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Comparable Schools' Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
30 %
Best Dorms
- Currier
- Hillcrest
- Mayflower
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
College Prowler Take
The University of Iowa offers many different options in terms of housing for incoming students. The best part of housing is that only primarily first-year students live in the dorms, which makes the transition to college life a little more inviting and gives every incoming student a realistic shot at being able to live where and in whatever type of room they want. Each dorm offers students a certain style of dorm life—some are extra quiet, and some are quite noisy. The general feeling is that the east side of campus is a little bit wilder, and residence halls on the west side seem to have a more laid-back, quieter feel—that isn’t to say those students don’t enjoy partying, though. On the east side, Burge is known as the “party dorm” and is often referred to as the Dirty Burge. Sometimes, it seems like all the students in that dorm never go to bed and just want to party all the time. Daum houses many of the students in the honors program. Mayflower allows students to live in more of an apartment-like setting—they are suite-style with a bathroom and a kitchen joining the two rooms. It’s a 20-25 minute walk to campus, but the Cambus picks students up right in front every 20 minutes. On the west side, Hillcrest is the most popular residence hall. It has the largest dining area and is also the nicest in terms of living conditions. However, it is also the hardest to get into because it houses many of the scholarship atheletes, as well as most of the international students. Also on the west side are Slater and Rienow, which are mirror images of each other, split by Grand Avenue. These are the tallest dorms on campus, and it can be a pain to move in and out of them if you’re on the top floors.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
IowBL says: University of Iowa 2015 Law and Legal Studies  |
If I had to live in a dorm again,...
If I had to live in a dorm again, I would only live in Mayflower. If I had to live somewhere else, I'd drop out.
Campus Housing: March 28, 2009
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Iowbm says: University of Iowa 2015 Psychology  |
The dorms are probably some of the...
The dorms are probably some of the nicest ones I've seen at any college around here. The worst one would probably be Burge, but it's still bigger and nicer than most other colleges. The best dorm would have to be Mayflower because you get your own kitchen and bathroom, and the rooms are huge! There is also a convenience store, a gym, study areas, a computer lab, and lots of movies to rent!
Campus Housing: March 27, 2009
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IowKM says: University of Iowa 2015 Communication and Journalism  |
I loved my experience in...
I loved my experience in Mayflower. I liked having my own kitchen and bathroom, and the extra study space was a lifesaver. There's also a workout room and a convenience store! The people on your floor will become your best friends, and you'll spend all your free time doing stupid stuff with them.
Campus Housing: February 22, 2009
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IowBL says: University of Iowa 2015 Law and Legal Studies  |
The dorms aren't anything special,...
The dorms aren't anything special, but they aren't bad either. I would avoid Parklawn because it is so far away from campus, and you have to walk around a giant parking lot to get to the closest bus stop. Students usually love whichever dorm they are put in, though.
Campus Housing: February 21, 2009
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Burge is very popular, and it’s...
Burge is very popular, and it’s kind of a party dorm. Other good ones are Hillcrest or Slater on the west side, because the west side has better food. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Cable TV
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Ethernet access
- Sink and mirror
Room Types
- Doubles
- Singles
- Suites – house three or four students and have air-conditioning, bathrooms, and kitchens
- Triples
Bed Types
- Twin extra-long, some lofts, some bunk-beds
Cleaning Service
In public areas only, and it is done every day. The carpets are cleaned, as well as the bathrooms, floors, and the elevators.
Dormitories
Burge Residence Hall Floors: 5 Number of Occupants: 900 Bathrooms: Community; a few have private bathrooms Coed: Yes Room Types: Single, double, triple Dining hall, computer lab, laundry
Currier Residence Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 637 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Room Types: Single, double, triple Fitness center, east side neighborhood center, performing-arts center, computer lab, laundry
Daum Residence Hall Floors: 8 Number of Occupants: 306 Bathrooms: Community; a few have private bathrooms Coed: Yes Room Types: Single, double, triple All quiet floors, honors floors, non-freshman floors, laundry
Hillcrest Residence Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 798 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Room Types: Single, double, triple Dining hall, Computer lab, fitness center, International Crossroads learning community, laundry
Mayflower Residence Hall Floors: 8 Number of Occupants: 1,031 Bathrooms: Shared Coed: Yes Room Types: Single with shared kitchen, double with shared kitchen, suites Computer lab, fitness center, convenience store, laundry
Parklawn Residence Hall Floors: 5 Number of Occupants: 139 Bathrooms: In-room Coed: Yes Room Types: Suites for 3 Laundry
Quadrangle Residence Hall Floors: 2 Number of Occupants: 309 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Room Types: Single, double Computer lab, laundry
Rienow Residence hall Floors: 12 Number of Occupants: 499 Bathrooms: Community; some in room Coed: Yes Room Types: Single, double Health science floors, laundry
Slater Residence hall Floors: 12 Number of Occupants: 499 Bathrooms: In-room, community Coed: Yes Room Types: Single, double Laundry, quiet floors
Stanley Residence hall Floors: 10 Number of Occupants: 393 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Room Types: Single, double, triple Quiet floors, Women in Science & Engineering floor
Did You Know?Every residence hall has its own student-run organization which is like the government for your hall. There are often events for students to meet and socialize, such as UI Idol (modeled after American Idol) or Yoga classes. The RAs also have events to build a sense of floor community. Choosing Sides:
There are UI residence halls located on either side of the Mississippi River. The “west side” dorms are generally newer with more facilities, while the “east side” dorms are located closer to the center of campus. Parklawn and Mayflower residence halls are considered “north side” dorms.
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