division of student life impact report

Student Life Impact Report

Events

Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest promotional image

Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest

Saturday, December 20, 2025 10:30am to 12:30pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest

Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, giveaways, and hot cocoa.

This event is weather permitting.

Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest promotional image

Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest

Sunday, December 21, 2025 9:30am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest

Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, giveaways, and hot cocoa. **This event is weather permitting.

Virtual Intro to Mindfulness Workshop promotional image

Virtual Intro to Mindfulness Workshop

Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Virtual

Learn and practice mindfulness meditation, an evidence-based strategy to help with stress, in a small group format over winter break. Workshop begins Monday, December 22 and lasts for four weeks in one hour and fifteen minute sessions. To learn more or register, visit our website.

What do students think about the workshop?

“I regret not having done this workshop earlier. I feel so much more in control where I once felt a slave to my intrusive mindset.”

“This workshop is a great opportunity for any...

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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