Grant Towers

Located on the northwestern edge of campus, Grant consists of four 12-story towers with double room options.

With a beautiful view of Central Park and the West Lagoon, it's close to sports fields, NIU's Recreation Center and "all you care to eat" dining in the Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex Community Center.

Starting at $5,910 per semester, for fall 2023

815-753-1994

1250 Grant Dr. N.
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Double rooms
Home to the Business House, Engineering House and Community Engagement House
Lounge, study areas on each floor
Secure hall access with OneCard and PIN
Beautiful views!

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Room Types

Double Room ($5,910 per semester)

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Two beds, one per person
Two desks, one per person
Two closets with shelves, one per person
Two large dressers, one per person
Two small dressers, one per person
Two rolling chairs, one per person
Two movable shelves with bulletin boards, one per person
MicroFridge
Ethernet port
Window drapes
Overhead lighting
Mirror in closet door (D Tower only)
Tile flooring

More rooms may be available in Grant's Living-learning and Special Interest Communities.

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What to Bring

Single Room ($6,840 per semester)

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Bed
Desk
Closet with shelves
Large dresser
Small dresser
Rolling chair
Movable shelves with bulletin board
MicroFridge
Ethernet port
Window drapes
Overhead lighting
Mirror in closet door (D Tower only)
Tile flooring

More rooms may be available in Grant's Living-learning and Special Interest Communities.

Measurements

What to Bring

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Measurements

Item	Measurements
Bedroom Approximate dimensions	14'2" by 11'3" (varies by location)
Ceiling	8'
Bed	78" by 36" by 7.5". Twin XL sheets provide the best fit.
Bed height from floor Depends on your selected bed loft option	Junior Loft: 31.5" from floor Low Loft: 20.5" from floor Bunked: 10" from floor In Grant, high lofting and bunked beds are not available for some rooms. When you make a bed loft request, we'll show you the options available for your particular room.
Closet One per person. The closet is lockable and includes a large space for hanging clothes and a lockable chest with three shelves.	Closet dimensions: 36" by 60" by 90" Long shelf with rod: 12" by 40.5". 18" to ceiling Short shelf with rod: 12" by 18". 36" to ceiling Lockable chest with three shelves: 13.5" by 31.5" by 5.75" Each shelf: 13.75" by 31.5" by 30.25"
Large Dresser One per person. Has three drawers.	Outer dimensions: 21.5" by 36" by 30" Each drawer: 16" by 32" by 4.5"
Small Dresser One per person. Has two large drawers and a smaller drawer.	Outer dimensions: 21.5" by 13.25" by 25" Two large drawers: 16" by 11" by 4.5" Small drawer: 16" by 11" by 2.5"
Desk Includes a movable shelf and bulletin board.	Outer dimensions: 30" by 40" by 30" Shelf: 11" by 38"
MicroFridge Each room includes one MicroFridge for every two people. Includes a microwave, refrigerator and freezer compartments.	Outer dimensions: 20.125" by 18.625" by 33.5" Refrigerator compartment: 2.13 cubic feet Freezer compartment: 0.75 cubic feet Microwave: 0.7 cubic feet and 12.8" by 18.125" by 10.625"

Features

Utilities included.
Air conditioning.
24-hour computer lab.
NIU Wireless.
All You Care to Eat Dining located next door in Patterson.
Laundry in each tower.
New York City Lounge.
Vending machines.
Huskie Bus Line.
Outdoor bicycle racks.
Open during Thanksgiving and spring breaks.
Study rooms on every floor.
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Nearby Student Recreation Center.

Dining Options

When you live in Grant Towers, you automatically receive the Huskie Block 12 Plan, which lets you eat at:

Patterson dining and the Stevenson retail dining center nearby.
Other locations across campus.

Learn more about residential meal plans.

Huskie Bus Line

Huskie Bus Line routes stop at Grant North every 20 minutes during regular hours:

Route 2L

Stops at Grant, Northern View, attractions on Lincoln Highway, Barsema/Engineering Buildings, DuSable and more.

Route 2R

Stops at Grant, Patterson Complex, DuSable, Barsema/Engineering Buildings, attractions on Lincoln Highway, Northern View and more.

Route 11

Route 11 of the Huskie Bus Line, known as the Huskie Safe Line, operates seven days a week, from midnight to 7 a.m. On Sundays, service starts at 10 p.m.

Mailing Address

[Your Name]
Grant [C or D] [Room Number]
1250 Grant Dr. N.
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Communities

Our residence hall communities give you an opportunity to live with students with similar interests, helping you to succeed academically and socially during your time at NIU. Grant is home to:

Recreation

Grant is a short walk away from the Student Recreation Center.

Join over 40 intramural sports played nearby at:

Internet

Unlimited NIU Wireless and Wired Broadband

Study Locations

Check out some place you can study in and around Grant Towers.

Study lounges on each floor
Holmes Student Center
Founders Memorial Library

Safety

The safety and security of every resident is important to us. Grant residents use their OneCard to enter the building 24/7. Residents must also use their OneCard to get onto their floor, and their card and a PIN access their room. Guest registration is enforced 24/7. Hall staff and NIU police are always available.