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[IC 2026] What are the housing accommodations like?

Last updated April 9, 2026

Unless otherwise noted, the information in this article is for 2026 on-campus attendees in standard housing. Premium housing information is at the end of this article.

Residence hall assignments will be determined by the university based on group sizes and the capacity of the dormitories we will be using: Teter, Eigenmann, and Foster. Each residence hall varies in layout and bathroom configuration.

You can check out the residence halls here:

Please note that specific residence hall requests cannot be accommodated. If you have a disability, mobility concern, or other accommodation needs, you must include this information in the designated section of the registration system. Once you are on campus, room changes may not be possible. You will be charged a fee for non-emergency change requests.

Items provided

Bedding linens and towels are provided for all. Indiana University Housing will provide 2 sheets, a blanket, one pillow with pillowcase, and 2 towels for each participant. Participants are welcome to bring their own personal items. Please do not bring expensive clothing, jewelry, sporting equipment, or electronics. All personal belongings are the responsibility of the owner.

All residence halls include central air conditioning, which is set between 74 – 78°F (23.3 – 25.5°C). Thermostats cannot be adjusted; the setting is controlled centrally for the entire building.

Bedroom details

Double rooms: All double rooms will have one low bed, with the second either bunked or low-lofted. 

Single rooms: Single rooms are for adults only (coaches/chaperones). Each single room includes a private sleeping area.

Note: Any tampering with bed configurations will incur a $75 charge. 

Bathroom details

Residence halls may have community bathrooms or suite-style arrangements, where a single-occupancy bathroom is shared between a few rooms or floors.

Room change policies

Indiana University Housing charges a fee for on-site room changes based on personal preferences. However, no fees will be applied for room changes that are necessary due to faulty conditions or safety concerns. These changes will be evaluated and approved on a case-by-case basis.

Lost access card

If you lose your access card (room key), you will be charged a fee for a replacement. If the Zippy Mart is open, you can pay the fee there and receive a paid notice, which you will need to present at the center desk of your residence hall to get a replacement card. If Zippy Mart is closed, go directly to the center desk of your residence hall and Future Problem Solving will send a bill to the coordinator of your registration after the conference. As a reminder, chaperones are required to be with students at all times and a chaperone must accompany students for a key replacement.

Housing check-out

  • Access/Meal Plan cards are non-reusable. Please discard.
  • Gather linens (bedding and towels) into a pile and leave them in the rooms.
  • Take all trash and recycling out of your dorm and place it into the identified trash receptacle.
  • Please direct any other housing questions to your residence hall’s front desk.
  • All check-outs must be completed by 1:00 PM.

Premium housing

Please see the registration packet for details about premium housing. Contact headquarters with questions regarding premium housing.

Premium rooms are apartment style located in the Union Street area with 4 individual single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen that includes a refrigerator and microwave. There are also washers/dryers in these apartments. The air conditioning can be adjusted within each unit. The dining hall for this housing option is Wright Dining.

Please note that premium room accommodations are located on the opposite side of campus from standard rooms, and guests staying in premium rooms may experience a longer walking distance to conference events.

Chaperones and housing locations

Each registration must include only one housing type. If your invited participants and adults need to split into standard and premium housing, you must complete two registrations.

If you have students in both premium and standard housing, you must still meet the required student to chaperone/coach ratio (8:1) in each location. Chaperones/coaches cannot be shared across housing locations to satisfy supervision requirements.

Questions?

If you have any questions related to housing at the International Conference, fill out our IC help form.

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A seasoned educator, April Michele has served as the Executive Director since 2018 and been with Future Problem Solving more than a decade. Her background in advanced curriculum strategies and highly engaging learning techniques translates well in the development of materials, publications, training, and marketing for the organization and its global network. April’s expertise includes pedagogy and strategies for critical and creative thinking and providing quality educational services for students and adults worldwide.

Prior to joining Future Problem Solving, April taught elementary and middle grades, spending most of her classroom career in Gifted Education. She earned the National Board Certification (NBPTS) as a Middle Childhood/Generalist and later served as a National Board Assessor for the certification of others. She was trained and applied the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Humanities, which helped widen the educational scope and boundaries beyond the U.S. In addition, April facilitated the Theory and Development of Creativity course for state level certification of teachers. She has also collaborated on a variety of special projects through the Department of Education.

A graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in Elementary Education and the University of South Florida with a master’s in Gifted Education, April’s passion is providing a challenging curriculum for 21st century students so they are equipped with the problem solving and ethical leadership skills they need to thrive in the future. As a board member in her local Rotary Club, she facilitates problem solving in leadership at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute and earned her certificate in Nonprofit Management from the Edyth Bush Institute at Rollins College.