2018-19 SIUE Housing Brochure

HOUSING 2018-2019

University Housing residents have quick, easy access to the Morris University Center, Campus Recreation, classes, Lovejoy Library, Cougar athletic events and other campus resources.

Campus Dining Meal plans are offered to all housing residents. You can connect with friends over a meal at Center Court, Fixins’, Cocina, Skywalk Café or Eddie’s Kitchen. Dining options range from paninis and salad bar to a hot, classic entree area. In addition, students enjoy Chick-fil-A Express, Pizza Hut Express, Freshens: Energy Zone, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Kaldi’s Coffee and Starbucks. On the run? Grab a quick snack from Union Station.

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On-campus residents graduate at a higher rate than off-campus residents

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Popular Traditions and Events Cougar Village Welcome Back BBQ Rock the Dock Cougarpalooza Mud Volleyball Prairie Haunted House

First-Year Living Options Our friendly, safe and modern residence halls are just the right place to begin your college experience. All freshmen live in suite-style units in one of the following residence halls:

Bluff Hall

Prairie Hall

Woodland Hall

You will share a room with one other student. Four people share a bathroom. Deluxe private bedrooms may be requested and are available on a limited basis. You can choose a general room assignment or participate in a Focused Interest Community.

Our high-quality, welcoming residence halls are smoke-free and feature: l A ir conditioning and fully furnished units l W ireless internet access and data jacks l H igh-quality digital cable TV with more than 150 channels l F ree online streaming movie and cable TV service RANKED l A ctive telephone jack in the l C omputer labs and laundry rooms (open 24 hours) l S nation tudy and social lounge space l C ardio fitness rooms (varies by location) “Safest College Campuses� l O National Council for Home utdoor recreational facilities (varies by location) l S Safety and Security ocial and academic activities and special events

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Resident Assistants and Community Director in each building

32 faculty fellows mentor students outside the classroom

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Focus on Learning Focused Interest Communities (FIC) are an easy way to receive academic support, meet other students with similar interests and connect with faculty outside of the classroom. These learning communities provide students the chance to live with others who have similar interests and degree pursuits at no additional cost.

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Cougar Village Commons offers laundry and mail facilities, study and social lounges, and a computer lab. Eddie’s Kitchen, a dining facility that accepts campus meal plans, is also conveniently located in the Commons.

View apartment layouts at siue.edu/housing.

Evergreen Hall features high-efficiency lighting, cabinets made from recycled materials, extensive use of glass to provide natural light, and high-efficiency toilets and showers. Evergreen Hall is strategically located on a bike trail and public transportation route.

Upperclass Living Options Sophomores and above have three options for living on campus: Cougar Village Apartments, Evergreen Hall and a residence hall upperclass wing.

Cougar Village Apartments Cougar Village offers traditional, independent apartment-style living with the community and academic advantages of living on campus. Two to four students share two- and three-bedroom apartments in buildings of eight units each.

Evergreen Hall Evergreen Hall features suite- and apartmentstyle living in a residence hall environment.

Living units are available in four different layouts and most contain private bedrooms. l S tudio apartment (one person, private with full kitchen and bath) l

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Residence Halls Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls feature suite-style units. You share a room with one other student. Four people share a bathroom.

Upperclass spaces in the residence halls are limited and are based on availability.

Cougar Village is home to family and graduate housing.

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Our high-quality, welcoming residence halls are smoke-free and feature: l A ir conditioning and fully furnished units l W ireless internet access and data jacks l H igh-quality digital cable TV with more than 150 channels l F ree online streaming movie and cable TV service l A ctive telephone jack l C omputer labs and laundry rooms

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Preferred Application Deadlines

Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls (meal plan A or B required) Room Type

Price

Shared Bedroom

$3,085 per semester

Spring 2020 December 1, 2019

Deluxe Private Bedroom

$6,170 per semester

Evergreen Hall (meal plan optional) Room Type

Price

Summer 2019 May 1, 2019

Shared Bedroom – Apt.

$3,280 per semester

Private Bedroom – Apt.

$4,380 per semester

Summer housing costs are available at siue.edu/housing.

Private Bedroom – Suite

$3,715 per semester

Studio

$6,130 per semester

Cancellation Deadlines Contracts beginning May Term and/or Summer 2019: written cancellations must be received by May 1, 2019* Contracts beginning Fall 2019: written cancellations must be received by May 1, 2019* Contracts beginning Spring 2020: written cancellations must be received by December 1, 2019* *to receive refund of $275 from the advance payment

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Fall 2018-Spring 2019

Fall 2019-Spring 2020 May 1, 2019

May Term 2019 May 1, 2019

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Current Housing Costs

Cougar Village (meal plan optional) Room Type

Price

Shared Bedroom

$2,345 per semester

Private Bedroom

$3,485 per semester

Deluxe Private Bedroom

$3,985 per semester

Current Meal Plan Costs 2018-2019 Meal Plan A

$1,780 per semester

Meal Plan B

$2,460 per semester

Cougar Bucks

$100 per semester

Cougar Bucks

$250 per semester

Cougar Bucks

$500 per semester

Frequently Asked Questions Can students request a roommate?

Yes, they can! Applicants can request someone on the housing application or use RoomSync, an online roommate matching application. Applicants will receive an invitation to join RoomSync in spring 2019 after completing a housing application. All roommate requests must be mutual and received by the application deadline.

How do students prepare for move-in?

Updated move-in information for each term can be found at siue.edu/housing/movein. This site also includes valuable information on what to bring, what not to bring and how to connect with a new housing community.

Do you have other living options available?

University Housing offers gender inclusive housing, in addition to housing for transgender students, domestic partnerships and civil unions. Additional information can be found at siue.edu/housing or by contacting our office at housing@siue.edu.

Is housing available for the summer session?

University Housing offers summer housing in limited locations.

Residents must meet enrollment requirements.

What is the difference between the meal plans?

Plan A and Plan B are 60/40 plans. Sixty percent of the meal plan covers some of the operational costs of Dining Services. The remaining 40 percent of the meal plan balance is available to spend for food purchases at campus dining venues. Whenever mandatory meal plan participants purchase made-to-order items, the items are charged at 40 percent of the retail cost. Cougar Bucks are declining balance plans, dollar for dollar, that can be used for dining, in addition to other campus services.

Are students required to live on campus?

SIUE reserves the right to require all undergraduate first- and second-year students from outside a 60-mile radius of campus, with limited exceptions, to live in University Housing. The full policy and updates can be found at siue.edu/housing.

Housing Application Process 1. Apply for admission to SIUE. Once you are admitted, you can apply for University Housing.

2. Review housing options, including Focused Interest Communities, online at siue.edu/housing.

3. Apply online at siue.edu/housing/apply. A $300 advance payment is required to complete the application. Preferred fall-spring application deadline is May 1, 2019. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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