Does anyone know if there is an orientation in Carbondale before classes start where I can meet people/look at housing? What apartments do students usually live in their first year? Also does anyone know how to join a facebook group if there has been one created?
My bad guys for just now popping in (currently in the midst of exam week). For those still waiting to hear a response, no worries! There usually is still some movement up until July but otherwise think of a back-up plan just in case. For those who were accepted/committing to SIU CONGRATS! THIS MED SCHOOL IS AMAZING and it blows my mind every time I think how much I am getting out of this school and how prepared I will be for residency. Now to answer the question...
In terms of finding housing there is no rush at all. No place in carbondale usually fills up except this one complex called Evolve. The summer orientation in June is a good time to search for housing (but still no rush if you do not attend this orientation), mingle with your class, and see who will be a good match for roommates. The most popular option for housing is the Reserve at Saluki Pointe (
The Reserve at Saluki Point) - Everyone gets their own bathroom, if you get a 4 bedroom then rent is around $470-480 I think?, free parking, a 5 min drive away from campus max, comes FURNISHED, has a pool, and its own gym! The second most popular option is Sun Valley (
Carbondale's First Choice in Luxury Living) - Has the option of a one bedroom (the Reserve is only 2, 3, and 4 bdr), a lot of space, around a 5 min drive from campus as well, more quiet area than the Reserve since more grad students/actual families live at Sun Valley...however it is UNFURNISHED (some people did not mind that but others did not want to do the hassle of buying/moving furniture just for a 9 month stay). Besides those two options there are a lot more! Just to list some off Evolve (convenient but pretty expensive -
Southern Illinois University Student Housing at Evolve), The Pointe (
SIU Housing | The Pointe at SIU Apartments | Welcome), University Village (
Off Campus Student Housing by SIU in Carbondale | University Village), Wedgewood Hills (
Home).
Phew okay I think this is a good start for y'all! Anymore questions just let me know and I will try my best to get back to it!