Residence Life

Student housing at Northwest Iowa Community College is in five housing complexes — each just a short walk to classes.

Student Housing

Applications for future terms are now being accepted. Thank you.

 

For more information about housing/dining options contact Student Services .

If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application.

View the Housing Rules & Regulationsundefined .

Prices for: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027

Semester RateFall/SpringFall/SpringSummer
Rate with Required
14 Meal Plan		Rate with Optional
19 Meal Plan		Rate with Required
7 Meal Plan
Cherokee Hall – 2 Student Suite$4,459$5,053$1,690
Cherokee Hall – 4 Student Suite$4,354$4,948$1,638
Lyon Hall – 4 Student Suite$4,459$5,053$1,690
O’Brien Hall – 4 Student Suite$4,459$5,053$1,690
Osceola Hall – 4 Student Suite (Individual Bedrooms)$4,932$5,526$1,927
Sioux Hall – 4 Student Suite (Individual Bedrooms)$4,932$5,526$1,927

Thunder Café: Hours of operation

  • Monday – Friday
    • Breakfast from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    • Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    • Dinner 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday
    • Brunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Supper 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Thunder Café is open to all students, employees, and campus guests at the following rates (2026-2027):
Breakfast – $7.80
Lunch – $10.00
Dinner – $11.25

Thunder Café is open to all students, employees, and campus guests at the following rates (2025-2026):
Breakfast – $7.50
Lunch – $9.90
Dinner – $11.25

Housing Amenities

Each resident has access to a variety of amenities within or adjacent to the housing complex:
  • Free access to the Lifelong Learning & Recreation Center
  • Study rooms
  • Computer labs
  • Free laundry facilities, cable, high-speed internet, and parking
  • Cafeteria
  • Recreation room with big screen TV and available game check-out
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending area
  • Bike/exercise trail
  • Gaming room in Osceola Hall with 8 gaming stations with 70” TVs, gaming consoles (Xbox, PlayStation and Wii), public computers and connections for students to hook up personal computers and consoles (available to all housing students)
  • Basement in Osceola & Sioux Halls to provide safe zone during inclement weather (available to all housing students).

Your suite/apartment will be furnished with:

(1 per resident)
  • Bed (loft)/mattress – Twin XL
  • 3 drawer dresser
  • Desk & chair
  • Closet
  • Dining table & chairs (Cherokee/Lyon/O’Brien)
  • Blinds
  • Full-size refrigerator(Cherokee/Lyon/O’Brien/Osceola)
  • Counter top range (Cherokee Hall)
  • Electric stove (Lyon/O’Brien Hall/Osceola)
Note: Living room furniture is NOT provided.

Items to bring/Not bring:

Consider bringing:
  • Sofa/Chair – End Table(s) – Lamp(s)
  • TV
  • Microwave – Air Fryer
  • Garbage Can(s)
  • Bed Linens – Towels – Throw Rug(s)
  • Shower Curtain
  • Dishes – Pots & Pans – Eating & Cooking Utensils
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Metal Surge Protector (fire code requirement)
  • Vacuum (one is available to borrow)
Do Not Bring:
  • Pets
  • Candles
  • Weapons
  • Hot Plates

FAQs

Do you have single rooms?
Yes! Osceola and Sioux Halls both are suite style with four individual bedrooms.

Are the resident halls coed?
Yes, you may have a suite next door to the opposite sex.

When should I apply for housing?
On campus housing fills quickly so apply early, preferably sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How do I apply for housing?
You can find the housing application HERE. You will also need to submit a $300 housing deposit.

How are roommates assigned?
You can indicate on your housing application if there is a specific student you want to reside with. If no indication is given, we try to put students in the same program together.

Do you offer dining plans on campus?
Yes, you can find more information here.

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