Division of Student Life Directory

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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Campus Recreation

Recreational Services, housed in the new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on the corner of Burlington and Madison, provides opportunities for physical, mental, and social growth. We have a multitude of competitive opportunities and informal recreation activities. Intramural sports, outdoor adventure-based learning, lessons for skill development, sports clubs and general fitness programs are all part of our offerings. [visit the site]

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Safety Initiatives

The Division is constantly working to prevent violence on campus and to ensure the protection of our students. With programs and campaigns such as the Men's Anti-Violence Council (MAC) and Consent is Sexy, we further our goals to keep campus a safe and healthy environment for all Hawkeyes.

Students with related issues are encouraged to visit the Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator for academic or housing accomodations, protection against retaliation, referrals to victim advocates, law enforcement, and medical resources. 

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Alcohol Harm Reduction

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]

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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, a clinical case manager, and three psychology interns, the UCS provides short-term individual, group, and couples counseling to students. [visit the site]