University Housing

Housing Options

University Housing units are all air-conditioned and fully furnished

Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Hall rooms each have two x-long twin beds, two dressers, two desks, and two chairs. If you purchase a deluxe private bedroom, the space will still have two sets of furniture. No furniture is removed from the unit.
Evergreen Hall units are fully furnished. Private bedrooms have one x-long twin bed, one dresser, one desk, and one chair. Shared bedrooms have two x-long twin beds, two dressers, two desks, and two chairs. The living area in an apartment and suite has a couch, two chairs, and end tables. No furniture can be removed from the unit.
Cougar Village apartments are fully furnished. The shared living area has a kitchen table and chairs, a couch, two chairs, end tables, and lamps. Private bedrooms have one x-long twin bed, one dresser, one desk, and one chair. Shared bedrooms and deluxe private bedrooms have two x-long twin beds, two dressers, two desks, and two chairs. No furniture can be removed from the apartment.

Connect Smart TVs, Game Consoles, or Streaming Devices to Wi-Fi

Find the Wireless MAC address for your device and register it on the SIUE network.
Once your registration has been processed (generally within five minutes), you will be able to connect your device by choosing the "HousingRegisteredDevices" network.
The network supports several devices, like Roku, Apple TV, and more.

Wireless Internet is available and in-room data jacks for free campus network access

Residents may access the SIUE wireless network. Choose Welcome to SIUE from your “available wireless networks.” Open a browser and click on Configure Your Device to use Eduroam.
Data jacks are available for each resident to connect a personal computer to the campus network.
If you need help getting connected to the SIUE network, contact the Student Technology Center at 618-650‑5500 for free assistance.

University Housing On-Demand Streaming Site

Cable TV Service

University Housing does not offer cable TV service in living units.
- For our youngest residents, there are several great free streaming apps available, like PBS Kids, that can be accessed on the campus network.
- SIUE offers Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video service for libraries and educational institutions that provides library users, students, faculty, and staff access to a large collection of films.
- Residents are welcome to use a personal antenna in their space to access local channels. Attaching antennas or dishes to the building are not permitted.

All utilities are included (water, gas, electric)

24-hour laundry is available in each residence hall

Begining Fall 2024, washers and dryers are FREE to University Housing residents. Laundry soap is available for purchase on-site.

Individual locked mailboxes in the building lobby

24-hour computer lab in each residence hall

A 24-hour computer lab is located in the activity wing. Software available includes word processing and spreadsheet programs. All computers have Internet access at no charge; however, there is a charge to print. A copy machine is available in the lab.

Vending machines

Beverages and snacks are available in vending machines on the activity wing. Drink machines also are located on each floor next to the elevator. Ice is available in the laundry.

24-hour security

Bicycle fix-it station (Woodland Hall, Cougar Village, Evergreen Hall)

Parking

All contracted Housing residents with a vehicle on campus are required to obtain a residence hall parking permit from Parking Services to park in the area reserved for students. Resident must have a parking hang tag displayed on the rearview mirror of their vehicle before the beginning of the second week of classes.

Lounges

Each wing has a social lounge and a study lounge. The social lounge is equipped with a television in addition to comfortable furnishings. The study lounge has tables and chairs for quiet study.