Housing

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Discover your passion. Build your community.

Living on campus at Iowa is an experience like no other. Learn in a diverse environment. Gain access to unique hands-on opportunities. Create genuine connections that last.

Live on campus Residence Halls Current Students

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Create your community, succeed in academics and connect with the university campus.

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Dine

Discover fresh ingredients, homemade classics and eat whenever it fits your schedule.

Work

We're the largest employer of students on campus. Find a position that fits your lifestyle.

Live and Learn

Good friends and better grades.
Discover our living learning communities.

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My housing guide

Are you a current student? We've included a section just for you to provide you with the information and links you need the most.

Division of Student Life news

Construction begins on housing and dining facilities across campus

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Important dates

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94 %

Percentage of first-year students that choose to live on campus

At the University of Iowa.

6

Living Learning Communities

Based on major or interest.

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1,300+

Student Employees

Who work with University Housing and Dining.

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Designed to help you succeed

At Iowa, you’ll find a community that is built around your success—a place where you can expand your ideas, explore new interests and learn from those around you.

Camps and Conferences

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