Each sleeping room at I-House is furnished with a bed, wardrobe with a full mirror, desk, chair, a large and small bookcase, window treatments, chest of drawers, ceiling fan, telephone, and high speed internet access. Residents may choose to bring any number of items to personalize their room and make it feel like home.

Listed below are some of the items that previous residents have identified as important to their overall comfort. If it is not convenient for you to bring these items from home, it is easy to acquire any of these items while in Chicago.

Personal Supplies

• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, perfume/cologne, etc.)
• Cooking Supplies
• Small Refrigerator (not necessary as you may rent bins from the community kitchen, see below)
• Cookware (pots, pans)
• Dishes & Silverware

Room Decor Supplies

• Desk lamp or other task lighting
• Alarm clock, radio, or stereo TV (all sleeping rooms are satellite TV ready and residents may purchase satellite package)
• Personal computer and printer Note: All sleeping rooms are wired for high-speed connections and have wireless access.
• Window fan (for the summer months)
• Small rug (5'x7' are typically accepted in most rooms without a problem)
• Posters for the walls (NOTE: holes from nails or tacks are considered damage to the room, we suggest utilizing removable putty or removable hooks)

Community Resources

The Community Kitchen is located on the first floor. It is equipped with gas cooking ranges, toasters, microwaves, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers with lockable bins that can be rented by the quarter. There are also lockable dry storage lockers for rent on a quarterly basis.

The Laundry Room is located on the lower level and is equipped with coin operated washers and dryers. There are also ironing boards that are available for the residents use. Residents must provide their own iron or may borrow one from the Front Desk. University of Chicago students may utilize the cash stripe on the UCID.

Linen Program

Because linens are particularly bulky and difficult to transport, we have partnered with Residence Hall Linens to provide bed linens (extra long twin size), blankets, pillows and towels for sale online with direct delivery to your room here. If you choose to take part in the Residence Hall Linens program, visit this website and use the following information. If you do not take part in the program, you will need to bring your own linens or purchase them after arrival.