Housing

Coolest Room Contest

Rank My Room Contest 2023 - 2024

University Housing & Dining Services and Inter-Hall Council are excited to announce the 10th annual Rank My Room Contest! Formerly known as the Coolest Room Contest, this contest is open to all Western Illinois University students living in the Residence Halls.

Show off your space for a chance to win!

 

Enter here!

 

Prizes

  • 1st Place: $75 Amazon Gift Card
  • 2nd Place: WIU Swag Bag (worth $50)
  • 3rd Place: $25 Rocky Dollars

All entries will be considered for a professional photo shoot to be included in University publications.

Prizes will be awarded to each roommate.

Contest Dates

  • Thursday, August 17: Contest Opens
  • Friday, September 22: Entries due by 11:59pm
  • Monday, October 2 - Monday, October 9: Online voting period on UHDS Facebook Page 
  • Friday, October 13: Winners Announced

Guidelines

  • Contestants can submit a maximum of 5 photos.
  • For students living in a double room, both roommates must agree to enter the contest.

Upon entering, you agree to:

  • Authorize Western Illinois University to reproduce, broadcast, edit, publish and/or publicly display the photographs taken during this contest. You understand that you will not receive any monetary or other form of compensation now or in the future for allowing your images to be used for these purposes by Western Illinois University. 
  • Be present and have your room professionally photographed as scheduled by University Housing & Dining Services.
  • Abide by University Housing or Western Illinois University policies when decorating your room and agree to not display offensive materials or decorations that promote alcohol or other drugs, or any violations of local, state, and federal laws. If you do not understand the policies, please check with your Resident Assistant before entering the contest.

How to Enter

The Rank My Room Contest will open on Thursday, August 17.

Voting

Online voting will open starting Monday, October 2 and will close at 11:59 pm on Monday, October 9. Voting can be accessed through the UHDS Facebook page. Voting will be open to the public and you are encouraged to have your friends and family vote by "liking" your photo. 

Inter-Hall Council will select the top three winners from the 10 rooms that received the most “likes” during the online voting.

Winners will be notified via email and will be announced on Friday, October 13 on the UHDS Facebook page.