East Residence Halls
Commons South (CMS)
Commons South (CMS) is a five-story traditional residence hall of double rooms, which open into a common hallway with two community bathrooms shared by each floor community. It has a computer lab and accommodates around 190 students. This building has two single sex floors, with females on the second floor and males on the third floor. The fourth and fifth floor are both co-ed. CMS is for undergraduate students of all ages.
CMS Contacts
- Natasia Bongcas
- Resident Director
- nbongcas@uic.edu
- (312) 355-6506
- Charles E. McPherson, III
- Faculty in Residence
- charles@uic.edu
- Amie Schuck
- Faculty in Residence
- amms@uic.edu
Building & Mailing Address
Commons South (Room #, including letter)
700 S. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Each residence hall includes:
- Air conditioning and heat
- Free laundry for residents
- Kitchenettes and vending machines
- Computer lab
- Lounges and common areas
- Walking distance to cafeterias and recreational facilities
Each residence hall bedroom includes:
- Extra-long twin bed, desk and chair, clothes closet and storage drawers
- Telephone jack, cable TV connection and high-speed internet connection (including wireless)—additional fees may apply
For information on what to bring with you when you move in, please read Move-In Days.
Special Interest Communities
Rates
| Room Style | Academic Year Rate |
|---|---|
| Double | $10,261 |
| Single | $11,043 |
| Modified Single | $11,732 |
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Photographs of CMS
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Commons Bedroom
Typical Room Setups & Hall Floor Plan
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