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Interested in becoming a Resident Assistant or Community Assistant?
The priority application will be live from now until October 16, 2023. Find out more information here.
House Calls 2023 will take place September 18-21
Volunteers from many campus departments, including Housing, will be going door-to-door to check in with residents. Here is the schedule:
Tri-Towers: September 18, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hewett-Manchester: September 19, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fell-School: September 19, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Watterson Towers: September 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cardinal Court: September 21, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Important Dates
2023-2024 Opening & Closing Dates for Residence Halls
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Spring Contracts Open
- Opens in Housing and Dining Portal on October 10 at 8:30.
- Spring contract process closes January 24 at 4:30.
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Move-In
- Monday, August 14 through Sunday, August 20
- All residents will be able to self-select their own move-in date and time. Students will be notified of the sign-up process in the summer.
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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 11 - halls close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 19 - 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.
News
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Beyond the award: Faith Keely named winner of the University Housing Services Student Employee Scholarship
Each year, University Housing Services (UHS) awards the Student Employee Scholarship to a student who has demonstrated professional excellence while working with Housing. This year, Service Area Manager Faith Keely was selected as the recipient of the award.
Dismount zones, pedestrian safety, miscommunication concerns explained
On Feb. 22, Illinois State University’s Academic Senate passed a policy implementing dismount zones on campus to provide safer conditions for pedestrians.