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Finals at IMU

During finals at the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), the university offers a range of supportive events and activities to help students manage stress and stay refreshed. Highlights include free pancake breakfasts, therapy dog sessions, guided meditation, and various relaxation activities throughout the week​.

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ADHD Support Group

Friday, May 10, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
ADHD Support Group With Molly Rathe, LMHC Description: The ADHD Support Group is for students with ADHD to connect and talk about resources, tips/tricks/advice about managing ADHD, and share experiences of navigating college and relationships with ADHD. All ages, races, genders, and majors are welcome as a variety of identities help students connect across diverse experiences and perspectives. Students are welcome to participate as often as they would like—weekly or only during weeks that are...
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Pictures on the Pentacrest

Friday, May 10, 2024 2:00pm to 5:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Graduating students are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, alumni swag, and more. This event is weather permitting.

Black Graduation Celebration 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Courtyard by Marriott
The Black Graduation Celebration invites all spring, summer, and fall graduates to be recognized. All graduates' loved ones are also invited to celebrate their accomplishments. Join us in this opportunity to recognize the graduates, and to celebrate the winners of the Black Emerging Leader Award, Black Leadership Award, and Black Excellence Award, which are awarded to students who have impacted the community during their time at Iowa. Stay tuned to the Black Graduation Celebration website for...
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Iowa Grow

We created Iowa GROW (Guided Reflection on Work) in 2009 and have since implemented it across the Division of Student Life. Iowa GROW is our way of helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to experiences at work.

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Support the DSL

This fund provides unrestricted support for the Vice President for Student Life to support all departments and units across the division. This fund is utilized to support many priorities and initiatives across the division.

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DSL Departments

The Division of Student Life is comprised of 7 departments and 24 units

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A world of possibilities

600 +

Student Organizations

31,000 +

Students enrolled in 2022

1,700 +

Events hosted annually