Guide To Student Housing U Of I
Sending your student to college should be as rewarding for parents as it is for students. But finding the right college housing is important both for your student’s success as well as your own peace of mind. In our all-inclusive, student housing at U of I, we provide a community environment where students can easily balance school, work, and social activities.
About Our Community
As a complete, student-focused community, we offer the perfect transitional environment between dorm life and adulthood. With comfortable housing that’s close to campus, students are just minutes from the best of everything. The Retreat at Illinois offers furnished townhomes, world-class amenities, and professional management and maintenance teams.
Individual Housing Contracts
Whether you’re supporting your student by signing guarantor forms or merely helping him or her find the best housing option, our individual housing contracts allow renting by-the-bed. Under these contracts, students are financially responsible only for their own rooms.
On-Site Community
Our residents enjoy unlimited access to community amenities. Some are designed to boost productivity, such as our private study rooms and computer lab. Others provide a laid-back atmosphere for relaxation, especially our resort-style swimming pool, game lounge, and fire pit. And still others have become a much-appreciated convenience for busy tenants, such as our on-site, two-story fitness center.
Convenient Location
When it comes to U of I student housing, location matters. Urbana is a fair-sized college town, and its grid-like street pattern can make traveling to campus time-consuming. But since our community is situated in a convenient location, residents have an easier time commuting to class. They can also take advantage of the many restaurants, stores, and other points of interest located nearby.
Roommate Matching Via RoomSync
The perfect roommate is just a swipe away! At The Retreat at Illinois, we understand how much a roommate can influence the overall satisfaction a student experiences. If your student doesn’t have roommates in mind, The Retreat provides RoomSync! Once you’ve completed signing your housing contract, you will be invited to create a RoomSync account. On the RoomSync app, you’ll be able to build your profile and swipe left and right on other people searching for roommates at The Retreat. By having RoomSync you have the power to pick your roommate!
Furnished Townhomes
Our furnished apartments go a few steps beyond typical student apartments near University of Illinois. We outfit all rooms with modern, custom-designed furniture packages and provide stainless-steel kitchen appliances and full-size washer and dryer units. Installment payments cover most utilities as well as cable and high-speed Internet, thus making our townhomes move-in ready.