Announcements
Welcome Cathey House!
When South Campus Residence Hall opened in 2009, three Houses were initially named for a place that had a historical connection to the University of Chicago. However, it remained the University's goal to acknowledge the contributions of people who are vital in supporting the continued success of the University by re-naming a House in the South Campus Residence Hall should that be appropriate. In 2010 one House was re-named to be Keller House. And now, Chautauqua House has been re-named to be Cathey House in order to recognize the contributions of Arley D. Cathey, Jr. (PhB'50). Mr. Cathey asked that in naming the House we honor his father, Arley D. Cathey, Sr. Please join us in welcoming Cathey House to the House System!
Your Guide to the Lottery!
The Lottery Booklet is has been finalized. Please read here to learn all about the basic mechanics of how the Lottery works, what you will need to have with you at the Lottery, etc. so that you may reserve a room in the House System for 2012-13. Every House System resident will receive a hard copy in their residence hall mailbox by Monday, April 23.
Current House System residents, click here for a Proxy Form, here for an Open Housing Declaration form, or here for a Moving to Stony Island form.
Remember to review the Lottery Booklet! The Booklet details the information you need to know to reserve a room in the House System for the 2011-2012 academic year. Each resident has received a hard-copy booklet in their residence hall mailbox (as of Tuesday, April 19). Follow us on Facebook and Twitter in order to receive timely Lottery updates and reminders!
Pierce Updates
Click here for information and updates about the plan to improve Pierce.
Interim Housing Request
Residents from halls that close for the spring break period who wish to stay on campus during all or part of the interim period may stay in SOUTH CAMPUS ONLY free of charge, provided they find a current resident that is willing to permit them to stay in their room. Interim housing requests have to be approved by the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing by submitting this form [pdf]. The form has to be submitted to by 4:30PM on Wednesday, March 14 to our office in the Edelstone Building, 6030 S. Ellis Ave, Suite 266.
Spring Break Closing Memos
All residence halls, except South Campus, I-House and New Graduate residence hall close at 12:00PM noon on Saturday, March 17 for spring break. House System residents in the closed buildings are expected to follow the expectations outlined in the closing memo to prepare for the break. The residence halls will re-open at 8:00AM on Sunday, March 25.
Residents of South Campus East and West are expected to review and be familiar with the South Campus East & West spring break closing memo.
Residents of Midway and Phoenix Houses are expected to review and be familiar with the Midway and Phoenix spring break closing memo.
RA Selection for 2012-13
RA applications for the 2012-13 academic year are now available. Please click here for further information and digital application materials. The deadline for submitting the application and references is Friday, February 10, 2012.
Resident Head Selection for 2012-13
University graduate students or administrative staff interested in becoming Resident Heads in the University House System may click here for further information and application materials. The deadline for submitting the application and references is 4:00PM on Monday, January 30, 2012.
Winter Interim Memos
All residence halls, except South Campus, I-House and New Graduate residence hall close at 12:00PM noon on Saturday, December 10 for the Winter Interim. House System residents in the closed buildings are expected to follow the expectations outlined in the closing memo to prepare for the break. The residence halls will re-open at 8:00AM on Monday, January 2.
Residents of South Campus East and West are expected to review and be familiar with the South Campus East & West winter interim memo.
Residents of Midway and Phoenix Houses are expected to review and be familiar with the Midway and Phoenix winter interim memo.
Interim Housing Request
Residents from other halls who wish to stay on campus during all or part of the interim period may stay in SOUTH CAMPUS ONLY free of charge, provided they find a current resident that is willing to permit them to stay in their room. Interim housing requests have to be approved by the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing by submitting this form [pdf]. The form has to be submitted to by 4:30PM on Wednesday, December 7 to our office in the Edelstone Building, 6030 S. Ellis Ave, Suite 266.
Halls Open on Monday, January 2!
Please note that the residence halls will re-open for the Winter Quarter on MONDAY, January 2, 2012 at 8:00AM. Students will be able to enter their hall at 8AM that morning.
Late Night Dining
Pierce is home to Fourth Meal - from 9PM-12AM Sunday-Thursday go and enjoy your favorite comfort food and breakfast treats at no extra charge. House System residents use one meal plan swipe.
Instructions for Moving In
Click on your residence hall name to learn specific arrival and moving in details. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 18th!
Blackstone House
Breckinridge House
Broadview
Burton-Judson
International House
Maclean House
Max Palevsky
New Graduate Residence Hall
Pierce
Snell-Hitchcock
South Campus East
South Campus West
Stony Island
Thanksgiving
Our residence halls remain open during the Thanksgiving holiday, and meals are provided in South Campus Dining Commons (only). Resident Heads also remain in the halls over break, and will take the students who choose to stay to a campus-wide Thanksgiving dinner that is free as long as the students have meal swipes left on their meal plan. The Resident Heads typically organize other fun activities over the break so students can relax and unwind with their Housemates. Review the Thanksgiving Dinner menu! Here are the hours for other dining venues across campus that holiday weekend.
Closing for Winter Interim
All residence halls, except South Campus, New Graduate Residence Hall and International House close at 12:00PM noon on Saturday, December 10 for the Winter Interim. All residents living in the closed halls have to sign out by that time.
New Student Housing Assignments
Incoming students will be able to see their housing assignment on-line in the housing portlet on August 5. An email will be sent to students' UChicago email account once the information is available for viewing. New students should be sure to review the WELCOME NEWSLETTER as it contains important information about your arrival on campus.
Information for New Students
How To Use Your Meal Plan
What to Bring/What Not to Bring
Parent Letter
New Student FAQ
Moving In Dates:
Incoming students: Sunday, September 18 - 10:00AM
Returning upperclass students: Friday, September 23 - 8:00AM
End-of-Year Closing Information
All residents are required to move out and check out of their residence hall room by 3:00PM on Saturday, June 11. Due to the all-University commencement on June 11, residents are strongly encouraged to move out prior to June 11 if at all possible to avoid the large crowds and parking contraints. All residents need to read the Closing Memo for detailed instructions on how to appropriately move out at the end of the academic year.
Graduating Senior? Read your additional closing memo here.
End-of-Year Collections
Please read this memo regarding what to do with items that you wish to leave behind and donate as you move out.
Off-Campus Student On-Campus Housing Lottery
Click here for information for off-campus students wishing to move into on-campus housing for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Your Guide to the Lottery!
Current House System residents, click here for a Proxy Form, here for an Open Housing Declaration form, or here for a Moving to Stony Island form.
Remember to review the Lottery Booklet! The Booklet details the information you need to know to reserve a room in the House System for the 2011-2012 academic year. Each resident has received a hard-copy booklet in their residence hall mailbox (as of Tuesday, April 19). Follow us on Facebook and Twitter in order to receive timely Lottery updates and reminders!
Halal Food Pilot
In order to continue to meet the needs of students, Campus Dining will be testing a Halal station in each dining hall during Spring Quarter. Halal food will only be available at the specified dining hall during the following test weeks.
Bartlett: April 10 - 16
Pierce: April 17 - 23
South Campus: April 24 – 30
Reserving a Room
for 2011-12
Otherwise known as The Lottery...current House System residents please see the flyer that provides preliminary information. The Lottery booklet that contains all the information that House System residents will need will be distributed to students' residence hall mailboxes the week of April 11. Information about the Open Housing policy can be found here.
The House System has joined the rest of campus in moving to single-stream recycling. This means that you no longer need to separate materials for recycling. All clean recyclable items can be dropped into any recycling bin on campus or in your dorm. Please ask your RHs if you have any questions. Click here for more information on recycling at UChicago.
Interim Housing Request
All residence halls, except South Campus East and West, close at 12:00PM noon on Saturday, March 19th for the Spring Interim. Residents from other halls who wish to stay on campus during all or part of the interim period may stay in one of these two residence halls free of charge, provided they find a current resident that is willing to permit them to stay in their room. Interim housing requests have to be approved by the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing by submitting this form. The form has to be submitted to by 4:30PM on Wednesday, March 16 to the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing (Edelstone Building, 6030 S Ellis, Suite 266).
Resident Head Selection for 2011-12
University graduate students or administrative staff interested in becoming Resident Heads in the University House System may click here for further information and application materials. The deadline for submitting the application and references is 4:00PM on Monday, January 24, 2011.
Dining Open While University is Closed
The three residential dining commons (Bartlett, Pierce and South Campus) will remain open for service and follow the regular hours. The two campus markets (Maroon Market & Midway Market) are open on Thursday, February 3, but will close at midnight. Since the Reynold's Club is closed, Einsteins/C-Shop and Hutchinson Commons are closed.
Welcome Keller House!
Three Houses in South Campus Residence Hall were named for a place that had a historical connection to the University of Chicago, however, it remained the University’s goal to acknowledge the contributions of people who are vital in supporting the continued success of the University by re-naming a House in the South Campus Residence Hall should that be appropriate. The University has decided that Oakenwald House in South Campus West will be re-named in order to recognize the contributions of Dennis Keller (MBA’68, Trustee of the University) and Constance Keller. Mr. and Mrs. Keller asked that in naming the House we honor the legacy of Dorothy Barckman Keller, mother of Dennis Keller and a student in the College (1929).
Winter Closing/Spring Break Memo
All residence halls, except South Campus East and West, close at 12:00PM noon on Saturday, March 19th for the Spring Interim. House System residents are expected to follow the expectations outlined in the closing memo to prepare for the break. The residence halls will re-open at 8:00AM on Sunday, March 27th.
Residents of South Campus East and West who will be staying for any part of the interim period are expected to register the dates/times they will be in residence by Thursday, March 17th. They will be emailed information about how to register on-line and should also review the South Campus East & West closing memo.
We are located...
The Office of Undergraduate Student Housing is now located in the Edelstone Building at 6030 S. Ellis Ave., Suite 266. Our phone number remains the same: 773-702-7366.
Welcome Back Upperclass Students!
The residence halls will open at 8AM on Friday, September 24 to welcome back upperclass residents to the House System. Priority move-in will be from 11:00AM-4:00PM where o-aides and first year students will be available to help you to move in, as well as there will be additional carts and your House staff will be around to welcome you back.
The first meal on your meal plan is dinner on Friday night.
Incoming Student Information
Instructions for Moving In
Click on your residence hall name to learn specific arrival and moving in details. We look forward to seeing you on September 19!
Blackstone House
Breckinridge House
Broadview Hall
Burton-Judson Courts
International House Transfers
Maclean House
Max Palevsky Residential Commons
Pierce Tower
Snell-Hitchcock Hall
South Campus East
South Campus West
Stony Island House
Housing assignments are now LIVE!
Your housing assignment for the 2010-11 academic year can now be found on-line (including roommate information). You will need your CNet ID and password to log into the portal. Click on the “Services” tab, then on the Housing portlet. Please be sure to read the Welcome to the House System newsletter and How to Use Your Meal Plan e-pamphlet that accompany your housing information. Many of your questions can be answered there. For any questions that were not answered, please email housesystem@uchicago.edu.
What to Bring/What Not to Bring
Parent Letter
FAQ
End-of-Year Closing Information
All residents are required to move out and check out of their residence hall room by 3:00PM on Saturday, June 12. Due to the all-University commencement on June 12, residents are strongly encouraged to move out prior to June 12 if at all possible to avoid the large crowds and parking contraints. All residents need to read the Closing Memo for detailed instructions on how to appropriately move out at the end of the academic year.
Graduating Senior? Read your additional closing memo here.
Off-Campus Student On-Campus Housing Lottery
Click here for information for off-campus students wishing to move back into the House System for the 2010-2011 academic year.
RA Selection for 2011-12
Due to the storm, the 4pm Tuesday, February 8 deadline for submitting applications has been extended. We will continue to accept RA applications by email up to 48 hours after the original deadline. Candidates should contact Jim Wessel with any questions (jwessel "at" uchicago "dot" edu) Click here for details about the RA position and how to apply.
Winter Closing/Spring Break Memo
All residence halls, except South Campus East and West, close at 12:00PM noon on Saturday, March 20 for the Spring Interim. House System residents are expected to follow the expectations outlined in the closing memo to prepare for the break. The residence halls will re-open at 8:00AM on Sunday, March 28.
Residents of South Campus East and West who will be staying for any part of the interim period are expected to register with their RHs the dates/times they will be in residence by Thursday, March 18th, and should also review and be familiar with the South Campus East & West closing memo.
Passover
Please click here to see information related to how kosher-for-Passover meals will be offered during Passover.
The Room Lottery!
The room reservation period for current House System residents to reserve a room for next academic year, otherwise known as "The Lottery" will take place over three phases in early to mid-May. Check back here for extensive information in early April.
Off-campus students may participate in the Off-Campus Lottery in early June. More details to come later.
HouseNet
If you have a work-order to submit for a repair in your room or House or for computer assistance, please use HouseNet to submit your work-order - http://housenet.uchicago.edu. You will log in using your CNet ID and password.
Your Guide to the Lottery!
Current House System residents, click here for a Proxy Form, here for an Open Housing Declaration form, or here for a Moving to Stony Island form. Current House System residents should review the Lottery Booklet! The Booklet details the information you need to know to reserve a room in the House System for the 2010-2011 academic year. Follow us on Twitter in order to receive timely Lottery updates and reminders!
Canon printer/copier problems: Please email canon@lists.uchicago.edu
Laundry problems: Please log a work-order via http://laundryview.com/lvs.php
Resident Head Selection
The third and final information session is Thursday, January 21 at 7PM at 5710 S. Woodlawn. University graduate students or administrative staff interested in becoming Resident Heads in the University House System may click here for further information and application materials. Applications are due in the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing by Monday, January 25 at 4:30PM.
RA Selection
RA applications for the 2010-11 academic year are now available. You can receive a digital copy of the application by emailing: jwessel “at” uchicago “dot” edu.
To pick up a paper application, visit the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing at 6030 S Ellis, Suite 266, or attend one of the information sessions. Applications are due in the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing by Tuesday, February 9 at 4:00PM.
African-Caribbean Student Association Dinner
On Monday, February 15 the African-Caribbean Student Association, in partnership with Campus Dining Services and the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing, is sponsoring their annual dinner in all three residential dining commons. Come enjoy these wonderful African and Caribbean specialities!
Priority Move-In for Returning Students!
On Saturday, September 26th, upperclass returning students may move into the residence halls beginning at 8:00AM. Priority Move-In will take place between 8:00AM-12:00PM when House O-Aides, RAs and first year students will be available to help you move in - and will have bins and carts to assist. Trunk rooms will also be open for you to retrieve your summer storage items, and at least one RH in your House will be around to welcome you back! Plus, your meal plan begins with breakfast on Saturday.
Trunk room hours this weekend are: Saturday 8:00AM-2:00PM, and Sunday 8:00AM-2:00PM. Regular trunk room hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-2:00PM throughout the academic year.
You may continue to move in all weekend long. The first day of classes is Tuesday, September 29.
Incoming Student Housing Assignments
Incoming students will be able to see their housing assignment on the Class website by the end of the first week of August. An email will be sent to students' University of Chicago email account once the information is available for viewing.
Incoming Student Housing Assignments
Incoming students are now able to see their housing assignment on the Class website! Please review the "Welcome to the House System" newsletter and the "How to Use Your Meal Plan" flyer.
House System Survey
The 2009-2010 House System Survey is now live! It only takes a few minutes to share your thoughts on the House System. Visit the link to evaluate your RH(s), RA(s), housekeepers, maintenance staff, and desk clerks. Houses with the highest percentage completion rates in three cohorts determined by House size will win $100 for their House! Sign in now! The deadline is 11:59PM on Monday, January 25, 2010.
Residence Hall Move-In Dates
Incoming students may move into the residence halls beginning at 12:00PM noon on Sunday, September 20. Orientation Week begins on Monday, September 21st.
Returning upperclass students may move into the residence halls during Priority Move-In Day on Saturday, September 26 between 8:00AM-12:00PM. They may continue to move in all weekend long. The first day of classes is Tuesday, September 29.
Off-Campus Students: On-Campus Housing Lottery
Off-campus College students are encouraged to sign-up for a room in the House System for next year. Please read the memo that highlights what spaces will be available to reserve, and the important deadlines.
The residence halls re-open at 8AM on Sunday, January 3rd.
Swine Flu
For information about Swine Flu for the University of Chicago community, please click here.
2009-2010 Room and Board Rates
Read the announcement of the 2009-2010 room and board rates here.
2009-2010 Meal Plans
Beginning in 2009-2010, all three dining halls will be all-you-care-to-eat and will offer continuous dining, or unlimited access to the dining halls. Click here for information about meal plans for next year, including the new Unlimited Residential Meal Plan.
New South Campus Residence Hall Opens in Autumn, 2009
The new South Campus Residence Hall and Dining Commons construction projects are well under way and will open in the Autumn quarter of 2009. Please click here to see a PDF of a flyer with additional information about these exciting new additions to the House System.
Dining Survey
Everyone who completes the survey by Sunday, November 21st will be eligible to win a prize: one iPad and three iPod touches
Please complete the survey by clicking the following URL www.surveymonkey.com/s/VKCWTM9
Spring 2009 RCA Positions at Snell-Hitchcock, Stony Island and Maclean Halls
ResCom is currently accepting applications for Snell-Hitchcock, Stony Island and Maclean RCA positions. Please send your resumes to rescom@uchicago.edu. You may click here for more information.
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