Housing
Deciding where to live is an important part of your college experience. Whether you’re studying in Calmar or Peosta, Northeast Iowa Community College students have a variety of housing options available near campus and throughout our communities.
Residential College Experience - Your Home Away from Home
Students now have access to a traditional residential college experience in both Calmar and Peosta! Through partnerships with Luther College in Decorah and College Suites in Peosta, you can enjoy safe, convenient housing designed to enhance your college journey. Calmar students can live in Luther College residence halls—just 15 minutes from campus and Peosta students can live steps from campus at College Suites. Explore these exciting housing options and make the most of your time at NICC!
Calmar: Residence Halls at Luther College
NICC has partnered with Luther College in Decorah to give students the option to live in Larsen Hall on campus at Luther, a 12-mile drive from the Calmar campus. Living on the Luther campus, you will have numerous opportunities to become engaged in campus life. Whether it's through participating in a club, or being involved in intramurals, students are encouraged to become immersed in the campus community. Larsen Hall does not have a kitchen, therefore a meal plan is required. There are various meal plan options available to accommodate the differing needs of each student. The Luther agreement includes tailored options for NICC students participating in specific programs, such as the John Deere Tech program.
For more information call the NICC Admissions Office at 563.562.3263, ext. 2700 or email luther-housing@nicc.edu. You can also view information about housing options at Luther College on their website.
Step 1: Complete the Housing Application: Luther College Residence Halls.
Step 2: Review the housing options—single, double, triple occupancy.
Step 3: Review the meal plan options to find a plan that fits your needs.
Step 4: Housing Notification - After Luther College reviews your application, you will receive an email regarding your housing status. If approved, you will receive a follow-up "Welcome" packet containing essential details, including:
- Instructions for scheduling a campus tour
- Official move-in dates and times
- A "What to Bring" packing list and other move-in logistics
Step 5: Payment and Financial Aid - Please note that all housing and meal plan fees are payable directly to Luther College, not NICC.
- Financial Aid: If you intend to use financial aid to cover these costs, contact the NICC Financial Aid Office to confirm your eligibility for financial aid for housing costs.
- Payment Plans: Luther College offers monthly payment plans for students and families who prefer to distribute costs throughout the semester.
Peosta: College Suites
Save the commute and enjoy new, modern, fully furnished living ranging from studio to four-bedroom apartments. College Suites residents enjoy the communal student living experience that provides the opportunity to make new friends in a safe environment just steps from the Peosta campus. Take advantage of on-site fitness facilities, study rooms, lounge, game room, outdoor patio and barbecue.
Hear from Students Living at College Suites! For more information call 563.562.3263, ext. 2700.
Rental Properties & Community Resources
| Location | Online Resources |
|---|---|
| Calmar, Decorah and Surrounding Area | Campus Drive Apartments Wild Grove Apartments City of Calmar Rental Properties City of West Union Housing Decorah Area Real Estate for Rent |
| Dubuque, Peosta and Surrounding Area |
Access Dubuque |
This list of off-campus housing options is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a comprehensive list, and the inclusion of any property does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by the college. The college does not inspect, approve, or warrant the accuracy of the information provided by these properties. All agreements and arrangements are made directly between the student and the landlord or property management company. Students are solely responsible for performing their own due diligence, including visiting properties, reviewing lease agreements, and understanding all terms and conditions before entering into any contract. The choice of housing is at the sole discretion of the student, and the college assumes no responsibility for any issues or disputes that may arise from these agreements.