University Housing
…living and learning on campus
First-Year Living Options Woodland Hall Opened Fall 1994
Prairie Hall Opened Fall 1998
Bluff Hall Opened Fall 2001
What’s inside… • Suite-style rooms with common bath • Fully furnished • Air-conditioned • Smoke free • 24-hour computer labs • Wireless access to SIUE network (active data jacks also available) • Expanded basic cable TV • Programs and activities (both academic and social) • Handicap accessible
What’s inside…
Focused Interest Communities …living and learning programs that will help you make the transition to college and explore an academic or special interest. • Enhanced academic and social opportunities. • Community GPA data suggests that students who live in a FIC will achieve a higher GPA than those who do not live in FIC, on average. • MAP-Works data indicates that FIC residents are able to successfully study in their room, sleep in their room, and make friends with other residents of their community more successfully than non-FIC residents.
Focused Interest Communities …living and learning programs that will help you make the transition to college and explore an academic or special interest. • The chance to form bonds with faculty members outside of the classroom through ongoing interaction. • Opportunity to live with other students who share similar interest and ambitions. • Increased satisfaction with SIUE and the overall college experience. • Creation of lifelong friendships and connections. • No additional cost.
Focused Interest Communities Special Interest FICs • Future Leaders* - campus leadership opportunities, community service and connecting with campus partners • Scholars* – accepted as Meridian Scholars and Honors students • Major Explorations* – undecided and want to explore different majors • Wellness – shared commitment to pursuing a healthy, well-balanced and purposeful lifestyle
*Residents of these communities will be pre-registered in a linked class.
Focused Interest Communities Major Related FICs • Business • Education* • Engineering and Technology • Health Professionals • Nursing* • Psychology* *Residents of these communities will be pre-‐registered in a linked class.
Your Roommate Must be mutually requested on applications All roommate requests are due by May 1 If no roommate request, residents will be paired with someone based on the Personal Data Summary.
Your Roommate RoomSync – online roommate matching application through Facebook
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Evergreen Hall • Upperclass Living Option • Opened Fall 2007 • Unique apartment/residence hall hybrid
What’s inside… 72% private bedrooms in suites and apartments Fully furnished Air-conditioned Smoke free 24-Hour computer lab Wireless access to SIUE network (active data jacks also available) Expanded basic cable TV Fully equipped kitchens in apartments and throughout the building Programs and activities (both academic and social) Fitness facility Handicap accessible
What’s inside…
1 person studio apartment (actual layout may vary)
4 person suite (actual layout may vary)
What’s inside… 6 person apartment (actual layout may vary)
4 person apartment (actual layout may vary)
Cougar Village Houses students with sophomore status and above, graduate students, and students with families. Commons Building (laundry, computer lab, mail, Commons Grill and Convenience Store) Outdoor recreational areas and children’s playground Cougar shuttle available to take you to and from classes and the local community.
What’s inside…
Fully furnished 2-3 bedroom apts. Air-conditioned Smoke free Expanded basic cable TV Wireless access to SIUE network (active data jacks also available) Wireless access to campus network Programs and activities (both academic and social) Handicap accessible
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What’s inside…
Your Safety Residence halls have monitored entryways and alarmed doors Fire safety On-campus police Rave Guardian app Emergency blue lights located in parking lots and along campus walkways Campus escort service Housing staff on call 24 hours a day
Current Housing Costs (Costs listed are for the 2015-2016 academic year.) Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Hall (Meal Plan A or B required)
Meal Plans (per semester): Plan A $1,630 Plan B $2,250
Shared Bedroom - $2,880 per semester Deluxe Private Bedroom - $5,760 per semester
Cougar Village Apartments Shared Bedroom - $2,190 per semester Private Bedroom - $3,250 per semester Deluxe Private Bedroom - $3,750 per semester
Meal Plans (per semester): Plan A $1,630 Plan B $2,250 Plan D $100 Plan F $250 Plan E $500
Current Housing Costs (Costs listed are for the 2015-2016 academic year.)
Evergreen Hall Shared/Apartment - $3,060 per semester Private/Suite - $3,465 per semester Private/Apartment - $4,085 per semester Studio - $5,720 per semester
Meal Plans (per semester): Plan A $1,630 Plan B $2,250 Plan D $100 Plan F $250 Plan E $500
Cougar Card
Meal Plan Use in any dining facility on campus Monies roll from fall to spring, then back to you at end of spring semester, provided no outstanding debt on student account Money may be added at any time
Debit Plan Deposits may be made at the Service Center, by mail or on CSVT machines. Can be used in Housing laundry facilities, Campus Rec, library, Health Service, computer labs, Parking Services, MUC, Textbook Service
Dining Options
Morris University Center (MUC) Center Court The Grille, Deli and Panini’s, classic entrée’s, the Garden Patch, LaCocina, the Wok, and Sweet Surprises and Bakers Nook. Chick-Fil-A Express, Pizza Hut Express, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Starbucks and Kaldi’s Coffee Skywalk Café (between Founders and Alumni Hall) Bluff Hall Café and Woodland Hall Cart Freshens Energy Zone (in Student Fitness Center) All dining options accept meal plan.
How Do I Apply? Housing applications with your $300 deposit should be received at the Bursar’s Office no later than May 1 for Fall 2016 – Spring 2017. APPLY EARLY!! (siue.edu/housing/apply) You must be accepted to the university in order to apply for Housing.
Assignment letters will be sent late June/early July. Housing payment is included with first bill from Bursar.
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