Break housing is available at no additional cost for students who need to remain on campus when the University is closed.
For safety purposes, students must complete a Break Stay Form to notify us that they will be on campus during each break period. An email with the form link will be sent to your UIS email a few weeks before each break.
Please note: a separate form must be completed for each break period.
The process current residence hall and upperclassmen students follow to submit a housing contract for the following academic year and choose a space is known as “housing renewal & selection.” As a current resident, if you fill out your housing contract by the application deadline, you will have priority over new students to select a room for the next academic year.
Thank you for considering the University of Illinois Springfield Department of Residence Life during your college search!
We are excited to welcome you to UIS on-campus housing! A large piece of the UIS experience is living on campus with Residence Life. All UIS students are welcome to make their home on-campus.
8/20/26 : Move-In Day for all New Students (First Year, Transfer, and New Graduate students)
8/21/26-8/23/26 : Move-In Day for all returning students
9/7/26 : Labor Day
11/1/26 : Spring Housing Application Opens
11/26/26-11/27/26 : Thanksgiving Break
12/12/26 : Winter Break Starts
1/6/27 : New Student Orientation Move-In
1/9/27 : New Student Not Attending Orientation Move-In
Apply for Housing at the University of Illinois Springfield now!
UIS Department of Residence Life operates separately from admission to UIS, so students MUST contact the Department of Residence Life to apply for or change their housing contract.
The UIS housing contract is a legally binding contractual lease agreement, and should be considered a commitment for both the fall and spring semesters.
Make the most of your time at UIS by becoming part of the Residence Life team! You'll gain valuable leadership experience, build meaningful connections, and develop skills that will set you up for success beyond college.
UIS Department of Residence Life fosters an inclusive community environment strongly supportive of academic and personal growth among students through progressive, collaborative and intentional experiences.
Make the most of your college experience by living where everything happens! From academic support to social events, campus housing offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community.