Division of Student Life

beyond the classroom

The Division of Student Life fosters student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Senior Sendoff

The Senior Sendoff Series is a chance for seniors to reflect and celebrate their time at Iowa. Made up of special events and annual traditions, the Senior Sendoff Series happens each year during April and May.

BMindful Holy Days: Passover (Judaism)

Monday, April 22 7:55pm to Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:04pm

University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events. BMindful does not include all religious holy days. It focuses on three major holy days for each faith—days when faith members may choose not to go to work or send their children to...

Rainbow Graduation Celebration 2024

Monday, April 29, 2024 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Old Capitol Museum

The Rainbow Graduation Celebration recognizes the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students, as well as their advocates. This annual event honors both undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who graduate in the fall or spring semester. The Rainbow Graduation Celebration features UI faculty, staff, students, and community members, and is followed by a reception.

TAILgating with Drax and Wilkie

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Hubbard Park

TAILgating in the park for National Therapy Animal Day

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News and features

Senior Sendoff celebrates the class of 2024

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Nora Zimmermann

USG announces collaboration with Uber in effort to provide students safe, affordable late-night travel

Friday, April 19, 2024

Nora Zimmermann

Working together: UI students helping students through free textbook drive

Friday, April 12, 2024

Kayli Reese

Get involved on campus

Find a Campus Job

Working on campus helps students connect with students, faculty, and staff that might be outside of their field of study. Campus jobs can help students build portfolios and work skills to help them find jobs and succeed after graduation.

Student Awards

On this site, you will find award descriptions, recipients, and nomination information pertaining to student awards. Browse some of our student-focused award nomination opportunities.

Strategic Plan

The University of Iowa is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all of our students and to foster a place where students can succeed. The Division of Student Life has outlined a strategic plan for 2021-2026 to lead the Division into the future in more innovative ways.