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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:
$4725
- Single $5655
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
Why Join?
A live-in Learning Community is a great way to connect socially and academically!
- Aerospace Engineering (Launch Pad)
- Agriculture & Biosystems Engineering
- Computer Science
- Design Exchange
- Technology
- Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) First-Year
Hall Directors
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.