Spring Move-In Dates & Check-In Information
New Students Attending Orientation, International Students, and Shorelight Students
DATE: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TIME: Between 9am-5pm
LOCATION: Homer Butler Commons (#20 on the campus map)
New Students NOT Attending Orientation
DATE: Saturday, January 10, 2026
TIME: Between 9am-5pm
LOCATION:
- Lincoln Residence Hall - Lincoln residents
- Founders Residence Hall - Founders residents and West residents (Foxglove, Trillium, Pennyroyal, Marigold)
- Homer Butler Commons (HCOM) - East residents (Bluebell, Larkspur, Clover, Sunflower)
Get Your i-card
In order to check-in, you will need to have your i-card. To make the check-in process easier, we recommend you get your i-card before move-in day by visiting the ID Center. If you do not have your i-card, someone will direct you to the ID Center to receive an i-card. (we do not recommend this as it will set your move-in day timeslot back)
What to Bring & Not Bring to Campus
We have curated a list of items that you should and should not bring to campus! Keep in mind that you and your roommate will be sharing a space; therefore, we highly recommend that you communicate with your roommates and suitemates before bringing your larger items.
Checkout our Packing List!
Directions to the University of Illinois Springfield
- Please utilize the campus map to find your check-in location.
- If traveling by train, the Springfield Amtrak Station code is “SPI”.
- Routes through Springfield include “Lincoln Service” and “Texas Eagle”
Contracts, Inventories & Keys
- At check-in, students will receive their keys and instructions for completing their Room Inventory.
- Students will need to sign an Acknowledgement of Resident Responsibilities.
- Students will be given their keys to their unit. Students will be expected to complete their inventory within 72 hours of checking in. Please review the full check-in process via our Move-In Guide. Please be thorough in your assessment, as your check-out process will be based on the notes you made during check-in. We have a list of damage charges available as reference for all items within the unit.
- In the Residence Halls, students will receive a room key, bathroom key and a mailbox key. In the Apartments and Townhouses, residents will receive a front door key, bedroom key and mailbox key.
- Residents are responsible for their keys at all times, and may be asked to produce these keys by Residence Life Staff at any time.
Reassignment Requests (Room Changes)
- In order to adequately prepare for the semester, a freeze is in effect for all reassignment/room change requests until 3 weeks after the first day of classes. No room reassignment requests will be honored until this freeze ends.
- Reassignment requests are based on occupancy and spaces that are available at the time of request, and are subject to approval. Reassignment requests based on conflict typically will not be approved until the formal mediation process has been followed.
- This process requires drafting of a Roommate Agreement, and reviewing of this agreement at subsequent mediation meetings if necessary.
- All parties are expected to be engaged and active participants in this conflict mediation process.
People You’ll Meet – Residence Life Staff
- Desk Attendants– student staff members who serve as security monitors, customer service assistants, and reception staff at each Residence Hall and Homer Butler Commons Reception Desks.
- Resident Assistants – full-time students who serve as community builders, first responders, role models, mediators, and so much more! These staff members reside in the same area/floor that you do, and work to foster a safe and secure living & learning environment.
- Senior Resident Assistants – part-time student staff members who supervise and provide leadership to the RAs.
Important Phone Numbers & Emails
- Central Office: reslife@uis.edu, (217) 206-6190
- East Campus Apartments: (217) 306-2909
- West Campus Townhouses: (217) 306-2907
- Founders Residence Hall: (217) 306-2905
- Lincoln Residence Hall: (217) 306-2903
Meal Plan
- First Year Students AND Second Year (Sophomore) returning students who live in the Residence Halls are required to purchase a full meal plan (Signature, Gold, or Silver Plan) as offered through Dining Services.
- Juniors and above who live in the townhouses and apartments may choose any plan including the smallest option designed with your needs in mind.
- “Bronze Plan” is the most popular for our Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students and is designed for students who have a kitchen.
Submit a Work Order:
Use the “Room Work Orders” link if you're having issues with keys, electrical, plumbing, need a repair, or other maintenance performed that DOES NOT involve The Internet.
Use the “TECHNOLOGY ONLY” link if you're having issues with internet related problems. Just fill out the form and submit your order. These will be reviewed and submitted to UIS IT for work.