Applying for a University Apartment is easy. Please read the eligibility requirements and follow the instructions below.
Application Forms
There are two form options currently available:
Web Form - Complete, Print, and then Fax or Mail
PDF Form - Download, Print, and then Fax or Mail 
A $20.00 non-refundable application processing fee and a $100.00 deposit is required for each University Apartment application. An application may be canceled by writing to the University Apartments Office any time prior to an apartment being offered. When an apartment is offered, the applicant is given a deadline to respond to the offer. If the applicant cancels the application or declines the offer by the deadline, the $100.00 deposit will be returned to them. If the applicant accepts the offer and cancels the application prior to signing the lease, the applicant will be released from the commitment with the loss of the deposit.
Terms and Conditions
Residents will sign a lease before they move into an apartment. Terms and conditions of this lease are available in the PDF document below.
Terms and Conditions
Application Deadlines
Students with dependent children will be given priority for Hawkeye Court and Hawkeye Drive apartments if the application is received by May 15 for the academic year, October 15 for spring semester, and March 15 for summer session. After these deadlines, housing is assigned on the basis of the date of receipt of application.
Occupancy Limits are based on apartment square footage.
- Hawkeye Court, 1 bedroom: max. 5
- Hawkeye Court, 2 bedroom: max. 6
- Hawkeye Drive, 2 bedroom: max. 5
- Parklawn, Studio: max. 2
- Parklawn, 1 bedroom: max. 2
Application for University Apartments must be made for a specific semester/session. Only one application per family unit per session is permitted. All subsequent applications will be disregarded. All changes of address and apartment preference must be submitted in writing to the University Apartments Office. Any changes of sessions or a decline of an offer will require a new application.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to live at University Apartments, at least one member of the household must be a registered student in good standing, or a staff member with the University of Iowa.
To apply for University Apartments, application for admission to The University of Iowa is required. However, acceptance to The University of Iowa need not be complete at the time an application for an apartment in University Apartments is made. Possession of an apartment will not be granted unless all of the requirements for eligibility and admission have been met. Any termination of student status at The University of Iowa will cancel the lease.
Medical/Dental residents who have completed all course work are eligible for University Apartments. A copy of the resident's Graduate Medical and Dental Education Appointment contract is required.
The University reserves the right, at its discretion, to determine that a student's/staff members's medical condition, past behavior, and/or criminal activity is such that the best interests of the University, the student/staff, and/or other tenants would be best served by alteration or cancellation of the apartment lease. If the University becomes aware that a student/staff has a record of criminal conviction(s) or other actions indicating behavior that could pose a risk to person or property and/or could be injurious or disruptive to the University Apartments community, the University may not accept or may immediately terminate the lease. Individuals who pose a clear and present danger to other residents are not eligible to live in University housing. Registered Sex Offenders are not eligible for University housing, either as a tenant or at the invitation of a lease holder.
ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE/TRANSFER POLICY
Housing of new residents takes place primarily during the months indicated below.
- Fall Semester: July-September
- Spring Semester: December-January
- Summer Session: May-June
If you prefer a month not listed, please indicate that month/date on the line on the application marked "other".
Your application will remain active for the entire semester (session) for which you applied unless you cancel that application. If we are unable to accommodate you for the semester you have applied, you must submit a new application for any subsequent semester.
The tenant has a binding agreement from the beginning date printed on the lease agreement to the end of the lease year (Noon, June 1), unless the tenant's affiliation with the University is terminated.
Leases are not cancleable during the eight-week summer session since registration for this session is not required for continued occupancy. Leases may be canceled at the end of the summer session only if the student does not register for the fall semester. Any cancellation of a lease before the end of the contract period will result in forfeiture of deposit.
Should an applicant fail to comply with the above conditions, fail to respond within the specified time after notification, or if the apartment offered is refused, the application will be considered inactive.
The University Apartments Office attempts to make most apartment assignment notifications at least 30 days in advance of the requested date. Because it is often necessary to make last-minute changes in the availability of a specific unit, we are unable to furnish you with an address prior to your moving in. We are unable to guarantee housing to anyone. Do not make plans to move to University Apartments unless we have notified you that an apartment is available.
University Apartments attempts to assign apartments closest to the specified move-in dates and honor requests for specific apartment types and buildings within the facilities available. Preferences, however, cannot be guaranteed.
Transfer application to another apartment may be made after occupancy in assigned apartment.
Typically, transfers are accommodated during the months of March, October, and November; other periods are reserved for assigning new residents. Transfers would be accommodated during these months if the waiting list for new tenants is exhausted. Transfers are provided on the basis of date of receipt of request to transfer.
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
A limited number of University Apartments have been modified and are available for applicants or family members with disabilities. Additional information is available upon request. Accessible facilities are not available at Parklawn.
Smoking Policy
Pursuant to the Iowa Smoke-Free Air Act and University of Iowa policy, all University Apartments and apartment grounds are smoke free. Tenants and their guests are not allowed to smoke inside or outside of the apartments, in the apartment public areas (hallways, laundry rooms, etc.), parking lots or bus stops. The University Smoking policy can be found at: http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/smoking/index.html.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It is extremely important that you keep the University Apartments Office notified of your current mailing address, e-mail address, and phone number. We cannot be responsible for communications that are not received because of improper address or delayed mail delivery. If a deadline for a response passes, your application will be canceled and the application fee and deposit will not be refunded.
If a tenant's eligibility status changes prior to the expiration of the lease, it is the tenant's responsibility to notify the University Apartments Office in writing at least 45 days prior to the date the tenant vacates the apartment.
If a University Apartments resident is enrolled for both spring semester and the following fall semester, registration is not required for the summer session to keep the apartment.
All leases specify that pets or livestock of any kind cannot be kept on University Apartments property.
Bus service is provided to and from campus by University Cambus.
Sample leases are available.
Apartment rental rates are based on current operational costs. Therefore, rental rates increase as costs of operation increase. The apartment rental rates are reviewed and will change if recommended to and approved by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
You may obtain information about off-campus housing by contacting the University of Iowa Off-Campus Housing Service at the Iowa Memorial Union Campus Information Center. The Off-Campus Housing Service provides listings of current or soon-to-be available rental housing in the Iowa City area and nearby communities. Visit http://apps.imu.uiowa.edu/housing/ to begin your search for off-campus housing.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319-335-0705.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, contact the University Apartments Office in advance at 319-335-9199.
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