Living Accommodations

The University of Chicago provides a variety of housing options for its graduate students. For single students, the choices include International House and Neighborhood Student Apartments. Neighborhood Student Apartments also offers apartment arrangements suitable for couples, students with a domestic partner, and families. Additional information on housing options, including current costs, is sent to all newly admitted students. The University housing website can be found here

Neighborhood Student Apartments
The University owns and operates numerous apartment buildings located around and within the campus area. Graduate students, who are single, married, or in a domestic partnership, and who are registered and making normal progress towards their degree are eligible to live in Neighborhood Student Apartments. Apartment sizes range from studios to large three bedroom apartments, furnished or unfurnished, in walk-up or elevator buildings. Parking lots are available at some buildings. Options for single students include single occupancy and shared apartments. Couples with children are given priority for the two- and three-bedroom apartments. Inquiries should be addressed to Neighborhood Student Apartments Assignment Office, 5316 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, 773-753-2218.

New Graduate Residence Hall
New Graduate Residence Hall is home to more than 120 students, primarily in the business and law schools. Housing at New Graduate Residence Hall is available only for students in their first year of study at the University. Students who wish to remain in University housing after their first year should make arrangements with Neighborhood Student Apartments or with International House. Inquiries about New Graduate Residence Hall should be addressed to Neighborhood Student Apartments Assignment Office, 5316 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, 773-753-2218.

International House
The International House of Chicago was founded in 1932 through a gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in the aim of fostering understanding and friendship among students of diverse national, cultural and social backgrounds. It is a coeducational residence for students from about fifty countries. Each year, the House accommodates up to 500 graduate and advanced undergraduate (third and fourth year) residents— nearly half from the United States—who are pursuing academic and professional degrees, preparing in the creative or performing arts, or training with international firms at Chicago institutions. In addition to providing affordable rooms in a gracious building, International House sponsors a rich variety of activities throughout the year and serves as a dynamic center of cultural exchange between international students and the greater Chicago community. The community kitchen equipped with ranges, microwaves, toasters, and walk-in refrigerators and freezers enables students to cook their own foods and serves as a lively crossroads of international cuisine and fellowship. International House also offers a dining service featuring a moderately priced à la carte menu in its Tiffin Café (no meal plan). The building itself is designed to encourage informal daily interactions among residents—in the House’s main lounge, kitchen, dining room, café, courtyard, library, computer labs, and television lounge. Residential fellowships are available. For further information about International House or for an application, please visit the website: ihouse.uchicago.edu. Students with additional questions may call the Residence Office at 773-753-2280, or send an email to: i-house-housing@uchicago.edu.

Private Housing
The private housing market in the neighborhood around the University is generally very tight. Students interested in private housing should plan to look for accommodations well in advance of the start of school. The University does not have an off-campus housing office, nor does it maintain listings of inspected and approved private housing. Students who prefer housing outside the University system must come to Chicago to secure accommodations—it is virtually impossible to obtain private housing by telephone or through the mail.

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