Upper Iowa University is a private university whose main campus is in Fayette, Iowa, with a large online and extension enrollment beyond the residential campus. It began in 1857 as the Fayette Seminary of the Upper Iowa Conference. Residential students live in a traditional hall, suite-style buildings or apartment-style buildings on the Fayette campus.
Enrollment
1,994
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 27, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
97%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New student move-in is Thursday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 to 11 AM, rain or shine. It starts the Peacock Experience welcome program, which runs through Monday, Aug. 31. Parking permits are available at the HUB & Mailroom in the Student Center on Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check in at the Student Center.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Garbee Hall
Traditional · Coed
Hofmaster
Apartment-style · Coed
Lee Towers
Apartment-style · Coed
South Village
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Peacock Experience
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
August 27 - August 31, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
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Dates last checked October 2026.