Upperclass (Evergreen Hall and Cougar Village) Check-In
Welcome to SIUE and University Housing! Whether you are returning to University Housing or a transfer joining us for the first time, we are excited to have you as part of our upperclass communities. If you are a first-year student and moving into Bluff Hall, Prairie Hall, or Woodland Hall, please visit the Move-In Day – First Year page for instructions about how to check in and get settled in your new home!
Evergreen Hall and Cougar Village
Evergreen Hall and Cougar Village move-in begins on Friday, August 16, and continues through Saturday, August 17. Please see the instructions below for your move-in time.
Evergreen Hall Check-in Instructions
STEP 1: At your scheduled arrival time, drive to the EVERGREEN HALL PARKING LOT and park your vehicle. You should arrive no earlier than your move-in time.
STEP 2: Go to the Evergreen Hall Multi-Function Room located on the entry level. You will check in and receive your room key at this location. You will not be able to check in before the scheduled date and time for your last name.
STEP 3: You will be given a line number to drive to the Evergreen Hall traffic circle. ONLY ONE VEHICLE PER FAMILY MAY UNLOAD AT THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 4:00 PM. Other vehicles may be unloaded after 3 pm on Friday, August 16, or after 3 pm on Saturday, August 17, 2023.
Your vehicle should remain in the Evergreen Hall parking lot until your line number is called. Line numbers will be announced in the Evergreen Hall Multi-Function Room. Please note that if you wish, you may bypass the traffic circle after you check in and move in your belongings from where you are parked in the lot. Due to the number of people moving in, please expect delays in driving to Evergreen Hall traffic circle.
STEP 4: When your line number is called, you may proceed to your assigned space and to the traffic circle to begin moving in. University staff will collect your line number and place a notice on your windshield with your room number and the time of your arrival. Please note that vehicles remaining in the traffic circle for more than 15 minutes may be ticketed and/or towed. Carts will ONLY be available to assist with transporting belongings for vehicles unloading in the traffic circles.
PARKING: Vehicles parked in legal parking spaces in Evergreen Hall Lot will not be ticketed by Parking Services August 16-17, 2024. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Cougar Village Check-In Instructions
STEP 1: At your scheduled arrival, drive to the Cougar Village Parking Lot 4A and follow the signage. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR APARTMENT! You should arrive no earlier than the time you were assigned.
STEP 2: Remain in your vehicle at all times. Staff will direct you to the check-in tent. Please remember to bring your student ID (or another form of photo identification). A staff member will approach your vehicle, check you in, and issue your apartment key. You will not be able to check in before your scheduled date and time.
STEP 3: Once you have checked in and received your key, you may proceed to your assigned apartment to begin moving in.
PARKING: Sidewalk gates will be up on the 400 side during Opening to allow residents easier access to their apartments on both the 400 and 500 sides. If you utilize the inner sidewalk for unloading, please follow the guidelines below:
- Vehicles driving within the gates must have their hazard lights on at all times.
- Vehicles driving within the gates should not exceed 10 mph.
- Vehicles cannot block the entrances to the buildings or gates.
- Vehicles cannot park on the grass or in any unpaved areas of the grounds.
- Vehicles may only be parked on the sidewalk drive for a maximum of 30 minutes to unload. Once the vehicle has been unloaded, please relocate the vehicle to one of the parking lots in Cougar Village.
- Vehicles should not be left unattended while parked on the inner sidewalk.
- Vehicles that cause damage to the grounds, buildings, or other property will be fined for damages and are subject to ticketing and/or towing.
Vehicles parked in legal parking spaces in Cougar Village lots will not be ticketed by Parking Services August 16 – 17, 2024. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024.
