Making Housing Arrangements
 Hendrick House, Private dorm |
We recommend that you make housing
arrangements before coming to the IEI. On this page you will find
specific information on how to make them. You will find information
on hotels for when you first arrive, dormitories, apartments, and homestays.
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Hotels
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If you prefer to wait until you arrive before decide where to live,
there are many hotels and motels in Champaign-Urbana where you can stay
for a short time while you look for housing. Local hotels and motels
relatively close to campus include:
Illini Union |
Hampton Inn 1200 W. University Urbana 217-337-1100 Price $100-150 http://www.hamptoninn.com |
Hawthorn Suites 101 Trade Center Road Champaign 217-398-3400 Price $80-130 http://www.hawthorn.com |
Dormitory Accommodation
Undergraduate Dorms:
The University of Illinois has a number of undergraduate dormitories in different locations around campus. Some things to remember about undergraduate dorms:- Meal contracts are required in all UI undergraduate dormitories.
- Most room are shared (double rooms).
- Bathrooms are normally shared with all the student on the floor.
- No cooking in the rooms.
Cost $150 advance payment and $50 non-refundable application fee is required when the contract is submitted. Undergraduate rates for the Fall or Spring semester range from $3713 to $5223 depending on the dormitory, room type and the meal plan selected.
How to apply: If you want to apply to the U of I undergraduate dormitories, you must get the dormitory application from the IEI. Once you have completed it, you send it and the $200 deposit to the IEI.
Graduate Dorms:
The U of I has two dormitories for graduate students and undergraduates who are 20 or older. Some things to remember about graduate dormitories:- Most rooms are double rooms with shared bathrooms.
- Meal contracts are available at additional costs. The cost varies with the number of meals.
- No cooking in the rooms.
Cost: 150 advance payment and $50 non-refundable application fee is required when the contract is submitted. Graduate hall room-only rates for one semester (Fall or Spring) range from $2129 to $2924. The cost of the meal plan depends on how many meals per week you get.
How to apply: If you want to apply to the U of I graduate dormitories, you must get the dormitory application from the IEI. Once you have completed it, you send it and the $200 deposit to the IEI.
Private Dorms:
Here are three private dorms that are popular with IEI students;
Europa House |
Europa House has studio lofts for two people and
two bedroom apartments for four people, conveniently located close
to the IEI. Each unit has its own kitchen, so you can cook your
own meals. $500 security rent deposit required. Fall and Spring
semester rates are $2350 for apartments and $2430 for loft apartments.
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is no meal service available. For information about current rates
and availability, contact Europa House. |
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| Illini Tower 409 E. Chalmers Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 1-888-999-1586 Fax: 217-344-8162 http://www.illinitower.net |
Illini Tower offers two bedroom apartments for four
people with private bathrooms and a full kitchen. The apartments
include free local telephone service. There is unlimited dining
service available and a private bathroom for every apartment. Fall
and Spring Rates average $4970-$5705 per semester. Cost depends on meal plan and payment plan.
There is a $175 application fee/Security Deposit required. For current
information about rates and availability, contact Illini Tower. |
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| Hendrick House 904 W. Green Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 217-365-8000 Fax: 217-384-4701 http://www.hendrickhouse.com |
Hendrick House's two high-rise buildings are conveniently located on campus and offer both single and double rooms. Fall and Spring rates range from $4147.50 to $4740.00 per semester for a double room and $6795.00 - $7642.50 per semester for a single. No cooking in the rooms. For current information on rates and availability, contact Hendrick House. |
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Apartments
Many UIUC and IEI students prefer to live in an apartment so that they can cook their own meals. Some things you need to know about renting an apartment:
- Apartments Size
- Apartments range from efficiency apartments with a combined living room/bedroom (usually for one person) to apartments with one, two, three or four bedrooms.
- Furniture in Apartments
- Some apartments already have furniture (furnished) and some do not (unfurnished). Students renting furnished apartments will not need to buy furniture, but they usually have to buy cooking utensils, dishes, sheets, towels, pillows and blankets.
- Apartment Rent Prices
- The price of apartments vary widely depending on where the apartment is, if it is furnished, how many bedrooms it has and many other factors. To give you an idea, the average rent of a two bedroom apartment ranges from $500 to $900 dollars a month.
- Other Apartment Costs
- Students renting apartments may also have to pay for electricity, gas, telephone and water. For other apartments, these may be included in the rent.
- Lengths of Contract/Leases
- Many apartments require 9-month or 12-month leases for students who begin their study in August. For students coming in the Spring or Summer terms, it is possible to get shorter term leases.
- Individual Leases
- A few apartments offer one semester individual leases. An "individual lease" means that a student can sign a lease to rent one bedroom in an apartment that typically has 4 bedrooms. This is similar to a dormitory contract, in which the student is responsible for his or her rent. One apartment complex with this kind of lease is Atrium Apartments.
- Atrium Apartments are located at 1306 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, about 1 mile north of Green Street (the main street on the U of I campus) and is serviced by the public bus. These are 4 bedroom apartments with each bedroom having its own bathroom. The apartments are furnished and the rent includes gas, water, electricity etc. The apartment complex has a pool, fitness center, computer lab, hot tub and laundry facilities. Each student has an individual lease for his or her own room in the apartment. Atrium will help you find a roommate. For more information, check their website at http://www.atrium-apartments.com or contact them at atriumapt@yahoo.com .
- How to find an apartment
- Here are some websites that can give you information about the apartments that are available.
- The Apartment Finder: and the Rental Quicklist both of these are sponsored by the campus newspaper the Daily Illini.
- The U of I Community Rental page
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Homestays
An alternative to residence halls and apartments is to live with a family in a Homestay Program. Remember, there is no typical U.S. family. Some families are single parents with children, older couples whose children are grown, or couples with small or no children. Some families may have pets, and you must understand and follow the family rules.
Homestay rates include two meals a day: breakfast and dinner. Students normally have their own bedroom and study space. Bathrooms are usually shared with the family. Transportation to school and home may be by bus. It is important to discuss transportation to the university when you apply for a placement. Please see the OvECS website (http://www.azhomestay.com) for cost and application or contact them via e-mail at homestay@ovecs.com. You can apply on-line at their website. The cost is approximately $600 for four weeks for room and meals plus a $180 initial placement fee.