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</li> <li> <a href="/">Home</a> </li> <li> Residence Life </li> </ol> </nav> </div> </div> </nav> <main role="main"> <section id="main-wrapper" class="layout-content"> <div class="region region-content"> <div id="block-uismain-content" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <article data-history-node-id="158" class="node node--type-page node--view-mode-full"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <h2>Your Time to Live on Campus is NOW!</h2> <p>Make the most of your college experience by living where everything happens! From academic support to social events, campus housing offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community.</p> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-background" style="background-color:#ededed;grid-template-columns:auto 35%"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%28100%29.png?itok=GK951r6k" alt="the exterior of Lincoln Residence Hall" class="wp-image-37381 size-full" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9685a0c9-d6d6-4037-a172-55c573054ae7" data-image-style="original"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <h2 class="has-text-color" style="color:#003366">Apply for Housing</h2> <p>The <strong>2025-2026 Housing Application</strong> and <strong>Summer 2025 Housing Application</strong> are now open! Secure your spot and experience the benefits of living on campus—apply today!</p> <p><strong>New Students</strong>: Roommate Request Period is open until June 16th for the 2025/2026 Academic Year!</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-background" href="https://www.uis.edu/residencelife/ApplyforHousing" style="background-color:#003366">Apply for Housing</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:35% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-02/Untitled%20design%20%2896%29.png?itok=9jzEUmta" alt="Two incoming students sitting on a UIS blow up chair" class="wp-image-37345 size-full" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1be2032e-bf6d-48d8-9e8d-dd8efc72781b" data-image-style="original"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <h2 class="has-text-color" style="color:#003366">Prospective Students</h2> <p>Learn more about living on campus as a First Year Freshman, Transfer, or Graduate Student.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-background" href="https://www.uis.edu/residencelife/ApplyforHousing/prospective-students" style="background-color:#003366">Prospective Students</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-background" style="background-color:#ededed;grid-template-columns:auto 35%"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2898%29.png?itok=GZyjviHO" alt="three students walking on the quad" class="wp-image-37370 size-full" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ac66e82b-0ddf-4fde-91ac-4e94f2169f3a" data-image-style="original"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <h2 class="has-text-color" style="color:#003366">Stay Connected!</h2> <p>Stay connected with us on social media! 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The PDF contains instructions for submitting a request.</p> <p>Instructions on how to fill out a <a href="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Eagle%20Work%20Orders%20%281%29.pdf">Room Work Order</a> (pdf)</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-background" href="https://forms.uofi.uis.edu/sec/898127" style="background-color:#003366">Technology Only</a></div> </div> <p>Use the <strong>“Technology Only”</strong> button if you're having issues with internet related problems. Just fill out the form and submit your order. 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