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Engaged Hawkeyes Week

Engaged Hawkeyes Week is an opportunity for students to explore the many ways to be an involved student on campus! Getting involved on campus or in the community is the surest way to find your home away from home while at the University of Iowa.

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Fall 2024 Panhellenic Primary Recruitment

Sunday, September 15 to Sunday, September 29, 2024 (all day)
Fall primary recruitment is the main recruiting process for the Panhellenic Council (traditionally housed sororities) that involves a series of organized rounds where potential new members (PNMs) can meet current members, learn about various philanthropies, and express their core values! Registration for recruitment closes Sept. 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. You can register for recruitment here, and the recruitment schedule is below: Orientation: Sunday, Sept. 15 Round 1 (Videos):  Monday, Sept...
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Red Watch Band Training

Monday, September 16, 2024 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
The Red Watch Band Program focuses on knowledge, skill, and confidence building regarding preventing death from alcohol overdose. Students are taught the knowledge and skills to "make the call," and using role plays, given opportunities to build confidence to intervene on behalf of another. All students who complete the training will receive CPR and alcohol bystander training, and will be better able to link the impact that alcohol has on the body. Students will also receive training on how to...
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Fall 2024 Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment

Tuesday, September 17 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (all day)
Fall formal recruitment is the main recruiting process for the Interfraternity Council (traditionally housed fraternities) that involves a series of organized rounds where potential new members (PNMs) can meet current members, learn about various philanthropies, and express their core values! Registration for recruitment closes Sept. 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. You can register for recruitment here, and the recruitment schedule is below:  IFC Orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 17 Introductory Tabling...
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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

A world of possibilities

600 +

Student Organizations

31,000 +

Students enrolled in 2022

1,700 +

Events hosted annually