Housing and Residential Services
312.567.5075 – also see online HRS handbook at: www.iit.edu/housingThe department of Housing & Residential Services at Illinois Institute of Technology operates student housing, conference and guest housing. Housing & Residential Services is organized with focuses on occupancy, residential education and operations.
There are seven residence halls, and 4 apartment buildings in which 2,100 students make their "home away from home" as they pursue their education. The residence halls offer a focused and dynamic living and learning environment. In addition, Housing & Residential Services coordinates operational efforts with two university-affiliated sorority houses.
Department Mission: Housing & Residential Services empowers residents by providing leadership opportunities and support services that foster community development, academic success, and personal growth. The department provides a quality living environment which promotes the well-being of campus residents and guest through well maintained facilities and accommodations.
First year students not living with a parent or legal guardian must live in the residence halls. Rates, options and other campus housing information is available through the Housing & Residential Services website.
Carman Hall (CA): Carman Hall is an apartment community for graduate students, and undergraduate students over the age of 23. Residents have the option of furnished studio or 2-bedroom apartment.
Gunsaulus Hall (GU): Gunsaulus Hall is an apartment community for Junior, Senior and Graduate students. Residents have the option of furnished studio, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom apartments.
McCormick Student Village (MSV): MSV is comprised of six interconnected residence halls that provide an opportunity to connect and interact with a variety of people on a daily basis. The typical MSV residence hall room is a traditional double room (two students per room) approximately 11 feet by 16 feet.
State Street Village (SSV): SSV is the newest residence hall at IIT. SSV consists of three, five-story buildings facing State Street and backing up to the Chicago Transit Authority's Green Line elevated train. The buildings contain 367 beds in two suite style buildings (two students per bedroom) and one apartment-style building (one student per bedroom).
Residence Hall Handbook: The Residence Hall Handbook provides resident guidelines and expectations in tandem with the Housing Services Contract. Students living in McCormick Student Village and State Street Village are expected to be familiar with all policies and procedures in the Residence Hall Handbook. Each resident receives a copy of the Residence Hall Handbook upon check in. Additional copies of the Residence Hall Handbook may be obtained from Housing & Residential Services, or online .
Residence Hall Guests and Visitors: IIT residents are responsible for their guests and visitors. Visitors of residents are family or friends who do not attend IIT, are commuter IIT students, or are residents of another non-residence hall facility on campus. Guests are those residents who reside in another residence hall room on campus. Visitors of McCormick Student Village, Gunsaulus Hall, and State Street Village residents must present a valid picture ID to the CDA upon entering the village complex, leave the ID with the Community Desk Assistant (CDA) and sign in with the CDA, be escorted by their host, and sign out and retrieve their IDs each time they leave. Guests and visitors are expected to comply with all residence hall rules and regulations. Hosts are responsible for the conduct of their guests and visitors. Overnight guests or visitors may stay in the residence within the guidelines of the Guest Policy. Guests and visitors are not permitted to stay overnight unless the host is present. Housing & Residential Services are not responsible for IDs that remain after the guest has left the building. For more information, please view the Residence Hall Handbook online.
Meal Contracts: There are a number of board plans available to campus residents. Required participation in a meal plan varies by room assignment. Learn more about dining options and available meal plans here
Cancellation Policy: All Room and Board Contracts are for the entire academic year. Should a student want to cancel their Room and Board Contract, they must submit a request by viewing the Cancellation Terms here. Standard cancellation fees are also listed on the Room and Board Contract.