Package Pick Up

  • You will receive an email notification from the Department of Residence Life (DRL) when your package is ready!
    • Even if you receive a delivery notice from a third party, the package must be processed by DRL staff first.
    • We attempt to process all packages on the day of delivery.
  • ICard is required for package pick up.
  • You MUST pick up your package in person.  You CANNOT send a friend to retrieve your package unless you submit a written request via email to reslife@uis.edu.

Electricity

Electricity is included in room and apartment rates, and the electricity is on when you move in. We expect residents to be efficient in their usage of electricity.

Transportation

  • Cars: A parking hang tag must be purchased to park your automobile on-campus in designated residential areas. No additional decal is needed for parking in Housing.
  • Bus: The Springfield Mass Transit District provides bus service between downtown (Seventh and Capitol), the main campus, housing, and Lincoln Land Community College.

Network Connections

Data connections are available in all housing units, which allow residents to directly connect to the campus computer network and the Internet. 

Wireless Internet access is available in:

  • academic and administrative buildings
  • all student apartments and residence halls
  • recreational facilities
  • outdoor “gathering spots”