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Housing Contract Renewal Begins at WIU

January 28, 2021

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MACOMB, IL – It's time to #getaroom at Western Illinois University.

Housing renewal for current WIU students wishing to live on campus for the 2021-2022 academic year begins Friday, Jan. 29. Students received their individual renewal time and instructions by email earlier this week. Based on where students wish to live, and the number of semester hours accrued, students will be assigned renewal times on the following schedule:

- Same hall/same room (for qualified students): Friday, Jan. 29-Monday, Feb. 1
- Group moves: Wednesday, Feb. 3
- Graduate student/seniors: Thursday, Feb. 4
- Juniors: Friday, Feb. 5
- Sophomores: Monday, Feb. 8
- Freshmen: Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 9-10
- Open Renewal: Thursday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 28

University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) will offer students the opportunity to request a group move. Groups of six or more students (in even increments of the same gender) can request housing on the same residence hall floor and can begin the renewal process Wednesday, Feb. 3.

In addition to group moves, UHDS is offering a variety of other options for students renewing to campus, which include:

• Free parking pass for the Fall 2021 – Spring 2022 academic year for junior, senior or graduate students (defined by 60+ credit hours by Sept. 7) who sign up for campus housing by Feb. 28.

• The 21+ community in Washington Hall

• Semester contracts for students who are student teaching, doing an internship, studying abroad or graduating

• Open Housing, which allows sophomores and above, regardless of sex, gender or gender identity, to share a room or suite in Corbin Hall

• Living Learning Communities for students to connect and live on the same floor with others who share the same interests or major

A new Living Learning Community has been introduced this year, titled Included. The Included LLC is for students interested in living in, promoting, and celebrating diversity. More information about all LLCs at WIU can be found at wiu.edu/LLC

Students who renew their housing contract during the housing renewal campaign (Jan. 29 – Feb. 28) will also be entered into a drawing to win free wings for the entire 2021-2022 academic year. UHDS will announce several winners after the renewal campaign has concluded.

While there are still uncertainties due to the global pandemic, UHDS has continued to adapt and accommodate students since the pandemic began.

"Student success and safety are the driving forces behind what we do on campus. This will always be our number one priority. Whether it's a pandemic or some other unplanned situation that arises, you can be assured that how we react will put students' safety and success first," said Assistant Director of Residential Administration Bridget McCormick.

Students who are not required to live on campus, and wish to cancel their housing contract, must do so by Monday, March 1 to avoid a contract breakage fee equal to the double room rate.

For more information about housing renewal, visit wiu.edu/getaroom or contact UHDS at (309) 298-3000 or housing@wiu.edu.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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