GUESTS AND CONFERENCES

On-Campus Housing Options for Conferences, Interns, Guests, and Medical Rotation

What is Guest Housing?

Guest Housing is short-term accommodations available in Single Student Residence (SSR) located on West Campus.

  • Guest Housing accommodations are only available to UIC affiliates for university-related purposes.
  • Guest must provide documentation of university affiliation to submit a request for accommodations.
  • SSR is conveniently located in the Illinois Medical District, three blocks from the UIC Medical Center and Rush University Medical Center, and across the street from the West Side VA Hospital and John Stroger County Hospital.

Accommodations

Private Apartments

Private Apartments offer guests a full apartment with 1, 2, or 3 bedroom(s), bathroom, and kitchen to themselves.

Rates

Rates must be paid by credit card only - prior to arrival and check-in.

Monthly rates are calculated on a 4-week (28 days) basis.
Private Apartment - 1 Bedroom (rate per unit) Private Apartment - 2 Bedroom (rate per unit) Private Apartment - 3 Bedroom (rate per unit)
Daily $120 $150 $180
Weekly $700 $875 $1,050
Monthly $2,500 $3,100 $3,750

Amenities

Private Apartments
Private kitchen, bath & dining area ✔
Living area with television, couch, and chair ✔
Private bedroom(s)
Dining table and chairs
Furnished kitchen
Free Wifi ✔
Free Laundry ✔

Other Amenities

Parking

Parking is available; please contact UIC Parking Services at (312)-413-5850 for further information. Additional charges apply. More information will be provided in your confirmation email.

Recreation Center

Access to the UIC Recreation Center is available upon request. Additional fees will apply. To request access to the UIC Recreation Center, please fill out the Guest Housing Gym Membership Form (PDF) and send back to guesthousing@uic.edu.

Cancellation Policy

To cancel a reservation, written notice is required prior to occupancy. If notice of cancel­lation is received after a guest moves in, a refund for the number of unused nights minus a $25.00 cancellation charge will be assessed.

If the guest does not check in within three days of their scheduled arrival date and has not given prior written notice of their late arrival to Housing, their reservation will be canceled. If payment has already been received by the University, the refund process, including a $25 administrative charge, will begin starting from the 4th day of the scheduled reservation.

If the guest vacates the room prior to the end of the scheduled stay without submitting a cancellation request to UIC Campus Housing, checking out, and returning their keys at the residence hall desk, they will not receive a refund.

Contact Us

Guest Housing
guesthousing@uic.edu

Housing Options for Medical Students on rotation, completing externships, or similar needs

We know medical students have different needs for their living environment. Campus Housing has available accommodations for medical students working in the Chicagoland area, whether you are local to Chicago or temporarily relocating here for your medical rotation. Within the Illinois Medical District (IMD), our Single Student Residence (SSR) hall offers a great opportunity for medical students.

Medical Student Rotation accommodations feature fully furnished 4-person apartments with private bedrooms and shared bathroom, kitchen, and living room spaces.

Amenities include a computer lab, community kitchen, and meeting rooms. SSR is connected to the Sport and Fitness Center and Student Center West. Conveniently located near health professions colleges, UIC Shuttle service, and the Pink and Blue line just two blocks away.

Rates

When applying, please be sure to indicate in the Additional Comments section that you are on Medical Rotation to receive these special rates.
Length of stay Weekly rate
1-3 weeks $250
4-6 weeks $230
7-9 weeks $210
10-36 weeks $200

Cancellation Policy

To cancel a reservation, written notice is required to UIC prior to occupancy. If notice of cancel­lation is received after a guest moves in, a refund for the number of unused nights minus a $25.00 administration charge will be assessed.

If the guest does not check in within three days of their scheduled arrival and has not given prior written notice of their late arrival to Housing, their housing reservation will be canceled. If payment has already been received by the University, the refund process, including a $25 administrative charge, will begin starting from the 4th day of the scheduled reservation.

If the guest vacates the room prior to the end of the scheduled stay without submitting a cancellation request to UIC Campus Housing and checking out and returning their keys at the residence hall desk, they will not receive a refund.

Contact Us

For questions or further information, please contact our Affiliates Coordinator at guesthousing@uic.edu.

Housing options for interns working in the Chicagoland area

Campus Housing has available accommodations for interns working in the Chicagoland area, whether you are local to Chicago or moving here for your summer internship.

Intern Housing accommodations feature fully furnished 4-person apartments with four private bedrooms and two shared bathrooms, kitchen, and living room spaces.

Benefits of living in Campus Housing include:

No Hidden Costs: all amenities and utilities are included in our rates in addition to

  • free wireless internet
  • free laundry
  • kitchen amenities available
  • mail service

24-hour Security

Location: Our housing is nestled in the heart of the city’s University Village neighborhood, which is home to many restaurants, coffee houses, and shops!

Community: Live among a diverse group of college students and other young adults with a similar mission who call University Village and UIC their home!

For more information, please contact our intern housing office at 312-355-6318 or housingintern@uic.edu.

Rates

Minimum contract duration is one week.
Nightly Rates (per person)
Single Student Residence (SSR) apartment-style $67 (per night)
Academic & Residential Complex (ARC) traditional-style $68 (shared), $80 (private)
James Stukel Towers (JST) suite-style $67 (per night)

Policies

Reservations
To begin the reservation and payment process, apply online. Once you have applied, we will contact you with the next steps.

Terms & Conditions
Please download, print, and sign our Intern Housing Agreement (PDF).

Deposit Policy
Any intern who wishes to reserve Intern Housing must submit a 10% deposit at the time of application. An application is not considered complete until deposit is paid. The remaining 90% is due 48 hours prior to Move-In. All deposits are non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy
To cancel a reservation, email notice must be provided to UIC Intern Housing 48 prior to arrival. If notice of cancellation is received after an intern moves in, a charge of 50% of the remaining housing fee will be assessed.

Damages and Incidentals
Each intern will be charged a $250 deposit, added to the final bill for damage and incidentals during their stay. This deposit is refundable provided there are no lost or damaged items from the room occupied. All monies will be returned to the intern after checkout and room inspection has been completed.

Contact Us

For questions or further information, please contact our Affiliates Coordinator at housingintern@uic.edu.

Conference Group Options available May 27, 2025 – August 2, 2025

Housing at UIC is safe, affordable, and comfortable as well as being centrally located near the heart of the city. UIC Campus Housing offers many housing options to fit your housing needs.

Here at UIC, we offer both private and shared (2-person) occupancy rooms in air-conditioned residence halls throughout our east, south, and west sides of campus.

Our facilities offer:

  • traditional-style rooms with a community bathroom on each floor
  • suite-style rooms are a combination of private and shared (2-person) occupancy units which share a small suite bathroom within their own private suite
  • apartment-style units provide everyone with their own private bedroom, sharing the common spaces within the unit

Each room is equipped with a twin bed, desk, and chair for each participant. Wheelchair accessible rooms are also available upon request. For more information on our various residence halls, explore our website further in order to view photos of the different buildings and housing options we have available to offer.

Individual rooms are cleaned prior to a group’s arrival. It is the responsibility of all conference guests to keep the units cleaned. However, our housekeeping staff perform daily cleaning of public areas and community bathrooms.

Conference Housing - Nightly Rates

*Contact for availability
Nightly rates (per person)
Single Student Residence (apartment-style unit) $66 (private occupancy)
Academic & Residential Complex (ARC) (traditional style) $68 (shared 2-person), $80 (private), $83 (semi-suite shared 2-person), $97 (semi-suite private)
James Stukel Towers (suite-style unit) $70 (suite-style)*
Polk Street Residence (suite-style unit) $46 (shared 2-person occupancy), $55 (private occupancy)
Thomas Beckham Hall /Marie Robinson Hall (apartment-style unit) $93 (2-bedroom apartment for 2), $90 (4-bedroom apartment for 4)

Policies & FAQ's

Incoming Mail

Incoming mail for conference participants should be addressed as follows:
Name of Person
c/o Name of Conference Group

  • East Campus (ARC): UIC Campus Housing 940 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60607
  • West Campus(PSR & SSR): UIC Campus Housing (MC 579), 1933 West Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60612
  • South Campus (JST): UIC Campus Housing (MC 112), 718 West James Rochford  Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Please include a return address. Sometimes mail arrives after a guest has already checked-out. Mail will be returned to sender if a guest is no longer staying with us.

Internet Access/Email Stations

UIC does not provide Internet access in individual rooms unless arranged in advance. Internet Services are billed directly to the conference group—not to individuals. Costs should be arranged at the time of contracting.

Posting & Advertising

Any posters or signs should be affixed with painter’s tape. UIC Conference Staff will gladly assist in posting signage for your group.  Please contact the Conference Administrator directly for assistance.

Facility Condition Reports

Pre-room condition reports and common area damage reports are completed by UIC Conferences staff prior to the guests arrival. Any damage incurred during a group’s stay is the financial responsibility of the sponsoring organization.

Personal Property

It is suggested that all guests lock their rooms when not occupied and carry their room key with them. UIC is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables belonging to any person or for loss or damage to an individual’s property. Provisions for storing luggage and other personal property of guests are not available.

Additional Charges

There is an additional charge of $350 to replace any and all lost keys. All charges, in addition to any room damages and/or building damages, are billed directly to the conference group. The UIC Meetings and Conferences Office does not bill individuals.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or if you would like suggestions to which housing options might best fit your group’s needs, we would encourage you to reach out to our Affiliate Housing Coordinator at conferencehousing@uic.edu.

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