At IU, living on campus means you'll be making the most of your Hoosier experience. Students are required to reside on campus during their first year, but our residence halls don't feel like a requirement—you'll find a space that fits your style in no time.
How to choose:
Our residence centers are located in four different residential areas on campus called "neighborhoods." Three of those are available to first-year students: northwest, central, and southeast. Think about lifestyle, proximity to classes/activities, and transportation before picking a neighborhood.
Do you like to be surrounded by a lot of people or do you prefer living alone? You can request to be assigned to a single room to live alone or a double room to be assigned a roommate. Continuing residents will see additional room types such as suites and apartments.
If you don't have a selected roommate, you can be assigned a roommate. If you have a roommate preference, your housing preferences and your priority group should be the same as your selected roommate.
Have you thought about living in a learning community? Learning communities allow you to live among other students who share similar interests or identities. Choosing to live in a learning community can enhance your college experience and provide fun and lasting memories.
There are two types of learning communities:
We offer different pricing rates based on three room types: economy, standard, and enhanced.
The restrooms in the residence halls fall into one of two categories—attached or communal. Within each category, we offer two different arrangements. In total, there are four different restroom styles available in our residence halls.
My residence hall is full of wonderful, kind people, and over the course of the year we’ve become great friends. On-campus housing is perfect for making new connections.
—Ariana T.
Living on campus allows you to meet people and make new friends. You'll instantly be connected with the IU community while enjoying an experience that you only get during college.
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It can be hard to adjust to life in college. We provide the resources you need with resident assistants, Counseling and Psychological Services, Care Referrals, and more.
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Having roommates is an essential part of your IU experience. Make the most of living in the residence halls by meeting someone new (or living with someone you know!) and navigating college together.
Live and learn togetherBy living in the IUB residence halls and apartments, residents learn to create inclusive and supportive communities that support their sense of belonging and engagement on campus. Residents’ active participation promotes personal growth, understanding of self and others, and an ability to express empathy with fellow community members.
IU Housing is professionally and personally committed to celebrating the rich diversity of people who live in, work in, or visit our residence halls and apartment housing communities. We believe that our living environment must foster freedom of thought and opinion in the spirit of mutual respect. All of our programs, activities, and interactions are enriched by accepting each other as we are and by celebrating our uniqueness, as well as our commonality.
The diversity of our communities takes many forms. It includes differences related to race, culture, geography, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, socio-economic background, education, job role and function, and veteran and military status. We believe that any attempt to oppress any individual or group is a threat to everyone in the community. We are guided by the principle that celebrating diversity enriches and empowers the lives of all people.
Therefore, everyone who chooses to live in, work in, or visit our communities must understand that we will not tolerate any form of bigotry, harassment, intimidation, threat, or abuse, whether verbal or written, physical or psychological, direct or implied. Alcohol or substance abuse, ignorance, life experiences, anger, or, "it was just a joke", will not be accepted as an excuse. We will respond to such behavior in an appropriate manner, recognizing that education is our most powerful tool.
Our communities are rich, alive, dynamic, and inclusive environments designed to enable all individuals to stretch and grow to their full potential. Only by challenging our assumptions through exploring and understanding our diversities can we create an environment where innovation, individuality, and creativity are maintained. We pledge ourselves to this end.
We are committed to sustainability by integrating eco-friendly practices into our operations. We take a comprehensive approach to reducing our environmental footprint through energy-efficient systems, eco-friendly products, and responsible waste management. From LED lighting and high-efficiency appliances to recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing, we are committed to creating a greener future.
Moving out? Consider selling or donating items you no longer need or can't take with you. Recovered items will be made available to incoming students, community organizations, or IU programs for reuse.
Learn more on the IU Office of Sustainability website.
