EIU Housing

Summer/ End of Spring Semester 

Residence Halls and Greek Court close at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021. 

University Court Apartments Contract ends at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021. 

University Apartments Contract ends on Monday, May 31, 2021.

The Dining Centers will be consolidated to Thomas Dining on Friday, May 7, 2021. Thomas Dining will close at 6 p.m.

All Residence Hall and Greek Court students must schedule a checkout date and time with a housing staff member (Resident Assistant or Senior Staff Assistant). Failure to check out properly results in a $25 improper check out charge and a potential $60 lock re-core charge. 

Residents of University Court Apartments should view this link for specific closing instructions. Residents of University Apartments should refer to their copy of the contract for Summer/End of Spring Semester closing information.

Cancelations/Checkouts (Until April 30)

Please see your copy of the contract (Residence Halls and Greek Court, University Court or University Apartments) for specific cancellation information.  If you are leaving EIU prior to April 30, please complete this form eiu.edu/housing/checkout.php.

Can I have assistance for move out? 

There will be no assistance by EIU staff or volunteers.  Students should plan to have no more than 2 additional people with them to assist in moving out, and only for 2 hours prior to your scheduled check out time.  All persons coming to campus should be in good health.   Students and guests will be required to adhere to all EIU and housing expectations such as masking and social distancing while on campus.

Individuals who fall into any of the categories noted below cannot help residents move out. 

• Anyone who has tested positive for or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 or other respiratory/flu-like illness 
• Older adults (65+)
• People who have serious underlying medical conditions such as: 
  • Heart Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Lung disease
  • Asthma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Women who are pregnant

Students and all helpers must come prepared with cleaning supplies, antibacterial wipes, masks and gloves to wear while moving out of their room to help protect yourself and others. 

Tips:  

• • Bring a cart or dolly with you.   
  • Limit the number of people in an elevator.  Only members of your moving party should ride the elevator together.    
  • Able-bodied individuals not pushing a cart are asked to take the stairs

After I have scheduled my checkout, what are the move out steps?

You should plan to complete all these steps prior to your scheduled check-out time.

Step 1:  Pack your belongings and clear everything out of your room. Everything must be taken with you or put in the dumpster. No more than 2 persons should assist you in moving out, no more than 2 hours prior to your scheduled check-out appointment.

Your Belongings:

• All items must be removed from your room – you must take everything with you or put things in the trash. There will not be donation stations available.
• You will need to provide your own plastic bins or boxes for transporting your belongings.
• You should bag and remove all trash to the appropriate outside containers. A limited number of additional trash bags may be available in the lobby.
• On-campus storage is not available. If you cannot take your items home, you must secure your own off-campus storage.

Step 2: Return your room furniture to the bunk configuration and the room arrangement according to the instructions in the room layouts below.   

• Andrews Hall
• Douglas Hall
• Ford, McKinney Hall and Weller Hall
• Lawson Hall
• Lincoln Hall
• Taylor Hall
• Thomas Hall
• Stevenson Hall
• Greek Court 

Step 3: Clean your room. Wipe down desk/dressers/all furniture and vacuum carpets. Remove sticky tack, tape, etc. off walls.

Step 4: Find your staff member at your scheduled check-out time. All people helping you pack should be out of the building at this time. Your staff member will come to your room to view it and confirm you’ve moved everything out. You will sign the check-out envelope and lock your door as you leave the room. Place your keys into the envelope and give it to your staff member.

Additional Information 

Microfridge Return: If you rented a microfridge through Bedloft , please leave your microfridge in your room for pick up after closing. You should clearly label the top of the microfridge with your name, room number, and building. Ensure your label is taped to the microfridge and not just a loose piece of paper.

Electronic Recycling: Due to changes by our electronics recycler, the University can no longer accept personal electronics for recycling. Students can either take their broken electronics home for recycling, or take them to the electronics recycler in town. The electronics recycler is COM2 Recycling located at 777 Windsor in the Northwest Business Park, by the Post Office.

Mail Forwarding: We will forward all 1st class mail and packages to the permanent address that students have on file with the University.  If students need to update their permanent address, students can send the information to records@eiu.edu from their Panthermail account, or contact the Registrar's Office for additional instructions at 217-581-3511.

Textbook Rental: For the most updated information about textbook returns please visit the Textbook Rental website here.

Need to stay past closing dates?

If you need to stay beyond May 7 you must fill out a request form available at go.eiu.edu/RequestToStay. One of the following conditions must apply to you in order to make this request:

1. You are graduating
2. You are participating in graduation in the band or as a graduation marshal
3. You are a Summer Staff Member (Conference Assistant, RA, Orientation Leader or Dining Service Student Supervisor)
4. Your sibling is graduating

Please contact Matt Boyer at 217-581-7482 for additional information.