The Returning Resident Application is CLOSED. The Returning Resident Application opened on October 21, 2024. The priority deadline to apply and be able to participate is January 31, 2025. By submitting your application and $200 advance payment (which is applied to your fall housing bill) by the priority deadline, you can participate in the Reservation Process which includes the following options:
- Homesteading (only available to Evergreen and Cougar Village residents) - living in the same space (Cougar Village) or the same type of space (Evergreen Hall)
- Homesteader Roommate - living with a current resident who is homesteading
- Open Space Selection - selecting your actual space in either Evergreen or Cougar Village
- LLC - living in one of our three upperclass LLCs (Engineering, Health Professionals, Honors)
- Upperclass Wing - living in one of the upperclass residence hall wings
University Housing will continue to accept applications after the priority deadline through the summer for Fall 2024-Spring 2025. Please note that once you move out of University Housing, you will reapply as a new student and be responsible for the $50 non-refundable application fee and $75 housing deposit. Please explore these pages for more information about the reservation process and your options.
SIUE Housing hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM to share information about the reservation process and upperclass housing options.
Current Family Housing residents can reapply for Family Housing beginning February 1. Family residents do not need to complete this application. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the Central Housing Office at (618) 650‑3931 or housing@siue.edu.
Tour Cougar Village and Evergreen Hall
Sign up for a tour of Cougar Village and Evergreen. Come back later for tour times in January.
Evergreen Hall
Tuesday, January 21 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sign Up
Cougar Village (2 Bedroom Apartment - 1 Shared Bedroom, 1 Deluxe Private Bedroom)
Wednesday, January 22 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sign UpStudents must register in advance for housing tours. We cannot guarantee all types of units to be shown.
Why live-on?
- Community: Opportunities to connect and create community are endless when you live-on campus! Be part of the vibrant campus life at SIUE.
- Residence Life Staff: Residence life staff is available 24/7 to help assist you with anything life throws your way.
- Proximity to Campus: On-campus residents have quick, easy access to the Morris University Center, campus recreation, classes, library, and more.
- Safety and Security: The SIUE Police Department patrols campus 24/7 and each housing community is staffed with full-time and student staff. Residence halls have monitored entryways, front desk staff, and 24/7 staff support.
- Faculty and Staff Fellows: Get to know faculty and staff outside of the classroom. These campus partners offer great advice and support.
- Cougar Shuttle: MCT offers a free shuttle service from Cougar Village to Hairpin and back. Cougar Village and Evergreen Hall are located on the bike trail and public MCT route.
