Polk Street Residence

Polk Street Residence

Polk Street Residence (PSR) is a suite-style hall available to students who are first-year standing and above. The small number of residents per floor allows for added quiet, privacy, and small, vibrant communities. PSR offers all residents private occupancy or shared (2-person) occupancy bedrooms within a 3-person suite sharing a in-unit bathroom.
Each floor has a lounge and community kitchenette. It is located in the Illinois Medical District, with a UIC shuttle stop conveniently
located in front of PSR, which allows for a quick trip to other sides of campus.

Meal plans are optional. Available to first-year students and above. 

  1. Tiled residence hall bathroom with wall-mounted sink, mirror, toilet, and shower stalls with white curtains.
  2. UIC residence hall room with a twin bed, wooden desk and chair, built-in window ledge storage, and large windows with roller shades.
  3. Furnished UIC residence hall room with hardwood floors, wooden desk and bookshelf, dresser, wardrobe, and twin bed.
  4. Sunlit UIC residence hall double room with two twin beds with blue mattresses, hardwood floors, and large windows.

Polk Street Residence Virtual Tour

Building

  • Air conditioning and heat
  • Free laundry
  • Kitchenettes
  • Lounges and common areas
  • Walking distance to recreational facilities and hospitals

Room layouts and finishes differ slightly.

Room

  • XL Twin Bedframe/mattress
  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Desk
  • Desk Chair

For information on what to bring with you when you move in, please read Move-In Days.

Location & Mailing Address

Be sure to include student’s first name, the student’s last name, street address, room number, and room letter of the student who is living on campus in your address to receive mail and/or packages.

Example:

Student’s First Name and Student’s Last Name

Your Room Number (including letter)

1933 W. Polk St.

Chicago, IL 60612

Google Map of 1933 W Polk St.

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