Building Communities
To manage your Housing and Dining contracts, please visit the portal.
Enter PortalAnnouncements
Fall Break Begins on Saturday, November 18 at 2 p.m.
- Halls close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 18. Residents in Watterson Towers, Haynie Hall, and Wright Hall must have left the building by 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 18.
- Halls reopen on Sunday, November 26 at 2 p.m.
- Cardinal Court, Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, Wilkins Hall, Fell St. Apartments, and School St. Apartments will remain open.
Housing Cancellation Reminder
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If your plans have changed and you no longer plan on attending Illinois State University or living in University Housing Services for spring 2024, you must properly cancel your contract in the Housing & Dining Portal.
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Remember, if you cancel by and including December 1, your cancellation fee will be $150. After December 1, cancellation fees will increase to $250 until January 5.
Important Dates
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Spring Contracts Process Closes
- Spring contract process closes in the Housing and Dining Portal on January 24 at 4:30 p.m.
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Fall Break
- Saturday, November 18 - halls close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, November 26 - halls reopen at 2 p.m.
- Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., School St. apartments and Wilkins, Hewett, and Manchester halls remain open.
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Winter Break
- Saturday, December 16 - halls close at 2 p.m.
- Friday, January 12 - halls reopen at 8 a.m.
- Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., School St. apartments and Hewett-Manchester halls remain open.
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Spring Break
- Saturday, March 9 - halls close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 17 - halls reopen at 2 p.m.
- Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., School St. apartments and Hewett-Manchester halls remain open.
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End of the Year
- Saturday, May 11 - halls close at 2 p.m.
- Exceptions may be made for residents participating in commencement ceremonies.
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