Welcome Newly Admitted Students
Quick Links: Freshmen, Transfers, Graduate Students
The ISU on-campus community is a great place to call home. Comfortable and convenient, living on-campus also offers valuable benefits that will enhance your college experience. Here are just a few things you will enjoy when you choose to live with us:
- Supportive learning environments – the average GPA of on-campus residents exceeds the University average
- Leadership, employment and community service opportunities – even for first year students
- Inviting opportunities to meet new people and form long-lasting friendships
- Locations within walking distance of classes and restaurant-quality, healthy dining options
- Abundant amenities: every room has high-speed wired Ethernet and we are currently installing wireless in every building; cable television service; and available telephone service (must be contracted); house meeting rooms; media rooms; lounges; vending areas; music rooms; laundry facilities; computer labs; study areas; fitness centers
- Academically friendly contracts and no monthly bills (except SUV)
Our on-campus neighborhoods are warm and welcoming with over 9,000 students choosing to live in our residence halls and student apartments. Take a few minutes to explore the different on-campus neighborhoods to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to seeing you on campus and we thank you for deciding to LIVE ON!
New Freshmen
Most new freshmen live in residence halls in the Richardson Court and Union Drive neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are primarily traditional, dormitory style house, with students living in double, single or triple rooms. Two Union Drive buildings, Martin and Eaton halls, offer suite style living.
Many new freshmen opt to participate in residential learning communities.
Richardson Court and Union Drive are not exclusively reserved for new freshmen, so your neighbors may be upper-division, returning ISU students. Here is the population breakdown by building:
|
NH |
HALL |
RESIDENTS |
FR |
UPPER |
|
RC |
Barton |
94 |
51% |
49% |
|
Birch |
166 |
72% |
28% |
|
|
Elm |
187 |
79% |
21% |
|
|
Freeman |
111 |
77% |
23% |
|
|
Larch |
513 |
90% |
10% |
|
|
Linden |
302 |
68% |
32% |
|
|
Lyon |
115 |
51% |
49% |
|
|
Maple |
463 |
80% |
20% |
|
|
Oak |
221 |
84% |
16% |
|
|
Roberts |
91 |
59% |
41% |
|
|
Welch |
180 |
71% |
29% |
|
|
Willow |
518 |
91% |
9% |
|
|
RC Total |
2961 |
79% |
21% |
|
|
UD |
Eaton |
319 |
74% |
26% |
|
Friley |
1174 |
52% |
48% |
|
|
Helser |
654 |
83% |
17% |
|
|
Martin |
321 |
62% |
38% |
|
|
UD Total |
2468 |
64% |
36% |
|
|
Grand Total |
5429 |
72% |
28% |
|
New Transfer Students
As a transfer student, you may be looking for a more mature living environment. The DOR provides on-campus housing options designed especially for upper-division students who are at least 19 years old or in their second year.
- Residence Halls - Buchanan Hall and Wallace Hall
- Apartment Neighborhoods - Frederiksen Court Apartments and SUV Apartments
These residence halls and apartment communities will provide you with the same on-campus benefits and conveniences as the traditional residence hall neighborhoods while giving you more independence and privacy.
New Graduate Students
While the DOR does not have housing specifically reserved for Graduate students, we do offer a variety of locations where students pursuing an advanced degree will be relaxed and comfortable in a more mature living environment. Many Graduate students have called Buchanan Hall, Wallace Hall, the Frederiksen Court Apartments and the SUV Apartments home. In Buchanan Hall, the eighth and ninth floors are specifically reserved for students aged 21 and older and the SUV Apartments house many Graduate and PhD students and their families.
Department of Residence, (515) 294-2900