Lodging and Venues

 

Hotels

  • Courtyard Iowa City University Heights; 10 mins walking distance from College of Pharmacy
    • Address: 901 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52246
    • For guests who call in for reservations, please reference group code PGS to receive the discounted rate of $119 per night. A complimentary parking space is available for one personal vehicle per guest room.  Bus parking is also available for guests as space allows.  
    • Deadline for reservations is May 1st, 2024.

     

  • Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University; 16 - 20 mins walking distance from College of Pharmacy 
    • Address: 328 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52246
    • For guests who call in for reservations, contact the front desk at 319-248-6100, extension 0, and ask to book under the Pharmaceutics Graduate Student Research Meeting block to receive the discounted rate of $119 per night. City-owned parking for personal vehicles on-site, connected to the hotel via the skywalk. Contact the hotel for parking rates for hotel guests. 
    • Deadline for reservations is May 10th, 2024

 PGSRM Maps

  • Please use the link below to access the Iowa PGSRM 2024 Google map. This map contains all relevant Iowa 2024 locations and directions from the UI College of Pharmacy Building to each site.
  • Google.maps/PGSRM2024

University Resources

Campus Safety

To find out about the university's emergency updates, safety resources, and more go to https://safety.uiowa.edu/.

Uiowa COVID-19 Policy 

Please refer COVID-19 guidelines at https://coronavirus.uiowa.edu/returning-campus/masks-distancing-and-health

Cambus

The university has a free bus system that travels into Coralville, downtown Iowa City, and throughout the Campus. Find out live updates using the Transit app or view the routes and schedules at https://transportation.uiowa.edu/cambus. 

UIowa Interactive Map

If you would like to explore the university's campus, you can find an interactive map with labeled buildings here - https://maps.uiowa.edu. 

WiFi Options

EduRoam

Eduroam provides the best experience for University of Iowa campus visitors. Since UI Wireless is part of the eduroam initiative, when students, faculty, and staff visit other academic institutions that use eduroam, they automatically are connected to wireless internet without reentering credentials. Please see your respective university's IT website below for information about eduroam access. 

Guest WiFi

UI also has free guest WiFi; although we recommend connecting to eduroam for more a more secure connection. To connect to the guest WiFi, select "UI-Guest" from your WiFi options and agree to the terms and conditions.

Campus Coffee Shops

 

EMRB Cafe - The EMRB Cafe is located on the ground floor of the Eckstein Medical Research Building. On the menu, you will find items such as entrees and sides for breakfast and lunch, Starbucks coffee and espresso, as well as, tea, smoothies, and more. EMRB Cafe is cashless and accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.  

 

 

Java House - Java House has an excellent variety of drinks ranging from coffee to tea to smoothies as well as an excellent variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches. You can order ahead online HERE. 

Explore Iowa City

Iowa City Visitor's Guide

Iowa Art Festival (June 7th-9th) https://summerofthearts.org/sota-events/iowa-arts-festival/?utm_medium=email&utm_content=Iowa+Arts+Festival&utm_source=d.studentlife&utm_campaign=2023-2024+UI+What%27s+Up&utm_id=1225878365.1321948159