Living at Illinois

From finding housing and getting around campus to accessing technology, food resources, and textbooks, these services help you navigate everyday life as a student at the University of Illinois.

Housing

• University Housing
  Explore residence halls, apartment options, dining plans, and resources for living on campus.
• Business Living-Learning Community
  Live alongside fellow Gies students while participating in academic, professional, and social programming designed for business majors.
• Emergency Housing Resources
  Find emergency housing assistance and additional support through the Office of the Dean of Students.

Transportation

• Champaign-Urbana MTD
  Students ride all MTD buses for free with a valid Illinois i-card. Plan routes and view schedules throughout the community.
• Campus Bike Center
  Register your bike, learn basic maintenance, attend workshops, and access campus bicycle resources.
• Parking Department
  Purchase parking permits, locate parking areas, and learn about visitor parking on campus.
• Veo
  Rent electric bikes and scooters throughout campus for convenient short-distance transportation.
• Zipcar
  Reserve vehicles by the hour or day for errands, road trips, or travel beyond campus.

Food & Basic Needs

• Food Assistance & Well-Being Program
  Access the ARC Food Pantry, nutrition resources, and programs supporting food security for students.
• Community Food Resources
  Find campus and local food pantries, meal programs, and additional community food assistance.
• Find Food Illinois
  Search an interactive statewide map of food pantries, meal sites, grocery stores, and SNAP/WIC locations.

Child Care

• Child Care Resource Service
  Resources for finding quality child care, financial assistance, and family support services for student parents.

Technology

• Technology Services
  Get help with your NetID, email, Wi-Fi, software downloads, Duo authentication, and technical support.
• i-card Center
  Obtain or replace your Illinois i-card and learn about Illini Cash and campus identification services.

Textbooks & Course Materials

• Illini Union Bookstore
  Purchase or rent textbooks, course materials, technology, apparel, and Illinois merchandise.
• Undergraduate Success Lab Lending Library
  Borrow select textbooks and academic resources available to Gies students through the Success Lab.