Move-In
Fall 2020 Move-In
Fall 2020 Move-In Options and Details
Assigned Move-In Times
All residents, both new and returning, will be assigned a specific Move-In time this Fall 2020. Assigned Move-In times will be sent to all students with signed contracts for the 2020-2021 academic year on July 28, 2020.
Having a specific Move-In time for each resident allows us to allocate our staff, and resources in a manner to best assist residents during their Move-In. Time slots are also structured to allow for responsible social distancing.
Please note that arriving at a time other than your assigned Move-In time may result in a lengthy delay as we assist scheduled residents.
What day is Move-In?
Move-In takes place over a number of days between Wednesday, August 19, and Saturday, August 22. Each building has specific days in which Move-In will occur (please see below). As a reminder, all residents will be assigned a Move-In time and date which will match their assigned locations Move-In day(s). Assigned Move-In times will be sent to all students that have signed their Housing contracts on July 28. Please wait until that time to make plans for travel (if needed).
- Academic & Residential Complex (ARC), Commons West (CMW), Commons North (CMN), Commons South (CMS), Courtyard (CTY):
- Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20
- James Stukel Towers (JST), Thomas Beckham Hall (TBH), Marie Robinson Hall (MRH):
- Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22
- Single Student Residence (SSR):
- Saturday, August 22
Guests Assisting with Move-In
Campus Housing defines guests as any individual that is not a roommate of the assigned resident. This includes family members and students that reside in a residence hall other than the hosting resident.
Residents are not allowed guests during the current COVID-19 pandemic, including during our traditional Move-In. Note – this is distinct from the Drop-and-Go and Interim Housing arrival. Please visit those tabs above to see guest allowances.
Campus Housing has hired a professional moving company to assist residents during the Move-In process. This allows us to dictate safety measures under our contract with the movers. These movers will assist in the unloading of vehicle and transport of personal belongings from the vehicle to the resident’s assigned room. No cost is applied to residents. Residents are not required to utilize these movers assistance if they do not wish to do so.
Early "Drop-and-Go" Option
Want to beat the crowds of the busy Move-In Days? To provide an especially quiet and socially distant move-in experience, Campus Housing is offering a “Drop-and-Go” early move-in option. By signing up for Drop-and-Go, you’ll select a one-hour time slot to move your personal belongings directly to your room, unload, and lock up until you come back for classes. You will not have long to set up or stay in your room – just time to drop off items. When you’re finished moving, your belongings will be locked and secured in your room until you arrive later in August. Residents choosing the Drop-and-Go option will only temporarily be issued their keys while dropping items in their room.
The dates for Drop-and-Go will be Tuesday, August 11 through Friday, August 14 between the hours of 10AM – 5PM.
Residents that take advantage of the Drop-and-Go option will be assigned a traditional Move-In Time on Sunday, August 23.
Benefits of Drop-and-Go
- Fewer people will be present than on traditional Move-In days
- Two (2) guests will be allowed to assist each resident during the one-hour Drop-and-Go appointment
- Each guest (and resident) must provide and wear their own face mask and practice social distancing
Sign up for Drop-and-Go
Visit the Housing Dock at the following link to sign up for Drop-and-Go – Housing Dock.
Interim Housing for Early Arrivals
Summer-to-Fall Interim Housing is from 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 8, 2020, through 12:00 pm (noon) Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
If you are planning to arrive before Wednesday, August 19, please sign up for Interim Housing. Residents will pay a small per-night fee for Interim Housing. The preferred deadline to apply for Interim Housing is August 1. If you do not sign up for Interim Housing, your room will not be ready for you if you arrive prior to Wednesday, August 19.
Following your application, please check your UIC email account for confirmation as the interim approval process is ongoing. If you need to cancel your interim application, please send an email to housing@uic.edu before the start of the interim period.
- Two (2) guests will be allowed to assist each resident during the Interim Housing arrival
- Each guest (and resident) must provide and wear their own face mask and practice social distancing
Emergency Travel Order
The Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner has issued an Emergency Travel Order directing travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state.
If you are arriving from a state listed in the City of Chicago Emergency Travel Order or from another country, contact housinghealth@uic.edu to determine 14-day quarantine options.
Late Arrivals
If you are unable to move in prior to Monday, August 24, please contact the Housing Office (housing@uic.edu) so that your late arrival will not be mistaken for a change in your housing plans (such as cancellation).
Health and Safety
Our operations have changed in many ways to support a living environment conducive to academic success and well-being. Increased sanitation measures include multiple daily cleaning of high touch, high traffic areas and increased access to sanitation stations. Additionally, occupancy limits have been lowered in certain residence hall types to reduce occupancy density and minimize congestion in buildings with community bathrooms. Learn more about our response to COVID-19 at http://go.uic.edu/CH-COVID.
Where to Go on Move-In Day
Note – setup for Move-In Days is different than Drop-and-Go or Interim Housing arrival. For Drop-and-Go or Interim Housing arrival, check-in at your assigned residence hall’s front desk. Visit our Residence Halls page for address information.
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East Residence Halls
Commons West (CMW), Commons South (CMS), Commons North (CMN) and Courtyard (CTY)
Checking In
Residents assigned to Commons West (CMW), Commons South (CMS), Commons North (CMN) or Courtyard (CTY) will check-in at the East Drive-Through Check-In Table, located in Parking Lot 1A. This is a temporary, outdoor location used for the purpose of Move-In only.Residence Life staff will greet each vehicle upon arrival. Residents and any guests in the vehicle are asked to remain inside the vehicle. Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, the vehicle will be directed to a Drop Off Location.
Unloading & Parking
Vehicles can use the Drop Off Location on Harrison and Halsted to unload before parking their cars.Halsted Street Parking Structure offers the nearest parking after unloading personal belongings at the Drop & Go Zone. It is located one block south at the intersection of Halsted and Taylor. There are two entrances – one on Polk Street and on one Taylor Street.
Academic & Residential Complex (ARC)
Checking In
Residents assigned to the Academic & Residential Complex will check-in at the ARC Drive-Through Check-In Table, located at 501 S Morgan Street. This is a temporary, outdoor location used for the purpose of Move-In only.Upon arrival, please look for the ARC Drive-Through Check-In Table. This will be located near the entrance to the parking lot on the north side of the ARC (located at 501 S Morgan Street). Residence Life staff will greet each vehicle upon arrival. Residents and any guests in the vehicle are asked to remain inside the vehicle. Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, the vehicle will be directed to a Drop Off Location.
Unloading & Parking
Vehicles can use the Drop Off Location at 501 S Morgan Street.Harrison Street Parking Structure offers the nearest parking after unloading personal belongings at the Drop & Go Zone. The Harrison Street Parking Structure and Lot 1B are available as the nearest parking complexes to the Academic & Residential Complex.
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South Residence Halls including James Stukel Towers (JST), Thomas Beckham Hall (TBH), and Marie Robinson Hall (MRH)
James Stukel Towers (JST)
Checking In
Residents assigned to JST will check-in at the JST Drive-Through Check-In Table, located at 718 W. Rochford Street. You can get to this area by traveling east on Roosevelt Road, south on Union Street, and then west on Rochford Street.This is a temporary, outdoor location used for the purpose of Move-In only.Upon arrival, please look for the JST Drive-Through Check-In Table. Residence Life staff will greet each vehicle upon arrival. Residents and any guests in the vehicle are asked to remain inside the vehicle. Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, the vehicle will be directed to a Drop Off Location.
Unloading and Parking
Drop Off Locations for JST include W. Rochford Street or Parking Lot #14 (adjacent locations). After unloading, we ask that you park at the Maxwell Street Parking Structure (which you can enter from Maxwell Street, off Halsted Street), the closest parking structure for residents.Thomas Beckham Hall (TBH) and Marie Robinson Hall (MRH)
Checking In
Residents assigned to TBH or MRH will check-in at the TBH/MRH Drive-Through Check-In Table, located on S Newberry Ave. Please note that if you are traveling west on Roosevelt, there is no turn lane to enter S Newberry Ave. Approach from the west. This is a temporary, outdoor location used for the purpose of Move-In only.Upon arrival, please look for the TBH/MRH Drive-Through Check-In Table. Residence Life staff will greet each vehicle upon arrival. Residents and any guests in the vehicle are asked to remain inside the vehicle. Upon verification of the resident’s identity and confirmation of room assignment, the vehicle will be directed to a Drop Off Location.
Unloading & Parking
The Drop Off Locations for residents is on S Newberry Ave., the same location as the Drive-Through Check-In Table. After you have unloaded your belongings, you can move your car to the Maxwell Street Parking Structure (which you can enter from Maxwell Street, off Halsted Street). -
West Residence Halls including Single Student Residence (SSR) and Polk Street Residence (PSR)
Unloading & Parking
For SSR & PSR, the Drop & Go Zone for unloading personal belongings is located between Damen Avenue and Wolcott Avenue on Polk Street.The Wood Street Parking Structure, located on Wood Street between Grenshaw and Taylor Streets, offers the nearest parking after unloading personal belongings at the Drop & Go Zone.
Checking In
Students should check-in at the West Area Residence Life Office, located on the ground floor of PSR. The address is 1933 West Polk Street, and the phone number is (312) 355-6400. -
Parking
Parking passes are not available for the main city streets nearby the residence halls. It is encouraged that you have someone available to remain with your vehicle while you are moving personal belongings into the residence hall.
All UIC parking lots referenced in the above sections (Unloading and Parking) have hourly and daily visitor rate options.
Additional Information
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What To Bring
The University provides each resident with a bed, twin mattress, desk, desk chair, drawer space, and closet/wardrobe space. Storage space in student rooms is extremely limited (usually just a small closet/wardrobe, dresser, and under bed space), so please don’t over pack. You may also want to coordinate bringing larger items with your roommates where possible. Below is a suggested packing list to help make you feel at home at UIC.
- Extra-long twin bed sheets, pillows, pillowcases, comforter – Save yourself a trip to the store and order your sheets, towels, pillows, and more online at ocm.com/UIC. Proceeds from this program go to Residence Hall Association and are used for programming in the residence halls
- Towels, toiletries, & a bin to hold them in
- Laundry bag/hamper, detergent, stain remover
- Seasonal Clothing (Don’t forget a raincoat/umbrella & winter boots)
- Shower sandals
- Cell phone charger
- Computer and accessories (computer labs are also available for residents in each building)
- Non-halogen desk lamp or other bright light for reading
- Poster adhesive, removable hooks – 3M strips and hooks are great!
- Medication
- Alarm clock
- Power strip with surge protection
- Photo ID, driver’s license, state ID card or passport (If you plan to work on or off campus, you will need a Social Security Card, birth certificate, or US passport for paperwork)
- Cleaning supplies for your room
- Hand sanitizer
- Face masks and any other desired personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Thermometer
- Disinfectant wipes
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Don't Bring These Items
Leave the following items at home. These are not allowed under our policies.
- Microwaves (unless rented through our partner, Bedloft.com or in SSR and PSR under 1000 watts)
- Heating or cooking appliances (hot pots, toasters, space heaters, coffee makers without auto shutoff, etc.)
- Refrigerators with interiors larger than 4.6 cubic feet (you can rent a microfridge through our partner, Bedloft.com)
- Halogen lamp
- Candles, incense, fireworks, explosives, incendiaries, firearms, and other similar items
- Weapons/firearms
- Air conditioning units
- Waterbeds
- Pets (Fish are allowed in a 30-gallon aquariums max)
- Hoverboards
- Wireless Routers (for help with internet, please visit housing.uic.edu/internet)
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Bedloft.com - Loft kits, refrigerators, microwaves, and freezers
Bedloft.com offers loft kits, as well as a combination refrigerator, freezer, and microwave unit.
Lofts must be rented from Bedloft.com. Although residents may bring a refrigerator less than 2.9 amps and 4.6 cubic feet and stand-alone microwaves under 1000 watts (permitted only in SSR and PSR), we recommend renting from Bedloft.com because all of their products are department-approved, guaranteeing that your product will meet our policies. Bedloft.com provides free on-site service throughout the entire academic year creating continuous ease and convenience from start to finish.
Orders need to be placed by July 23, 2020 to guarantee product availability and delivery to your room before Move-In. Orders placed after this date will increase in price and delivery may be delayed.
Note – if you have not yet signed your Housing contract for the 2020-2021 academic year, you cannot rent from Bedloft.com as ordering requires knowing your Housing assignment.
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Change of Plans - No Longer Living On Campus
If you have changed your plans and will not be occupying the room to which you’ve been assigned, you would be helping out other interested applicants by informing us of a change of plans as soon as possible. You may contact us via phone at (312) 355-6300 or via email at housing@uic.edu.