Helser

Hall Directors

Helser Hall Director Joshua (Buffalo) Burns 515-294-6512 Go

Helser Graduate Assistant Hall Director Martina Swartwood resl_martina@iastate.edu 515-294-1730 Go

Get In Touch

Hall Desk

1499 Helser Hall

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Phone: 515 294-2579

RA on Duty

515-291-1583

RAs are on duty when the hall desk is closed, hours will vary accordingly. For the RA on Duty numbers for the other Residence Halls, click here.

Mailing Address

Resident’s Full Name
221 Beyer Court, Room #
Ames, IA 50012-1078

Mailroom

Resident mailboxes are located on the first floor of the Union Drive Community Center. Mailboxes are accessible to students 24/7.

Package Pick-Up / Hours:

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 1-5 p.m.
Phone: 515-294-2976

Mail and package information.

Home Sweet
Cyclone Home.

Helser Hall

If you talk to a Helser alum, you’ll learn that this community is a fantastic place to meet people. Located in the heart of the Union Drive neighborhood, Helser is right next door to to State Gym (indoor pool!), two dining centers and a Starbucks. In 2019, rooms in Helser Hall received a complete face lift – all new flooring, lighting, paint and furniture!

Quick Facts

Location	West Campus
Open Winter Break	Yes
Air-Conditioned	No
Meal Plan Required	Yes
Building Type	Hall
Kitchenette	Located on the main floor, the kitchenette features a stove, sink and counter/cupboard space
Floors	4
Capacity	713
Laundry	The laundry room has 10 washers and dryers and a rinse sink.
Utilities	Included

Current Rates

Double Rate:

$4862

Single $5819

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Houses

House	Floor	Gender	Room Types
Brown	2	Male	Double
Carpenter	1, 2	Female	Double
Elwood	2	Male	Double
Firkins	4	Male	Double
Fleming	3, 4	Female	Double
Haber	4	Female	Double
Livingston	3	Male	Double
Louden	2	Male	Double
MacDonald	1	Male	Double
Mortensen	1	Male	Double
Richey	4	Male	Double
Rowe	3	Female	Double
Sadler	3	Female	Double

Learning Communities and Theme Houses

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A live-in Learning Community is a great way to connect socially and academically!

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