University Housing at Illinois University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Florida Avenue


Florida Avenue Residence Halls
Welcome to Oglesby and Trelease Halls, the Florida Avenue Residence Halls! These air-conditioned halls are part of the vibrant Urbana South neighborhood.
Location:College Court, Urbana
Nearby:Illini Grove, Recreational Fields
Gender:Coed by floor
Population:Oglesby=654; Trelease=654
Room Types:36 Triples, 539 Doubles, and 87 Singles
Dining:Dining hall on first floor; home to specialty restaurants Soul Ingredient and Cracked Egg Cafe
Unique Features:All rooms are air-conditioned and have new, loftable furniture. Across the street is the Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls, home to the newly renovated PAR Dining Hall. WIMSE (Women in Math, Science, and Engineering) and Health Professions Living-Learning Communities are also located here.
Resources:Fitness room, study rooms, library, computer lab, vending machines, laundry, 24-hour front desk services, game room
Why Students Love It Here:"We enjoy the company of floor mates, the facilities of our hall (there's a grand piano in the lounge!), the studious and social environment, and the diverse dining options and residential events." -Christina


"The best part of FAR? Thursday night soul food!" -Jae


"It's close to my rugby practices and right next to the best dining hall on campus, PAR!" -Kelsey

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