Health and Safety

At the University of Iowa, we know that maintaining good health is an intricate part of student success. To ensure that every Hawkeye has the opportunity to excel, the Division of Student Life provides the agencies, programs, and education needed to stay healthy inside and out. From University Counseling and Student Health Service to alcohol harm reduction and wellness initiatives, we collaborate to offer our students the best possible health and safety practices.

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Student Health

Student Health is a comprehensive health care clinic that offers services to qualifying students. Services include general medicine, allergies, gynecology, psychiatry, sexual health, as well as lab and pharmacy services.

Health Iowa is the education branch of Student Health Services that focuses on creating healthy lifestyles for all UI students. We provide one-on-one consultations in fitness, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation, drug and alcohol use, sexual health, and a multitude of other student health initiatives. [visit the site]

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University Counseling Service

Free counseling service is available to all University of Iowa students. University Counseling Service (UCS) is beneficial for a variety of mental health issues that students may face including: mental health difficulties, stress management, juggling academics and extra-curricular involvement, as well as relationship challenges. 

With a professional staff of twelve doctoral-level psychologists, and three psychology interns, the UCS provides short-term individual, group, and couples counseling to students. [visit the site]

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Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety provides and maintains a secure learning environment for the University of Iowa community. Public Safety Officials work to facilitate crime-prevention on all University property and throughout all campus buildings.

Services provided by the University of Iowa Police include educational programs for students and faculty, Code Blue Phones, Nite Ride, as well as theft protection and safety initiatives around campus. [visit the site]

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Alcohol & Drug Policy

As a part of our policy, we support our students' ability to make their own choices, and fully trust their capacity to practice responsibility in those choices. We have produced policies that will reduce unsafe consumption and harbor an environment where moderation is the guiding principle.

Given the evidence that binge drinking is an issue at the University, the Division of Student Life has spear-headed collaborative efforts on alcohol harm reduction. The Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan involves education, bystander interference, communication, and policy review. [learn more]