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Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
50 %
Best Dorms
- Allen Hall
- Lincoln Avenue
- Residence Halls
- The Six-Pack (Garner, Weston, Snyder, Lundgren, Taft-Van Doren)
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
1
Worst Dorms
- Florida Avenue Residence Hall (FAR)
- Pennsylvania Residence Halls (PAR)
College Prowler Take
Housing at college can be a nightmare. Luckily, the University offers many options for its students, which means that almost anyone can find a place to make them happy. Each dorm has its pros and cons, and several students have experienced the good and bad of each residence hall at some point. FAR and PAR are the only dorms that are close to the student parking lot. Lincoln Avenue and Busey-Evans Residence Halls are the women-only dorms, and students say they are also the cleanest and most aesthetically pleasing. The Six-Pack is a collection of six dorms beside one another. They are allegedly the wildest of the dorms, perhaps because they have so many freshmen, but they are great dorms to make friends in your first year. The drawbacks to campus housing are that some halls are too far from the Quad, have limited space, offer no parking, and very few have air-conditioning. However, they all offer dining halls (students say ISR is the best), laundry, and computer labs. Private certified housing is another popular option among students, even though it may come at a slightly higher price. This housing has the best amenities and is an example of how U of I campus housing ranges from the bare basics to pretty darn nice, though many students say private dorms are much less social and diverse. Campus housing can shape your social and academic habits, so choose wisely, or make sure you're ready adjust to what you’re assigned to. Students Speak Out
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The dorms vary. They can be very...
The dorms vary. They can be very different experiences. PAR has an open and closed lounge. It is nice but there are no triples. The Six-Pack dorms have triples, though. And the tunnels are nice. |
Anonymous says: |
The Six-Pack is good. It is very...
The Six-Pack is good. It is very social, and you always have fun. |
Anonymous says: |
I only lived in the dorms one...
I only lived in the dorms one year, but I had a good time and I met a lot of people. |
Anonymous says: |
If you like the smell of cow crap,...
If you like the smell of cow crap, live at FAR. Mmm, good. |
Anonymous says: |
In general, the University-owned...
In general, the University-owned dorms look like a mistake from some 1960’s architectural experiment gone horribly wrong. They are very utilitarian, but at the same time, it is what you make of them that counts. My experience in the dorms was a very positive one and the buildings are not what matter, but rather the people you surround yourself with. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Cable TV and dorm movie channel
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Ethernet access
- Free campus and local phone calls
- Mirror
- Storage drawer under bed
- Window coverings
Room Types
- Corner doubles
- Doubles
- Quads
- Singles
- Triples
Available for Rent
MicroFridge
Bed Types
- Twin extra-long, some lofts, some bunk beds
Also Available
- Living/Learning communities
- Non-visitation communities (no male visitors)
- Private certified housing is also available and generally offers private or semi-private bathrooms.
- Smoke-free living
- Substance-free living
Cleaning Service
Only in public areas, unless otherwise noted in private certified housing. Bathrooms and other areas are cleaned daily by staff in residence halls.
Dormitories
Allen
Floors: 4 floors, plus ground floor
Number of Occupants: 650
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Double, triple, quad
Ceramics studio, darkroom, classrooms, computer center
Armory House
Floors: 3 in the main area, 5 in the suites
Number of Occupants: 120
Bathrooms: Private, semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Single, double, deluxe double
Private certified housing; weekly housekeeping service, secured accesses to entrances and parking, A/C, carpeted suites, large private baths, comfortable floor lounges
Bromley Hall
Floors: 13
Number of Occupants: 712
Bathrooms: Private, semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Single, double, triple
Private certified housing; housekeeping service, A/C, large heated indoor swimming pool, largest rooms on campus, central computer lab, two laundromats, baby grand piano
Brown House on Coler
Floors: 1
Number of Occupants: 4
Coed: No, men only
Private certified housing; academic atmosphere, neat, near campus, residential community
Busey-Evans
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 400
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: double
A/C, meeting spaces, classrooms, study areas, computer lab
Christian Campus House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 11
Coed: No, men only
Private certified housing; free laundry, communal cooking, leadership events, interview mandatory
Europa House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 88
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Apartment-style, 2 doubles in each suite
Private certified housing; parking garage, security entrance, swimming pool, fireplace, satellite reception, contemporary furniture, double the floor space of dorms, balcony off each room
Florida Avenue (FAR)
Floors: 12
Number of Occupants: 1241
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: single, double, triple
A/C, close to student parking lot, exercise room, computer lab, library, two dining rooms
Gregory Drive
Floors: 5 four-story buildings
Number of Occupants: 1700
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes, except Barton (women only) and Lundgren (men only)
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Single, double, triple
Library, computer center, exercise room, music practice rooms, recreation fields nearby
Hendrick House
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 364
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: East double, west double, east single, west single
Private certified housing; weekly housekeeping, strict quiet hours, exercise room, pool tables, off-street parking, individual Ethernet connections
Illini Tower
Floors: 15
Number of Occupants: 710
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: 2-bedroom, 4-person apartments, efficiencies, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments
Private certified housing; weekly housekeeping, resident-controlled A/C, 24-hour quiet study lounge, cable TV, music room, game room, furnished kitchen and living room for each 4-person apartment
Illinois Avenue
Floors: 12 (women tower), 5 (men tower)
Number of Occupants: 1200
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Double, triple, large triple, corner triple
A/C, darkroom, computer center, lounges, across from Krannert Center of Performing Arts, close to Quad
Koinonia Christian Cooperative
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 35
Coed: No, men only
Private certified housing; Baptist affiliation
Lincoln Avenue
Floors: 4, plus basement
Number of Occupants: 460
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Single, double, corner double, triple
Grand piano, music practice rooms, vending room, library, pool table, ping pong table, two dining halls, computer lab
McKinley Men’s Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 7
Coed: No, men only
Private certified housing; self-governing, meals and housekeeping by residents, close to Quad, no alcohol and no smoking, sponsored by Presbyterian Ministry
Nabor House Fraternity
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 40
Coed: No, men only
Room Types: Single, double, triple
Private certified housing; agricultural backgrounds and majors for all residents, high GPAs, intramural sports teams
Nevada House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 15
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: No, women only
Room Types: Singles
Private certified housing; self-governed, quiet residential area, available parking, washer/dryer, color TV
Newman Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 288
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Private certified housing; close to quad, bed linens, cable TV, ceiling fans, large desks, optional parking, computer lab, library, lounges
Newman House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 39
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: No, women only
Room Types: Single or apartment-style
Private certified housing; housekeeping, bed linens, carpeted, parking, close to Quad, laundry on site
Peabody Avenue (Six-Pack)
Floors: 5, 4 in Scott
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Double, large double, corner triple, triple
Library, computer center, darkroom, game room, exercise room, music room, lounges
Pennsylvania Avenue (PAR)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 1024
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Double
Library, close to student parking lot, game room, exercise room, music room, lounges, darkroom, computer lab
Presby House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 30
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Double
Private certified housing; self-governed, “Big Sister” program to help new students, high involvement in offices and community services, grand piano, laundry, kitchen access, computer lab, parking
Stratford House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 30
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Double
Private certified housing; home-style atmosphere, chores and meals done by residents, Christian affiliation, cable TV, washers, dryers, music room, close to campus
University YMCA
Floors: Third floor for residents
Number of Occupants: 12
Coed: No, men only
Private certified housing; A/C, VCR/DVD, computer, across from Quad, free laundry, parking
Did You Know?Living/Learning communities give residents a chance to expand their horizons. There are five sections that seek to reach out to all types of students: Global Crossroads; Unit One; Weston Exploration; Women in Math, Science, and Engineering; and Leadership Experience through Academic Development and Service.
All residence hall students have a dorm movie channel which plays three to four recent movies a day. The movies change about once a month. Go online to www.housing.uiuc.edu/living/llc/index.asp to find out more.
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