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EIU Department of Housing

NEW FRESHMAN/NEW TRANSFER STUDENT TIMELINE


STUDENTS ENTERING THE FALL SEMESTER

Step 1: Apply Online in MyEIU for Housing

Apply online in MyEIU for housing in the Residence Halls or Greek Court by submitting the housing application and a $50 non-refundable application fee to establish a priority date for the assignment process. Once the housing application has been submitted and the non-refundable fee has been paid, your application will stay on file permanently.

You must be accepted to the university to start this process. All room assignments are first-come-first-serve and based on availability.

In February, access to RoomSync (roommate matching service) will be made available in MyEIU to students who have submitted the housing application and fee.

Step 2: Fill out A Room and Board Contract and Housing Preference Form

A Room and Board Contract and Housing Preference form will be available online in MyEIU beginning in March for those students who have applied for housing, and must be submitted in order for the room assignment to be made. This is where you will submit your choices for residence hall, room type, roommate, meal plan, etc.  The optimal date to submit the online contract and preference form is June 1.

If you applied for housing after March, the room and board contract and housing preference form will be available in MyEIU once the application and $50 fee have been processed.

Step 3: Housing Assignment Letters are Mailed in mid-June

Housing Assignment Letters are mailed in mid-June to all students who have submitted a room and board contract and preference form. The optimal date to submit the room and board contract and preference form is June 1. If you submitted your application for housing or submit the room and board contract and preference form after June 1, you can expect to receive your Housing Assignment Letter in July.

Step 4: The Housing Down Payment of $100 is due June 30

The Housing Down Payment of $100 is due June 30, regardless of financial aid status. If the housing down payment of $100 is not received by June 30, the room assignment and contract will be canceled. The June 30 deadline is for students who get assigned in the first round of assignments in June. If you applied for housing or submit the room and board contract and preference form after June 1, the $100 Housing Down Payment will be due on August 1.

The deadline to cancel the room and board contract if you are not going to be a student at EIU is June 30.

If you applied for housing or submit the room and board contract and preference form after June 1, the cancellation deadline is August 1.


STUDENTS ENTERING THE SPRING SEMESTER

Step 1:  Apply Online in MyEIU for Housing

Apply online in MyEIU for housing in the Residence Halls or Greek Court by submitting the housing application and a $50 non-refundable application fee to establish a priority date for the assignment process. Once the housing application has been submitted and the non-refundable fee has been paid, your application will stay on file permanently.

You must be accepted to the university to start this process. All room assignments are first-come-first-serve and based on availability.  

Once the housing application and payment have been processed, access to RoomSync (roommate matching service) will be made available in MyEIU.

Step 2: A Room and Board Contract and Housing Preference Form

A Room and Board Contract and Housing Preference form will be available beginning in mid-October for those students who have applied for housing, and must be submitted in order for the room assignment to be made. This is where you will submit your choices for residence hall, room type, roommate, meal plan, etc.  Optimal date to submit the online contract and preference form is December 1.  

If you applied for housing after October, the room and board contract and housing preference form will be available once the application and $50 fee have been processed.

Step 3: Housing Assignment Letters are mailed in Mid-December

Housing Assignment Letters are mailed in mid-December to all students who have submitted a room and board contract and preference form. The optimal date to submit the online contract and preference form is December 1. 

If you applied for housing or submit the room and board contract and preference form after December 1, you can expect to receive your assignment as soon as it is made.

Step 4: The Housing Down Payment of $100 is due by the Friday before classes begin in January

The Housing Down Payment of $100 is due by the Friday before classes begin in January, regardless of financial aid status.  If the housing down payment of $100 is not received by then, the room assignment and contract will be canceled. 

The deadline to cancel the room and board contract if you are not going to be a student at EIU is the Friday before classes begin in January.

 

Additional Information

Students requiring special accommodations should contact The Office of Accessibility and Accommodations as well as University Housing and Dining Services at your earliest convenience in order to discuss your particular needs before coming to campus.

University Housing & Dining Services at Eastern Illinois University is committed to serving students of all genders, gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations and makes housing and roommate assignments based upon a student's assigned sex at birth. We recognize that some students may have specific housing needs or concerns that will not be addressed by this practice. If you would like assistance identifying the best housing option for you, please contact us or the Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity. Your needs will be discussed to determine how best to match your needs with the housing options available. All information will be kept confidential to the fullest extent possible and shared with University staff only on a need-to-know basis.

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CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

Housing & Dining Services

217-581-5111
housing@eiu.edu