Forest

Welcome to Forest!

With an in-building media library, dance studio, game room, and more, there's always something to do at Forest. The close proximity to so many lecture halls is an added bonus, but what residents really love is the dining hall right in their own building.

Contact Information

1725 E. Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47406-7509

812-855-5311

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What makes Forest unique?

  • One of the largest dining facilities on campus
  • Home to one of IU's Academic Support Centers
  • Houses multiple Living Learning Communities, Thematic Communities, and Residential Communities: Media LLC, THRIVE LLC, Atkins LLC, Luis Dávila Latinx TC, and Honors RC
  • A dance studio
  • Practice rooms and pianos

...and so much more!

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Things to remember

  • Do not tamper with or hang items from the smoke detectors and/or fire sprinkler head.
  • Only use CommandTM hooks, tacky putty, or painter's tape to hang decorative lights and other items.
  • Indiana University does not accept liability for personal belongings, so residents must secure their own renter's insurance. GradGuard, an authorized insurance provider for IU, offers insurance quotes at go.iu.edu/getinsured.
  • Trash and recycling bins are provided in all rooms.
  • Do not place furniture in front of or hang items on the HVAC unit.To explore different bed options for your room and make appointments for bed rearrangement, visit our vendor's website at bedloft.com. The mattresses provided are extra-long twin size and have a height of 20 inches from the floor.
  • Use surge protectors and connect them directly to wall outlets. Avoid connecting extension cords and surge protectors in a series. Ensure that all electrical appliances are UL listed, have thermostatic controls if necessary, and are rated at 700 (6 amps) or lower.
  • Furniture cannot be removed or stored outside of the room.
  • Fire retardant blinds and/or curtains are provided and must not be taken down.
  • The building is air-conditioned, and the windows cannot be opened.
    When the outdoor temperature is above 53oF, air conditioning can be set from 72 to 76oF. When the outdoor temperature is below 50oF, heating can be set from 68 to 72oF.

Maintenance and environmental concerns

Report custodial, maintenance, or environmental concerns about your room or residence hall.

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Heating and cooling

These buildings are air-conditioned with non-operable windows. When the outdoor temperature is above 53°F, air-conditioning can be set from 72 to 76°F. When the outdoor air temperature is below 50°F, heating can be set from 68 to 78°F.

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Nine short-term (1 hr max) parking spaces are available in the circle drive with use of ParkMobile for electronic payment.

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