HOUSING
FEEL AT HOME AT SIUE
On-campus living provides all the comfort, independence, and convenience you need to live your best life at SIUE. University Housing provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for nearly 3,000 students living on campus, including you!
Why live on campus? We’re so glad you asked! Students who live on campus:
l Find their place and feel accepted by other housing residents
l Become involved in campus activities and meet lifelong friends
l Find support when needed
l Are close to classes and campus resources
l Have higher GPAs and earn more credit hours per semester
You are welcome here.
We have safe spaces for all gender identities, and accessible living units are available.
Safe and Sound
Bicycle Friendly University Bronze Category League of American Bicyclists Housing Traditions and Events
The SIUE trail system connects to 130+ miles of trails. mct.org
l Residence halls are staffed 24 hours a day with controlled access and video surveillance.
l University Police regularly patrol campus and residence halls, sometimes with our favorite furry officers, Max and Chase—SIUE’s K-9 therapy dogs.
l The E-Lert text message system offers real-time updates during emergencies.
Dean’s List Reception
House Calls
Mud Volleyball Tournament
Bingo Nights
Housing Athletics Competition
Haunted Housing Week l Trivia Night
FIRST-YEAR LIVING OPTIONS
Our friendly, safe, modern residence halls are just the place to begin your college experience. First-year students live in Bluff, Prairie, or Woodland Hall. Housing is suite style—two bedrooms with one bathroom shared by up to four people.
The Esports Gaming Arena is open to all students. The SIUE Esports Club competes with eight varsity teams.
Amenities and Special Features
l Fully furnished rooms
l Air conditioning
l FREE laundry
l Parking near your residence hall
l Wi-Fi and data jacks
l Free on-demand movie streaming
l Computer labs
l Study and social lounges
l Easy access to the Madison County Transit trail system
l Esports Gaming Arena
l Cardio fitness rooms
l Sand volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts*
l A 9-hole disc golf course*
*Varies by location
You won’t go hungry!
Enjoy pizza and pasta, burgers and wraps, salad bar, grab-and-go snacks, classic entrée area (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available), Chick-Fil-A®, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels®, Starbucks®, and more.
Choosing a Roommate
l Choose a general room assignment or join a Living Learning Community.
l Request a roommate or find a roommate with similar study and living habits.
Residency Requirement
All first-year, first-time students who graduated high school within the last 12 months must live on campus. Submit an exemption request at siue.edu/residency-requirement if you meet one of the approved exemption reasons, like commuting from a parent/guardian’s home address within 60 miles of campus.
Shared and Deluxe Private Rooms*
*Deluxe private and deluxe suite rooms assignments are based on space availability.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
Living on campus connects you with an exciting new community through social events, academic and identity-based groups, and leadership opportunities. You’ll find your place as you settle into your new home away from home.
Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
LLCs allow you to live in a community with other students who share a common academic major or interest. It’s a great way to connect with like-minded students, receive educational support, and connect with faculty and staff outside the classroom. There is no additional cost to live in an LLC. University Housing programs and groups are open to all residents.
First-Year LLCs
• Business
• Education
• Engineering and Technology
• Health Professionals
• Honors
• Nursing
• Science and Math
• Social and Human Behavior
Upperclass LLCs
• Transfer
• Health Professionals
• Engineering
Housing Affinity Groups
University Housing offers community-wide groups designed for students with shared identities and lived experiences.
l Brother to Brother: Men of color living in housing
l Sister Circle: Women of color living in housing
l Kaleidoscope: LGBTQIA+ housing residents
l I’m First: First-generation students living in housing
LLCs and Affinity Groups
What’s in it for you? Lots!
l An even more fulfilling college experience
l Academic and social opportunities
l Additional support, guidance, and encouragement
UPPERCLASS LIVING OPTIONS
Sophomores and above can choose to live in
Evergreen Hall, Cougar Village Apartments, or an upperclass wing in a residence hall.
Residence Hall Upperclass Wings are for sophomores and above who prefer to remain in Bluff, Prairie, or Woodland Hall. These spaces are limited and based on availability.
l Students share a room with one other student and up to four people share a bathroom.
Evergreen Hall features apartment- and suite-style rooms in a more independent residence hall environment.
l Studio apartment: one person, private with full kitchen and bath
l Private suite: private bedroom in a four-person suite
l Private apartment: private bedroom in four- to six-person apartment
l Shared apartment: shared bedroom in six-person apartment
Cougar Village Apartments offer traditional, independent apartment-style living with the community and academic advantages of living on campus.
l Two-four students share two- and three-bedroom apartments.
l Cougar Village is also home to family and graduate housing.
View apartment layouts at siue.edu/housing
Cougar Village Apartments
Evergreen Hall
Free shuttle service!
Cougar Village Campus
Campus Cougar Village
NEXT STEPS
Living in University Housing will elevate your SIUE experience. You will meet lifelong friends and have opportunities to participate in an exciting range of activities, all while being close to classes and support services. Here is everything you need to know to secure your spot and join our vibrant housing community.
Application Deadlines
l Fall 2026-Spring 2027: May 1, 2026
l May Term 2026: May 1, 2026
l Summer Session 2026: May 1, 2026
l Spring 2027: December 1, 2026
SIUE UNIVERSITY HOUSING TOP 10
IN ILLINOIS
Canada’s University Magazine
The ranking celebrates how we nurture a supportive atmosphere.
Move-In Day
The Move-In Crew will help with the heavy lifting!
Housing Application Process
You can apply for University Housing as soon as you've been admitted to SIUE.
l Review housing options, including Living Learning Communities.
l The application fee and housing deposit are required to complete the housing application.
l The preferred fall-spring application deadline is May 1, 2026. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
