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Popular Places to Chill

  • Central Campus
  • Memorial Union
  • MWL Commons
  • Parks Library

Student Centers

  • The Memorial Union

Campus Size

  • 1,788 acres

Libraries

  • Parks Library
  • Veterinary Medical Library

Athletic Centers

  • Beyer Pool
  • Forker Tennis Courts
  • Hilton Coliseum
  • Hixson-lied Student Success Center
  • Jack Trice Stadium
  • Jacobson Athletic Building
  • Lied Recreation Athletic Facility

College Prowler Take

Iowa State has so much to offer that students could stay on campus for a month and be entertained all the while. The lecture series offers interesting speakers on varying topics and is definitely worth checking out. Lectures, presentations, and conferences are also held at the MU, and many take advantage of the events offered. There are computer labs in almost every building on campus, whether you need to type a report or just swing in and check e-mail five minutes before class. Whether you prefer athletic events, bowling, live entertainment, eating out, working out, or hanging out, it can all be done at ISU without ever leaving campus!

The students seem to be more than satisfied with the facilities that are available to them. Students pay an activity fee that grants them full access to the recreation center. The Memorial Union is a great multi-purpose facility that offers everything from living accommodations (there’s a hotel on the top floor) to food, postal services, and recreation. It’s a great place to hang out, meet friends, study, or catch a bite to eat. Whatever your personal tastes, ISU has adequate facilities to meet your needs.

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ISUZR says:

Iowa State University 2013

Business

The facilities at ISU are all very...

The facilities at ISU are all very nice. Everything is either updated or in the process of being updated.

Facilities: April 13, 2009
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ISURD says:

Iowa State University 2015

Agriculture and Related Science

The library is huge! It seems like...

The library is huge! It seems like you can always find a quiet, out-of-the way spot. It also has designated quiet areas. Most of the facilities are in great shape and fairly comfortable.

Facilities: March 31, 2009
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ISUCE says:

Iowa State University 2016

Arts, Visual and Performing

The library is a great place to...

The library is a great place to study, get coffee, and do research. The health center is also very helpful if you're sick, but it can be expensive if your insurance doesn't cover it. The Lied Recreation Center is amazing. It has a track, gym, rock-climbing wall, and more.

Facilities: March 30, 2009
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ISUAC says:

Iowa State University 2013

Engineering

The facilities at Iowa State are...

The facilities at Iowa State are very up-to-date and appeal to the college student. The main rec center (Lied Rec) features numerous basketball courts, along with a weight room and indoor track. Parks Library is a very spacious library where you can do all of your studies in complete silence. It features countless resource books that can help you with your studies.

Facilities: March 30, 2009
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Anonymous says:

The rec is awesome: it has very...

The rec is awesome: it has very good facilities, is open late, totally free, and they offer all kinds of cheap classes, like basic rock climbing, yoga, or Pilates. The computers in the labs aren’t brand new, but they’re all more than capable of doing whatever it is you ask them to do.

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Facts

What To Do on Campus

The Memorial Union (MU) is full of amenities. There’s a food court with Subway, Panda Express, Casa Ortega, Chick-fil-A, and other popular restaurants. There is also a nightclub called the Maintenance Shop, or the M-Shop, which serves alcohol, coffee, and hosts live entertainment. The MU is home to Onion’s Convenience Store, USPS Office Substation, the University Bookstore, a copy center, and complete hotel accommodations.

Bowling on Campus

  • Memorial Union

Movie Theater on Campus

  • None, but there are Free Friday Flicks in Carver and SUB Films in the Memorial Union.

Bar on Campus

  • The Maintenance Shop

Coffeehouse on Campus

  • The M-Shop

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