Welcome Back!
We hope you had a great break and were able to spend time relaxing with family and friends!

All halls and apartments are open and staff are on call 24/7. You can move back in at any time, just remember to wear your mask and stay at least 6-feet away from others as you move back in.

Thielen Student Health Center has put together this guide with helpful tips for returning to campus.

If you are new to campus this spring, and didn't live in any on-campus housing last fall, you must provide proof of a COVID-19 test prior to receiving your keys and moving in. More information can be found here.

If you have any questions, give us a call at 515-294-2900 or email us at housing@iastate.edu.
Get Selected, Get Tested
As was shared on Monday in this Iowa State University memo, a statistically designed risk-based test sampling strategy is being put into action this month. Selected students will be required to take a COVID-19 test. Results help maximize the ability to pinpoint asymptomatic positive cases and protect the health of our overall community. 

Students selected for the test have been notified by email and by text message. If you have been selected, If you were chosen, the link in the email guides you through how to schedule your test.
It is important that you make an appointment and get tested by Jan. 29. Do not delay – if you are able, please get tested as soon as possible. 
Celebrate MLK Day

The Ames community will be hosting an online event celebrating the legacy of Dr. King. This virtual event will start at 6:30 p.m. and can be seen on the Ames/Story County MLK Celebration Facebook page and on YouTube. Also, ISU will be hosting several events in February, including a campanile carillon concert and a keynote address by Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson. More information on the events can be found here.

University offices and campus mailrooms will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
What's New In Freddy Court Next Year!

Our on-campus apartments have been a hidden gem for years. In addition to the hassle-free individual leases, all-inclusive rates, fully-furnished spaces and staff support we've made a number of exciting changes to make your adventure there better including:
  • New, lower rates - four person four bedroom only $600 a month!
  • Two bedroom-two person options!
  • Pet friendly, two bedroom options
  • Co-ed options

For more information on the Frederiksen Court Community, click here.
And remember, housing contracts for the 2021-22 academic year are now open. Full details on the selection process can be found here.
Open House Every Wednesday
Do you have housing questions for next fall? We have answers! Join us for a virtual session. We're hosting two virtual open house sessions every Wednesday the rest of the month. Staff will be on hand at each session to provide an overview of residence halls and campus apartments, explain exciting new changes for the 2021-22 academic year and answer all your housing questions.

The sessions will be at noon and 7 p.m. CDT. Access the sessions by clicking the links below or visiting our website.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20
  • Noon Session: Access the event here.
  • 7 p.m. Session: Access the event here.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27
  • Noon Session: Access the event here.
  • 7 p.m. Session: Access the event here.
Applications Now Available
Need some extra money to pay off those holiday bills? We have a spot for you! We are looking to fill openings in most of our dining locations. Starting pay is $11-$12 an hour and we'll work around your schedule. This is a great chance to build references for your resume. Start your application process here!
Johnny's Testing Site Reopened for Spring

The testing site at Johnny’s in Hilton Coliseum is open. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who have had close contact with a known positive case should make an appointment online.
Stay Active In Your Room!

Check out Recreation Services new Fitness On Demand program. The subscription includes over 4,000
hours of fitness class content, all taught by ISU fitness instructors.

Click here for winter break hours and up-to-date facility user counts.
CYCLONE HOME: The E-News You Can Use!
 
Things you need to know, the latest Dining news, fun events and more
will be part of Cyclone Home every Friday!

Iowa State University Department of Residence & ISU Dining
515-294-2900