Office of the Vice President for Student Life

Administrative home for the Division of Student Life

The mission of the Division of Student Life is to foster students success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

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Office of the Dean of Students

Department of the Division of Student Life

The mission of the Office of the Dean of Students is to create and support positive and inclusive communities of students and scholars through advocacy, education, and engagement.

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Assessment, Improvement, and Research

Service unit of the Division of Student Life

The mission of Student Life Assessment, Improvement, and Research (AIR) is to lead outcomes-based assessment in the co-curricular setting, support evidence-based decision-making, and promote a culture focused on the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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Belonging and Inclusion

Department of the Division of Student Life

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

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Iowa Memorial Union

Department of the Division of Student Life

The mission of the Iowa Memorial Union is to develop leaders, create connections, and build community.

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Leadership and Engagement

Unit of the Office of the Dean of Students

Our programs help students develop lifelong leadership skills, offer incredible experiential service-learning, and provides civic engagement opportunities to students both on and off-campus.

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Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement

Unit of Belonging and Inclusion

Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement is committed to supporting student success on the University of Iowa campus through planned activities at the four UI Cultural and LGBTQ Resource Centers, annual diversity programs, and student organization events.

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Rape Victim Advocacy Program

Unit of Belonging and Inclusion

The mission of RVAP is to provide free, confidential, trauma-informed advocacy to all affected by sexual violence and promote social change through prevention education.

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Recreational Services

Department of the Division of Student Life

The mission of Recreational Services is to provide diverse recreational experiences that encourage active lifestyles.

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Student Disability Services

Unit of Belonging and Inclusion

The mission of Student Disability Services is to assure access through reasonable accommodations to qualified students who currently demonstrate a condition producing significant functional limitations in one or more major life activities.

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Student Engagement and Campus Programs

We know that students who are engaged in their campus experience are more likely to be successful as University of Iowa students. We’re here to help! The Office of Student Engagement and Campus Programs provides students with opportunities to develop their interests, choose experiences that align with their goals, and enhance their education both in and outside of the classroom. 

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Student Health

Department of the Division of Student Life

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

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Student Life Communications

Service unit of the Division of Student Life

Service unit of the Division of Student Life

SLC provides innovative and strategic communication, marketing, design, and digital media solutions for the Division of Student Life.

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Student Wellness

Part of the Wellbeing and Basic Needs unit

The mission of Student Wellness is to promote healthy lifestyles enhancing success and learning for all University of Iowa students.

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University Housing and Dining

Department of the Division of Student Life

The mission of University Housing and Dining is to provide clean, well-maintained, secure, healthy, and affordable housing and dining options designed to meet the diverse and evolving developmental, educational, and nutritional needs of students living in a multicultural community.

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University Counseling Service

Department of the Division of Student Life

The University Counseling Service provides compassionate psychological services, outreach, and training that fosters the mental health of students, nurtures student success, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and multiculturally aware campus community.

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Women's Resource and Action Center

Unit of Belonging and Inclusion

The mission of the Women's Resource & Action Center is to create greater equity for individuals and communities of all identities, with a particular focus on women, through activism, social justice initiatives, leadership training, advocacy, service, and personal and professional development.

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