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What to Bring With You
Welcome to College Life!
In order to help you prepare to move to campus, the Department of Residence Life has prepared the following list to help you plan for your arrival!
Fall Move-In
Welcome Home Prairie Stars!
Spring Move-In
The Department of Residence Life strives to provide a seamless and pain-free move-in process for students and their families during Move-In time.
Please be sure to review the following information to prepare for your arrival on-campus:
Moving Information
Fall 2025 Move-In Dates
NEW STUDENTS: Wednesday, Aug. 20th, 2025
RETURNING STUDENTS: Friday, Aug. 22nd - Sunday, Aug. 24th
Summer 2025 Move-In Date
NEW STUDENTS & INTERNS: Friday, May 30th 2025
Residence Life Addresses
On-Campus Housing Addresses
Lincoln Residence Hall
2160 Vachel Lindsay Drive Springfield, IL 62703
Example Address:
Legal First and Last Name
Lincoln Residence Hall Room # ___
2160 Vachel Lindsay Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
Founders Residence Hall
4800 Eliza Farnham Drive Springfield, IL 62703
Example Address:
Meal Plan Policies & Info
Meal Plans Available to University of Illinois Springfield Students.
- Students who live in the Residence Halls MUST choose a “Signature Plan”, “Gold Plan”, or “Silver Plan.”
- Second year (Sophomore) returning students are required to purchase a meal plan, regardless of assignment.
- Juniors and above who live in the townhouses and apartments may choose any plan.
- “Bronze Plan” is the most popular and is designed for students who have a kitchen.
- View details about the
Housing Rates
Academic Year 2025-2026
Rates shown are per semester.
Housing Amenities
Laundry Services
All on-campus laundry services are free, though you'll need to provide your own detergent. For more details, please visit our laundry webpage.
Family Housing at UIS
Family Housing
Requirements
Family Housing has limited availability, and is available to enrolled students who will be: