Step 1: Review requirements

Summer housing is available to you as a University of Iowa student if you meet one of the following requirements:

• If you are registered for a minimum of one summer academic credit.
• If you are participating in a university-sponsored activity.
• If you are participating in a research laboratory, athletic training/competition or on-campus internship.
• If you are a May 2027 graduate, you must move out of the residence halls by July 1, 2027.

Note: non-UI students may receive housing if they are part of a summer camp or conference sponsored by the University of Iowa that has arranged for housing as a part of its program.

Step 2: Submit your online application

If you would like to stay during the summer, you will need to fill out an application located in the housing portal. This must be filled out by May 3. 

Step 3: Select a meal plan

You are required to have a meal plan when you live in the residence halls. You can select from the following options below.

• 80 Meal Block + $800 Dining Dollars: $1,450
• 60 Meal Block + $600 Dining Dollars: $1,150
• 40 Meal Block + $400 Dining Dollars: $800
• 20 Meal Block + $300 Dining Dollars: $500

Step 4: Review expectations

You'll want to review the terms and conditions for the contract. All students are bound to these during the summer, regardless of the occupancy period.

You will also need to agree to the additional terms and conditions below:

• All furniture must remain in rooms and beds will remain in their current configuration. De-lofting requests will only be permitted for students with documented disabilities.
• This contract becomes binding seven (7) days after the university emails notice of housing contract offer and room assignment to the student, or when the student takes possession of the room, whichever comes first.