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For more than 30 years, Armory House has had the privilege of housing international students from more than 20 countries such as France, Spain, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Canada. (International students account for 25% of AH residents.)

We understand how challenging it can be for international students to be thousands of miles away from home.  Therefore, we offer special housing arrangements and activities to ensure that their stay in the U.S. will be safe and comfortable.

Housing Arrangements: International students may ask permission to stay during University breaks such as Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break. Once permission is granted, students may stay at AH free of charge. (The average daily charge on campus is $50 per day.)  Please note that for early move in, however, both domestic and international students will be charged an additional daily fee.

Safety: During the breaks, while most American students go home to spend time with their family, many international students choose to stay at AH. The locks at AH Main and AH Suites will be changed in order to provide maximum security to our residents. At that time, it will be necessary to obtain a new key from the office.

Activities: AH offers a wide variety of activities to welcome international students and enhance their living experience. Some examples of these activities are International Student Welcome Night, Open Door Night, Ice Skating, and Food Tastings from local restaurants.  In addition, Armory House also participates in Intramural Sports such as Soccer, Football, Basketball and Volleyball.

Academic and Career Support is also a crucial part of our program. Special events have been planned for residents to enhance both their academic and career goals.  "How to Choose Your Major", "Resume Writing Workshop", and a tutoring program are just a few of those examples.

By living in the same community and participating in different activities organized by AH, both domestic and international students can significantly learn about different cultures and enhance their learning and living experience.

David, Resident from Australia

College of Engineering

Hello, I am an international study abroad student from Sydney, Australia. I came to Illinois to study for 1 year and have been having the time of my life. A special thanks to Armory House for every thing they have contributed to my experience in the US.

Armory House organizes various functions, from social, to educational/cultural to intramural sports. There is never a dull moment, and always something that you can do to meet new people or just hang out with your new friends. 

To anyone reading these comments and thinking that  Armory House may be  the place for you -  I would say that Armory House is one of the best places you can choose to stay on campus.  The staff will do everything they can to make your stay pleasant and complete and attend to your every need.