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In order to live in University Housing, a student must be registered at the University and must be at least 17 years of age at the time of commencement of their residence hall occupancy. Requests for exceptions to the minimum age requirement may be submitted to University Housing Services for review by the director. Admission and/or enrollment to the University does not guarantee eligibility for on-campus housing. If you have any questions, please contact University Housing Services at (309) 438-8611.

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Housing Requests

Students may apply for an Exemption to the On-Campus Housing Policy which states students must live in University Housing for their first two years out of high school. Students that have been out of high school for two or more years that wish to live in University Housing may submit a Request to Live in On-Campus Housing. All of these processes are in the Housing and Dining Portal. Admission to the University does not guarantee a space in on-campus housing.

Steps for Submitting Contract

 

  1. Visit the Housing & Dining Portal.
  2. Once you have logged into the portal, select Manage Your Housing at the top of the portal homepage to begin.
  3. Follow the first steps to complete your housing contract, as well as make your initial payment. You will need a credit or debit card to make your initial payment. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover cards. A payment confirmation can be printed after submitting your initial payment.
  4. You have the opportunity to tell us about yourself by creating your personal profile.
  5. You can begin roommate matching immediately if you have a preferred roommate who has submitted their housing contract.
  6. Students who met the priority filing date of May 1 were eligible to select a room in late-June. 

Important Dates

Fall 2025 New Students

  • Communications were sent to admits via email regarding the next steps for this process in early February.

Mid-February

  • The housing contract and exemptions process opens in the Housing and Dining Portal.

May 1

  • First Time in College Students who meet the May 1 priority filing date can participate in roommate matching and are guaranteed a randomized online room selection date.
  • Transfer students who meet the May 1 priority filing date will be entered into a lottery where some will be chosen to participate in online room selection. Those who are not awarded a selection date will be assigned by a Housing team member.
  • Students who do not meet the priority filing date will be assigned in July by a housing team member.

Mid-May

  • Online room selection dates are communicated to new students.

Mid-June

  • Online room selection begins with Themed Living Learning Communities, then generalized room selection

TLLC 2025 Room Selection Schedule

  • Monday June 16 @ 8:30 a.m. - Big Red, IT, Rainbow
  • Monday June 16 @ 11 a.m. - Honors, Music, I-House
  • Monday June 16 @ 2:30 p.m. - Fine Arts, Co-Sciences, Leadership
  • Tuesday June 17@ 8:30 a.m. - Wellness, ACE, Special Education
  • Tuesday June 17 @ 11 a.m. - Nursing, Math, Engineering
  • Tuesday June 17 @ 2:30 p.m. - Teacher Education, Social Work, Business

Mid-July

  • Room and roommate assignments are announced in the Housing and Dining Portal.

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