The Office of the Vice President for Student Life will operate remotely from March 23 through August 2026 due to the IMU renovation project.

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Student Life Impact Report

Events

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Intramural Pro Football Pick'Em Registration Closes

Thursday, September 10, 2026 8:00am to 11:59pm
Virtual
Intramural Pro Football Pick'Em
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Science Thursdays Blood Drive

Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at the MERF atrium. Help the University of Iowa climb the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive leaderboard and received a special-edition t-shirt from Abbott, while supplies last!
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Tippie Fest Celebration 2026!

Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Don't miss the annual Tippie Fest Celebration on Thursday, September 10th! Enjoy FREE food, participate in fun activities, meet Tippie Student Orgs, and connect with campus partners like Study Abroad, Iowa MBA program, and Career Services. Showcase of what Tippie has to offer for new and continuing students!

New and returning students are invited to:
enjoy FREE food and carnival-style games
participate in Silent Disco—a Battle of the Playlists (students vs UPO staff)
visit the Tippie Student Organization Fair
connect with campus partners like Study Abroad, Iowa MBA program, and Career Services
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News and features

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Friday, September 4, 2026

It's almost football season

Monday, August 24, 2026

Welcome to the fall 2026 semester

Friday, August 21, 2026

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.

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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

32,000 +

Students enrolled

1,700 +

Events hosted annually