The Department of Residence offers traditional halls, suites and apartments. For 2026–27, listed examples include Barton and Friley halls at $5,516, Buchanan and Geoffroy suites at $7,300, and Frederiksen Court apartments at $5,432; rates and inclusions vary by contract. On-campus housing is not mandatory, and graduate students can review Frederiksen Court and University Village options.

ISU Dining lists more than 20 campus locations, including dining centers, markets, cafés and GET & GO outlets. Students with dietary, religious or allergy-related needs should review current menus and contact ISU Dining before selecting a meal plan; the university does not guarantee that every cuisine or product is available at every location.

Iowa State’s campus is in Ames, Iowa, and includes the Parks Library, teaching and research facilities, residence halls, dining locations and student support offices. The university’s official housing and dining service operates more than 20 dining locations across campus.

Iowa State provides health, safety and emergency resources through its campus services and publishes current guidance for students. International students should save local emergency contacts and follow university procedures for residence, transport and after-hours support; safety conditions and service contacts should be checked after arrival. The International Students and Scholars Office supports international students with arrival and immigration-related services. Iowa State also describes a free shuttle for new international undergraduates from Des Moines International Airport to Ames. Admissions, housing and academic advising remain separate offices, so students should use the correct contact for each task.

The Department of Residence offers traditional halls, suites and apartments. For 2026–27, listed examples include Barton and Friley halls at $5,516, Buchanan and Geoffroy suites at $7,300, and Frederiksen Court apartments at $5,432; rates and inclusions vary by contract. On-campus housing is not mandatory, and graduate students can review Frederiksen Court and University Village options.

ISU Dining lists more than 20 campus locations, including dining centers, markets, cafés and GET & GO outlets. Students with dietary, religious or allergy-related needs should review current menus and contact ISU Dining before selecting a meal plan; the university does not guarantee that every cuisine or product is available at every location.

Iowa State’s campus is in Ames, Iowa, and includes the Parks Library, teaching and research facilities, residence halls, dining locations and student support offices. The university’s official housing and dining service operates more than 20 dining locations across campus.

Iowa State provides health, safety and emergency resources through its campus services and publishes current guidance for students. International students should save local emergency contacts and follow university procedures for residence, transport and after-hours support; safety conditions and service contacts should be checked after arrival. The International Students and Scholars Office supports international students with arrival and immigration-related services. Iowa State also describes a free shuttle for new international undergraduates from Des Moines International Airport to Ames. Admissions, housing and academic advising remain separate offices, so students should use the correct contact for each task.