The University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Iowa has several thriving Association of Residence Halls. In fact, more students participate in the Association of Residence Halls than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of Iowa include Graduate Student Senate, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Organization for the Active Support of International Students (OASIS) and Dance Marathon.

The The University of Iowa community comes together each year for River Fest Annual Spring Festival, Homecoming and Dance Marathon.

The University of Iowa Housing

This table offers information on housing at The University of Iowa.

The University of Iowa offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most The University of Iowa students live off campus. In 2023, 25% of undergrads at The University of Iowa lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 75% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of Iowa. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of Iowa offers coed housing.

The University of Iowa Athletics

At The University of Iowa there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The University of Iowa:

Safety at The University of Iowa

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of Iowa is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Iowa campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Iowa offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to The University of Iowa

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of Iowa, take Interstate 80 to Iowa City, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Eastern Iowa airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Iowa you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore The University of Iowa's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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