University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignMove-In Guide
Champaign, Illinois
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1867🔗 illinois.edu
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's campus centers on the iconic Alma Mater statue, where students touch her for good luck before exams, with most first-year students housed in Ikenberry Commons, the campus's most populated residential area, in halls including Bousfield, Wassaja, and Nugent.
Enrollment
60,848
Total Students
Freshman Class
9,643
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
44%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Follow the move-in map for your specific building (separate maps exist for Champaign and Urbana halls) and the volunteer instructions to temporarily park and unload your vehicle. Check in and obtain room keys at the location provided with your move-in slot - a limited number of move-in carts are available for checkout. Fall 2026 meal plans begin with breakfast on Wednesday, August 19.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Parking
- Follow volunteer instructions to temporarily park and unload, then move your vehicle to a designated parking location per iGuide staff instructions - after unloading, standard metered parking rates apply nearby.
- What you'll receive
- Check in and obtain your room keys at the location provided with your move-in slot; a limited number of move-in carts are available for checkout.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (26)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Allen Hall
Babcock Hall
Barton Hall
Single-sex
Blaisdell Hall
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Bousfield Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Busey Hall
Single-sex
Carr Hall
Daniels Hall
Evans Hall
Single-sex
Hopkins Hall
Leonard Hall
Lundgren Hall
Single-sex
Nugent Hall
Traditional · Coed
Oglesby Hall
Saunders Hall
Scott Hall
Shelden Hall
Sherman Hall
Snyder Hall
Taft Hall
Townsend Hall
Trelease Hall
Van Doren Hall
Wardall Hall
Wassaja Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Weston Hall
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Ashton Woods Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 18, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target0.2 miles
- Walgreens0.3 miles
- CVS Pharmacy0.9 miles
- Meijer2.6 miles
- Walmart3 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.