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Department of Residence Life
Mission Statement
UIS Department of Residence Life fosters an inclusive community environment
strongly supportive of academic and personal growth among students through
progressive, collaborative and intentional experiences. Residence Life strives to
provide diverse and inclusive traditions which enhance the development of the
whole student, support a safe living-learning environment, and deliver excellent
customer service.
Vision Statement
To be considered a premier residential program and innovative Residence Life team
in the collegiate housing field, which challenges students to successfully lead, live,
learn, and work in supportive, collaborative, and diverse learning communities.
P: (217) 206-6190
F: (217) 206-7821
E: reslife@uis.edu
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Housing Options & Details
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT one of three available meal plan options. Other first and second-year students may also choose
to live in LRH on a space-available basis. LRH is a state-of-the-art suite-style facility shared
The Department of Residence Life (DRL) at UIS includes a wide variety of housing options,
by 4 students/suite. The amenities wing at Lincoln Residence Hall features a Great Room with
ranging from residence hall rooms to four bedroom apartments, from shared bedrooms to
multi-media capabilities, fireplace, and adjacent seminar/meeting room. The Grab-n-Go is
private bedrooms, to family housing. Students entering UIS as freshmen or sophomores should
a small convenience store/juice bar situated in the lobby of LRH. These common/amenities
expect to be assigned and to live in one of our residence halls in four-person clusters or suites. A
spaces in LRH offer places to study and gather 24 hours a day while the building is
suite consists of two double bedrooms with a shared semi-private bath. Upper division single
open (campus activities are limited to courtesy hours only).
students share either two- or four-bedroom apartments and may request private or shared
bedrooms. Units designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities are available in all FOUNDERS RESIDENCE HALL, built in 2008, is home to primarily traditional freshmen and
of the complexes. sophomore students. The suite-style living arrangements are very similar in design to those
in LRH. The ground floor amenities wing of Founders Residence Hall has a commercial focus
Each apartment is fully carpeted in the living room and bedrooms, and includes blinds or
anchored by the UIS Bookstore and an upscale grill operated by Food Services, with outdoor
draperies, smoke detectors, and central air conditioning and heating. Kitchen appliances in
seating. The Grille is open nightly and accepts only the I-Card for payment. Two
most units include an energy-efficient stove, frost-free refrigerator and dishwasher/garbage
classrooms provide an in-house academic focus and face the courtyard created with LRH.
disposal. Furnished apartments include a sofa, living room chairs, accent tables, and a four-
piece dining room set. Student furniture in apartment bedrooms and residence hall rooms LIVING/LEARNING COMMUNITIES
includes an adjustable bed, bookshelf, dresser, desk and chair for each resident. Each bedroom
DRL is dedicated to providing and fostering opportunities for students in residence
in every apartment and townhouse has a campus data/cable TV port for one resident. An
halls, apartments, and townhouses to live in established living/learning communities
I-Card-operated laundry facility, exclusively for resident use, is located on residence hall floor or
or other thematic residency options as a means of establishing connections to other
in each Court complex. Residents with vehicles are required to purchase a UIS parking hang tag
students which enhance their overall living environment. Research shows that these
specific to their residential area. Pets other than fish are generally not permitted in University
affiliations and connections afford greater pathways to retention and eventual graduation.
housing. Requests for service or emotional support Animals should be directed to the Office of
Residents in living/learning or thematic-based communities participate in a number of
Disability Services.
common academic programs, special activities, and organized events. Specific
APARTMENTS & TOWNHOUSES communities are established according to student interests and departmental needs.
Residents have also established communities which promote sustainability perspectives,
Pennyroyal, Marigold, Foxglove, and Trillium Courts are modern, four-bedroom townhouse
holistic wellness, or leadership from a business perspective. Check the appropriate box on the
units featuring an open floor plan, spacious living areas, cathedral-style ceilings, and full kitchen
housing application if you are interested in participation and residency in a particular living/
facilities. These four bedroom units were designed with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom
learning or thematic community currently offered. Current examples include:
on each level of the apartment. Four single students are housed in these units; all four have a
private bedroom. • Capital Scholars Honors Program (CSHP) is a selective undergraduate academic program
designed for the first and second year of the four year experience. Capital Scholars Honors
Bluebell, Larkspur, and Clover Courts have recently undergone extensive renovations. Roofs,
Program was started in Lincoln Residence Hall. CSHP has a residency requirement that
exterior siding and decks, interior repainting and re-carpeting, kitchen and bathroom remodels,
requires all honors students to live in designated Residence Hall areas for their first two
as well as furniture and appliance upgrades (i.e. HVAC, water heaters, etc.) occurred in nine of
years. This unique living learning community provides academic support and advising,
eleven buildings. These units were designed with the needs of upper division and graduate
collaborative course work, community building events, service learning opportunities,
students in mind. Bluebell and Larkspur four bedroom/two bath units are designed to house 4
a faculty and residence series, mentoring programs, as well as tutoring and academic
single students each in a private bedroom, with 2 bedrooms and a shared bathroom on
studios. In addition, some offices for CSHP academic staff and faculty are located in the
each side of the shared living room and kitchen/dining area. Clover Court was remodeled into
same residential area. With possible exception of L4L, participation in CSHP cannot be
1-2-3-4-bedroom townhouse apartments serving largely single students, offering private
combined with participation in other Living Learning Communities.
bedrooms, with similar shared design of bathroom, kitchen, and living room spaces in each unit.
• Leadership for Life Service Program (L4L) is a service and leadership program with a
Sunflower Court was designed to primarily accommodate housing needs of graduate students,
first year living/learning community. The purpose of this program is to provide a
exchange faculty, and a very limited number of small families. One and two bedroom
positive environment through which students can take the first steps toward a lifelong
apartments contain one bathroom. Families are assigned to one and two bedroom units
commitment to community involvement and engagement. First year students admitted
only. These units were also recently refurbished, with appliance upgrades. Each of these eight
to L4L live together, take a class together, and commit to doing service together.
residential Courts is assigned Resident Assistant staff.
After freshmen year, L4L members continue in the program and have opportunities
LINCOLN (LRH) & FOUNDERS (FRH) RESIDENCE HALLS to take leadership roles in creating and leading service projects. Both CSHP and
academically-oriented traditional students may share the L4L lifestyle on this wing. If
All Freshman and Sophomore students are required to live on-campus for 4 semesters
you would like to be considered for “Leadership for Life” community, check that box on
beyond graduation from high school, unless exempted (see housing exemption policy for
the UIS Housing Application/ Contract and complete the short on-line application
details). The housing needs of freshman and sophomore students are ideally met by the
at www.uis.edu/volunteer/servicewing.
design of our 3-story suite-style residence halls. Students live in a 4-person suite consisting of
two double rooms with a shared semi-private bath. Each double room is provided with • Necessary Steps Mentoring Program (NS) is a program for First-Generation college
flexible furniture that can be configured with two beds, two desks and chairs, and two students whose parents/guardians have not graduated from a four year college or
dressers. The modular furniture can be stacked as bunk beds or with beds above desks. Each institution. Necessary Steps is designed to assist in the transition from high school to
room is provided with dual network/voice-data/cable TV outlets. Each wing is provided with college, as well as transforming our students into scholars. Students reside on the
a lounge and laundry facility, and is served by a Resident Assistant. Necessary Steps Floor in a designated Residence Hall. The program provides a designated
Computer Room and supportive community that will help students learn and grow. In
LINCOLN RESIDENCE HALL, built in 2001, is home to primarily freshman and sophomore and
addition, student will receive opportunities for connection and guidance from an upper-
was the original home of the Capital Scholars Honors Program. Each resident must also choose
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Housing Options & Details
class student Mentor, in collaboration with a Peer Advisor who will assist with program students build a strong community, become engaged in campus activities, and achieve
class scheduling and requirements. The program offers academic counsel, social events academic success. Select students are invited to participate in STARS upon committing
on and off campus, group discussions, and activities that explore personal interests, to UIS. Participation in STARS cannot be combined with participation in other Living
educational goals and successes throughout the year. Participation cannot be combined Learning Communities.
with participation in other Living Learning Communities. If you’d like to be considered for • Second Year Residential Initiative (SYRI) is a themed community incorporating all
“Necessary Steps” community, check that box on the UIS Housing application. second-year/sophomore students living on-campus, spanning Lincoln and Founders
• The Pre-Nursing Pathway LLC is designed to offer students interested in pursuing a Residence Hall, as well as some select West Campus Townhouses directly across the
Nursing degree the opportunity to live with other incoming freshmen students street from those residence halls. Residents living in SYRI will have the opportunity to
interested in nursing. This living learning community offers a residential space focused explore the majors, resources, and student leadership positions UIS provides. SYRI will
on academic achievement, career-centered programming, and intensive advising offer events for residents to mingle with faculty outside the classroom, learn and hone
intended to help students successfully complete the pre-requisite courses required to study skills, engage with study abroad programs, prep for internships and other career
apply for the Nursing Program currently offered through the University of Illinois opportunities, and ensure a successful second year at UIS. Select students are invited to
Chicago, in conjunction with UIS. Students participating in the Nursing Pathway LLC participate in SYRI throughout the summer semester, based on established criteria and
will have enhanced access to individualized academic advising in the residence hall, a stakeholder input.
wide variety of career-centered programming offered by the Nursing department • Sporting the Outdoors is a themed community designed for students who enjoy
staff, and supplemental instruction and tutoring focused on pre-requisite coursework. participating in a wide range of sporting and outdoor activities. Residence Life will
• Students Transitioning for Academic Retention and Success (STARS) is a living promote outdoor activities on campus as well as off campus options. Students can
learning community wing, specifically developed to provide increased academic participate in a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, canoeing, rock climbing,
support for entering students seeking to achieve specific academic goals and kayaking, intramural sports, athletic team support, and more. Students with junior
ongoing academic success throughout college. Students live together, enjoy taking class status and above may indicate interest in this community by checking box on the
2 courses together during the first year, and experience both a freshmen Summer Housing application.
Bridge prior to the start of classes, and a sophomore Summer Bridge. Each of these
components is designed to help
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Housing Facts & Contract
HOUSING PAYMENTS • All potential applicants, spouses and domestic partners are required to submit to a
criminal background check as part of the application/contract process. Applicant’s Banner
Housing rates include basic costs for water, sewer, trash removal, electricity/heat/air-
student account will be assessed the University’s cost of this process.
conditioning, cable TV, and high-speed internet connectivity using the campus data network
• Note that because of the size of the units, no more than two adults and one child may
(see Housing Terms and Conditions.) Housing charges are posted and collected through
occupy one-bedroom units; no more than two adults and two children or one adult and
“Banner,” the University’s centralized billing system. “Banner” automatically assesses a late
three children may occupy two-bedroom units; no more than 5 unrelated adults may
charge on any past due balance at the end of each monthly billing cycle (28th of each month).
occupy shared two-bedroom units.
Payments are due as scheduled on the signed (including e-signatures) housing application/
contract even if no bill is sent by the University. When you click the “I Agree” button, you attach UIS operates the Cox Child Care center primarily for students with infants and children less than
your electronic signature to the application/contract and agree to the Terms and Conditions. 6 years old. For additional information, contact the Cox Center at 206-6610, Monday through
Students are strongly encouraged to check their e-bill account on a regular basis. In case of Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. or http://www.uis.edu/childcarecenter
conflict between information on the bill and payment dates scheduled on the signed contract,
GREEK AFFILIATED STUDENTS
the signed contract shall prevail as authoritative.
Only two greek affiliated students can reside within the same suite, townhouse or apartment.
The University has the right to terminate the application/contract of any resident whose account
You and one or more of your Greek affiliated roommates will be administratively reassigned, if
is delinquent five days or more. Resident who fails to maintain a timely payment record, or
incurs significant damage charges, may be denied future space in UIS housing. you do not adhere to this policy.
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Floor Plans and Dimensions
West Townhouse Unit • 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath Sunflower/Clover Apartment
First Floor Second Floor 1 Bedroom • 1 Bath
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UIS Application/Contract for Student Housing
Department of Residence Life | University of Illinois Springfield | One University Plaza, MS HBC 1 | Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
Phone: (217) 206-6190 | Fax: (217) 206-7821 | reslife@uis.edu | www.uis.edu/residencelife
(Please type or print legibly)
NAME ____________________________________________________________________________
Rahman Hridi GENDER IDENTITY Female Male Neutral Transgender
Last Name/Family Name First Name/Given Name Middle Name
BIRTHDATE _____________________
04/12/1992 HOME TELEPHONE (______)______________ CELL PHONE (______)______________
518 5060980 EMAIL:_______________________
hrahm2@uis.edu
ACADEMIC YEAR HOUSING REQUEST FOR Myself My Family Starting Semester Fall 20___
18 Spring 20___ Summer 20___ Summer Only 20___
18
I require ADA accommodations or equipment for the mobility and/or hearing-impared: No Yes Please specify accommodation(s) requested, special physical needs, medical conditions or prescriptions,
or other pertinent information which you would like to disclose and make Residence Life staff aware of in order to better serve you ___________________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: The person you list below will be contacted in the event you should become injured or incapacitated
NAME________________________________________________________________________
Dhrubo Rahman RELATIONSHIP_____________________________________
Brother
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3512 Ivy Commons Drives, APT# 201 Raleigh North Carolina 27606
Street Address City State/Province/Country Zip/Postal Code
TELEPHONE Day(______)______________ Evening(______)______________ Cell(______)______________
518 5459045 EMAIL:_______________________
dhrubo.rahman@gmail.com
SECONDARY EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: The person you list below will be contacted in the event you should become injured or incapacitated
NAME________________________________________________________________________
Natasha Tabassum RELATIONSHIP_____________________________________
Sis-in-Law
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
20 Ormond Street, Floor# 201 Albany New York 12203
Street Address City State/Province/Country Zip/Postal Code
TELEPHONE Day(______)______________ Evening(______)______________ Cell(______)______________
518 5226285 EMAIL:_______________________
natashatabassum@gmail.com
ACCEPTANCE
By signing this form, I certify that all information submitted on this application/contract is true and accurate. I further agree to thoroughly read and familiarize myself with the Department of Residence Life Terms and Conditions, the
Residence Life Community Handbook, and the current edition of the UIS Student Handbook. I understand that financial implications will arise for early termination or cancellation of my Housing Application/Contract
according to readily-available web-based, printed or published version’s deadlines, formats, or established criteria.
I hereby also certify that I understand that the document that I am signing is legally binding for the specified contract terms as outlined in the terms and conditions for the associated Academic Year.
(Please note that by typing your name in the signature sections of this document that you agree that your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature, thereby making you legally bound by
this agreement's terms and conditions).
Hridi Rahman
Applicant’s Signature ____________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________
Return to the Department of Residence Life, One University Plaza, MS HBC 1, Springfield, IL 62703, email to reslife@uis.edu or fax it to (217) 206-7821
HOUSING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I. ASSIGNMENTS
A. This contract/application is binding upon the resident/applicant for the standard academic year (period of occupancy is 2 full semesters), or clearly specified
remaining portion thereof if initially entering mid-term or Spring Semester.
B. All single freshman and sophomore students under age 21, not residing with parent(s) or legal guardian(s), and having earned fewer than 60 credit hours in
two (2) full years after completing High School are required to live in UIS Housing, unless otherwise exempted per policy.
C. In addition, all newly entering campus participants with IEP and ESL status, are required to live in UIS Housing for one academic year, unless otherwise
exempted per policy.
D. Only authorized Department of Residence Life (DRL) staff will assign a resident to individual living units. UIS students always have priority in assignment to
campus residential space.
E. Students from other institutions of higher learning may be housed on a space-available basis, subject to the same administrative rules and regulations,
student conduct expectations and requirements, and identical financial contractual obligations as UIS students. Proof of term-specific internship, academic
registration, class schedule and/or continuing student status must be submitted each semester or term to maintain continuing housing eligibility.
F. Space Changes
1. Initial assignment is made approximately 30-45 days prior to the start of each academic term, with accompanying contract to be signed and returned to
Housing prior to taking occupancy.
2. Requests for voluntary space changes will be allowed with the approval of DRL staff after the second week of each term subject to a $100 relocation fee.
3. The University reserves the right to reassign or consolidate any resident(s) in a vacant or underutilized multiple-occupancy space when room vacancies
occur. The University may choose to move you to another room or building as deemed necessary in order to maximize and maintain full capacity, efficient
operations, and effective space management. When the University notifies resident of an obligation to consolidate, resident agrees to: a) accept other
roommates as assigned or self-selected; b) move to another open space as requested; or c) pay any applicable increased premium rate for a room
designated as a “single” (if available). Resident must complete move to new assignment within 5 days of notification of obligation to consolidate. Failure
to comply within 5 days will result in resident’s student account being billed the prevailing single/private room rate.
4. The University may make temporary assignments or place extra residents in a unit to accommodate a maximum number of residents. As space becomes
available, the extra resident must move to regular accommodations.
5. The University reserves the right to make space changes because of physical renovations, remodeling or other valid reasons as determined.
6. All non-consolidation moves must be completed within 72 hours of initial email notification of approved space change by DRL to the student, unless the
notice states otherwise. Failure to do so may incur additional daily relocation fee of $50 per day. Resident may be required to move in less than 72 hours
due to projected cleaning, maintenance, or renovation schedules which necessitate more immediate relocation.
G. Duration of Contract/Period of Occupancy
Resident/applicant is required to fulfill the signed application/contract if registered for classes at UIS. Exceptions are noted for students entering as first-time
residents Spring Semester and for applicable residential closures. RESIDENCE HALLS ARE CLOSED DURING THANKSGIVING BREAK, WINTER
BREAK, SPRING BREAK, AND SUMMER TERM. RESIDENTS MUST VACATE PREMISES DURING THESE EXTENDED PERIODS WHEN CLASSES
ARE NOT IN SESSION, unless exempted by petition and payment of any applicable Break Fee as may be established.
1. Resident must take possession of assigned space by end of the second day of scheduled classes/term, unless notifying DRL in advance and in writing of
later check-in date. Otherwise, resident will be declared a No Show and all applicable cancellation charges shall apply. Residents remaining in Housing
after the contract has expired, without prior approval from DRL, will be charged an occupancy fee of $25 per day until resident properly checks out.
2. Occupancy/Possession is defined as completing the check-in procedure and/or accepting key(s). If the resident is registered and enrolled for the term,
including any online credits, the resident will continue to be charged for the space as if living there.
3. Resident accepts the assigned unit, fixtures, furniture, and other amenities as is, except for conditions which may materially affect health or safety.
Resident will be given a unit inventory form at move-in. Resident will be given 72 hours to review and note any discrepancies, defects, or damages to UIS
property not listed on that inventory, in writing (or email) to their respective Resident Director. Otherwise, unit and property will be considered acceptable
and in good working condition. Resident will be held responsible for subsequent changes in unit condition as noted upon checkout.
4. Any resident occupying assigned space prior to contractual move-in dates will be considered an Early Arrival. An occupancy fee of $25/night for approved
students registered in advance of established deadline will be assessed to student’s account. For those students not affiliated with an approved
university-related group or function, or submitting request after established deadline, the Early Arrival occupancy fee will be $50/night. Approved students
hosting non-approved students will have Early Arrival fee re-calculated at the higher nightly rate.
5. If resident is not enrolled at UIS, the student’s residency can be terminated, the space released for potential reassignment, and all applicable cancellation
charges assessed.
6. The application/contract may be renewed at the sole discretion of the University if resident meets all requirements for occupancy, has complied with
Housing Terms and Conditions and UIS Community Handbook, has no outstanding University debts totaling more than $200, and has no record of
significant damages or negative impact to the residential community.
E. Vacating Premises
1. To ensure proper check-out, resident vacating housing must make a check-out appointment with appropriate staff at DRL Office or Front Desk at least
24 hours in advance of check-out. Failure to follow proper check-out process shall be considered an “Express Checkout” and may result in a $50 fee.
2. Resident who elects the convenience offered by participation in the Express Checkout option, instead of appearing in person for check-out with RA, will
be deemed to agree with subsequent condition assessment conducted by housing staff in his/her absence. Further, resident understands that he/she may
assume financial responsibility for any and all charges resulting from identified property damages, cleaning deficiencies, unreturned keys, etc., noted as
condition changes which differ from initial assessment at move-in, which may be assessed in their absence. Resident understands that any appeal of such
charges may be limited if not supported by pictures or other documentation supplied by resident. Resident agrees to otherwise assume full financial
responsibility for said charges.
F. Other Financial Responsibilities
1. Resident will be held financially responsible for costs not expressly referenced in this Terms and Conditions that are incurred by UIS in enforcement of this
contract, including but not limited to cancellation fees, cleaning costs, moving a resident’s possessions, legal charges (including attorney’s fees), storage
costs, or non-routine maintenance. Resident may also be held financially responsible for remediating damages or recovering non-insured costs to UIS property
which may result from resident’s reckless, negligent, or improper use of premises, including fire, flood, or pest-related remediation charges.
2. Billing resident(s) for assessed damages does not require immediate repair of same; repair is scheduled and conducted at sole discretion of DRL. No
deductions shall be allowed in rent during reasonable periods of repair.
VIII. OTHER POLICIES AND REGULATIONS governing Terms and Conditions of the resident’s contract are contained in the DRL Community Handbook,
UIS Student Code, and apply to all on-campus residents while at UIS.
XI. LIABILITY
The University does not provide security or protection services as part of the Housing contract. The University is not responsible for and will
not reimburse resident for damage or loss of personal effects resulting from third-party misconduct, weather-related disturbances, other natural
conditions, or malfunction of plumbing, appliances, or other facility-related systems. The University shall not be held responsible or liable for
any personal injury, loss, theft, or damage incurred or sustained by residents or their guests. Each resident is responsible for insuring and
securing their individual person and property, and is strongly encouraged to secure personal renter’s insurance or sufficient coverage under a
parent’s applicable homeowner’s or renter’s policy. Such policy coverage should be in continuous effect during the full period of on-campus
residency, including Breaks when resident may not be physically on-campus. University parking facilities are used at Resident’s or guest’s risk.