Places to Live
Living in Residence Halls
The University’s undergraduate housing is clustered in four neighborhoods located across Illinois State’s 850-acre campus. The four areas include Hewett-Manchester, Tri-Towers, Watterson Towers, and Cardinal Court. All are within walking distance from the University’s picturesque Quad. Each area provides its own unique feel. No matter which area of campus you live in, you can expect a sense of community, individual attention, support services to help you succeed, and a connection to Illinois State University that is second to none!
Living in Cardinal Court
Cardinal Court
Equipped with a fully functioning kitchen
Cardinal Court houses 894 undergraduate students (primarily sophomores) in 227 furnished apartments. It provides a unique opportunity to experience apartment-style living with the benefits of living in university housing. Cardinal Court is within walking distance to campus and is also on the campus shuttle route.
Amenities include full kitchens (dishwasher, microwave, stove, and refrigerator with an ice maker); a mix of community and in-unit laundry facilities; on-site parking; wireless Internet access; and a Community Center with study areas, a small theater, dining venue, gymnasium, fitness center, and game area. Full-time professional staff and part-time undergraduate staff work and live on site.
Living in Apartments
Owned and managed by the University, Fell Avenue and School Street apartments are available for upper class and graduate students without dependents.