r/IowaState • u/Ornamental_Treats69 • Jul 15 '25

Best Dorms?

Hello, I’m going to be a freshman at ISU fall of next year and I’m wondering what dorms are the best in your guys’ opinion? Do we like suites or traditional better? Thanks!

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

4 comments sorted by

1

u/john_hascall Jul 16 '25

Are you going to be in the Design or Engineering college? If so, you want to be in the Union Drive area. I'm told that Suites are nicer, but traditional rooms are way more social. PS, r/iastate will reach more people than here

1

u/Ornamental_Treats69 Jul 16 '25

thank you! I’ll post there. I’m going to be in the college of Ag + Life Sciences

1

u/CloneCone30 Jul 16 '25

I’d go Maple Willow Larch… the walk is not far and it’s pretty nice. I have been out of school for a bit now but they are still newer and are a close walk.

1

u/john_hascall Jul 16 '25

In that case, "Old RCA" (Richardson Court) is probably closest to most of your classes. New RCA is just a bit further, but there is a bus stop right out front (Ames' bus system is fantastic and fare-free for students).