Residence Hall Contracts
Where can students submit a room change request?
MyHousing Portal
Which building is a substance-free hall?
Snyder Hall
When are quiet hours?
11pm-10am on weekdays (Sunday-Thursday)
12am-10am on weekends (Friday-Saturday)
If students need housing accommodations, where do they apply for services?
Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)
The community tornado alarm is tested at 10 am once a month on this day of the week.
First Tuesday of each month at 10 am
How many days do students have to cancel their contract without a cancellation fee after completion?
30 days
What does the University's smoke and tobacco-free campus policy prohibit?
The use of all tobacco products - including smoking, chewing, e-cigarettes, vapes, hookahs, and related paraphernalia on ALL campus facilities and grounds, in accordance to IL state law of legal tobacco age of 21.
What is the courtesy hours policy?
Residents must always be considerate of others by keeping noise at reasonable levels and complying with any request for quiet. Speakers, TVs, and instruments should be used with respect for others’ rights to a peaceful environment. Courtesy hours are in effect at all times.
If a student requires an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), what the process of seeking approval?
Students will need to do the following before the start of each semester:
- Register with DRES and apply for services
- Complete an ESA Registration Form
- Submit DRES letter of accommodation to the Housing Information Office
When are fire drills conducted?
Fire drills are conducted early in each semester. Residents are required to leave the building they the fire alarm sounds. Failure to comply could have potential disciplinary actions.
Unless it's an emergency, room changes do not take place during what period of the semester?
- The first two weeks of each semester (room freeze period)
- After Fall Break and before Winter Break
- Last four weeks of the academic year
Even though Illinois state law permits the use of recreational cannabis, what is the University of Illinois’ policy regarding cannabis possession or use on university property—including in residence halls?
Cannabis possession or use is prohibited on all university property, regardless of state law.
(Cannabis is still federally illegal; the University receives federal funds and must comply with federal law).
What is the posting policy in the residence halls?
Posting items without permission from University Housing is prohibited.
Students must seek approval by submitting their flyers to Clark 300.
Students with an ESA are responsible for caring for the animal. Failure to follow this expectation could result in?
What is the procedure that RAs conduct in the middle of each semester to check for prohibited items in a resident's room?
Fire Safety Inspections
- Conducted once per semester to ensure students do not have prohibited items in their room while also performing a routine life safety check
If a student moves to another building or move-out of the residence hall, how much are they charged if they fail to complete the check-out procedures?
$25 improper check-out charge (not returning the keys and checking out at the front desk)
What is the University’s policy regarding alcohol possession or consumption in a residence hall room when individuals under the age of 18 are present?
No one of legal drinking age (21+ years old) may possess or consume alcohol in a room with minors present, and anyone under the legal drinking age must immediately leave any space where alcohol is present.
What pet is permitted in the residence hall?
Fish.
All other pets are prohibited, and if found in the hall, they will be immediately removed.
What is the name of this special living option located in Nugent Hall dedicated to accommodating students with severe physical disabilities and to help them transition to independent living?
Beckwith Residential Community
Who is responsible for the actions of guests in the residence halls and what are hosts required to do for their guests?
Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests, whether they are students or not. Hosts must inform their guests about applicable University and residence hall policies.
A guest is defined as anyone without valid i-card access or keys to that hall, floor, wing, and/or room.
What are the three reasons that could lead to contract termination?
- Academic Drops - students may be dropped from the University due to poor academic performance
- Non-Registered Student Status - not enrolled in classes at the University or conduct/academic dismissal
- Violation of student code involving significant threats to persons or property
What are the size restrictions for alcohol containers, possessed by those over the age of 21?
RAs are required to host a floor meeting at the beginning of each semester to review policies and create community expectations and standards with their residents. What is this meeting called?
Community Responsibility Meetings
What is the difference between an ESA and a Service Animal?
- ESAs provide emotional support and companionship without specific task training - students need to register their ESA.
- Service Animals are trained to perform specific tasks related to the owner's disability - under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals do not need to be registered.
What is the limit of nights for an overnight guest to stay in the residence hall (with permission of the resident)?
No more than 3 consecutive nights
(All guests staying overnight must have approval of all residents in the room. Guests may not sleep in any public space within University Housing).