When you live with University Housing at the University of Illinois, you live on campus. Our residence halls are located across campus, close to academic buildings, recreational facilities, and outdoor green space. Every hall is located on a convenient local bus route, and many of our undergraduate residents take classes right in their own hall.
If you are beginning your college career, and this is your first year, you are required to live on campus. As soon as you have decided to attend the University of Illinois, visit the Office of Admissions website to inform the University that you're coming. Then apply for University Housing right away.
You can let us know your preferences of where on campus you would like to live, if you'd like to join a Living-Learning Community (highly recommended), if you would like to live with a specified roommate, and more.
If you are a continuing student, you are encouraged to live on campus, but it is not required. Your choices include the undergraduate residence halls or Sherman and Daniels halls. You can also choose Ashton Woods, Orchard Downs, or Goodwin-Green apartments if you are a graduate student. If you are bringing your family, we have Family Housing options for you too.
But don't delay. We make assignments based on the order we receive contracts, so if you know you're coming to the University of Illinois, make applying for housing one of your first steps.
We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to the University of Illinois!
Undergraduate Residence Halls
We offer a variety of residence hall options for undergraduate students at the University of Illinois. Learn more about your options.
Sherman Hall and Daniels Hall
Single graduate students and undergraduates who are sophomores and above may choose from Sherman Hall or Daniels Hall. If you are interested in living in either hall, please apply for housing as soon as you accept the University’s offer of admission. While we encourage you to arrange for your housing in advance, you may also contact us when you arrive. At that time, we will provide information about availability.
University Apartments
Eligibility Statement for University Apartments
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign values the contribution of graduate students to the campus community. To support the academic success of graduate students and students with families, University Housing offers apartment communities at Ashton Woods, Goodwin-Green, and Orchard Downs to accommodate their unique needs.
In order to be eligible for these accommodations, at least one resident of a University Housing apartment must be formally affiliated with the University and provide proof of affiliation. Undergraduate students with 30 or more credits are eligible for the apartments at Ashton Woods. While enrolled students receive priority for these apartments, University of Illinois faculty, staff, and visiting scholars are also eligible for available spaces. If affiliation with the University is terminated, the resident (and family) will be expected to vacate the apartment within 45 days. Residents who will be continuing in an enrolled/affiliated status for the following academic year may maintain occupancy without being enrolled/affiliated during the summer session.
For residents who wish to share their accommodations with immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings) and/or one other adult with whom an established committed relationship exists, a copy of the following documentation is required prior to occupancy as proof of eligibility (Select 1, 2 or 3):
1. Marriage certificate or international equivalent (if spouse will be residing in apartment)
2. Domestic Partnership Declaration Form (pdf) (if non-University affiliated partner will be residing in apartment).
3. Birth certificate or proof of legal guardianship for children residing in apartment with single parent.
Individual residents may lease a one-bedroom apartment for single occupancy or lease a two-bedroom apartment with a second eligible resident of the same gender as roommates (co-resident).