International Student Services
Location
The Upper Iowa University is located in Fayette, IA. Fayette is nestled in the northeast corner of Iowa in the United States of America.
Upper Iowa University located 50 minutes north of Waterloo, IA; 1 1/2 hours north of Cedar Rapids, IA; 3 1/2 hours southeast of Minneapolis, MN; 3 1/2 hours northeast of Des Moines, IA; 5 hours west of Chicago, IL.
Town
With a population of approximately 1,500 and home to Upper Iowa University, Fayette provides the small town atmosphere while offering a great education and various outdoor activities. For example, state parks, walking/biking trails, frisbee golf and a golf course are all available to enjoy in Fayette. Fayette is also located within a reasonable distance to a water park, malls, movie theaters and various restaurants.
For more information about the town, click here.
Climate
Winter:
Starting middle/end of December, around the 21st.
Average high:: 29 F / -2 °C; average low: 11 F /-11.7 °C
Spring:
Beginning middle/ end of March 20th or April,
Average high: 61 F / 16 °C; Average low: around 40 F / 4.4 °C
Summer:
Beginning middle/end of June, around 21st.
Average high: 86 F/ 30 °C ; average low: 66F/ 18.9 °C
Fall:
Beginning of middle/end of September
Average high: 65 F/ 18 °C ; Average low: 43 F/ 6 °C.
Transportation
Need a ride? Contact Facilities Management and Services to assist you with transportation to/from the airport.
Upper Iowa University also provides transportation to airport and bus terminals in both Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. The student will be charged a flat fee per one-way trip (depending on the location). This fee is due before the trip will be scheduled and is pro-rated based on the number of travelers.
Contact Information:
Facilities Management and Services
Ms. Holly Wolff
Phone: 563-425-5848
Email: wolffh@uiu.edu
Transportation options:
The Eastern Iowa Airport
2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-8952
Burlington Trailways (located at the Eastern Iowa Airport)
Phone Free: (800) 992-4618
Phone: (319) 753-2864
In addition..
Every Sunday Upper Iowa's Office of Student Development provides a free shuttle service to Eastern Iowa shopping malls. Sign up in the Office of Student Development by Friday.
Food
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On Campus: |
Hardees’s |
Oelwein: |
Things to consider:
(Tips from a former international student)
1.) Live in the dorms: Consider having an American roommate and meet your neighbors.
2.) Get involved: participate in the culture during your study here. Develop friendships with people from other countries, try new food, attend campus events on campus and trying new activities..
3.) Submerge yourself in the new culture: Avoid only communicating with students from your native country.
4.) Enjoy the natural beauty of Fayette.
Recreation
Upper Iowa University's Outdoor Pursuit and Office of Student Services have equipment for biking, camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing, bird watching, kayaking, and cricket. In addition the Recreation Center have equipment for volleyball, basketball, bad mitten, exercise machines, ect... As well as hosting intramural sports and other exercise classes.
The student lounge area in Garbee Hall features pool tables, ping pong equipment, video games and other game equipment. Board games and other activities are available for use in the Resident Assistance office.
This is all free for use by UIU students.
Click here for a complete list of available equipment!
