

Yes, students may stay during Fall, Winter, and Spring Break. Students must complete a request form before each break period for safety reasons.

UIS offers apartment-style campus housing options.

No. Nearly all students who wish to be housed on campus can, but there may be circumstances when that is not possible.

Yes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) units available in Founder’s Residence Hall for students who qualify. First and second year students rooming in Lincoln or Founder’s Residence Halls will have to share a room with one other student and a bathroom with three other students. Upperclassmen students rooming in the townhomes or apartments will get their own rooms but will share their common living space and bathrooms with three other students. See all housing options.

Yes, roommates can be chosen as long as it is a mutual decision between both students. Incoming UIS students and approved affiliates can request a roommate when submitting their online Housing Contract. You will need the student’s UIN to submit your request. If you do not have the UIN, please contact the Residence Life office for assistance.