The 10 residence halls are located near the center of campus with easy access to the University’s free bus service, Cambus.

The residence halls are an ideal option for students who do not want to cook. Each room's contract includes a required meal plan consisting of 10, 14, or 20 meals per week. Students in certain types of rooms have an optional plan consisting of just five meals per week.

Information for Students Arriving for Fall 2008 NEW

Application process and contract
The University Housing contract is legally binding. Do not apply unless you are certain you wish to live in a University residence hall.

• Students are notified of their room assignments beginning in June. If you arrive in Iowa City before receiving your assignment, contact University Housing in Burge Hall (319-335-3009) as soon as possible to confirm your reservation.
• Do not sign a lease for off-campus housing before you have checked with the University Housing office.
• If you have a residence hall assignment and also sign a lease for housing elsewhere, you may have two legally binding contracts. You could be responsible for paying rent on both places.

Living in the residence halls during breaks
Residence hall amenities vary during academic breaks.

• Winter break—Mayflower and Hillcrest residents may remain in their rooms during this break, but students in the other eight residence halls must vacate. The other eight residence halls close 24 hours after the end of fall semester exam week and reopen the Saturday before spring semester classes begin.
• Thanksgiving and spring breaks—Residents of all halls may remain in their rooms during these two periods, but meal plan food service is not provided.

International Crossroads Learning Community
If you are interested in international issues, foreign languages, and cultures, you may want to apply for housing in the International Crossroads Learning Community, space set aside in the residence halls for students with similar interests.

For more information
Click here for more details about the University's 10 residence halls.

University Residence Halls