General FAQs: Q How do I apply for housing?+ A If you are a UIS Student, you will need to follow the New Student Application Process. If you are a Non-UIS Student applying to live on campus, you will need to follow the Approved Affiliate Housing Application Process located at the bottom of the page. (UIC Nursing students, ISU Nursing students, and Interns) Q When do I receive my assignment and roommate information?+ A If you apply before June 17th, you will receive your assignment and roommate information on July 6th via UIS email. If you apply for housing after June 17th, you will receive your assignment and roommate information via UIS email approximately 1-2 weeks after you apply. Q How do I contact my roommate?+ A Login to the Student Housing Portal and you will be directed to the application summary page where you will see your room assignment and roommate information. To email your roommates, simply type in your roommate/suitemates name in outlook and outlook will generate their email. Q When can I move in for Fall?+ A For the latest information on Move-In, please check out our Move-In page. Q What can & should I bring when living in the residence halls+ A Welcome to college life! Remember that you cannot bring everything you own from your bedroom at home. The link below sends you to our what to bring and what not to bring web page for both residence halls & townhouses/apartments. What to Bring to Campus Q How do I move-in?+ A You will receive an email from the Department of Residence Life which will provide you with important Move-In information. You may also checkout the Move-In Information webpage. Q How do I request a roommate?+ A Roommates can be chosen as long as it is a mutual decision between both parties. There are two ways to accomplish this: Incoming UIS students and Approved Affiliates can request a roommate when submitting their online Housing Contract. You will need the student’s UIN to submit your request. If you do not have the student’s UIN, t