Housing for Upcoming Spring 2026 Only Academic Year
Current and Returning Students
The Spring 2026 Only application is now live! Apply through the Housing Portal. Please note that Spring 2026 Only is a manual placement based on available inventory and will be conducted in a first-come first-serve manner.
Steps in the Application Process
Step 1: Log in to the Housing Portal using your IIT Single Sign On (SSO) Credentials
Step 2: Select 'Academic Year Housing' at the top navigation bar in the portal.
Step 3: Fill out each page of the application to completion and submit.
Step 4: Once your application is submitted you will be manually placed according to your preference and available room inventory. Note that some room types may not be available due to being filled.
If you need to leave the application at any point in time, all entries will be saved.
Please note that prior to submitting your contract, we require a nonrefundable $600.00 prepayment. The prepayment is not an extra fee and will go directly toward the cost of your room for the term. Please read the entire contract. including the cancellation policy terms carefully in section S.
While Spring 2026 is a manual placement process, our goal is for Spring 2026 applicants to receive their preferred room type whenever possible. To ensure you give yourself the greatest possible opportunity to select the room you鈥檇 like, please review the potential IIT housing options and housing rates, and make sure you follow the timeline below.
| Date | Importance of date |
| October 23st, 2025 | Application opens for Spring 2026 incoming students. |
| December 1st, 2025 | All applications submitted by this date will be placed in a first-come first serve manner. |
| January 5th, 2026 | Housing contract begins, students may move into their reserved rooms. |
New, Incoming First-Year Undergraduate Students
(Information about selecting roommates is for full academic year contract, does not apply to Spring 2026 Only)
Apply to live in student housing by completing your housing contract in the . The full academic year housing contract allows you to select your housing preferences, including residence hall and preferred roommates. All first- and second-year students can select either Kacek Hall, Cunningham Hall, or Lewis Hall in McCormick Student Village as their preference. Second year students can also choose Rowe Village Middle or North.
Students who live with a parent or guardian within 20 miles of 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 Mies Campus are eligible for a student. All other waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approved by the Office of Admissions, so make sure to discuss with your admission counselor if this applies to your situation.
If you have any questions about the waiver process, please email us at housing@illinoistech.edu.
Room Selection Information
- Two-year residency applies to all undergraduate students in their first or second year living on campus. Kacek Hall, portions of Cunningham Hall and Lewis Hall in McCormick Student Village are dedicated to all students under the residency requirement to enrich your residential experience.
- Rowe Village, Carman Hall, the top floors of Cunningham Hall, Fowler Hall in McCormick Student Village, and Gunsaulus Hall are designated for third-year and above students.
- Single rooms are typically prioritized for ADA accommodations. Click here for more information about ADA accommodations at IIT. All ADA placements are by availability.
Statement on Gender-Inclusive Housing
The Office of Residence Life offers gender-inclusive housing options on the 3rd floor of Kacek Hall, providing additional flexibility for students interested in such options. The choice to live in a gender-inclusive room or floor is up to the students at the time of application.