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Cardinal Court exterior.

Cardinal Court

Overview

Cardinal Court houses 994 undergraduate students (primarily sophomores, though juniors and seniors can request to live in, too) in 227 furnished apartments. It provides a unique opportunity to experience apartment-style living with the benefits of living in university-owned housing, including:

  • No landlord/leases - Your contract is through the University, for returning students, this is similar to how you signed up for your residence hall room freshman year
  • Higher security than off-campus living
  • Access to all University Housing Services staff members - You can count on an Area Coordinator, Complex Coordinator, and Resident Assistants, these staff members are here to guarantee your success on-campus
  • Financial stability - Your payment, just like when living in the residence hall, is handled through the University, not a third-party, bank, or personal account
  • Birch Hall and Fir Hall have 4x4 room types and 2x2 single room types
  • Cypress Hall, Dogwood Hall, and Evergreen Hall have 4x2 room types, 2x2 triple room types, and 3x2 room types

 

  • Facility Amenities

Cardinal Court Apartments include a variety of amenities to help students enjoy their time learning, working, and having fun. A few of the amenities students can enjoy include:

  • Secure building entrances locked 24 hours a day.
  • Wireless Internet access
  • Privacy half-wall in shared bedrooms
  • Community Center with Subway restaurant, gymnasium, theater, fitness center, game area (pool table and foosball), lounging area with TV, meeting rooms, and reception desk.
  • Outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts.
  • Subway restaurant
  • Apartment Furnishings

Cardinal Court provides fully-furnished apartments.

Living Room:
Couch, end table, side chair, TV stand

Bedrooms:
Bed, dresser, desk, chair, nightstand

Kitchen:
All appliances, stools. Full kitchens include a dishwasher, microwave, stove, and refrigerator with ice maker. Residents will provide their own dishes, cookware, and cutlery.

Appliance Manuals

The manuals below can be checked as general guides, but a work order should always be filled out should something need maintenance. If you have any further questions, please contact the front desk.

  • Laundry

The laundry rooms in Cypress, Dogwood, and Evergreen Halls are located on the second and fourth floors of each building and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In Birch and Fir Halls, the laundry units are located in each apartment. 

All laundry machines can be used at no additional charge. Either HE (high efficiency) or regular detergent may be used.

The LaundryView Monitoring System shows which machines are available and how much time remains on them. You can also use the site to send you a text when your machine is done. Visit the site at www.laundryview.com to see more!

  • Room Layouts
  • 2x2:  (Singles) Two Residents

    • 791 square feet
    • 2 private bedrooms, 2 private bathrooms
    • In-unit washer and dryer
    • Approximate interior closet dimensions: 68"x24.75"
    • Full-size beds
    Bedroom Furniture
    • Space under full-size bed: 20 inches
    • Dresser: 30 inches wide x 23.75 inches deep x 30 inches tall
    • Desk: 48 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 30 inches tall
  • 4x4: Four Residents

    • 1342 square feet
    • 4 private bedrooms, 4 private bathrooms
    • In-unit washer and dryer
    • Approximate interior closet dimensions: 67.75"x24.75"
    • Full-size beds
    Bedroom Furniture
    • Space under full-size bed: 20 inches
    • Dresser: 30 inches wide x 23.75 inches deep x 30 inches tall
    • Desk: 48 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 30 inches tall
  • 2x2: (Triples) Six Residents

    • 1026 square feet
    • 2 shared bedrooms, 2 shared bathrooms
    • Community washers and dryers
    • Approximate interior closet dimensions: 68"x24.75"
    • Twin XL beds
    • Privacy half-wall in shared bedrooms
    Bedroom Furniture
    • Space under twin XL bed: Adjustable, up to 31 inches
    • Dresser: 30 inches wide x 23.75 inches deep x 30 inches tall
    • Desk: 48 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 30 inches tall
  • 3x2: (One Triple and Two Singles) Five Residents

    • 1085 square feet
    • 2 private bedrooms, 1 shared bedroom, 2 shared bathrooms
    • Community washers and dryers
    • Approximate interior closet dimensions: 68"x24.75"
    • Twin XL beds in shared bedroom; full-size beds in private bedrooms
    • Privacy half-wall in shared bedrooms
    Bedroom Furniture
    • Space under full-size bed: 20 inches
    • Space under twin XL bed: Adjustable, up to 31 inches
    • Dresser: 30 inches wide x 23.75 inches deep x 30 inches tall
    • Desk: 48 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 30 inches tall
  • 4x2: Four Residents

    • 1,164 square feet
    • 4 private bedrooms, 2 shared bathrooms
    • Community washers and dryers
    • Approximate interior closet dimensions: 68"x24.75"
    • Full-size beds
    Bedroom Furniture
    • Space under full-size bed: 20 inches
    • Dresser: 30 inches wide x 23.75 inches deep x 30 inches tall
    • Desk: 48 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 30 inches tall
  • What Should I Bring?
  • Alarm clock
  • Apartment Décor
  • Bathrobe
  • Bathroom caddy
  • Bathroom mats/rugs
  • Bedding (extra-long twin for double rooms; full size for single rooms)
  • Coffee pot
  • Computer
  • Cookbook
  • Cutlery
  • Desk lamp (no halogen lamps/bulbs)
  • Dishes
  • Pots and Pans
  • Toaster
  • First aid kit
  • Garbage can
  • Headphones
  • Iron
  • Shower shoes
  • Shower curtain
  • Towels
  • Umbrella
  • Note: Mini fridges are NOT allowed. Every kitchen is equipt with a full-sized refridgerator.
  • Cardinal Court Maps

 

A TV in the lounge displays Career Fair information.
The Cardinal Court lounge.
The indoor basketball court.
Ellipticals in the gym.
A student reads a book in his dorm.
Kitchen and living room view.
Counter-top view from kitchen looking into living room.
Living room facing kitchen and entry.
Counter-top of kitchen facing hallway to bathroom and bedrooms. (4x2: 4 single bedrooms & 2 bathrooms).
Bathroom view of double vanity and shower. (4x2: 4 single bedrooms & 2 bathrooms).
Bedroom 1.
Bedroom 2.
Rec room Cardinal Court Community Center.
Rec room with view of fitness center.
Exterior view of Community Center.
Exterior view of Cardinal Court.

Contact Information

  • Location

    Cardinal Court is located on Gregory Street, east of Weibring Golf Club.

    Front Desk

    (309) 438-6008

  • Complex Coordinators

    Birch, Dogwood & Fir
    (309) 438-6007

    Cypress & Evergreen
    (309) 438-2819

  • Mailing Address

    Student’s Name
    (Room #) Cardinal Court (First Letter of Building)
    700 Gregory Street
    Normal IL 61761-1592