Wall & Grand Apartments

Students today are quite different than they were in 1968, toting gear that didn’t exist back then and looking for new amenities and conveniences. The first new Housing construction on the campus in 36 years will respond to what students say they want in their living spaces. The complex, to be built at the northwest corner of Wall Street and Grand Avenue, is part of University Housing’s master plan, which outlines a variety of projects that will add 1,765 beds. Among the proposed projects: A 100-apartment complex housing 400 students on the northern edge of campus; phasing out of Southern Hills apartment complex and building additional facilities at the Evergreen Terrace family complex; and creation of a new housing area for sororities and fraternities. Each project will require SIU Board of Trustees approval.

Opening of Wall & Grand Apartments is expected in Fall 2006.

University Housing

Project highlights include

100 units, with convenience store on site.
147,000 square feet
Housing for 400 freshman age 21 and over, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.
Each apartment will have 900 to 1120 square feet, housing four students in two- or four-bedroom units.
Each unit will have a living room, two bathrooms, full kitchen, and will be fully furnished.
Project cost: $26.4 million
Funding source: University Housing revenues will cover the debt service on a revenue bond issue.