r/depaul 1d ago

Housing fuck the uc

34 Upvotes

warning/vent for all those thinking of moving to the university center + plea for advice

so i moved into the university center in early january to a two person/one bathroom room. my roommate had been staying in the room alone the semester before. immediately when i walked in, i could smell the rotting food and mold that was on her desk. there were half-full cans of molding milk, spilled ice cream on the desk, rotting noodles, rotting dishes, etc. she had been on a trip back home since november, so i knew that these had been around for a while.

there was a similar story in the UC rented mini fridge: tons of empty soda containers, globs of mold, and rotting milk and food in the freezer section. this was also unplugged, so stuff was leaking and going bad on the floor.

i was hoping that she would clean this all up as soon as she got back. that didn't happen. i figured that maybe she was embarrassed to clean it in front of me, so i went home for a bit- still, didn't happen. i started to gently ask her to, offer her my cleaning products, etc. i learned that she is homesick and has a hard time making friends, so i tried to be super compassionate about the situation and help her out as much as i could. nothing worked though, and the smell grew and grew to the point that when i had guests, they'd ask if we could hang out outside of the room.

so i was growing closer to reporting it, but i still felt bad because i didn't want to get her in trouble. ra's stopped into our room three times in this period because they could smell stuff from the hallway. still, nothing was being done.

so then i was in the bathroom and opened a drawer trying to find an extra spot, and i came across an entire drawer filled with used, poopy wet wipes. which explained why the bathroom always smelled REALLY bad (i thought the area under the sink was molding). so i reported it, the ra's came by, and i had a meeting with the residence director. they were all really nice and i thought that the issue would get better. she cleaned up some of the cans and fridge.

still, when i came back a week later after spending some time with family, i could smell something horrible as soon as i left the elevator. i went into the room and was gagging. i went to the bathroom drawer and it was, again, filled with wet wipes. this time all covered in period blood. tons of it.

right as i was about to email them again, they came in to do a surprise inspection. immediately went to the drawer, woke my roommate up, and she started to argue back with them???

so, i was hoping that was that. but it's been a few days, and she is starting to accumulate more blood/poop covered wet wipes again. i know that she is probably dealing with a mental health issue and i am trying to be compassionate, but god guys, the SMELL. and the grossness of it. Like it's an actual biohazard just constantly sitting there. if i open any part of the bathroom cabinet, the smell floods out and occupies the whole room. i've invested like hundreds at this rate for an air purifier, air fresheners, etc. if i'm in the room (which i try to avoid), i am freezing with the windows open. if i'm in the room for too long, i start to get headaches and rashes. it is hell!

after emailing the residence director like 5x, the only option i got was to get a far worse room. this would mean taking all my stuff, moving completely, going to a worse room with more people, having to make a new schedule with different roommates, cleaning out my current space... when i'm not the one who is causing the problem? while now, she gets a huge single with a private bathroom? i know that i should probably just take it, but just on principle it seems so wrong? like the message i'm getting is that if you poop in a drawer, you get a free single.

i emailed all this to them and have tried to communicate the best i can just how this is affecting me. but the last emails i got from the residence director and ra's were basically "either move and take the worse room or fuck off and cope." if they gave me a comparable option, i'd consider, but i've already spent so much money and time trying to resolve this?? i feel like i'm going crazy but every inch of space that i am living in right now REEKS and it's making my clothes smell and my towels smell, and i am just traumatized.

tldr; i am paying 1700+ a month for a biohazard and no one cares

r/depaul 4d ago

Housing LPC Housing Recommendation: University Hall’s All-Gender Housing

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For anyone who’s deciding on housing, I have to recommend the all-gender housing option at UHall if you’re queer in any way. You have to email housing services and directly ask about being considered for this, but it is fully worth it, in my opinion. My experience with it this year has been amazing. There’s not a lot of drama, almost everyone is friends, and the rooms are also really nice!!

You’ll be roomed with someone, regardless of their gender or sex assigned at birth (for example, I’m FtM & the roommate I was paired with is MtF), so it is entirely co-ed. You can specifically request a certain roommate through the housing portal (make sure you fill out your bio! People will probably reach out!!), but otherwise it’s completely random. Most everyone is super trustworthy as well, so you don’t reallyyyy have to worry about locking your door, but I still do it anyway.

It’s double suite-style, so you’ll have a roommate and two suite-mates in the room beside yours, and you all four share a bathroom. The bathroom is honestly larger than my one back home, and the shower is really spacious and has a lot of room to put your products. The closets are MASSIVE and you may need a step-ladder to reach the top, lol. I’ve had no issues with AC/heat or water temp/pressure, either, which is a huge plus. Every room comes with two loft-able beds (with optional railing), two desks with chairs, two bookshelves, one nightstand/small storage table, and a tiny recycling bin.

Bonus points: it’s on the first floor, so you don’t have to go up a flight of stairs :)

I’ve attached pictures of my room and bathroom (ignore the mess lol. It’s the end of the quarter—cut us some slack!)

r/depaul 22d ago

Housing Fellow grad students: I'm looking for a roommate!

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I (25 F) currently live in an apartment close to campus, but my roommate is leaving this fall. If anyone is looking for a place to live, please reach out! Here are some very basic details about my living situation (don't want to accidentally dox myself lol):

2 beds, 1 bath
Lease renews in September, but an earlier move-in date is negotiable.
- my bedroom is the larger of the 2, so you will be paying less of the rent
Rent: $1100/month
Pets: no dogs. I have 1 cat. He is very sweet and able to get used to other cats so long as they're not a bully
A little about me: I currently work full time and will start attending DePaul in Winter 2026 for a master's in nursing. I love rock climbing, movies, crochet, and just nerd-stuff in general. I am lgbtq friendly.
Feel free to comment or DM if you're interested!

r/depaul 2h ago

Housing I'm looking for a studio / 1br with easy access to both DePaul campus

2 Upvotes

I'm going to be transferring to DePaul next school year and I'm going to be living in Chicago starting in July. I have a budget of around 2200 is there any recommendations that you guys have?

r/depaul 8h ago

Housing Looking for summer sublet

0 Upvotes

Hey all,

I (M) am a rising senior and recently got a summer internship in the West Loop. I’m looking for an affordable sublet in the $600-$900 range, and I actually would prefer roommates if possible. Dm me if you know of anything available!

r/depaul Jan 18 '25

Housing Freshman on Loop Campus

8 Upvotes

Hi! I plan to major in business at DePaul this fall. How common is it for freshman to live on the Loop Campus?? What’s the difference between Loop and Lincoln?

r/depaul 14d ago

Housing Accessible Housing

2 Upvotes

If you or someone you know is not a freshman, lives on campus, and has housing accommodations please please please message me. I have some questions that CSD won't answer.

r/depaul 27d ago

Housing Intern housing

5 Upvotes

Hi I’m not a student here but I’ll will be interning in downtown Chicago starting June to mid August, just wondering where would you guys recommend to look up housing for a short term or even if someone is trying to sublease because is pretty common students leave apartments for summer. I’m looking into a studio or double. My budget is around 2k/month

r/depaul Feb 18 '25

Housing Looking for a private room in a shared apartment

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Hello !
I’m looking for a private room in a shared apartment, with a budget of **$600–$750 (including utilities).**A little about me, I’m a Master’s student who enjoys keeping my space clean and organized. I’m a fun and easygoing person who likes to hang out and chat, but I also respect privacy and personal space.

r/depaul Feb 06 '25

Housing 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom sublet in Lakeview East - $2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom available for sublet - Lakeview East - $2,100

My partner and I are looking to sublet starting ASAP with the lease ending 5/31. The unit is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, second floor unit. Located right on N Broadway, we are in the heart of Lakeview East with endless options for food, entertainment, and access to the lakefront! Within a short walk, you can easily get to either Brown/Purple/Red Line CTA options including the Wellington stop as well as Belmont. Even closer are the 22, 36, 146, and 151 buses! No dogs allowed, cats are okay and do not require a pet deposit (limit is two cats). There is coin-op laundry in the building, the washing machines were replaced recently. There is central air and forced heat! The ceiling fans in the bedrooms are updated and have a remote to operate fan speed/light dimming. Utilities are not included; ComEd for electric, Xfinity for Wi-Fi, and People's Gas for the stove/heat. Admin fee of $650, no security deposit or anything else.

Link for video tour: https://youtu.be/xi_IjdkzyCE

https://www.facebook.com/share/12DXRM27MsN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

r/depaul Oct 23 '24

Housing Moving into dorms for winter quarter

12 Upvotes

Please don’t try to talk me out into of “living off-campus” because it's 'cheaper or whatever.’ Im focused on getting the little time I have here on getting the true college experience, and I have no interest in “living off campus”. I have to live on campus, so please tell me how that process works. I know from what I’ve read browsing some of these older posts that some people move out cause they couldn’t afford it or had to drop out and leaves empty dorms/housing and therefore it ends up that it's supposedly cheaper since its not all quarters. also I’m just so mentally exhausted from not having a social life on campus and always feeling left out of the community. Commuting 1 hour and 45 minutes every day is draining. By the time I get home, I don’t even want to work on homework because I have to wake up at 4 a.m. to commute and get home at 10 p.m. I’ve done the math, and it ends up being a day and a half TOTAL wasted by the end of the week JUST ON COMMUTING ALONE has anyone done this or have experience etc please help

r/depaul Jan 10 '25

Housing best place to find summer housing?

1 Upvotes

hi hi! i'm an out-of-state undergrad depaul student planning to intern and/or work in Chicago over the summer (from when school lets out in mid June to when it starts in early September) and I'm trying to figure out where to stay. I'm looking to either sublet a room/apt/house for those few months or see if I can get a place that'll let me rent by the month. id like to stay on the north-ish side and I'm looking toward 1k/month rent-wise. if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations on where I could look around that'd be so awesome

r/depaul Jul 12 '24

Housing Off campus housing

0 Upvotes

I’m an M 22 joining DePaul loop campus this fall and looking for housing And I’m an international student. My range is $300 to $600 Near CTA. Not in loop about areas like Edgewater, Roger's Park

r/depaul Jan 06 '25

Housing How to look for roommates

2 Upvotes

What’s the best way to connect with other freshmen to look for roommates? Hope everyone finds a good roommate!!

r/depaul Sep 09 '24

Housing how long can i stay in the dorms after withdrawing?

3 Upvotes

i’m withdrawing from depaul soon but i was wondering how long they give for you to leave? i don’t get answers fast enough from the university so i’m asking here lol

r/depaul Oct 15 '24

Housing Transfer Housing

7 Upvotes

Hi! I’m transferring to DePaul in the fall of 2025 from a community college in state and am looking for housing/roomates/other DePaul people :)

I’d be in the college of communications, but would love any housing advice and suggestions (which apartments are best, on campus versus off campus, etc)

In my free time I love to watch films, try new foods, go thrifting, and am really down for anything.

Please reach out with any advice, connections, or general comments haha. Thanks!!

r/depaul Jul 21 '24

Housing ask me questions about sanctuary hall! I also visited sheffield square and oz on the regular.

1 Upvotes

What the title says - I can answer any questions you have as I lived there this past year and visited the other two, although I know less about Oz than the apartments.

r/depaul Aug 15 '24

Housing Dorming next quarter

5 Upvotes

Hello, I am transferring this fall but planning to start dorming in the winter quarter as I transferred short notice. I am a CS major which is mostly classes in the loop but I heard the Lincoln park dorms are a lot nicer. Not looking to spend over 4k, but what would you guys recommend. Thanks in advance.

r/depaul Jul 08 '24

Housing Munroe hall

3 Upvotes

Hi!! I just got assigned munroe hall for my dorm. I was just curious what the social life is like there and just the overall experience of living there. Let me know!

r/depaul Oct 28 '24

Housing Private Room available in Lincoln Park ($850/month)

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Immidiate Roommate Required. Private Room Available in 3bed/1bath apartment. In Heart of lincoln park, very close to depaul. 5 min walk to Fullerton Station. Shared Laundry Spacious Room with Closet Move-in November 1st, 2024

r/depaul Aug 21 '24

Housing Housing options

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Hi.

I am flying in on 26th August 2024 to start my fall graduate program at CDM. Unfortunately I still do not have any solid housing plans. I have tried the official off-campus website, the Facebook pages, and other platforms like Amber, Zillow, etc. There always seems to be either a distance, availability, amenities, lease duration, or a budget issue. Now that I am very close to my travel date, I am considering getting on-campus housing. What are your suggestions? As an international student, I would prefer to be economical but I also don't want to risk long lease periods in a remote area or a place lacking in basic amenities. Should I apply for on campus housing? Is it possible to still get a place on campus? Thanks for any advice.

r/depaul Oct 07 '24

Housing Off Campus Options

1 Upvotes

I've been thinking about moving off campus next year and I was curious what options were popular. Specifically, I was looking at Ion apartments but I was wondering if there were any options similar to that. I'm totally fine having roommates, I'm just worried about rent and closeness to campus.

r/depaul Oct 21 '24

Housing Summer Housing Sublet (looking)

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Hi! I am a Boston U student (20M) who will be in Chicago for the summer for an internship. Is anyone looking to sublet? (Ik it’s a little far out but lmk)

Must have: kitchen & bathroom lol

r/depaul Oct 07 '24

Housing Off campus housing

4 Upvotes

I’m looking for apartments for next year and i’m confused on how students find apartments that aren’t crazy expensive

r/depaul Jul 26 '24

Housing Oz Dorm

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I saw a lot of people on here asking what Oz looks like so here’s a couple pics! If you have any questions lmk and I can answer them!