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We hope you are as excited to move-in as we are to have you.
To help out even before you get here, we have put together this
packet of important and useful information.
Thank you for choosing University Center – we can’t wait to meet
you! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
University Center Management Team
312.924.8000 • [email protected]
www.universitycenter.com
PLAY
move-in
Generally, students bring TOO many items for their
rooms. Try not to pack like you are never going to see
another store; there are plenty of shops and stores in
your new neighborhood. Remember, you are moving
into a relatively small space and you can always bring
more things later.
Recommended to have
on move-in day
Things to discuss with
your roommate
o UC ID card (if you have it)
o Answering machine
o Identification, money, credit cards,
checks
o Cleaning supplies
o Camera
o Dry erase board
o Cart/dolly (your helpers can take
back home)
o DVD player and/or VCR
• carpeting
o Command Hooks by 3M© and
Command Poster Tabs
o Iron/ironing boards
• blinds
o Extra batteries
o Kitchen items
o Garbage bags
o Microwave (available for rent)
o Power strips with surge protection
o Room decorations
o Small first aid kit
o Small refrigerator (700 W or less)
(available for rent)
Each room comes with:
• bed frame (bunkable) and mattress, extra long
80" x 36" twin (except Studios/Private Room
Suites with full-size bed)
• telephone (shared by roommates)
• desk and chair for each resident
• closet with organizers for each resident
• smoke detector and sprinkler
o Small tool set
• shelving units (to be shared by roommates)
o Small/hand vacuum
• all utilities, local phone, basic cable and internet
hook-ups for each resident
o Snacks, bottled water
• garbage can
o Toilet paper
o Storage bins
o Coffee/tea maker
o Gaming systems
o Stereo
o Telephone (1 provided)
o Television
• microfridge (suites on floors 15–18 only)
Furniture, including blinds, must stay in the room. Small
microwaves, refrigerators and lofts are available for
residents to rent. (Full kitchens, including a microwave
and refrigerator, are in apartments.)
Make sure to talk with your roommate(s) about items
only one of you needs to bring so you won’t have
duplicates.
As for your wardrobe, try not to overdo it, but bring
enough clothes for every situation. Also, think about
how often you plan to go home. You can always bring
necessary winter/spring items during more appropriate
seasons.
• Pets
• Halogen lamps, sun lamps
•N
ails, screws, double-sided tape,
staple gun
•A
ir fresheners with built-in electrical
outlets
•O
pen flame items: candles, incense,
oil lamps
• Lofts (must be rented from UC)
•A
ppliances with open coils or
burners: toasters, electric frying pan
(including George Foreman Grills),
hot plates, space heaters
• Refrigerators larger than 5.8 cubic ft.
• Air conditioners
•D
art boards, darts, paintball guns,
water guns, etc.
Limited bicycle storage is available in the building (firstcome, first-served basis). Bicycles are not allowed to
be stored in suites or apartments. Remember, if you do
bring your bike, be sure to bring a lock.
• Water beds
Lastly, if you bring items to hang on the walls, bring 3M
Command adhesive products or sticky tack – as we ask
that you don’t nail, tack or tape anything to the walls.
•P
ower strips/appliances that are not
UL certified
©
•W
eapons, firearms, explosive devices
• Fireworks, sparklers
• Cinderblocks
• Illegal medications, drugs
• Outside satellite dishes/antennas
• Obscene materials
•A
lcoholic beverages, containers,
decorations and advertising
paraphernalia (under 21)
move-in
Bed Linens
Entertainment
Desk & School Supplies
Suites – Kitchen/Utensils
80" X 36" mattresses provided
o Board games, cards
o Backpack
o Can opener
(except Studios and Private Room
Suites with full-size bed)
o Camera
o Computer
o Chip clips
o DVD player and/or VCR *
o Computer printer
o Gaming system*
o Dictionary, thesaurus
o Envelopes, stamps
o Cups, mugs, plate, bowl (non
breakable and microwave-safe
is better!)
o Extra ink cartridges
o Dish towels
o Folders, binders
o Freezer bags, plastic wrap, tin
foil
o Mattress pad/cover
o Sheets (extra long)
o Blankets/bedspread
o Pillows/pillow cases
Bathroom
o First aid kit
o Hairdryer, hairbrush
o Lotion
o Headphones
o Portable CD player/MP3
o Sports equipment
o Stereo*
o Television*
Laundry Supplies
o Pain reliever
o Clothes hangers
o Prescriptions, including
eyeglasses/contacts
o Drying rack
o Razors, shaving cream
o Iron, ironing board*
o Sanitary items
o Laundry bag/basket
o Shower shoes, flip flops
o Laundry detergent
o Tissues, cotton balls, cotton
swabs
o Lint roller/brush
o Toilet paper
o Toiletries (soap, shampoo,
toothbrush, toothpaste,
deodorant)
o Fabric softener
o Lamp/desk lamp
o Notebooks, notepads, index
cards
o Knives, forks, spoons
o Pens, pencils, highlighters
o Microwave* (available for rent)
o Printer paper
o R-RW CD-ROMs
o Rubberbands, paper clips
o Ruler, scissors
o Measuring cup
o Non-perishable drinks, snacks
o Pots, pans
o Salt, pepper, sugar
o Stapler, staples, tape
o Small refrigerator* (available
for rent)
Apartments - Kitchen
Supplies
Electronics & Wiring
o Can opener
o Sewing kit
o Cups, mugs
o Stain remover/bleach
o Cutting board
Cleaning Supplies
o Dish towels
o 3-prong power strip with surge
protection (UL Approved)
o Alarm clock*
o Answering machine*
o All purpose cleaner
o Dishwasher detergent
o Computer cables/Ethernet
cable (CAT5)
o Broom/mop
o Ice cube trays
o Fan
o Tweezers, nail clippers
o Cleaning disinfectant/spray
o Kitchen knife, paring knife
Clothes
o Dish soap
o Knives, forks, spoons
o Telephone and cord (1 provided
per room)
o Dress, casual & comfortable
clothes
o Garbage can(s) (1 provided per
person)
o Measuring cups
o T V cable
o Undergarments, socks
o Non-abrasive tub/tile cleaner
o Oven cleaner
o Bike/bike lock
o Towels, washcloths, robe
o Mixing bowls
Miscellaneous
o Batteries
o Paper towels
o Oven mitts
o Recreational/exercise
o Plunger
o Plastic containers
o Flashlight
o Coats, jackets
o Small/hand vacuum
o Plates, bowls
o Rollerblades
o Pots, pans
o Small tool set
o Spatulas, wooden spoons
o Storage cubes/containers
o Shoes, boots, sandals
o Umbrella/rain gear
o Sponges/rags
Decorations
o Toilet bowl cleaner
o Beanbag chairs, other
additional furniture
o Toilet scrubber
o Command Hooks by 3M©
o Umbrella
o Trash bags
o Plants
o Posters, pictures
o Throw rugs
*Only one item needed per room, discuss with your roommate.
DIVISION
ELM
Wabash Avenue
CHESTNUT
PEARSON
Harrison
• Exit Unloading Zone to Harrison Street
LAKE MICHIGAN
• In the event the Unloading Zone is full, proceed east to Wabash Avenue, south to
Harrison Street, north on State Street and back on Congress Parkway to enter the
Unloading Zone. Vehicles must line up on Harrison Street to unload. There is no
waiting allowed on State Street.
Street
CHICAGO
•P
lease do not leave your vehicle unattended in the Unloading Zone. Unattended
vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.
Drop-off Map
ONTARIO
•O
nce you arrive at the Unloading Zone (drop-off parking only), University Center
staff will help provide directions and assistance. Please be sure you have a
government-issued photo ID with you.
McCLURG
FAIRBANKS
ERIE
RUSH
WABASH
HURON
ST. CLAIR
SUPERIOR
STATE
WELLS
Michigan Avenue
DELAWARE
DEARBORN
Parking
EAST LAKE SHORE DRIVE
WALTON
Exit
CLARK
HURON
OAK
MICHIGAN
CHESTNUT
INSTITUTE
• Enter Unloading Zone from Congress Parkway
BELLEVUE
UNLOADING ZONE
UNIVERSITY
CENTER
LOCUST
LASALLE
UPERIOR
WALTON
ORLEANS
CHICAGO
OAK
CEDAR
Congress Parkway
Enter
State Street
Dearborn Street
HILL
SEDWICK
OHIO
GRAND
KINZIE
DEARBORN
EAST NORTH WATER
University Center is located in downtown Chicago at the intersection of State Street
and Congress Parkway.
LAKE SHORE DRIVE
NEW
FRANKLIN
ILLINOIS
HUBBARD
525 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
877-4-UCC-INFO • 312-924-8000 • www.universitycenter.com
CHICAGO RIVER
SOUTH WATER
WACKER
LAKE
BEAUBIEN
HARBOR
LAKE UPPER LEVEL
RANDOLPH
University Center does not have its own parking. However, there are a number of
parking garages and lots all around the building. These parking locations are shown
in the maps to the right. You will need to pay to park in Downtown Chicago.
MILLENNIUM
STATION
WASHINGTON
MILLENNIUM
PARK
Chicagoland Area
From the Southwest (I-55 Stevenson Expressway)
Proceed east to the end of I-55 to North Lake Shore Drive. Continue north (towards
downtown) on Lake Shore Drive to Balbo Street. Turn left on Balbo to State Street; turn
right on State Street. Continue one block. University Center will be on your right. Follow
UC unloading signs.
ART INSTITUTE
OF CHICAGO
WABASH
STATE
CLARK
LASALLE
FRANKLIN
ADAMS
JACKSON
P
P
GRANT PARK
VAN BUREN
STATION
P
VAN BUREN
HARRISON
PLYMOUTH
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
MICHIGAN AVENUE
P
FEDERAL
CONGRESS PARKWAY
FINANCIAL
P
HAROLD
WASHINGTON
LIBRARY
P
COLUMBUS DRIVE
LASALLE
STREET
STATION
LAKE SHORE DRIVE
DEARBORN
MONROE
WACKER
CHICAGO
RIVER
MADISON
WELLS
HUDSON
move-in
From the South (I-57 to I-94 Dan Ryan Expressway)
and From the North (I-90/94 Kennedy/Edens Expressway)
Exit at Congress Parkway. Drive east towards downtown to State Street. University
Center
will be on your right. Follow UC unloading signs.
LAKE MICHIGAN
From the West (I-290 Eisenhower Expressway)
I-290 turns into Congress Parkway as it nears downtown. Continue driving east to
State Street. University Center will be on your right. Follow UC unloading signs.
BALBO
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POLK
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MUSEUM
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Chicago Loop Map
From Midway Airport (Public Transportation or Taxi)
Take CTA (subway/”EL”) Orange Line to Library/Van Buren stop; walk 1 block south
on State Street to Congress Parkway OR, take a taxi, expect to pay around $30-$35
from Midway to University Center.
From O’Hare International Airport (Public Transportation or Taxi)
University Center
P Parking
“L”/Subway Lines
“L”/Subway Stops
Take CTA (subway/”EL”) Blue Line to LaSalle/Congress stop; walk four blocks east
on Congress to State Street OR, take a taxi, expect to pay around $40-$45 from
O’Hare to University Center.