University Housing's staff will be there from day one to help you navigate through the University of Illinois and everything it has to offer.
On your floor: your Resident Advisor (RA) is a student just like you, who has been selected and trained to assist and support you. He or she helps floor members get acquainted by providing programming and counseling services to residents and ensures the University policies are followed.
In your hall: your Resident Director (RD) is a professional staff member who oversees the administration and activities of your hall and supervises the RA staff. Your RD lives in an apartment in your building. Your Multicultural Advocates (MAs) are a team of students who live in the halls and have special training and interest around social identity, social justice, and multiculturalism. MAs encourage our communities to be open and supportive for all residents through educational programming. Your Hall Secretary works at your Area Office and is ready to assist you with your administrative needs, such as submitting a maintenance request or answering questions about mail delivery.
In your neighborhood: your Area Coordinator (AC) manages an area of several halls and supervises the individual halls' professional and student staff.
In your community: Your Dining Unit Managers supervise the daily operations of each dining hall and ensure that the food and services your receive are meeting your needs. Your Facilities staff is responsible for cleaning and maintaining your hall and its systems. Your Technology staff ensures that the Housing network is running smoothly so you can study without interruption.
We're here for you—so you can learn, grow, and find your place in the community.