Summer Housing
Introduction
Campus Housing offers summer housing options to both current Housing residents looking to continue living on campus as well as UIC students looking to become new residents.
We offer a number of different summer contract term options based around UIC Summer Session course periods.
For summer housing applicants looking to take classes during the Summer Session, we encourage you to stay updated on course offerings here.
UIC Summer Session program dates:
- 4-Week Session: May 18 - June 12
- 8-Week Session: June 15 - August 7
Campus Housing contract options:
- 4-Week Session: May 17 - June 13
- 8-Week Session: June 14 - August 8
- 12-Week Session: May 17 - August 8
- Move-in begins at noon on first day of contract term, check-out is at noon on last day of contract term
Residents should apply for Summer Housing no later than April 13, 2026. Those who apply after this date will be charged a late administrative fee of $50.00 to secure Summer Housing.
Summer 2026 Rates
| Residence Hall | 4-Week | 8-Week | 12-Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARC Private | $1,633 | $3,326 | $5,020 |
| ARC Shared (2-person) | $1,420 | $2,892 | $4,364 |
| ARC Semi-Suite Private | $2,018 | $4,110 | $6,203 |
| ARC Semi-Suite Shared (2-person) | $1,687 | $3,436 | $5,185 |
| SSR 1 Person Studio | $1,784 | $3,633 | $5,483 |
| SSR 2 Person Apartment | $1,418 | $2,888 | $4,358 |
| SSR 3 Person Apartment | $1,389 | $2,830 | $4,270 |
| SSR 2 or 3 Person Efficiency Apt | $1,210 | $2,464 | $3,718 |
| MRH Studio Apartment for 1 | $2,008 | $4,091 | $6,173 |
| MRH 2-Bedroom Apartment for 2 | $1,674 | $3,410 | $5,146 |
| MRH 4-Bedroom Apartment for 4 | $1,635 | $3,331 | $5,027 |
Frequenty Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Summer Housing?
Residents for summer term must either be currently enrolled for that summer term or the upcoming Fall semester. If you have questions about your application and availability, please email us at housing@uic.edu.
Can I purchase a meal plan for summer?
Summer residents living in the ARC will be required to purchase a summer meal plan from Dining Services.
Visit dining.uic.edu to view Summer 2026 meal plan options.