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Issue date: 11/12/08 Section: Housing Guide
Computer Help Desk and Virus Labs
Having computer problems? We can help! Call the Help Desk at 217-581-7708 or stop by the Virus Labs in Carman, Taylor or Stevenson Halls for assistance.
Direct Internet access
On-campus residences feature Ethernet ports which allow residents the luxury of being directly connected to the university's network. This allows for faster access to on-line services like university provided E-mail accounts and library web services. Additionally, wireless Internet access is available in all residence hall lobbies and Greek Court common areas.
24-hour assistance
Our staff members live on campus. That means someone is always on-call and available to assist residents 24-hours a day.
Academic Year Contract
No need to find a summer sublessor. On-campus contracts run from August to May.
Campus security
Residents can feel secure with the knowledge that we've taken some extra precautions . . .
• University Police, Charleston Police and housing staff members keep watch while residents sleep.
• Building access limited to residents and their guests.
• Security cameras and well lit campus.
Free local phone service
Would you like to save some of your cell phone minutes?
Just supply a regular LAN line phone for your on-campus room or apartment and you'll be able to call any number within the Charleston city limits without accumulating additional charges.
On-Campus Cable Television Network
The 80+ channels of the On-Campus Cable TV Network include 8 HBOs, 2 Spanish language networks, and the Campus Movie Channel.
Location, Location, Location
Why live near campus, when you can live on campus? On campus housing options are located in close proximity to dining options, campus events, computer labs, Panther Express shuttle service and academic buildings.
Readership Program
The Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and USA Today are provided free of charge in the residence hall lobbies for all students living on campus.
Online work requests
Residents of the residence halls and Greek Court can report problems with their room 24-hours a day via Housing & Dining Service's On-Line Work Order Program. Assistance is only a few clicks away!
Let your voice be heard!
Each resident is automatically considered a voting member of their hall council, allowing their voice to be heard on matters of policies, facility improvements, staffing and hall programming.
University Apartments provides housing for Eastern's non-traditional student population.
University Apartments, located on the corner of Fourth Street and Terrace Lane, consists of 100 one-bedroom and 54 efficiency furnished/partially
furnished apartments. It is designed to provide reasonably priced living facilities for Eastern's non-traditional student population. Local telephone service, cable TV service, water, gas, electricity, direct Internet connection and trash removal are included in the cost of an apartment.
It is located near a day care facility and is on the Charleston Public School bus route.
Contact Information
For more information, including eligibility requirements, costs and special accommodations for students with disabilities, contact the University Apartments Office at: 217-581-5633 or at www.eiu.edu/~housing.
Having computer problems? We can help! Call the Help Desk at 217-581-7708 or stop by the Virus Labs in Carman, Taylor or Stevenson Halls for assistance.
Direct Internet access
On-campus residences feature Ethernet ports which allow residents the luxury of being directly connected to the university's network. This allows for faster access to on-line services like university provided E-mail accounts and library web services. Additionally, wireless Internet access is available in all residence hall lobbies and Greek Court common areas.
24-hour assistance
Our staff members live on campus. That means someone is always on-call and available to assist residents 24-hours a day.
Academic Year Contract
No need to find a summer sublessor. On-campus contracts run from August to May.
Campus security
Residents can feel secure with the knowledge that we've taken some extra precautions . . .
• University Police, Charleston Police and housing staff members keep watch while residents sleep.
• Building access limited to residents and their guests.
• Security cameras and well lit campus.
Free local phone service
Would you like to save some of your cell phone minutes?
Just supply a regular LAN line phone for your on-campus room or apartment and you'll be able to call any number within the Charleston city limits without accumulating additional charges.
On-Campus Cable Television Network
The 80+ channels of the On-Campus Cable TV Network include 8 HBOs, 2 Spanish language networks, and the Campus Movie Channel.
Location, Location, Location
Why live near campus, when you can live on campus? On campus housing options are located in close proximity to dining options, campus events, computer labs, Panther Express shuttle service and academic buildings.
Readership Program
The Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and USA Today are provided free of charge in the residence hall lobbies for all students living on campus.
Online work requests
Residents of the residence halls and Greek Court can report problems with their room 24-hours a day via Housing & Dining Service's On-Line Work Order Program. Assistance is only a few clicks away!
Let your voice be heard!
Each resident is automatically considered a voting member of their hall council, allowing their voice to be heard on matters of policies, facility improvements, staffing and hall programming.
University Apartments provides housing for Eastern's non-traditional student population.
University Apartments, located on the corner of Fourth Street and Terrace Lane, consists of 100 one-bedroom and 54 efficiency furnished/partially
furnished apartments. It is designed to provide reasonably priced living facilities for Eastern's non-traditional student population. Local telephone service, cable TV service, water, gas, electricity, direct Internet connection and trash removal are included in the cost of an apartment.
It is located near a day care facility and is on the Charleston Public School bus route.
Contact Information
For more information, including eligibility requirements, costs and special accommodations for students with disabilities, contact the University Apartments Office at: 217-581-5633 or at www.eiu.edu/~housing.
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