University Housing & Dining
About half of the rooms in Iowa's 10 residence halls are occupied by first-year undergraduate students. Entire floors in some halls are reserved for students who prefer a quiet atmosphere. Parklawn is home to the "234 Community" for transfer and returning students.

Residence Hall Tour

Amenities
All of the halls are coed, substance-free, and outfitted with facilities for laundry, snacking, and studying. Some halls have on-site fitness facilities. Each hall is served by the University's free bus service (Cambus).

Room furnishings
All rooms have beds, desks, sinks, mirrors, drapes, a bulletin board, cable TV access, an activated telephone outlet, and Internet access for each resident. The suites in Mayflower feature bathrooms and small kitchens shared with the occupants of an adjoining suite.

Meal plans
Whether you live on- or off-campus, University Housing & Dining offers a variety of meal plans to suit your appetite and your wallet.

Meal Plan Options

Application
You have to be admitted to the University before University Housing & Dining will assign you to a room.

Housing Application/Contract

Policy on alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs
The possession and use of alcohol and illegal drugs, and the use of tobacco products, is prohibited in the residence halls. Alcohol possession and consumption is not allowed even if a student is 21 or older. Students may possess tobacco products but not use them in the halls.