COLLEGE-SPONSORED HOUSING
The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago serves the student by establishing a solid foundation in a community environment that enhances a student's well being through opportunities for social interaction, programming, and services that provide for his/her basic needs. Studies show that time spent living in college-sponsored housing increases your chances of success, both in the classroom and outside of it. In addition, a student can include the housing costs in his/her financial plan.
Housing information for the Spring I and II quarters:
The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago maintains master-lease apartments in or near downtown Chicago that offer congenial, convenient, clean, comfortable housing. Specifically, College-Sponsored Housing offers studio apartments at Presidential Towers. Included in the price per quarter are the following: all utilities, internet, basic cable, local phone service and furnishings. Furnishings include
- a kitchen with full-sized appliances
- twin beds
- one dresser and one desk plus a chair per student
- one dinette table with chairs per apartment
Students interested in housing through the Spring II 2010 quarter (May 13, 2010) must complete the Housing Application, Student Addition Form required by Presidential Towers and submit a one-time $200.00 License and Restoration Payment. Once the Housing office has received these three items and the financial plan is finalized, the Housing office begins the process of placing the student into an apartment. Approximately two weeks prior to the start of the quarter, the student receives notification of apartment placement, move-in times and dates, as well as contact information about her/his roommate.
Read more about the Presidential Towers
Online Housing Application
Student Addition Form – must be completed at the time of application and returned to the housing office for Spring I and II 2010.
Packing for College
Letter to Parents or Guardians
Beginning Summer 2010
Those students applying for College-Sponsored Housing for the Summer 2010 and quarters beyond that date will be housed in AUTOMATIC LOFTS. This is a new facility located in the West Loop of Chicago and was built specifically with college students as its focus! ALL Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago students interested in College-Sponsored Housing will be housed in Automatic Lofts on a first-come/first-served basis. You can make an appointment to tour this new facility by contacting the Housing Office at 312-777-8615. This housing option will begin with the Summer 2010 quarter.
Students are encouraged to call roommates in advance to coordinate sharing of the space, small appliances and electronics. Students who have a specific person they would like as a roommate should contact the Student Affairs office at (800) 351-3450, extension 8615.
See more about AUTOMATIC LOFTS — all interested Ai students must be assigned through the College-Sponsored Housing Office. Contact Ms. Rand at 312-777-8622 if you have additional questions.
Online Housing Application
If you have questions about what to bring or interested in information for parents, please review the documents listed below:
Packing for College
Letter to Parents or Guardians
Student Addition Form for Automatic Lofts
INDEPENDENT HOUSING
The Housing office maintains a limited listing of apartments within commuting distance. Independent apartments are not inspected or approved by The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago. All arrangements are made between the student and the landlord.