UIUC Dorms/Roommates

<p>Have any of you guys submitted your housing contracts yet? If so, what are your dorm choices, in order of preference? And did you specify a roommate? </p>

<p>Hope I don't get someone who parties too much...Honestly, I'm not a partier at all and would much rather focus on my studies at UIUC. Sometimes it scares me a bit when UIUC students say that there's nothing to do but drink and party...that's the last thing I want to be doing. </p>

<p>Anyways...
1. ISR
2. Busey-Evans (All female)
3. LAR (All female)
12 Classic/ 1500 Cafe Credits Plan</p>

<p>ISR would be the best dorm for you, because it has mostly upperclassmen and engineers. The 6-pack and FAR/PAR are the freshmen/party dorms.</p>

<p>lol ok I guess I should be glad I put down ISR as my first choice then. But I'm assuming it's gonna be pretty hard to get in since it's mostly upperclassmen and I'm only an entering freshman?</p>

<p>ISR, Busey-Evans, and LAR are all pretty hard to get into for freshmen, since upperclassmen like to live there. Most freshmen will get assigned to one of the party dorms that I mentioned. It all depends on the luck of the draw.</p>

<p>When do we find out which dorm we've been assigned to?</p>

<p>I think you get the dorm and roommate assignment sometime in June.</p>

<p>I'm thinking about the WIE program so thats in FAR or maybe private housing at Bromley Hall or Illini Tower.</p>

<p>Bromley Hall is a very nice place. A friend of mine lives there, and I had the opportunity to check it out in October. It's a nice looking building with nice rooms; it even has a swimming pool which is a good thing. Illini Tower is really nice too. I think i've almost decided to go Certified Private housing.</p>

<p>-Jerod</p>

<p>yeah i looked at the websites for Bromley Hall and Illini Tower and i really like them. They are only about $1,000 more for a double room right?? So i dont think thats bad at all.</p>

<p>Does anyone know when they notify us whether there is space left for certified housing? I want to apply to Europa House and cancel my housing contract if they notify me before May 1.</p>

<p>I'm applying to Bromley.. </p>

<p>Illini Tower has a rep of being very rich/preppy. I'm not too into that. And i'm not too into parties</p>

<p>"Does anyone know when they notify us whether there is space left for certified housing?"</p>

<p>Not sure what your status is? You need to apply to a certified housing place to be able to get a room. If they are full (many upper classmen choose those and have priority) they will hold your app, put you on a waiting list, and then later inform you if space is available. Without an app in somewhere, I do not believe the particular housing unit will have you on a waiting list so it can inform you whether there is space left. If you are already on a waiting list somewhere, you may (and probably will) hear before May 1 because others will start bowing out before then; however, they continue to notify applicants as space becomes available even through mid-August just before students show up, so ultimately it depends on how far down a waiting list you are.</p>

<p>how much more does it cost for private housing than dorms? Should I stay in dorm my first year and then transfer out? what are the advantages/disadvantages?</p>

<p>Cost for private housing would depend on the building you want to live in. The links to each building can be found here:</p>

<p><a href="http://certified.housing.uiuc.edu/default.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://certified.housing.uiuc.edu/default.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>The rates on this page are sometimes not accurate. I'd suggest actually going to each individual site to find out the rates for 2005-2006.</p>

<p>And for dorms:
<a href="http://www.housing.uiuc.edu/options/rates/index.asp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.housing.uiuc.edu/options/rates/index.asp&lt;/a> (for dorms)</p>

<p>I'm confused about Bromley's certified housing application. Do I first register using Bromley's Online Application, sit around and wait for Bromley to respond w/ whether there is room available, and THEN finish the deal by sending in the R&B Addendum? And is there an application fee?</p>

<p>Ok never mind about the previous question. I got it figured out.</p>

<p>But now...can someone tell me more about Armory House? I visited its site but it doesnt say much...From the map it seems like it's pretty far from the quad. Is it?</p>

<p>Armory House is where I will be living at. I'm a transfer though.</p>

<p>From what i heard ISR is full of nerds and geeks and the rooms are the SMALLEST out of the whole campus. I chose Busey-evans as my 1st choice (although i'm a fresh so its not likely). I also dont like to party at all. A lot of my friends went with the substance-free option (which is pretty much garunteed if u put it into your first choice) this is a good option b/c you'll prbly get assigned to the 'party dorms' (aka 6 pack) and the ppl not into that choose substance free</p>

<p>alot of people that don't get there first choice usually end up at PAR/FAR not the 6-pack as it is highly requested. Also Allen Hall is another place for many of the non-accepted. ISR is full of nerds and geeks but as with every dorm you will find a place to fit in.</p>

<p>My twin brother and I currently have a lease for the new CPM building on 512 S. third st. (the luxury apartments). We have a four bedroom place for the two of us so far because two of our friends bailed out at the last second. We are looking for 2 roommates but one would even do. The years rent is around $6,000. I know it seems like alot but this place is totally worth it. It has never been lived in and has two floors, three full bathrooms, four bedrooms, granite counter tops, a huge living room, a view of the park, a washer dryer, and it is close to the campus. This place is nothing but luxurious. We have bought a brand new couch and a 52'' plasma tv for next year thanks to our older brother who got drafted to the NY Rangers. My brother and I our nice and easy to get along with, so if you need a place Email me at <a href="mailto:mmontoy2@uiuc.edu">mmontoy2@uiuc.edu</a> to get more info.
Thanks
Marcos</p>