University Housing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Housing hosted its annual Homecoming Trivia Night during Homecoming and Family Weekend, drawing a crowd of over 140 participants, the largest turnout the event has seen in years. Now in its 20th year, Homecoming Trivia Night continues to be a very popular University Housing tradition.

This year’s event featured a variety of rounds including SIUE trivia, general knowledge, science and nature, pop culture, and movies. Students and families filled ...

On Tuesday, September 9, faculty and staff from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville visited first-year residents in Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls, as well as transfer students in Cougar Village Apartments.

The House Calls program is designed to foster meaningful conversations between students and faculty/staff early in their transition to campus life. The initiative provides residents with the opportunity to connect with a supportive and welcoming face, helping build a sense of commu...

Southern University Illinois Edwardsville University Housing is excited to announce the launch of "I'm First," a new housing affinity group created to support first-generation college students. The group was the idea of Bailey Bible, a Housing Resident Assistant, who dedicated significant time and effort throughout academic year 2023-2024 and summer to bring this initiative to life. Collaborating with Prairie Hall Community Director Ka-La Harris and Evergreen Hall Community Director Au’Jan...

SIUE (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) Housing will welcome nearly 2800 residents to on-campus housing communities this week. Nearly 1000 first-year students will move into Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15.  Visit the calendar of events for Welcome Weekend Activities including First Year First Night and New Student Convocation and Parade.

University Housing will formally welcome new first-year students on Wednesday and Thursday....

Mallory Steele, Cougar Village resident at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 - 2025 James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship.

Steele hails from Pacific, Mo. and is entering her third year as a Speech Language Pathology major. After graduation she is hoping to attend a graduate program to pursue a master’s degree. With her degrees, Steele hopes to work with stroke patients and those with traumatic brain injuries.

The James R. Anderson s...

The 2023-2024 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville academic year was an award-winning occasion for University Housing.

Early in the spring semester, the Of The Month (OTM) Regional winners were announced by the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) for February and March. Five of University Housing’s nominations received regional recognition and one received national recognition.

OTMs are campus nominated awards that are voted on across the country ...

Since November, five individual Southern Illinois University Edwardsville staff members and three SIUE University Housing programs have been recognized as Of The Month (OTM) regional award winners. OTMs are campus nominated awards that are voted on across the country by the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). NRHH is the recognition branch of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). NRHH supports monthly recognition of student staff, programs, professio...

On February 27, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing hosted a reception honoring University Housing residents who made the fall 2023 Dean’s List. More than 100 recipients and their families had the honor to attend this year’s reception.

Campus administrators, faculty members, and housing staff members were in attendance to share their support of the academic achievements of each student. The ceremony included remarks from Mallory Sidarous, Director ...

Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of gratitude and hope which permeated each campus during the Covid pandemic.

This year, University Housing prevailed, receiving a to...

Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrates individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of gratitude and hope which permeated each campus during the Covid pandemic.

This year, University Housing went the extra mile by re...

Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrates individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of gratitude and hope which permeated each campus during the Covid pandemic.

This year, University Housing went the extra mile by re...

Paris Somerville, Evergreen Hall resident at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023-2024 James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship. The scholarship is given annually to an academically motivated student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has demonstrated civic leadership in community service and housing activities.

“I would like to thank SIUE for giving me this scholarship to assist me in pursuing my academic goals and education,” said Som...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing held its fall 2022 Dean’s List reception on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Evergreen Hall. This annual recognition event recognizes University Housing residents who made the Dean’s List in the fall semester.

The Dean’s List is the most prestigious academic recognition SIUE students can receive for performance during a semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing has been recognized nationally receiving the 2022 Skyfactor Assessment and Impact Award in Housing and Residence Life. SIUE was among only three universities selected for the national recognition. University Housing won in the category of satisfaction with community engagement due to its data-driven programs in support of on-campus living.

“Student connections to each other and to the community are critical for student...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was filled with new, smiling faces as first-year students began moving into their residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Move-in activities for first-year students continue Thursday, Aug. 18, with returning students arriving Friday-Saturday, Aug. 19-20. In total, more than 2,650 students will live in University Housing in fall 2022.

“It has been a great day,” said University Housing Director Mallory Sidarous. “We are incredibly excited...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing hosted its annual House Calls event on Tuesday, Oct. 5.

University faculty, staff and administrators visited and engaged with residents in the first-year residence halls (Bluff, Prairie and Woodland) and Cougar Village’s Transfer Focused Interest Community (FIC).

“House Calls is another way we connect residents to the SIUE community,” said University Housing Director Mallory Sidarous. “It offers a uniq...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced the fall 2020 Dean’s List in January 2021. University Housing is proud to celebrate and recognize the fall 2020 University Housing residents who were named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List.

In fall 2020, 606 University Housing residents made the Dean’s List. To be included on the, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours of college level courses during the semester and earn a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher f...