Thank you for considering the University of Illinois Springfield Department of Residence Life during your college search!
We are excited to welcome you to UIS on-campus housing! A large piece of the UIS experience is living on campus with Residence Life. All UIS students are welcome to make their home on-campus.
Resources for Prospective Students
Apply for Housing
Secure your spot on campus—apply today! The 2025 Summer Housing Contract opens April 1st at noon.
Contact Residence Life
Frequently Asked Questions
Housing Options
Dates & Deadlines
Residence Life Staff
Housing Rates
Residency Requirement & Exemption Process
Live on Campus Webinar
Living Learning Communities
Visit UIS
Campus Life & Resources
Move-In Guide
The Move-In Guide for new students is a great resource for both students and parents before move-in day! It covers everything you need to know, including move-in times, directions, and a checklist of what to bring (and what to leave at home).
Getting Around Springfield
The Springfield Mass Transit District provides bus service between downtown, the main campus, housing, and Lincoln Land Community College.
AMTRAK allows for fairly inexpensive travel to many places including St. Louis and Chicago.
Community Handbook
Leadership & Employment Opportunities
Residence Life offers a variety of great student worker positions with flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment! Explore the roles we hire for throughout the year:
- Resident Assistants
- Senior Resident Assistants
- Desk Attendants
- Snow Crew (seasonal)
- Cleaning Crew
Interested? Learn more and apply by visiting our Leadership and Employment Page
Other Resources
- Student Record Policy - Find out more about how we handle your UIS records. You can fill out our FERPA Release form (PDF) as well if you'd like to give others access to your records.
- Know someone who currently or will live on campus? There is Family Orientation Information to help transition their student to college.
- View or download the Emergency Action Plan (PDF)