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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.
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With a population of approximately 1,500 and home to Upper Iowa University, Fayette provides the small town atmopshere 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.
Click here for Fayette's business directory.
For more information about the town, click here.
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
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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.
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Contact Information:
Facilities Management and Services
Ms. Tricia Pugh
Phone: 563-425-5796
Email: pught@uiu.edu
Transportation options:
The Eastern Iowa Airport2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-8952
Greyhound Bus Lines
416 Sycamore Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone Free: (800) 454- 2487
Phone: (319) 234- 2833
In addtion..
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.
| On Campus: Upper Iowa Cafeteria Snack Bar Fayette: Blimpie’s Subs &Salads 515 W Water Street Fayette, IA 52142 Phone: (563) 425-3008 Boike’s Trailside Inn 152 S Main Street Fayette, IA 52142 Phone: (563) 425-3672 Primetime 228 S Main Street Fayette, IA 52142 Phone: (563) 425-4351 Scottie’s Pizza 104 S Main Street Fayette, IA 52142 (563) 425-3322 West Union: Barrel Drive In High 150 S West Union, IA 52175 Phone: (563) 422-5197 Dairy Queen 312 W Bradford Street West Union, IA 52175 Phone: (563) 422-6284 |
Hardees’s 117 Highway 150 S West Union, IA 52175 Phone: (563) 422-5411 Pizza Palace Lilac Plaza West Union, IA 52175 Phone (563) 422-3696 Red Heart Pizza 118 S Vine Street West Union, IA 52175 Phone: (563) 422- 6033 Subway 107 High 150 S West Union, IA 52175 Phone: (563) 422-6240 Tap’t Out 122 S Vine Street West Union, IA 52175 Phone: (563) 422-6089 Townhouse Café 131 N Vine Street West Union, IA 52175 Phone: (563) 422-6089 China Kitchen 111 S Vine St West Union, IA 52175 Phone: (563) 422-5279 |
Oelwein: Leo’s Italian Restaurant 28 S Frederick Avenue Oelwein, IA 50662 Phone: (319) 283-1655 McDonalds 1 1st Avenue SE Oelwein, IA 50662 Phone: (319) 283-3425 Las Flores Mexican Restaurant 102 S Frederick Avenue Oelwein, IA 50662 Phone: (319) 283-2555 Cedar Rapids: Taj Mahal Cuisine of India 3939 Center Point Rd, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Taste of India 1195 Boyson Rd Hiawatha, IA Phone: (319) 431 5869 Iowa City: Exotic India 102 2nd Ave # B Coralville, IA 52241 India Cafe 227 E Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 |
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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 invovled: 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.
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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.
This is all free for use by UIU students.
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International Student Services
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International Student profiles
Immigration Details
Paying for College
Admission Details
Tax Information
Security and Health
International Friendship Program
Downloadable Handbook & Forms
605 Washington St.
P.O. Box 1857
Fayette, Iowa 52142
800-553-4150 (toll free)
(563) 425-5200
info@uiu.edu
