The Office of the Vice President for Student Life will operate remotely from March 23 through January 2027 due to the IMU renovation project.
Student Life Impact Report
The Iowa Memorial Union turned 100, Better Conversations reached 500 students, and we welcomed the second-largest incoming class at Iowa. The Impact Report shows how the Division of Student Life supported students during the 2025-26 academic year.
News and features
Pride points and recognition: 2025-26
A century of connection: celebrating 100 years of the Iowa Memorial Union
Investing in outdoor recreation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DSL Departments
The Division of Student Life is comprised of 7 departments and 24 units
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