Experience UNI Campus - Where Student Life Thrives!

At the University of Northern Iowa, the student experience goes beyond academics. It involves participating in clubs and student organizations, staying active with recreation, eating the Best College Food in Iowa, making friends in the dorms and so much more! The UNI campus has people, places and resources to enrich your life and ensure you get the most out of your time as a student.

Discover Student Life at UNI

MAKE THE MOST OF UNI

UNI homecoming parade
THE CEDAR VALLEY

Go Beyond Campus

UNI campus is nestled in the heart of Cedar Falls in northeast Iowa. With a population of more than 40,000, Cedar Falls offers a similar not-too-big not-too-small community feel you’ll find at UNI. Together, Cedar Falls, the neighboring city of Waterloo and assorted surrounding small towns make up the Cedar Valley, offering:

  • Live music
  • Waterparks
  • Restaurants and coffee shops
  • Shopping
  • Community theatres
  • Plentiful parks and bike trails

Recharge Your Body

At UNI, your well-being matters. Staying active is one way to improve well-being and make yourself feel good! With our state-of-the-art wellness and recreation facility and all kinds of opportunities to stay active, maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle is easy as a UNI student.
 

Two students about to rock climb

Show Your Panther Pride

There’s no better feeling than cheering on our student athletes surrounded by fellow students, alums and community members. Because UNI is home to 17 NCAA Division I sports teams, there are so many ways to show your Panther Pride!
 

Parker Keckeisen lifting wrestling opponent on mat

Express Your Creativity

Experience the fine and performing arts right on campus. Whether you enjoy expressing yourself artistically on the stage or on the canvas, UNI campus gives you an outlet to perfect your craft and show off your creations.
 

 

Student painting on canvas

Recharge Your Body

At UNI, your well-being matters. Staying active is one way to improve well-being and make yourself feel good! With our state-of-the-art wellness and recreation facility and all kinds of opportunities to stay active, maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle is easy as a UNI student.
 

Two students about to rock climb

Show Your Panther Pride

There’s no better feeling than cheering on our student athletes surrounded by fellow students, alums and community members. Because UNI is home to 17 NCAA Division I sports teams, there are so many ways to show your Panther Pride!
 

Parker Keckeisen lifting wrestling opponent on mat

Express Your Creativity

Experience the fine and performing arts right on campus. Whether you enjoy expressing yourself artistically on the stage or on the canvas, UNI campus gives you an outlet to perfect your craft and show off your creations.
 

 

Student painting on canvas