University Court Break and Closing Information
End of Academic Year Closing
The University Court Apartments Contract ends at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025.
The Dining Centers will be consolidated to South Quad Dining on Friday, May 9, 2025.
South Quad Dining will close at 6 p.m.
All students must schedule a checkout date and time with a housing staff member before
leaving for Summer Break. Students will be provided with two types of checkout options when leaving: Office
Checkout or Express Checkout.
Office Checkout: Students who choose this option will have a U. Court staff member come to their apartment
to check them out within checkout hours (M-F between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). A staff member will then check students out and make them aware of possible fines
or damages. All belongings must be removed from your apartment BEFORE this selected
time. You are also responsible for cleaning your apartment before you leave. To request
this option, students will need to fill out the form found here.
Express Checkout: Students who want the flexibility to check out after hours or do not want to wait
for a staff member to view their apartment can choose this option by filling out the form found here. Please be aware that choosing this option means you will waive the ability to discuss
damages with a staff member. All belongings must be out by 4:00 PM on Friday, May 3, unless you have received approval from University
Court staff. If you choose this option, you must come to the U Court Office to receive
a key envelope before you check out. You will then complete the checklist on the envelope,
put all keys inside, and drop the envelope off at either the U. Court front desk or
key drop box at the U. Court door. You are also responsible for cleaning your apartment
before you leave.
Residents are required to inform housing staff which checkout process they would like to participate in. If you are graduating and need to request a day's late stay, please send an email
to univcourt@eiu.edu. Failure to inform and check out properly results in a $100 improper check-out charge
and a potential $80 lock and mailbox re-core charge. Please check your EIU email
frequently for all updates regarding check-out procedures.
SUMMER INFORMATION
Summer 2024 housing in University Court is offered on a limited basis. Students must be currently residing in University Court for Spring 2024, AND have signed a contract for Fall 2024 in University Court, to be eligible for summer housing in U-Court. Students can request to live in the same apartment for the summer, but it is not guaranteed.
Students who currently reside in University Court during Spring 2024, but are not returning for Fall 2024 will need to sign up for summer housing in the residence halls.
Students must be enrolled in at least one summer course to be eligible to live in University Court for the summer. Other exceptions may be considered and questions should be directed to Gary Uteg at gfuteg@eiu.edu
- Print a copy of your summer class schedule to submit with your contract.
- Email Gary Uteg at gfuteg@eiu.edu to set up a time to sign your summer contract
- Pay $50 Housing Application Fee (if required).
Rates and Additional Information
Summer Housing in University Court begins on May 4 and ends on August 10. Summer charges will be billed to your student account. Depending on your unit type, rates for the summer range from $1,584 to $1,737 per person based on double occupancy. You must find your own roommate for the summer or you will be assigned as the sole occupant and will be charged an additional $555 to buy out the unit. We will not randomly assign roommates.
A 12+ Meal Plan can be purchased separately in the Dining Services Office for either the 4, 6, or 8-week sessions. In general, a Dining Center will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Thursday for the dates of May 13-July 19. Depending on the summer camps/conferences schedule, additional meals may be available on Friday/Saturdays/Sundays. Dining services will not be provided on May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day), June 19, 2024 (Juneteenth) and July 4, 2024 (Independence Day). Dining Services may also offer limited or no service when there are not camps or conferences scheduled on campus. Students should monitor the online menus for specific dates/times that each center will be open throughout the summer.