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Discover Prairie Place

Discover Prairie Place

Modern and convenient living on the prairie with suites and multi-bedroom apartments available now.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING

Learn more about GovState's New, Spacious, Modern, Fully furnished apartments and suites!

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BUILT WITH GOVSTATE STUDENTS' LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN MIND

Prairie Place at Governors State University was designed with GovState students in mind. Within these luxury-style fully furnished apartments and suites and across the stunning campus, Prairie Place is redefining urban sophistication on the prairie.

Set amidst a lush 750-acre campus, and one of the nation's top 10 outdoor sculpture parks, Prairie Place is an ideal home for any GovState student who wants to live & learn all while staying connected to the campus.

Choose from four unique floor plans, you will find an affordable and convenient home that's minutes from class to kitchen

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PRAIRIE PLACE Amenities

  • Free high-speed network and Wi-Fi throughout the hall
  • Free cable service (80+ channels)
  • All utilities included
  • Beautiful community kitchens and lounges on each floor
  • Laundry and vending are available on the first floor of the building
  • On-premise convenience store and new mobile GovState dining/grocery app
  • Supportive learning environment
  • Convenient parking
  • Student living areas secured 24/7
  • Mail & Package Receiving
  • Onsite staff to provide assistance and support
  • Shuttle service to academic buildings and the Metra

Campus Amenities – Just Steps Away from Prairie Place

  • Recreation and Fitness center with Olympic size pool
  • Student Lounge with billiards
  • Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
  • Pedestrian-friendly outdoor plaza
  • Beautiful bike and walking paths
  • Outdoor Recreation Fields

Be engaged in Prairie Place a living & learning community

Connect with GovState students who share your same goals all with affordable modern living amenities that complement your on-campus experience at GovState.

Act now and Apply!

Interest in our on-campus residences is quickly building and we wouldn't want you to miss out.

Prairie Place on campus housing is only available to admitted GovState students.

(All students must use their GovState username and password to apply for housing)

Click here to apply now for Prairie Place.
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Auxiliary Services & University Housing

  • Housing Office
  • Governors State University
  • C1330, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
  • 708.235.7110
  • housing@govst.edu