The residence halls are home to about 90 percent of Iowa's first-year students, and in a Recent National Survey, students gave our halls high marks in the areas of "safety and security," "floor or hall activities," and "residence hall services."

The 10 residence halls vary in size, architecture, and room options, and offer plenty of opportunities to meet friends and find study partners.

Online Residence Hall Tour
Student Meal Plans
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Typically, men and women are housed on alternating floors or wings in every residence hall. The exceptions are Mayflower and Parklawn, which house men and women in separate suites on the same floor.

• Each room is wired for cable television, telephone, and Internet service.
• Every hall is served by the University's free bus service, Cambus, from about 6 a.m. to midnight weekdays and until 2 a.m. on weekends during the school year. Most halls are served every 10-15 minutes during the day; less frequently at night and on weekends.
• A new laundry system allows students to use ID cards (instead of quarters) to operate the washers and dryers. The system also features e-mail notifications regarding washer availability.
• The possession and use of alcohol and illegal drugs, and the use of tobacco products, are prohibited in the halls. Alcohol possession and consumption is not allowed even if a student is 21 or older. Students may possess tobacco products but may not use them in the halls.

Housing application process
Admitted first-year students receive a housing brochure in their admission packet. All first-year and transfer students apply for housing online through their Admissions Profile on ISIS. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's important to apply as soon as possible after admission.

How to Apply

For additional information about living in the residence halls, review the University Housing web site.