Lewis University: A Leading Catholic and Lasallian University Near Chicago, Illinois

Schedule a Visit.

We invite prospective students to visit campus to meet with your counselor, learn about your area of academic interest, take a tour and register for fall.

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Summer at Lewis.

Our students are busy on campus doing science research projects in the S.U.R.E., Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.

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Student Center.

Construction for this dynamic new facility in the heart of campus is underway, with opening planned for fall 2018. Visit the photo gallery.

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Best for Vets.

Lewis was ranked the #1 private college in Illinois as a Best for Vets school. Nationally, Lewis was ranked in the Top 7 among private schools.

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Flyers Get Hired.

Lewis graduates are in high demand because of our connections with industry and alumni. To see what you can do with your major visit career services.

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Prospective Students

We want to make sure that Lewis is a good fit for you. Together, we'll work with you to develop a degree plan to achieve your dreams.

News & Events

Lewis Mini-Campus Returns August 5 During Kidzfest in Joliet

Activities for children of all ages will be featured at the Lewis University Mini-Campus during Kidzfest Saturday, Aug. 5 in downtown... Read Full Article
Illinois Funds MAP Grants with Approved State Budget

The Illinois state budget has been approved and full payment of funds for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 Monetary Award Program (MAP) will... Read Full Article
“Young Frankenstein” Comes Tap Dancing to Lewis University

This monster new musical will be “Puttin’ On the Ritz” at Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapted... Read Full Article

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Move-In 2017

Move-in days are just around the corner and the Lewis campus community is ready to welcome you.

Freshmen
Residence halls open for freshmen, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mark your luggage, boxes and bins with your room number so we can assist you with carrying them to your room. Room keys will be issued in the lobby of the residence hall you are assigned in.

Returning Students
All residence halls open Friday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Room keys will be issued in the lobby of the residence hall you are assigned in.

Residents who arrive on campus after 4 p.m. on Friday should contact the Residence Life staff through Campus Police to pick up their keys.

For questions regarding your residence hall assignment, please check your Lewis e-mail or StarRez, or contact the Office of Residence Life at (815) 836-5581 or reslife@lewisu.edu.

If you need to apply for Housing, go to myLewis, select Resources, and click on StarRez.