Residence Life

College Packing Tips: How to Pack Smart for College Move-In Day

eewest2 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:34:27 +0000

College Packing Tips: How to Pack Smart for College Move-In Day eewest2 Tue, 06/24/2025 - 09:34

Early Arrival Request

hjach2 — Tue, 27 May 2025 15:43:52 +0000

Early Arrival Request hjach2 Tue, 05/27/2025 - 10:43

Early Arrival Request Information

Residents wishing to arrive early for Fall 2025 must review the following details carefully before submitting a request. Please note: This is a request-only process, and approval is not guaranteed.

No early arrivals will be approved before Friday, August 15, 2025.

Official Move-In Dates

New Student Move-In is: Wednesday, Aug. 20th, 2025
Returner Student Move-In is: Thursday, Aug. 21st, 2025 - Sunday, Aug. 24th, 2025
Students are encouraged to move in on or after their assigned date.
Check-in is available through the second day of classes with no financial penalty.

Why Early Arrival May Not Be Approved

Residence halls are not fully staffed prior to official opening and cannot support early safety and security needs.
You are not participating in a university-sponsored early arrival program, such as being a student-athlete, an approved on-campus student worker, or involved in a required campus activity.
Facility projects or renovations may prevent early access to some buildings or rooms.

Requesting Early Arrival

The Early Arrival Request Form will open July 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
Submit requests by August 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM to receive the standard $35/night rate.
Requests submitted after the deadline will be considered late and charged $50/night if approved.
Late requests may still be reviewed even if you haven’t received your housing assignment.

Early Arrival Request Form

Decision Notifications

Students will be notified of their early arrival request status by August 7, 2025 via email.

Policies During Early Arrival

Students approved for early arrival are subject to all housing policies and procedures outlined in the housing contract.
Violations may result in removal from early arrival housing.
Standard Residence Life rules (e.g., no guests, restricted visitation) are enforced during this period.

Questions? Contact Us!

Phone: 217.206.6190

Email: reslife@uis.edu

Springfield: The Perfect Balance of Small-Town Living & Big City Convenience

eewest2 — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:46:51 +0000

Springfield: The Perfect Balance of Small-Town Living & Big City Convenience eewest2 Thu, 02/27/2025 - 09:46

Bluebell Court Tour

khobb2 — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:31:16 +0000

Bluebell Court Tour khobb2 Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:31

You Belong at UIS: A Guide to Finding Your Community

eewest2 — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:08:10 +0000

You Belong at UIS: A Guide to Finding Your Community eewest2 Thu, 09/12/2024 - 12:08

Discover Springfield: Your Guide to Thrive in �山��’ Capital City

eewest2 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:40:37 +0000

Discover Springfield: Your Guide to Thrive in �山��’ Capital City eewest2 Thu, 08/22/2024 - 10:40

College Packing List

eewest2 — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:07:37 +0000

College Packing List eewest2 Thu, 08/08/2024 - 14:07

Founder's Residence Hall Dorm Tour

khobb2 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:45:54 +0000

Founder's Residence Hall Dorm Tour khobb2 Tue, 07/02/2024 - 12:45

Sunflower Two Bedroom Family Housing

khobb2 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:44:38 +0000

Sunflower Two Bedroom Family Housing khobb2 Tue, 07/02/2024 - 12:44

Sunflower One Bedroom Family Housing

khobb2 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:42:33 +0000

Sunflower One Bedroom Family Housing khobb2 Tue, 07/02/2024 - 12:42