Conference Housing
Need Housing for groups attending a summer camp or conference at SIUE? University Housing provides summer accommodations that include camps and conference accommodations and intern housing, depending on availability.
Accommodations
First-Year Hall
The 2026 summer camps and conference building will be Prairie Hall. Resident rooms are arranged in suites with two rooms sharing a bathroom. Both shared and private bedrooms are available. Each wing has a social lounge and a study lounge. The building has a computer lab, vending area, laundry (additional cost), and front desk. Meeting space is available at an additional cost and is based on space availability and demand.
- Two-night minimum stay for all overnight requests.
- No youth participant (under the age of 18) may retain overnight accommodations without supervision.
- One chaperone/coach/group leader/supervisor is required for every 10 youth participants.
- All chaperones/coaches/group leaders/supervisors are required to be in the building anytime participants are in the building.
For more information, including cost, meeting space, etc., see the forms below or contact Patricia Huth, Assistant Director for Residence Life at phuth@siue.edu.
Cougar Village Apartments
Limited opportunities are available in Cougar Village Apartments for groups or intern housing. Interested groups should contact Rex Jackson, Associate Director of Residence Life at rjackso@siue.edu.
- No reservations will be accepted for less than a four-week stay.
- No youth participants (under the age of 18) may retain overnight lodging accommodations in Cougar Village Apartments.
- The minimum group size for a Cougar Village conference housing request is eight participants.
Parking
Overnight parking is available for use by conference guests in Prairie Hall. Guests staying in Cougar Village Apartments must contact Parking Services to make arrangements.
Amenities include:
- Linen Service (additional cost, only available in Prairie Hall)
- Air Conditioning
- Overnight parking
- Laundry facilities in the building/community
- Computer lab
- Meeting rooms
- Staff available 24 hours per day
