Campus Living FAQ
How can I contact the Office of Residence Life?
Email (reslife@noctrl.edu) is our preferred form of communication and will likely receive a faster response than a phone call or voicemail. You can also call us at 630-637-5858 or stop by our office in New Hall.
When do first-year students move in?
Welcome Home! First-year students move in on Friday, August 16, 2024 at assigned times. Students should report directly to their residence hall for check in. Move-in times will be assigned to students. Move-In times will be assigned to students between 8am and 12pm. More information will be available in late July.
When do transfer students move in?
Welcome Home! Transfer students who have signed up to participate in traditional Welcome Week activities will move in on Friday, August 16, 2024 at assigned times. Students should report directly to their residence hall for check in. Move-In times will be assigned to students between 8am and 12pm. More information will be available in late July.
When do returning students move in?
Welcome Back! Returning students* and transfer students not participating in Welcome Week may move in:
- Sunday, August 18, 2024, time TBD
- Monday, August 19, 2024, time TBD
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024, time TBD
Students should report directly to their residence hall for check in.
Am I required to live on campus?
Research shows that college students who live on campus connect better to campus life, experience greater academic success and are more likely to continue on to graduation. It is College policy that first-year, sophomore and junior students, not living with their families, are required to live in campus housing. If you need to request an exception to this policy, you may submit an appeal in writing to the Office of Residence Life.
Do I get to pick my roommates?
If you know someone you would like to room with on campus, you may note this person on your housing questionnaire. We’ll try our best to match you with your preferred roommate, though we cannot guarantee it. It’s important that both you and your requested roommate clearly mark that you want to room together in campus housing – we can only honor mutual roommate requests. If you have questions about this process, feel free to contact the Office of Residence Life at 630-637-5858 or reslife@noctrl.edu.
What if I don’t know anyone to room with?
Then leave the choice up to the Residence Life staff! We’ll do our best to match you with someone who has similar interests, tastes and lifestyle choices. Many such roommates end up becoming life-long friends!
Can I bring a pet?
Fish are the only pets allowed and must be housed in a 5-gallon tank or smaller. If you bring an aquarium, remember you’ll need to transport it to and from your residence hall when the campus is closed. No other pets are permitted in the residence halls.
We’re sure you have dozens of other questions. Check out our detailed FAQ page and feel free to contact the Office of Residence Life at 630-637-5858 or reslife@noctrl.edu if you want to know more about living on campus. We are happy to help!
*Fall season student athletes and other groups may have an earlier move-in day.