University Housing & Dining offers a variety of room types and amenities throughout ten residence halls.
Most rooms are doubles designed for two-person occupancy, although singles, triples, and quadruples are available. A few rooms have bathrooms; most feature shower and bathroom facilities down the hall. All halls have laundry facilities, vending machines, and an open-visitation policy.
All of the halls are air conditioned with loftable beds. The communities are mixed-gender with separate bathrooms for men and women, either by room, floor, or wing. Gender-inclusive housing is available for students as well. Alcohol is prohibited in the halls, even for students 21 and older. Students over age 21 may possess—but not use—tobacco in the residence halls.
Burge Hall
Burge Hall houses residents on single-gender floors. Burge also hosts Burge Market Place, Clinton Street Market, and lounge/study spaces.
Catlett Hall
Catlett Hall is Iowa's newest residence hall. Rooms in Catlett offer an exceptional view of the Iowa River and the University of Iowa campus.
Currier Hall
Currier Hall offers historic charm along with a variety of room layouts. Currier hosts a fitness center, computer lab, community room, and lounge/study spaces.
Daum Hall
Daum Hall houses the honors student community and is directly connected to the Blank Honors Center and adjacent to the Pomerantz Center.
Hillcrest Hall
Hillcrest hosts the Hillcrest Market Place, Grand Avenue Market (convenience store), a fitness center, and lounge/study spaces.
Mayflower Hall
Mayflower Hall is located on Dubuque Street, adjacent to City Park and the Beckwith Boat House. Rooms at Mayflower are the largest on campus and feature in-suite kitchens and bathrooms.
Parklawn Hall
Parklawn Hall hosts lounge/study spaces and is located near Hancher Auditorium. Parklawn features suite-style rooms with in-suite kitchens and bathrooms.
Petersen Hall
Petersen Residence Hall is a 10-floor facility. Petersen hosts Black’s Gold Grill restaurant, a neighborhood learning commons, and many lounge/study spaces.
Rienow Hall
Rienow Hall hosts lounge/study spaces and is located less than a block from the Field House, which offers basketball and racquetball courts, an indoor jogging track, and facilities for exercise classes.
Slater Hall
Slater Hall is adjacent to the University of Iowa’s cultural houses and located across the street from Rienow Hall. Residents enjoy access to lounge/study spaces on each floor and a music practice room within the building.
Stanley Hall
Stanley Hall hosts a variety of room types and the Ecklund Lounge, boasting multiple study spaces and vistas of the Iowa River and Hancher Auditorium.
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