Grant Renovation
Overview
Grant C Tower is now open! This newly renovated residence hall offers a fresh new look and feel. Available for both new students and returning residents, the newly renovated C Tower provides NIU students with the modern amenities that they have been requesting.
Some of the new features include:
- Spacious and modern double rooms
- Movable furniture to allow students to arrange the furnishings to meet their needs
- More single rooms available for privacy and convenience
- Wireless internet connectivity throughout Tower C
- New interior finishes with open architectural elements
- Enhanced safety and security features
- Temperature controls in each room
- Updated student lounges with flat panel TVs
Some of the continuing features include:
- Utilities, Internet, and cable all included in room costs
- Flexible dining plans
- Computer labs and IT support specifically for residence hall students
Living in Grant
Students interested in experiencing the New Northern Lifestyle first hand should plan on signing up for a room in Grant C Tower as early as possible. Room sign-ups began November 1, 2012.
Grant D Tower is scheduled to reopen in fall 2013 with similar amenities.
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Student Quotes
“The amount of space is just awesome.” – Blake from Lake Zurich
“Cool, there’s temp control in here.” - Rebecca from Martinton
“Wow, this is really nice!” - Nicole from Arlington Heights
“I was worried about the closets, but there’s plenty of storage in here.” – Katie from Chicago
“Nice! It doesn’t even look like Grant anymore.” – Dan from Sherrard
“I like that these closets lock. And that they’re so big.” - Tiffany from Rockton
“The laundry machines are simple and easy to use. Everything here is so bright and the rooms are so big.” – Ryan from LaGrange
“Whoa, this is way bigger than I expected.” – Perri from South Beloit