Local Resources

Favorite Restaurants

Below are some of our planning team's favorite restaurants!

Recreation and Shops

  • Activities 
    • The Chauncey: FilmScene - Check out what's playing HERE. 
    • The Chauncey: SpareMe - Go bowling, play arcade games, and even get dinner. Walk In or make reservations HERE. 
  • Local Stores 

Think Iowa City - A Collection of Curious Communities 

Lodging

Dorm Information

On our Registration site, there is an option to stay in a single or double dorm room in Peterson Hall. Peterson is adjacent to the College of Pharmacy. The dorm floors are co-ed and have single restrooms on each floor. To see the floor plans for the single and double rooms, follow the link HERE. 

If you are unable to check out with a dorm room, it means that the dorms are filled. Remove the dorm from your cart and proceed with check-out. If dorms are filled or you would prefer to stay in a hotel, there are rooms reserved at Courtyard by Marriott - Iowa City, University Heights. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Angie at angie-tiedt@uiowa.edu.  

Hotel

To make a reservation at the Courtyard Mariott, call the number below and use the group code MSA or follow the link HERE to make a reservation through their website. There are single and double rooms available. It is a 0.6 mile (15-minute walk) from the Hotel to the College of Pharmacy. Parking is available at the hotel for those staying there. 

NOTE: The last day to book rooms at the Marriott using our code is Wednesday, May 1, 2024. There may still be rooms available after that date, but there is no guarantee. 

Link: Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City, University Heights
Address: 901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246
Phone Number: (319) 569-6777

 

Parking on Campus

  • Public parking is available at an hourly/daily rate for non-UI employees in hospital ramp 4 and Lot 14. The cost is $20/day max.
  • Offsite parking is also available at the Hancher commuter parking lot (Lot 55) at a cost of $4.50/day.
    • https://transportation.uiowa.edu/parking/facilities/hancher-lot
    • A virtual parking permit is required. To obtain the permit, you will need the license plate number, state, and make/model of the vehicle. The license plate will act as the permit so the vehicle's license plate number must match the one recorded for the permit. 
    • Secure by calling the Parking and Transporation office at (319) 335-1475, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Visa/Mastercard/Discover are accepted.

Campus Coffee Stops

On campus map of how to get to coffee spots

Wifi Options

EduRoam

EduRoam provides the best experience for University of Iowa campus visitors. Since UI Wireless is part of the EduRoam initiative, when students, faculty, and staff visit other academic institutions that use EduRoam, they automatically are connected to wireless internet without reentering credentials. Please see your respective university's IT website below for information about EduRoam access. 

Guest WiFi

UI also has free guest WiFi; although we recommend connecting to EduRoam for a more secure connection. To connect to the guest WiFi, select "UI-Guest" from your WiFi options and agree to the terms and conditions.

University Resources

Campus Safety

To find out about the university's emergency updates, safety resources, and more go to https://safety.uiowa.edu/.

Cambus

The university has a free bus system that travels into Coralville, downtown Iowa City, and throughout the Campus. Find out live updates using the Transit app or view the routes and schedules at https://transportation.uiowa.edu/cambus. 

UIowa COVID-19 Policy

At this time, the University of Iowa does not require masks but they are welcome if you would like to wear one. To see more, visit https://coronavirus.uiowa.edu/.   

UIowa Interactive Map

If you would like to explore the university's campus, you can find an interactive map with labeled buildings here - https://maps.uiowa.edu.