BREAK & SUMMER HOUSING
Break Housing
Available for those students who need to stay on campus when the rest of the University closes for breaks (longer than three days) for an additional fee. Buildings that offer break housing are Lawson, Lincoln, Powell-Norton, Stevenson and Taylor Halls.
Students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, as verified through EIU's Financial Aid Office, may qualify for free housing during breaks (Thanksgiving, Semester and Spring breaks). Students who are unsure of their status or whose situation has changed may contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for verification or assistance.
Additional break and closing information can be found at eiu.edu/housing/closinginfo.
Summer Housing
Summer 2025 Housing will be offered in Ford Hall for students enrolled in the 4-week, 6-week, or 8-week summer school sessions. Contracts can be signed in the Housing Office, located in the lower level of the MLK Jr. University Union.
Students who currently reside in University Court AND have already signed a contract
to live in University Court for fall may have the option of remaining in University
Court if they will be enrolled in summer courses; however, the same unit may not be
guaranteed. For University Court summer eligibility and contract questions, please
contact Gary Uteg at gfuteg@eiu.edu.
Rates |
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|---|---|
| May 18 – June 14, 2025 | |
| 4-week session – double room | $977 |
| 4-week session – single room | $1,221 |
| June 15 – July 26, 2025 | |
| 6-week session – double room | $1,464 |
| 6-week session – single room | $1,831 |
| June 1 – July 26, 2025 | |
| 8-week session – double room | $1,948 |
| 8-week session – single room | $2,441 |
| Break Housing options | |
| $125/week – May 10-17, July 27-August 2, August 3-9, August 10-16 |
Dining
The 12+ Meal Plan is the only option offered during the summer. Students will receive $25 in dining dollars during the 4-week session, $35 in dining dollars during the 6-week session, and $50 in dining dollars during the 8-week session.
In general, a Dining Center will be open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Thursday for the dates of May 18-May 31, and breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Thursday for the dates of June 1-July 26. Depending on the summer camps/conferences schedule, additional meals may be available on Friday/Saturdays/Sundays.
Dining services will not be provided on May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day), June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth) and July 4, 2025 (Independence Day). Dining Services may also offer limited or no service when there are no camps or conferences scheduled on campus.
Students should monitor the online menus for specific dates/times that each center will be open throughout the summer.