Independent Living Units (ILU) are more than just a place to sleep, study and interact with others. ILUs provide students the ability to live and function with the feeling and independence of living on their own while having the convenience of being located on campus. Students are allowed the opportunity to live in and maintain their own living areas allowing for a smooth transition to their years beyond their college experience. Allowing students to cook, clean, and develop proper communication among neighbors helps develop the essential skills of living and functioning independently.