Off-Campus Housing Week
Spring 2025
On an annual basis, Commuter and Off-Campus Life hosts Off-Campus Housing Week during the Spring semester. Students get to join for daily programs full of tenant advocacy resources, an off-campus housing fair, and other educational opportunities. This spring, it will be held April 7th through April 11th, 2025!
Social Media Takeover - Off-Campus Living Edition Heading link
April 7-April 11
Daily at 10am via Instagram
Keep up with our Instagram Reels (@uiccocl) as we feature different neighborhoods near UIC where some of our students reside! You can find accommodations for the neighborhoods we feature on our housing platform! We will be featuring Pilsen, Little Italy, West Loop/Greek Town, Medical District, and the Museum Campus.
Off-Campus Housing Week Tabling Heading link
Monday, April 7th
10:00am-11:00am, CSRC
11:00am-12:00pm, SCE Concourse
12:00pm-1:00pm, SCW 1st Floor Lounge
Catch us tabling at the CSRC, SCE, and SCW to learn more about what this week has to offer! We will also be information about the week-long challenge via Scavify! The more you attend throughout the week, the higher your chance of winning the grand prize!
Off-Campus Housing Fair Heading link
Tuesday, April 8
11:00am-2:00pm
SCE Concourse
Join us at the Off-Campus Housing Fair where businesses will showcase their services and a variety of off-campus housing options for students. This event is the perfect opportunity for students to explore different housing options, connect with local businesses, and find the perfect living arrangement for their needs. Whether you’re looking for a cozy studio apartment or a shared house with friends, you’ll find it all at the Off-Campus Housing Fair. Don’t miss out on this chance to discover your ideal off-campus living situation!
Off-Campus Housing Portal 101 Heading link
Wednesday, April 9
12:00pm-12:45pm
CSRS, Innovation Lounge
Learn from experts at Off Campus Partners (OCP) about how to best navigate our Off-Campus Housing Platform, (offcampushousing.uic.edu) to get the most out of our services! Find a roommate, avoid scams, and access resources from student legal services! Free lunch will be provided!
Pot-a-Plant Workshop Heading link
Thursday, April 10
2:00pm-4:00pm
CSRS, Innovation Lounge
Join COCL to learn how to pot a plant using sustainable practices! Whether you are choosing to decorate your apartment or growing your own veggie plant indoors, this event is for you! Each attendee will receive a pot, paint, and their very own plant or seed.
Morning Chat with Off-Campus Residents Heading link
Friday, April 11
10:00am-11:00am
CSRS, Main Lounge
Hear from a range of students about their experiences living off campus! This will include transitioning from dorm rooms to apartments, living with family, creating a non-uic affiliated fraternity or sorority house/apt, finding housing as an international student, and more! Free breakfast in the CSRC while we chat.