The Division of Student Life at the University of Iowa provides a supportive and inclusive community for students to thrive both academically and personally.

From dynamic residence halls to leadership programs, we offer opportunities for students to get involved, explore their interests, build valuable skills and experiences, and make lasting connections. Our focus on well-being, belonging and inclusion, and leadership development helps students develop the skills they need to succeed as a Hawkeye and beyond. 

The Division of Student Life is made up of seven departments and 24 units. 

Office of the Vice President for Student Life

The Office of the Vice President for Student Life is the administrative home for the Division of Student Life. 

Service units within Division of Student Life

Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students is a department reports through the Vice President for Student Life. 

Units of the Dean of Students

Visit Dean of Students

Iowa Memorial Union

The Iowa Memorial Union is a department that reports through the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students. 

Units of the Iowa Memorial Union

Visit Iowa Memorial Union

Recreational Services

Recreational Services is a department that reports through the Assistant Vice President for Student Life. 

Units of Recreational Services

  • Aquatics
  • Facility Operations 
  • Fitness
  • Outdoor Recreation and Education Programs
  • Sport Programs 

Visit Recreational Services

Student Health

Our mission is to deliver quality healthcare to enhance success and learning for all University of Iowa students.

We provide care to registered UI students, just like you would receive from your hometown healthcare provider, but we are experts in the care of college students! We are staffed with MDs who are board-certified in family medicine, gynecology, and psychiatry.  We also have certified physician assistants on staff.

Visit student health

University Housing and Dining

University Housing and Dining is a department that reports through the Assistant Vice President for Student Life. 

Units of University Housing and Dining

  • Contracts and Assignments
  • Facility Operations
  • Residence Education
  • University Dining

Visit Housing

University Counseling Service

University Counseling Service is a department that reports through the Assistant Vice President for Student Life.

 

Visit Counseling Service

 

Belonging and Inclusion

Belonging and Inclusion is a department that reports through the Vice President for Student Life. 

Units of Belonging and Inclusion