The Department of Residence Life at UIS is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable move-in experience for students and their families. Our goal is to make Move-In time seamless and stress-free!

When Should I Arrive?

 

Getting to Campus

When You Arrive

  • Checking In
    • Lincoln and Founders Residence Halls will be open for Move In Tuesday, August 20, 2024 for new students only. Check-in time slots will be offered between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please watch your email for a link to sign up for a timeslot.
    • East Campus Apartments and West Campus Townhouses will be open for Move In Tuesday, August 20, 2024 for transfer and graduate students new to UIS. Check-in will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (you do not need to sign up for a time slot).
    • ALL NEW students arriving on Tuesday, August 20 will receive their room key and other essential move-in resources at a one-stop-shop check-in experience, which will be located indoors at The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC #9 on the campus map).
  • Parking & Staging (Fall Semester ONLY)
    • All new students arriving on Tuesday, August 20 will be asked to report to the TRAC parking lot (Lot I) during their designated timeslot.
    • Students and their helpers will be asked to park their vehicle and enter the south side (main entrance) of TRAC to proceed to our check-in station (staff will be on hand to provide direction).
    • After checking in, students can return to their cars and move them to the staging area in the TRAC (Lot I) parking lot to await an available parking space.
  • Residence Hall Parking
    • For students living in one of our Residence Halls (Lincoln or Founders), parking in front of the halls is very limited and only 6 cars will be allowed to park and unload at a time. For students wanting to take advantage of our curbside unloading zones, they will need to get in a holding line, which will be located in the north section of the TRAC parking lot (Lot I). Staff will be on hand to direct traffic.
      • Students who do not wish to wait for an opening in the curbside unloading zones are welcome to proceed to a long-term residential parking lot and walk their belongings into the building over multiple trips.
    • Apartment and Townhouse parking
      • Students living in one of our Apartments or Townhouses can proceed directly to the long-term residential parking lot nearest their building and unload from there. There is no need for them to wait in an additional line after completing the check in process.
  • Inventories & Keys – At check-in, students will receive their keys and instructions on how to complete a Room Inventory.
    • The Room Inventory is a standardized form that denotes the current state of the room. All students are required to complete an inventory of their space within 24 hours after checking in. Students will receive instructions on how to complete the form at check in and should complete it within 24 hours after checking in. After the 24 hours period residents may be held responsible for any discrepancies during check-out.
    • In the Residence Halls, students will typically receive a room key and a mailbox key.  In the Apartments and Townhouses, residents receive a third key that opens the front door of their unit.
    • Residents are responsible for their keys at all times, and may be asked to produce these keys by Residence Life Staff at any time.

Loft Kits

A Loft Kit is an additional bed accessory that allows you to elevate your bed, creating extra floor space underneath. You can adjust the Loft Kit's height from 43 inches to 70 inches above the floor.

If you're interested in getting a Loft Kit for your room in Lincoln or Founders Residence Halls, please fill out the form below. Our staff will deliver the Loft Kit to your room before Move-In Day on August 20, 2024, if you submit the form by Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Please note that Loft Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited.

Please Note: We encourage you to sign up early. Loft Kits will be placed prior to Move In Day, August 20, 2024; however, if you have been approved as an Early Arrival, we cannot guarantee that the Loft Kit will be in place before you arrive on campus.

People You’ll Meet – Residence Life Staff

  • Desk Assistants – student staff members who serve as security monitors, customer service assistants, and reception staff at each Residence Hall and Homer Butler Commons Reception Desks.
  • Housing Office Assistants (HOAs) - student staff members who serve as the first point of contact in the Housing Central Office both in person and on the phone.
  • Resident Assistants – full-time students who serve as community builders, first responders, role models, mediators, and so much more! These staff members reside in the same area/floor that you do, and work to foster a safe and secure living & learning environment.
  • Assistant Residence Directors (ARDs) - Full time Undergraduate and Graduate students with experience as RA’s who supervise the other RA staff.  They are responsible for your whole building/Area and they work with the Area Coordinators in emergency situations.
  • Area Coordinators – full-time professional, live-in Academic Professional staff members that provide day-to-day administration, management, and staff supervision of the ARDs, RA staff and Desk Assistants.

Reassignment Requests (Room Changes)

  • In order to adequately prepare for the semester, a freeze is in effect for all reassignment/room change requests until the third Monday after the first day of classes.  No room reassignment requests will be honored until this freeze ends.
  • Reassignment requests are based on occupancy and spaces that are available at the time of request, and are subject to approval.  Reassignment requests based on conflict typically will not be approved until the formal mediation process has been followed.
    • This process requires drafting of a Roommate Agreement, and reviewing of this agreement at subsequent mediation meetings if necessary.
    • All parties are expected to be engaged and active participants in this conflict mediation process.
  • Reassignment Request Form – this is a Google Form, so please be logged into your UIS Google Account

Meal Plan

  • First Year Students who live in the Residence Halls AND Second Year (Sophomore) returning students are required to purchase a full meal plan (Signature, Gold, or Silver Plan) regardless of housing assignment as offered through Dining Services.
  • Non-Second Year Students who live in the townhouses and apartments may choose any plan including the smallest option designed with your needs in mind.
    • “Bronze Plan” is the most popular for our Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students and is designed for students who have a kitchen.

Submit a Work Order:

Room Work Order

Use the “Room Work Orders” button if you're having issues with keys, electrical, plumbing, need a repair, or other maintenance performed that DOES NOT involve The Internet. The PDF contains instructions for submitting a request.

Technology Only

Use the “Technology Only” button if you're having issues with internet related problems. Just fill out the form and submit your order. These will be reviewed and submitted to UIS IT for work.