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Fall 2025 Move-In Dates
NEW STUDENTS: Wednesday, Aug. 20th 2025
RETURNING STUDENTS: Friday, Aug. 22nd 2025 - Sunday, Aug. 24th 2025
Check-In Schedules
Getting to Campus
- New Students moving in on Wednesday, Aug. 20th 2025 between 8:30am-2pm
- All residents should head to TRAC. For GPS directions, use the address: 2171 University Drive, Springfield, IL 62703
- Look for blue housing check-in signs to guide you
- Designated Parking Area Map for New Students
- Returning Students moving in on Thursday, Aug 21st 2025 - Sunday, Aug. 24th 2025
- All returning students will receive an email in August with their designated move-in location and times
- Designated Parking Area Map for Returning Students
- Traveling by Train
- The Springfield Amtrak Station code is “SPI”.
- Routes through Springfield include “Illinois Service” and “Texas Eagle”
When You Arrive
Checking In
- Lincoln and Founders Residence Halls will be open for Move In Wednesday, August 20, 2025 for new students only. Check-in time slots will be offered between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please watch your UIS email for a link to sign up for a timeslot.
- East Campus Apartments and West Campus Townhouses will be open for Move In Wednesday, August 20, 2024 for transfer and graduate students new to UIS. Check-in will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (you do not need to sign up for a time slot).
- ALL NEW students arriving on Wednesday, August 20 will receive their room key and other essential move-in resources at a one-stop-shop check-in experience, which will be located indoors at The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC #9 on the campus map).
Parking & Staging
- All new students arriving on Wednesday, August 20 will be asked to report to the TRAC parking lot (Lot I) during their designated timeslot.
- Students and their helpers will be asked to park their vehicle and enter the south side (main entrance) of TRAC to proceed to our check-in station (staff will be on hand to provide direction).
- After checking in, students can return to their cars and move them to the staging area in the TRAC (Lot I) parking lot to await an available parking space.
- Residence Hall Parking
- For students living in one of our Residence Halls (Lincoln or Founders), parking in front of the halls is very limited and only 6 cars will be allowed to park and unload at a time. For students wanting to take advantage of our curbside unloading zones, they will need to get in a holding line, which will be located in the north section of the TRAC parking lot (Lot I). Staff will be on hand to direct traffic.
- Apartment and Townhouse Parking
- Students living in one of our Apartments or Townhouses can proceed directly to the long-term residential parking lot nearest their building and unload from there. There is no need for them to wait in an additional line after completing the check in process.
Inventories & Keys
- At check-in, students will receive:
- Room key, mailbox key, and instructions to complete a room inventory (Residence Halls)
- Room key, mailbox key, front door key, and instructions to complete a room inventory (Apartments/Townhouses)
- Students must complete the room inventory within 24 hours of check-in. Failure to complete the inventory may result in responsibility for discrepancies at checkout. Residence are responsible for their keys and may be asked to show them upon request by Residence Life staff.
Loft Kits
- A Loft Kit is an additional bed accessory that allows you to elevate your bed, creating extra floor space underneath. You can adjust the Loft Kit's height from 43 inches to 70 inches above the floor.
- To request a Loft Kit for Lincoln or Founders Residence Halls, fill out the form below by Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Kits will be delivered before Move-In Day on August 20, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited.
- Please Note: We encourage you to sign up early. Loft Kits will be placed prior to Move In Day; however, if you have been approved as an Early Arrival, we cannot guarantee that the Loft Kit will be in place before you arrive on campus.
- Loft Kit Request Form – this is a Google Form, so please be logged into your UIS Google Account
Reassignment Requests (Room Changes)
- In order to adequately prepare for the semester, a freeze is in effect for all reassignment/room change requests until the third Monday after the first day of classes. No room reassignment requests will be honored until this freeze ends.
- Reassignment requests are based on occupancy and spaces that are available at the time of request, and are subject to approval. Reassignment requests based on conflict typically will not be approved until the formal mediation process has been followed.
- This process requires drafting of a Roommate Agreement, and reviewing of this agreement at subsequent mediation meetings if necessary.
- All parties are expected to be engaged and active participants in this conflict mediation process.
- Reassignment Request Form – this is a Google Form, so please be logged into your UIS Google Account
Meal Plan
- First Year Students who live in the Residence Halls AND Second Year (Sophomore) returning students are required to purchase a full meal plan (Signature, Gold, or Silver Plan) regardless of housing assignment as offered through Dining Services.
- Upperclassmen who live in the townhouses and apartments may choose any plan including the smallest option designed with your needs in mind.
- “Bronze Plan” is the most popular for our Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students and is designed for students who have a kitchen.
Submit a Work Order:
Use the “Room Work Orders” button if you're having issues with keys, electrical, plumbing, need a repair, or other maintenance performed that DOES NOT involve The Internet. If you notice something not working when you move in, please submit a work order as soon as possible.
The PDF contains instructions for submitting a request.
Use the “Technology Only” button if you're having issues with internet related problems. Just fill out the form and submit your order. These will be reviewed and submitted to UIS IT for work.