DePaul offers on-campus housing for Academy students during the Summer Term (June, July, August) in Munroe Hall on our Lincoln Park Campus. During the Fall, Winter and Spring Terms, students usually live in apartments. DePaul's summer housing agreement can be found at http://housing.depaul.edu/lincolnpark/summerhousing/rates.asp. This agreement should be sent directly to Housing Services, 2345 N. Sheffield, Suite 301, Chicago, Illinois 60614, and not to the English Language Academy.
University housing, although limited, may be available at other times of the year. For information about campus housing during Fall, Winter and Spring Terms, please contact Housing Services by telephone at 1-773-325-2647.
Most ELA students try to find an apartment near DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus, which is about 15 minutes by train from the downtown campus where ELA classes are held.
Monthly rent for an apartment in Chicago ranges from $500.00 to $1,500.00/month depending on the location and size.
If you need a place to stay while you are looking for an apartment, please follow this link to Chicago area hostels.
If you would like to book a reservation for a short time before you move into an apartment, here are several places that students have recommended:
24 East Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60605 USA
Phone: 312-360-0300
Fax: 312-360-0313
$31/night, member rate; $34/night, non-members
1414 East 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637 USA
Phone: 773-753-2270
Fax: 773-753-1227 (Attention: Joyce, Resident Director)
$65-75/night; after 2 weeks, rates drop to $22.50/night
Because DePaul does not offer dormitory housing to Academy students during the academic year, we are enclosing a list of other university dormitories or residences which may offer housing for you. You must make the arrangements and reservations directly with the residence centers by yourself.
Homestay accommodations give you a room in a private house, living with a local host family. Usually you receive 2 meals per day, often one sitting down with the host family. This is an excellent option for someone learning English.
SecondHome Homestay
Linda Bonner
708-848-3520
dlbonner@comcast.net
Please contact Mrs. Bonner at SecondHome Homestay for current rates.
425 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-1394
Phone: 312-341-2005
Fax: 312-341-2009
http://www.roosevelt.edu/reslife/hcc.htm
This residence hall is part of Roosevelt University and it is one block from DePaul University's Loop campus where Academy students have their classes. Call or fax the Center for an application and other information about housing. Meal plan available.
555 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: 800-833-0331
The Internet is an excellent resource when trying to find an apartment in Chicago. The following web sites can help you locate an apartment in Chicago.