Freshmen
We are so excited to have you! With 10 residence halls for freshmen to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect fit as you transition to campus.
First, we need you to apply and pay your $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
Learn more about housing options for freshmen by clicking here.
TRANSFER
Welcome to EIU! Transfer students can live in any of our residential communities on campus. Living on campus is the perfect way for transfer students to connect to campus and get involved.
To get started, you need to apply and pay your $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
Learn more about housing options for transfer students by clicking here.
CURRENT
Love living on campus? Great! You can sign up as early as fall semester for our Early Bird contracting program where you'll get additional incentives for living on.
You can also sign up through our re-contracting/preference form which is available mid-February. No matter when you sign up, we promise we've got lots of great options for you as a current student!
Learn more about housing options for current students by clicking here.
GRADUATE
We are excited you're interested in living on campus at EIU! From our apartment options to our traditional residence halls, we have something for every graduate student.
To get started, you need to apply and pay your $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
Learn more about housing options for graduate students by clicking here.
INTERNATIONAL
Welcome to EIU and Charleston! We offer many housing options for international students including apartment housing, break housing, and traditional residence halls.
Our department works with the Office of International Students and Scholars to make sure that you have everything you need when living on campus.
Learn more about housing options for international students by clicking here.
Nontraditional
We are excited you'd like to learn more about Housing at EIU! We work diligently to meet the need of every student on campus. From family housing to a double as a single option, we have options for you.
Learn more about housing options for nontraditional students by clicking here.