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Springfield firefighters were dispatched to a residential hall at the University of Illinois Springfield at around 3:45 p.m. Monday in response to a reported fire.
When firefighters arrived at the location, they found an extinguished fire in a bathroom, with thick smoke throughout the second floor. They said the fire was extinguished by a university police officer with a dry-chemical extinguisher.
This story appeared on WCIA.com on Nov. 16, 2021.
Moving Out
Residents must properly complete a checkout at the time they vacate any student housing unit or any time they move into a different space. Improper Checkouts will result in a $50 fine which will be noted on the damage summary. Proper check-out procedures will be communicated to all residents by their area Area Coordinator.
Summer Move-In
Summer Housing for all students is consolidated into one residential area each year for maintenance and cleaning purposes. The Summer Housing location for 2025 is Bluebell Court. Family Housing remains in Sunflower Court.
Please take a moment to view our Virtual Tours for a better idea of what your space may look like this summer.
Reassignment Request Forms
If you are currently living on campus or have an active Housing Contract and wish to be reassigned to a different unit and/or want to request new roommates, you may request a reassignment via the online form. Please see the instructions below.
Contract Cancellation Request
Under certain unusual circumstances, residents may terminate their contracts before the end of the Academic Year.
Residency Requirement & Exemption Process
Your time to live on campus is now!
You have your entire life to live off campus. Choose now to live on campus and enjoy all the amenities right at your fingertips!
Living on campus is affordable
When you live on campus your room and meal plan rates cover many amenities and services which include on-call professional staff, maintenance, high speed internet and many more! There are no unexpected fees, monthly expenses to worry about, or large security deposits.
Housing Options
Housing Options at UIS
Welcome to Residence Life at the University of Illinois Springfield! Explore the housing options available to you, designed to cater to your needs and enhance your overall university experience.
Residence Halls
The housing needs of freshmen and sophomore students are ideally met by the design of our two residence halls: Lincoln Residence Hall (LRH) and Founders Residence Hall (FRH).
Safety & Security
Important information related to living on campus at UIS:
Appliances – Helpful information on appliances provided in on-campus apartments and townhouses.
Cleanliness – Information regarding proper upkeep and cleanliness within on-campus residences.
Space Reservation
Are you a UIS Department wishing to reserve a space in the Department of Residence Life areas for internal events such as staff meetings, interviews, training or recruitment? Are you a UIC Department on Campus at UIS but do not have access? The faculty, Office Support, or Department staff may use this form to make a reservation request, but only for areas that the Department of Residence Life controls.
Vending
The Department of Residence Life areas have several soda/pop and snack machines located in various areas: Homer Butler Commons has a vending area with both soda/pop and snacks for sale in the kitchen; both residence halls have a vending area located on their 1st floor, Founders Residence Hall has an additional area near the Esports & Classroom Lounge; Lincoln Residence Hall has an outdoor vending area near its patio seating area; and Marigold Court and Pennyroyal Court have a vending area located in their laundry rooms.