Summer housing is located in Manchester Hall, an 18-story, air-conditioned residence hall located on the east edge of campus. Room types include singles, doubles, quads, and suites. Floors are all gender, with bathrooms designated male or female. Students can choose the bathroom with which they identify. A mandatory meal plan will be required during dining availability. Room assignments will be available upon check-in at the Vrooman Front Desk on the beginning date of the contract period.
| Contract Type | Move In | Double/Quad | Single | Double Suite | Move Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Every Sunday beginning May 11 at noon | $182 | $242 | $245 | By 6 p.m. on Saturday, after ending of class |
| 3 Week | Sunday before classes start at noon | $546 | $726 | $735 | By 6 p.m. on Saturday, after ending of class |
| 4 Week | Sunday before classes start at noon | $728 | $968 | $980 | By 6 p.m. on Saturday, after ending of class |
| 6 Week | Sunday before classes start at noon | $1,092 | $1,452 | $1,470 | By 6 p.m. on Saturday, after ending of class |
| 8 Week | Sunday before classes start at noon | $1,456 | $1,936 | $1,960 | By 6 p.m. on Saturday, after ending of class |
| 13 Week | Sunday before classes start at noon | $2,366 | $3,146 | $3,185 | By 6 p.m. on Saturday, after ending of class |
Housing charges will be billed to the Student Account every semester and included in the installment plan for that particular semester. Billing statements will be available online. Students can access them via My.IllinoisState. Students may either print them and provide copies to appropriate payers or provide online access via authorized user access. Visit the Student Accounts website for information about authorized user access, billing statement dates, due dates, and payment options.
Students moving out of the halls before the end of their contract will be responsible for charges as outlined in the Residence Hall Summer Contract Terms and Conditions located below. Contract cancellations forms must be submitted to Housing@IllinoisState.edu. Please see the cancellation form below.
All the material referenced herein becomes and shall be an integral and binding part of the University Housing Contract. For purposes of this contract, University Housing includes the traditional University residence halls (Hewett, Manchester, Watterson Towers, Haynie, Wright, and Wilkins), and University apartments (Cardinal Court and the Fell/School apartments located at 302 North School Street, 209 North Fell Avenue, and 211 North Fell Avenue in Normal, IL).
It is the student's responsibility to become familiar with all provisions of this contract. General or specific housing information contained on the University Housing Services website at Housing.IllinoisState.edu is also made a part of this contract.
Prior to the submission of an online application, a student must indicate that they have read and agree to the University Housing Contract terms and conditions. In addition, residence hall applicants also need to read and agree to the terms and conditions of the Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality Meal Plan Contract. It is recommended that you print a copy of these terms and conditions for your personal records. Submission of an online application is legally binding. Rooms are to be occupied only by the person(s) properly assigned to them by University Housing. University Housing assignments are not transferable, and subletting is not permitted.
If for any reason required by damage, fire, emergency, earthquake, accident, flood, riot, or act of nature, or other cause beyond the control of the University, or if the University is unable to provide adequate housing, or is filled to capacity, the University shall have the right to cancel this contract.
University regulations and policies affecting University Housing Contracts are subject to changes and additions. Such changes and additions shall be officially announced via email and posted to the University Housing Services website; this shall constitute actual notice to residents. The changes and additions shall become effective and binding at the date of such posting or official announcement.
A student must be registered at the University and must be at least 17 years of age at the time of commencement of their University Housing occupancy. Requests for exceptions to the minimum age requirement, including a parent/guardian signature, 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 the University cancels a student’s contract due to a change in status, such as when a student withdraws from classes, the student is still responsible for all cancellation charges pursuant to the contract; the charges will be assessed on the same basis as if they had withdrawn from the University as of the date of the cancellation.
University Housing Services reserves the right to deny or cancel a University Housing application-contract to students whose past or current behavior and/or criminal conviction indicates a possible risk to the safety, health, or life of any person and/or to the safety of public or private property, and/or disruption to the University Housing community or living-learning environment. If a decision to deny University Housing is made prior to the first day of the contract period, the student will be financially responsible only for the nonrefundable application fee. If a decision is made on or after the first day of the contract period, the student will be responsible for all cancellation charges pursuant to the contract; the charges will be assessed on the same basis as outlined in Section III. G. Table 2-3.
Illinois State University, under normal operation and to the extent that space is available, requires students to live in University Housing during their first two years out of high school. Students should refer to the University Housing Services website at Housing.IllinoisState.edu for more information about the University On-Campus Housing Policy, residency requirement, exemption, and release process. Students subject to the above residency requirement, who do not complete the Housing Contract, or have not received a written exemption or release to the residency requirement, will be required to complete a contract or receive an approved exemption or release request to ensure they do not experience any system registration blocks.
University Housing will be used by the student solely for residential and educational purposes.
The University supplies basic furniture, such as a desk, chair, dresser, closet/wardrobe, and bed/bed frame. Students supply their own bed linens, towels, hangers, wastebasket (these should be metal), desk lamps, and other personal items. Students must not move furniture from room to room, stack furniture, move furniture from public areas to their rooms, or detach fixed furnishings. For a list of prohibited items, refer to the University Housing Services website at Housing.IllinoisState.edu.
To assist students in adjusting to and deriving the maximum educational benefit from their University Housing experience, each residential area has live-in professional staff, undergraduate staff, and interns to assist and advise residents.
The University reserves the right to assign space; authorize or deny apartment, room, and roommate changes; consolidate vacancies (see Section III. E.); and require a student to move from one room, residence hall, or apartment to another. Students are obligated to pay the room rate for the room to which they are assigned, whether the room was selected by the student or assigned by University Housing Services.
The University further reserves the right to require a student to vacate University Housing on a temporary or permanent basis for a legitimate reason including, but not limited to, failure to meet financial obligations to the University, exhibiting behavior not conducive to the living-learning environment, failure to remain in good standing with the University, change in enrollment status, for reasons beyond the University’s control (e.g., public health crisis), or when University Housing availability changes. The charges outlined in Section III. G. will apply if a student is asked to vacate University Housing.
Residents who withdraw from the University are required to vacate their University Housing within three (3) calendar days. The charges are outlined in Section III. G will apply if a student cancels their Housing Contract.
Changes to the housing assignment are considered only after the students involved have made a good faith attempt to adjust to and/or remedy the situation. Requests for housing assignment changes must be approved by the Housing professional staff in the University Housing area where they reside.
It is the policy of the University to assign roommates without regard to race, creed, or sexual orientation. Students will be assigned a roommate(s) based on gender identity, not birth sex. Rooms are designated as male, female, mixed, and neutral. Female rooms are for students who identify as female, male rooms are for students who identify as male, neutral rooms are for students who identify as non-binary, and mixed rooms are for students of any gender identity including non-binary, male, and female. The official room and roommate assignment notices are made available on the University Housing Services Portal before opening.
University Housing Services will attempt to recognize mutual roommate preferences insofar as University Housing space is available.
University Housing applications for new freshmen and transfer students will not be processed until the applications for admission have been approved by the Office of Admissions and Records.
The University strives to maintain rooms and apartment units at their designated occupancy level. To the extent that there are room/spaces available the University reserves the following rights 1) to approve students to move from one room or apartment to another room or apartment; 2) to offer or decline residents the option of paying an additional amount determined by the University to keep their room or apartment at the reduced occupancy level for the remainder of the current semester; or 3) to reassign a student into a room or apartment with another student to consolidate occupancy. Any space change must be approved in writing by the Housing professional staff and be completed within five (5) days, including weekends directly following notification to consolidate.
Students may request housing accommodations based on the impact of their disability or based on their observance of sincerely held religious beliefs/practices. Students seeking accommodations must follow the guidelines and priority deadlines listed on the Student Access and Accommodation Services website.
The University Housing Contract covers the periods between May 11, 2025, and August 8, 2025, and can be contracted as outlined below:
Weekly Summer Housing Options
University Housing Contracts must be cancelled by students according to the following provisions, dates, and charges.
| Summer Housing Contract | Cancellation Charges |
|---|---|
| More than 10 business days before the beginning date of Contract | No charge |
| Within 10 business days of the beginning date of contract | $75 cancellation charge |
| On or after the first date of contract | Full room charges for all contract period* |
*If the student’s contract for residence hall space is accepted and received by the University after the opening date for the contract period, they shall have three (3) calendar days after such date of acceptance to cancel with a $75.00 cancellation charge and prorated room charges. The date the contract is received by the University shall be considered the date of acceptance. After the three-day period, the student shall be responsible for full room charges for the entire summer session (as outlined above).
A room and, if applicable, apartment, suite, and mailbox keys shall be issued to each resident. The keys shall remain University property loaned or licensed to the assigned student so long as the student may rightfully occupy the room or apartment to which said key(s) provide access. The resident shall not deliver, surrender, or otherwise relinquish possession of the room or apartment key(s) to any unauthorized individual or permit the key(s) to be duplicated or modified. Unauthorized possession, duplication, or modification of said key(s) may be grounds for university disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution. The student shall deliver possession of said key(s) to an authorized University official immediately upon termination of the student's right to occupy the room or apartment to which said key(s) provides access or otherwise immediately upon demand of such official. Violation of any provision in this paragraph may be grounds for declaring the student in breach of the contract or other action by the University. Loss of any issued key(s) will result in a core change(s) for which the student will be billed.
It is the student’s responsibility to check-in with hall staff or Resident Assistants within two (2) days of their scheduled check-in date to ensure that they are checked into their rooms, their contract and room reservation are not cancelled, and that their access to the buildings does not suffer any interruptions. Once checked in it may take up to four (4) hours to gain building access with your university ID. Failure to do so could lead to temporary interruptions to building access until you connect with a staff member or front desk of your building and your access is restored. Hall staff will make every attempt to connect with you in person or through written communication to avoid any service interruptions, however, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they check in with staff. If you do not check in or we are not able to connect with you, University Housing Services may take additional steps up to and including cancellation of contract.
The Resident shall be responsible for all damages to the premises, furnishings, or appliances within said room or apartment or use of any common areas and will pay all charges upon receiving a bill for any damage.
Residents must inform University Housing Services of maintenance needs, when necessary, in order to avoid damages to property. If necessary, maintenance is not reported within a reasonable timeframe, all associated damages will be billed to the student.
Upon termination of the contract, the entire premises, including furnishings and appliances, shall be turned over by the Resident to the University in a sanitary, clean condition suitable for immediate occupancy by another resident. Any expense caused by the Resident’s failure to return the premises in such condition shall be charged to the Resident’s student account.
Damages that cannot be attributed to a specific person will be split amongst all students living in the damaged area and billed to individual student accounts.
Room Damages determined to be “at fault” of the Resident due to negligence will be billed at the cost of repair.
Appeals of any damage charges must be received by University Housing Services via e-mail (ResidenceLifeAppeals@ilstu.edu ) within 15 days from the date of written notification that such charges have been assessed. Appeals postmarked or received after 15 days from the date of written notification of charges will not be accepted or reviewed.
The University assumes no responsibility or liability for the personal property of students. This includes, but is not limited to, damage, loss, fire, water damage, theft, flooding, etc. Students desiring this kind of protection must make their own arrangements for renter’s insurance.
Students wishing to loft their bed may only use those lofting kits owned and provided by the University and are strongly encouraged to use the safety rail offered with all lofting kits. Students who choose to use lofting kits and/or otherwise alter their beds through bunking and/or height adjustments, voluntarily assume all dangers and risks associated with such use including risks of serious injury and death that may result from choosing not to utilize the provided safety rail or otherwise adjusting their bed. The student waives and releases the University from any claims, demands, actions, or causes of action for costs, expenses, or damages to personal property, or personal injury, or illness, paralysis, or death, arising from or related to using a loft, and/or otherwise adjusting their bed, and student agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the University for any loss or damage arising from or related to student’s use of a loft or any other modification to their bed.
University Housing Services is not responsible for lost or undelivered mail, parcels, or packages. It is the student’s responsibility to file a report regarding lost mail to the designated University Housing Service Area Coordinator of their residential building and Illinois State University Police if appropriate.
The University prohibits any sales or solicitation in University Housing without written consent of University Housing Services. Refer to the University’s Facility and Space Use Policy 6.1.1, Section D regarding Solicitation and Sales in University Facilities for additional information.
All approved electrical appliances in University Housing must be Underwriter Laboratory approved. Refrigerators are permitted in student residence hall rooms providing they do not exceed 4.5 cubic feet, are no taller than 36 inches, and draw no more than 1.5 running amps. All electrical heat-producing and cooking appliances, with the exception of hair appliances and single-serve auto shut-off coffee makers (-i.e., Keurig), are prohibited from possession and/or usage in the residence halls. Irons may be used only in designated areas of each residence hall. A microwave oven is provided on each student living floor within East and West Campus, in every two suites in Watterson, and in each apartment unit in Cardinal Court complexes. Food permitted in student rooms must be stored in such a way as to prevent health and sanitation problems from developing. University apartments are furnished with a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave; no additional refrigerators, stoves, ovens, or microwaves are allowed in University Apartments.
Items not permitted to be used or stored in the student rooms, or any other area of the residence halls and apartments include but are not limited to any internal combustion engine, any acids, automobile batteries, candles, halogen lamps, gasoline, firearms or other weapons, fireworks, water beds or other water-filled furniture. Heat-producing appliances such as coffee pots (except for single-serve auto shut-off coffee makers-i.e., Keurig), hot pots, personal microwaves, air fryers, and candle warmers are not allowed in residence hall student rooms but are allowed in University Apartment kitchens. Due to health standards and possible inconvenience to other residents, no animals (except for animals necessary as approved by Student Access and Accommodation Services), birds, or pets of any kind other than fish (limited to a 10-gallon tank) are to be housed or kept in University Housing.
Personal transportation devices (i.e., electric hoverboards, electric scooters, electric bikes, gas-powered bicycles, any device powered by Lithium-ion batteries, etc.) are prohibited from all University Housing Services residential properties (residence halls and apartments), unless the specific device is approved as a disability accommodation by Student Access and Accommodation Services.
Weight-lifting equipment and devices, musical instruments equipped with amplifying devices, and instruments which disturb other residents may be used only in those areas in which University Housing has designated. These devices may not be used in student rooms. Prohibited items posing a risk to life, health, or safety may be removed and maintained in a safe location by University Housing Staff until such time that they can be removed from University Housing property by the owner/resident. University Housing Services offers designated spaces that require the use of candles. These spaces may be reserved and utilized in compliance with the policy outlined during reservation.
The University requires all summer school students to have a meal plan contract. If a student does not select a meal plan, a meal plan will be assigned to the student by Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, and the cost of the assigned meal plan will be applied to the student’s University account. For more information about meal plans, visit the Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality website at Dining.IllinoisState.edu or call (309) 438-8351.
Local telephone service is not provided by University Housing Services. Residents of the apartments at 302 North School Street, 209 North Fell Avenue, and 211 North Fell Avenue may make their own arrangements for local service, if desired, through several local service providers, which can be found online.
Cable service is not provided by University Housing Services. All areas are equipped with wired and wireless internet that students can use with their personal streaming services.
The student shall not allow anyone to live in their room or apartment who is not assigned to it by University Housing Services or assign/sublet this contract to any other person. Residents who allow their room or apartment to be used in violation of this provision are subject to a penalty charge not to exceed the full room charge for each violation and disciplinary action.
The University reserves a reasonable right of entry into any University Housing room or apartment for the purposes of verifying occupancy, University Housing Services and University policy enforcement, maintenance, improvements, inventory control, sanitation, pest control, safety, fire protection, evaluation of conditions potentially affecting the health or safety of residents, responding to epidemic or emergency conditions, or to reclaim University property, and for any other reasonable purpose allowed by University policies. These checks are done routinely as part of closing inspections and on an as-needed basis. Furthermore, the University reserves the right to provide law enforcement officers with access to a residence hall/apartment for purposes of conducting a valid search or serving an arrest warrant. The complete policy on room and apartment entry and search can be found on the Housing Policies website.
Tampering with, damaging, or inhibiting the use of emergency equipment in any University Housing Services space is expressly prohibited. Residents may not use emergency equipment for any purpose other than emergency use. This includes but is not limited to fire extinguishers, sprinklers, heat and smoke detectors, fire hoses or water lines, public address systems, fire doors, exit lights or panels, or any other emergency equipment. Violations of this policy are considered serious and may result in severe consequences, including but not limited to Code of Student Conduct charges, criminal charges, contract cancellation, and/or responsibility for damage, repair, or other associated costs.
The failure of the University to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants or conditions of this contract or to avail itself of any rights or privileges enumerated herein, in any one or more instances with regard to any one or more students shall not constitute a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such covenant, condition, right, or privilege, but the same shall remain in full force and effect. The receipt, by the University, of any payment with the knowledge of the breach of any covenant or condition hereof shall not constitute a waiver of such breach, and no waiver by the University of any provision hereof shall be effective unless expressed in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the University.
The University reserves the right to increase University Housing rates at any time. The room rates for Summer 2025 are based on room type and length of contract. Please review Table 3.
| Contract Rate | Multiple (Double/Quad) | Single | Double Suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | $182 | $242 | $245 |
| 3 Week | $546 | $726 | $735 |
| 4 Week | $728 | $968 | $980 |
| 6 Week | $1,092 | $1,452 | $1,470 |
| 8 Week | $1,456 | $1,936 | $1,960 |
| 13 Week | $2,366 | $3,146 | $3,185 |
Housing charges will be billed to the Student Account every semester and included in the installment plan for that semester. Billing statements will be available online. Students can access them via www.MY.IllinoisState.edu . Failure to access a bill does not relieve the student of the responsibility of paying by the due date. Students may either print them and provide copies to appropriate payers or provide online access via authorized user access. Visit the Student Accounts website for information about authorized user access, billing statement dates, due dates, and payment options.
Residents are held responsible for damage to residence hall property and will pay all charges upon receiving a bill for the damage.
Scholarships, grants, or loans will be used to pay room charges and other outstanding debts, charges, or penalties with the University. Any amount remaining will be refunded to the student via the Student Accounts Office.
All checks should be made payable to Illinois State University. The student’s University ID number must be written on the check. Please note that receipts for payment are not sent. Forward University Housing payments to Illinois State University, Cashier’s Office, Campus Box 1210, Normal, IL 61790-1210.
A resident of University Housing may be subject to known and unanticipated risks related to communicable diseases (such as COVID-19) and the health consequences due to exposure or infection to such diseases. By signing this contract, the student acknowledges and understands that the student may be exposed to and could contract a communicable disease, including COVID-19, while residing in University Housing.
Students Residential students are required to comply with health and safety laws, orders, ordinances, regulations, and health and safety guidance adopted by Illinois State University or University Housing Services. Information on current public health measures, policies, procedures and required mitigation measures impacting students residing in University Housing can be found on the Student Health Services website. If there is a need to respond to a public health crisis, a student’s housing experience may be affected.
Public health and safety mitigation measures are subject to change in the University’s sole discretion. These general requirements may include but are not limited to:
In the event a student’s academic courses and/or schedule changes during a semester (including a change in the mode of instruction for any class), those changes will not reduce the cost of this contract.
Public health and safety mitigation measures may also include requirements for students to quarantine or self-isolate for specific time periods.
In the event that any of these changes occur or a student decides to leave University Housing, the standard cancellation policies in the Terms and Conditions will apply.
Students are reminded that they are subject to and required to comply with all University health and safety guidance and recommendations (which may change from time to time), University Housing Regulations, and the Code of Student Conduct. The Code of Student Conduct requires students to comply with all University policies, rules, and regulations. (Section VI.A.12.) In addition, failure to comply with reasonable and lawful requests or directives of University Officials or law enforcement officers acting in the performance of their duties also is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. (Sections VI.A.6). Any violations of the Code of Student Conduct may result in discipline, up to and including dismissal.
University Housing Services reserves the right to terminate Housing Contracts and take possession of the room for cause at any time upon written notice to student due to violations of the Code of Student Conduct, the University Housing Regulations, or applicable state and federal laws; for reasons of order, public health emergency, or safety; causing damage (whether from fire, smoke or otherwise) that makes the assigned space uninhabitable; refusing to comply with the direction of University Housing Services (Resident Assistants/Community Aids and/or staff) who are acting in accordance with their duties and responsibilities or for otherwise exhibiting behavior which is not compatible with maintaining order in the residence hall or apartment.
When University Housing Services receives information of alleged student misconduct, as described above, the student will be sent notice that contract termination is being considered. The notice will describe the conduct involved and the opportunity for the student to provide information to University Housing Services for consideration when making a decision about contract termination. Upon consideration of all information available to University Housing Services by the student’s deadline for provision of information, University Housing Services will determine whether to cancel the student’s Housing Contract and send notice to the student of the decision. If the contract is terminated, the student will be provided with the opportunity to appeal of the decision.
In the event of a conflict between this section and the remainder of the Terms and Conditions document, this section will apply.
Failure to comply with all University regulations and applicable federal, state, or local laws subjects the violator to possible University disciplinary action and/or cancellation of the University Housing Contract.
Illinois State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution in accordance with Civil Rights legislation and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment policies, except where age, sex, or lack of a physical or mental restriction are bona fide occupational requirements. University policy prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Problems of this nature are to be resolved within existing university procedures. Concerns regarding this policy should be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, Campus Box 1280, Normal, IL 61790-1280, telephone (309) 438-3383. The Title IX Coordinator and ADA/§504 Coordinator may be reached at the same address.
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