Housing
With 22 University Residence Halls and 15 Private Certified Housing facilities, Illinois has many housing options for every student’s comfort. Over 75% of entering freshmen pick University Housing and 25% choose Private Certified Housing.
University Housing
- Co-ed, women’s, and men’s facilities
- Within walking distance to classes and libraries
- Resident advisors on every floor
- 24-hour fully equipped computer centers
- Seven dining halls with vegetarian, kosher, and special dietary needs options
- Ten specialty restaurants and à la carte locations
- Six meal plans, with flexibility to dine in any University Housing residence hall
- Eight residence hall libraries
- Exercise rooms
- Classrooms
- Free cable TV, high-speed Internet, and phone hook-up
- Secure access, limited only to building residents
- Professional staff available 24-hours a day, seven days a week
Living-Learning Communities
Within University Housing there are living-learning communities, which focus on special interests to new students. Unique to Illinois, these communities provide a wonderful living environment. Choose from seven options to personalize your experience. Perks include: access to a small campus community, take classes in your residence hall and receive preferential registration for these classes, on-site advising, tutors, activities with faculty, and living with students who have similar interests.
Private Certified Housing
Certified by the University for all students, Private Certified Housing offers experiences different from that of the traditional dorm room.
- Co-ed, women’s, and men’s facilities
- Within walking distance to classrooms and libraries
- Semi-private bathrooms
- Large rooms: doubles or singles
- Roommate matching by personal interests and living habits
- In-house resident advisors
- Air-conditioning
- Computer labs, fitness facilities, and swimming pools
- Free cable TV, high-speed Internet, and phone hook-up
- Security intercoms
- Off-street parking with secured access
- Available for academic breaks
- Many meal plan options
Amenities differ with each facility. Check the Private Certified Housing Web site for specifics.
Fraternity and Sorority Housing
Fraternities and Sororities make up the Greek system at Illinois. We have the largest Greek community, per capita, in the nation and over 30% of the more than 100 fraternities and sororities are culturally based. There are a number of Greek houses in which to live: 43 fraternities and 20 sororities have houses designated as University Recognized Housing. Each facility is privately owned and operated. Rates vary but are comparable to other living options offered near campus.
Generally, membership to a fraternity or sorority must first be granted before living in the respective houses is permitted. Recruitment varies with each organization. More information on the Greek community and housing.
Transfer Housing
Transfer students may choose to live within the transfer student cluster in the Champaign Residence Halls. Other options include Graduate Housing, which is open to students who are at least 20 years old, family housing, and University-run apartments. Students interested in apartments may wish to check out the Daily Illini newspaper. Those interested in apartment living should consult the Tenant Union before signing a lease.