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New incoming Redbirds can now start the process to live on campus.
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Release Requests
The Release Request process has reached the total available requests and is not open at this time.
Fall 2021 (for new students)
2021-2022 Housing Contracts for New Students
Tuesday, February 9 - available in the Housing & Dining Portal starting at 8:30 a.m.
Priority Contract Filing Date
Saturday, May 1 - New students who file their housing contract by Saturday, May 1 (up to and including) will receive a randomized online room selection date and will be able to roommate match. Students that file their housing contract after May 1 will not be able to participate in the roommate matching process and will be assigned by Housing staff after the online room selection process has closed.
Cancellation Policy
Housing contracts may be canceled at any time during the 2020-2021 academic year without having to pay a cancellation fee. The $50 application fee is non-refundable. Please visit the Housing and Dining portal to cancel your housing and meal plan contracts. Please call our main line at (309) 438-8611 with any Housing contract cancellation questions.
Summer School Housing
We are planning for Housing to be available during the summer for students enrolled in summer school. A limited number of floors are used in residence halls. Summer Housing contracts will be available here beginning in April. Please check back soon for more updates.
COVID-19 Questions & Concerns
If you have any Housing questions about COVID-19 or our related policies, processes, or procedures - please contact (309) 438-5967. Calling this direct number will ensure our team is able to help you as quickly as possible. University Weekly Coronavirus Update: April 15, 2021
Spring 2021
Homecoming: Redbirds in Flight
Homecoming Week - Monday, April 5 through Sunday, April 11
Finals Week
Monday, May 3 - Friday, May 7
Saturday, May 8 - All residence halls and Cardinal Court apartments close at 2 p.m.
Fall 2021 (for current residents)
Housing & Dining Portal Open for Returning Students to Submit ContractsWednesday, February 17 - Friday, March 19
Fall 2021 (for new students)
2021-2022 Housing Contracts for New Students
Tuesday, February 9 - available in the Housing & Dining Portal starting at 8:30 a.m.
Priority Contract Filing Date
Saturday, May 1 - New students who file their housing contract by Saturday, May 1 (up to and including) will receive a randomized online room selection date and will be able to roommate match. Students that file their housing contract after May 1 will be assigned by Housing staff after the online room selection process has closed.
Notification of Online Room Selection
Thursday, June 17 - The dates assigned will range from Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 16.
Themed Living-Learning Community (TLLC) Selection
Tuesday, June 29 through Friday, July 2 - Qualified new students will be able to select rooms in TLLCs.
General Online Room Selection
Tuesday, July 6 - Friday, July 16
Friday, July 23