Residence Life
LIVING AT THE ILLIANA
University housing is an exciting element of the Calumet College of St. Joseph experience. Off-campus living accommodations are offered at The Illiana, a condo development in the heart of downtown Whiting.
Located minutes away from campus, The Illiana is perfectly positioned among area amenities. Residents will grow in independence while creating memories with friends at the beach, downtown Whiting, The Pavilion and more.
Rooms are limited. Apply now and talk with your Enrollment Specialist for more details.
Apartment
Details And Features
Why should you live at The Illiana?
- Apartment Living
- Larger Living Space
- Easy walk to downtown Whiting
- Independence
- Fun with friends
Each suite-style room accommodates four students of the same gender. Students can request a preferred roommate(s). The living room, kitchen and bedrooms are furnished for each apartment unit. Each unit includes a washer and dryer. The Illiana building has security cameras at each entrance and in the corridors. There is an intercom system that provides access to the building.
Municipal parking is available close to The Illiana.
Submit Housing Application and Application Fee
Submit the CCSJ housing application and pay the non-refundable $200 application fee.Â
Submit Housing Deposit
Submit the CCSJ housing deposit of $300. Â You will receive an email with the information on making the deposit once step one is complete.Â
Complete and Submit The Illiana Lease Application
Complete and submit The Illiana Lease application.  This application is emailed to you once you have completed step two.
Purchase Renter’s Insurance
Each person living in The Illiana is required to have renter’s insurance.  Complete information on the requirements for renter’s insurance will be emailed to the student. Please make sure you read this email in detail and provide complete information. Â
Submit Immunization and Health History Documentation
Please submit the student immunization records and health history document. Â This information is emailed to the student once step two is complete. Â
Review Move-in Day and What to Bring Info Below
Please review the move-in day information, What to bring, What not to bring and CCSJ provided items below on this page.
Move-in and Sign Lease Agreement
Congrats! Â Today is finally here and you are moving into the The Illiana. Â Make sure to sign your lease when you arrive, receive your keys and meet your new roommates. Â We are excited to have you!
Rates
2024-2025
| Housing Fee (per semester) | Rate |
| Illiana | |
| Double Occupancy Room | $3,650 per person |
| Single Occupancy Room
Single Occupancy requests for the Illiana will be granted on a very limited basis if space is available |
$6,000 per person |
| Miscellaneous Housing Fees | |
| Cancellation Fee | $500 |
| Deposit | $300 |
| Application Fee | $200 |
Notes:
- Fall term – by July 1, Spring term – by December 1
Move-in and household information
The information below includes move-in dates and times, along with a quick guide on what you should bring with you and what you should leave at home.
Move-in is scheduled for Monday, August 19. Early move-in is available for students participating in August University-sponsored activities or programming. Early move-in options are August 12 and 13 and require approval in advance.
We recommend bringing a dolly or hand truck with you.
For the Common Space
- Sofa and chair
- Coffee table
- 3 bar stools
For the Bedroom
- XL Twin Bed and mattress
- 2- 2 drawer dresser
- Desk and chair
- Night stand
For Your Room
- Sheets: x-long twin 80″
- Pillowcases & pillow(s)
- Blanket & comforter
- Towels & washcloths
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Wastebasket & plastic liners
- Power strip
- Laundry bag and supplies
- Shower curtains
KitchenÂ
- Pots & pans
- Cooking utensils
- Eating utensils
- Dishes
- Toaster oven and toaster
Items to Leave at Home
- Pets (including fish in a 10 gallon or smaller tank)
- Bed lofts or risers
- Waterbeds
- Paint guns, recreational/toy weapons, firearms, explosives, or any sharp weaponry
- Any type of gun/weapon (toy, bb guns, airsoft guns, pellet guns, bow and arrow, etc.)
- Illegal drugs
- Devices using an open flame, such as candles, portable gas stoves, grills, fondue pots, gas burner and/or electric hot plates, or gas lanterns
Frequently Asked Questions
You will be assigned to an apartment in early-July.
You will receive your roommate assignments in early-July. We do our best to accommodate roommate requests noted on your housing application. All roommate requests must be mutual.
The housing lease is a fall (August-December) and spring (January-May) term.
There is no additional storage space available. Everything you bring must fit in your apartment unit and/or room. All items must be moved out at the end of lease. There is no summer storage.
No, all units are fully furnished. Please do not bring extra furniture that will not fit in your apartment and room. All items must be moved out at the end of lease. There is no summer storage.
Students are expected to bring glassware, dinnerware, pots, pans and silverware.
The apartment is fully furnished. Details can be found under CCSJ Provides tab in the section above.
Residents may bring their cars. Student will receive a parking decal and park in the municipal parking lot. Students will get towed if they are illegally parked.
Yes, each person living in the apartment is required to have the specified liability of insurance certificate.
Move-in is scheduled for Monday, August 19. Early move-in is available for students participating in August University-sponsored activities or programming.
Illiana residents, commuter students, graduate students, faculty and staff may purchase a meal plan but are not required to do so.
Office of Enrollment
 Phone: (219) 473-4215
 Office: Room 116
 E-mail: admissions@ccsj.edu
 HOURS
- Monday: 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
- Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.