The mission of University Housing and Dining is to provide clean, well-maintained, secure, healthy, and affordable housing and dining options designed to meet the diverse and evolving developmental, educational, and nutritional needs of students living in a multicultural community.

About University Housing and Dining

University Housing and Dining (UH&D) is committed to fostering the academic, social, cultural and personal growth of residents through the teaching of life skills and responsible citizenship. UH&D excels as a campus leader in making all residents and guests feel welcome on campus and is committed to investing in students and facilities while delivering quality services and maintaining competitive rates.

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Units within Housing and Dining

Students working the grill at Catlett Market Place

Dining

4141 Burge Hall
319-353-2908
dining@uiowa.edu

An old illustration of Currier Residence Hall that was on a postcard

Residence Education

4141 Burge Hall
319-335-3000
res-education@uiowa.edu

A flyover view of the Iowa River

Facilities

NBO34 Currier Hall
319-335-9970

Recent News

Three employees of the semester

University Dining Employees of the Semester

Thursday, May 5, 2022
Each semester, University Dining recognizes Employees of the Semester as part of our 1 Degree Higher Program. Nominations forms are available for all staff to nominate their peers in the department. The committee breaks out the nominations by classification (student, merit, P&S) and selects one winner for each.
Two students sitting on a couch in a dorm room

Highlighting Individual Style in the Residence Halls 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Anna Zinselmeier
Living on campus at the University of Iowa provides students with numerous benefits including location, convenience, and a safe place to live. Many students choose to elevate their rooms by decorating it to show their individual style in order to create an environment they can thrive in during the school year.
Dining student employees at Catlett Marketplace

Working with UH&D equips students with the experience and skills needed to be successful in their careers

Thursday, November 11, 2021
Anna Zinselmeier
A closeup of a to-go box of food from a dining hall

New ‘Market2Go’ Program increases dining flexibility and versatility for students

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Anna Zinselmeier
For most college students, balancing college demands and extracurricular activities can be overwhelming and time consuming. Students are constantly on-the-go, so eating quality food during a time that is convenient in their busy schedule can be a challenge. University Housing and Dining wanted to change that.