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University of Iowa - Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Housing

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Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 5,799
Undergrads Living On Campus 30%
Number of Dormitories 10
Best Dorms
  • Currier
  • Hillcrest
  • Mayflower
Worst Dorms Parklawn

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Campus Housing at University of Iowa

Brittanee

'15

Athletic Training

5.0
A+

Dorm Life

I love life in the dorms! It is very convenient, and I have not had many problems. My only complaint lies with my roommate, which I wish was easier to change.

Jan 11, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Iowa

Kalbozo

'15

Computer Software Engineering

5.0
A+

Get Out of Your Shell!

Iowa is a great place to meet great people and try new things. Get out of your shell and go out. The campus is amazing at night!

Jan 10, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Iowa

cmburgess

'15

Pre-Medicine Studies

4.2
A-

Dorms

I live in Mayflower, which is a suite-style residence hall. I have a roommate and two suitemates. my roommate and I share a kitchen and a bathroom with our suitemates. Its a little farther away from the main part of campus than the other dorms, but having a kitchen is worth the trip. The front desk employees and RA's are very friendly. It costs a little more to live in Mayflower, but you don't need as big of a meal plan since we have a kitchen.Overall, I love living here.

Dec 15, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus housing on the following subjects

Facts

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
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Cable TV
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Ethernet access
  • Sink and mirror

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.

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 Iowa 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.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Burge Residence Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 900
Bathrooms: Community; a few have private bathrooms
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Single, double, triple
Special Features: Dining hall, computer lab, laundry

Currier Residence Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 637
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Single, double, triple
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: Laundry

Quadrangle Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 309
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Single, double
Special Features: Computer lab, laundry

Rienow Residence hall
Floors: 12
Number of Occupants: 499
Bathrooms: Community; some in room
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Single, double
Special Features: Health science floors, laundry

Slater Residence hall
Floors: 12
Number of Occupants: 499
Bathrooms: In-room, community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Single, double
Special Features: Laundry, quiet floors

Stanley Residence hall
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 393
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Single, double, triple
Special Features: Quiet floors, Women in Science & Engineering floor

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