Division of Student Life

beyond the classroom

The Division of Student Life fosters student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

A group of students showing their UI Gardners student organization infographic poster on a table

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.

Junior Learn to Row Series - Session 2

Monday, July 29, 2024 9:00am to 11:00am

Beckwith Boathouse

Learn to Row this Summer! 4-day series. Ages 12+.

Art & Write Night

Friday, August 2, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session...

Junior Summer Learn to Row - Session 3

Monday, August 12, 2024 9:00am to 11:00am

Beckwith Boathouse

Learn to Row this summer! 4-day series. Ages 12+

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News and features

Senior Sendoff celebrates the class of 2024

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Nora Zimmermann

USG announces collaboration with Uber in effort to provide students safe, affordable late-night travel

Friday, April 19, 2024

Nora Zimmermann

Working together: UI students helping students through free textbook drive

Friday, April 12, 2024

Kayli Reese

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.