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Thank you for your interest in Guest Housing at the University of Illinois. University Housing welcomes you as you begin your work at the University of Illinois. Guest Housing apartments are located in Orchard Downs, one of the University’s Family & Graduate Housing apartment communities. As you are making your arrangements to come to the University, we are excited to share this information about the housing options that are available to you. This site covers the unique Guest Housing accommodations offered by Family & Graduate Housing. The Orchard Downs Guest Housing rates are $55/night, $350/week, and $1,000 month. A 6% tax is included for stays of 30 days or less.

Orchard Downs Apartments are located 1.5 miles southeast of campus, spanning over one-hundred acres of beautiful Midwestern landscape. This area is conveniently located near shopping and campus.

Family & Graduate Housing Office: The Family & Graduate Housing Office is open Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm. Family & Graduate Housing staff are happy to answer any questions you may have about your accommodations, the campus, or city attractions. The Family & Graduate Housing Office is also where you will receive and return your keys.

Parking: Parking is available in the lot near your apartment. You may obtain a free Guest Parking Hang Tag from the Family & Graduate Housing Office when you arrive. This hang tag is valid only at Orchard Downs.

Transportation: Orchard Downs apartments are served by an award-winning city bus system. Multiple bus stops are located within the Orchard Downs Community. University students, faculty and staff with a valid University identification card (ID) may ride the bus free of charge. Residents who are not associated with the University may ride the bus for a nominal fee.

Telephone Service: The University provides a telephone and local phone service in the individual guest apartment. For long distance calls we suggest using a prepaid phone card.

Dining Services: Dining Services are available in 8 of the undergraduate residence halls during the academic year. If you are interested in purchasing meal passes, please see the front desk at the Family & Graduate Housing Office for more details.

Laundry: There are two conveniently located coin-operated washer-dryer laundry facilities in the area. The closest one to your apartment is located between the 2040 and 2060 buildings, on Orchard Street.

Expecting Mail: If you are expecting mail at your guest apartment, we will be happy to provide you with a name label for your mail box. Please inquire at the front desk.

Trash Disposal: Garbage collection is provided six days a week. Dumpsters for trash disposal are located conveniently throughout the community.

Cable Television: All apartments have televisions and are wired for free basic cable television.

Pets: For your safety and that of other residents, pets are not allowed in Family and Graduate Housing apartments.

Security: Please keep your apartment locked at all times. Do not leave valuables in your apartment. Do not admit persons to your apartment without first asking for picture identification. All Housing employees are required to wear identification badges.

Smoking: University Apartments are smoke free, please be considerate of your neighbors, and do not smoke in or near your apartment.

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