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This section contains the following information: Orientation programs facilitate the successful transition of new students to the University of Northern Iowa by offering comprehensive • Division of Student Affairs (p. 1) programming focused on academics, essential campus resources, • Orientation and New Student Programs (p. 1) and peer-to-peer connections. At orientation, new students meet 1-on-1 with an academic advisor to prepare for the first semester • Housing (p. 1) of enrollment and register for classes. Both first-year and transfer • Career Services (p. 2) students who enroll at the start of the fall semester attend an • Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (p. 2) orientation session in the preceding summer. All new students who enroll at the start of the spring semester attend orientation in December • Student Accessibility Services (SAS) (p. 3) or January. Concurrent orientation programming is provided for family • Student Wellness Services (p. 3) members/guests, with an emphasis on partnering with UNI to support • Student Health Clinic (p. 3) students in achieving success throughout their entire college career. • Recreation Center (p. 3) Housing • Military, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents (p. 3) https://dor.uni.edu/ • Student Activities and Honors (p. 4) Application for Rooms in Residence Halls Division of Student Affairs Official admission to the University of Northern Iowa is a prerequisite Mission to application for housing in the residence halls. Once new students are admitted, the Department of Residence sends an invitation for We help students succeed. the student to apply for housing online. This invitation is included We help students prepare for responsible citizenship, personal with the student’s letter of acceptance from the Office of Admissions. fulfillment, and success in life by supporting their efforts to learn The Department of Residence website includes information about through their experiences, achieve their academic goals, and strive for each residence hall, meal plans and the housing and dining contract. excellence in all. The housing and dining contract serves as the official application for housing in the residence halls. The housing and dining contract is We do this by: considered complete once you have accepted your offer of admission, paid the acceptance fee and agreed to the terms and conditions. • Developing environments that are safe, welcoming, inclusive and healthy; Priority for room self-selection and room assignments is based on the contract completion date; the earlier your contract is completed, the • Providing services that are professional, supportive and greater the chances of getting in to the hall and room you prefer. If an personalized; and applicant finds it necessary to cancel the contract before occupying • Fostering meaningful student engagement in campus and the room, any refund or forfeiture is based on the date of written community life that develops leadership, educates about diversity, notification and fulfills the terms of the contract terms and conditions. and contributes to learning. Occupancy Values Residence hall occupancy for the fall semester begins during the week In seeking to accomplish this mission, we are committed to: prior to the first day of classes; the actual move-in date depends on the student’s classification and years on campus. Spring semester move- • Encouraging the development of the whole student and involving in is generally the Friday before the first day of classes. If a reserved all students in the life of the University; room is not occupied on the first day of classes and arrangements have • Cultivating a caring and diverse campus community that values not been made with the Department of Residence for later occupancy, respect for all people, the open and free exchange of ideas, and the reservation will be cancelled and forfeiture of prepaid fees and responsible and ethical behavior; penalties will be applied as stated in the contract terms and conditions. • Maximizing our effectiveness through responsible stewardship of The housing and dining contract covers a full academic year (fall resources, support of innovation, and creativity in problem solving; and spring semesters) or the balance thereof; separate contracting is • Working collaboratively across campus and community, and necessary for the summer term. If the contract is terminated before the fostering a work environment for our staff which encourages expiration date, appropriate provisions of the contract will apply. The continuous improvement and professional development. student is responsible for any financial liabilities incurred prior to the date of termination and a percentage of the remaining portion of the Orientation and New Student contract. Programs Continuous housing during academic and holiday break periods is https://success.uni.edu/orientation available in all halls as part of the academic year contract. Students may also remain living in the residence halls during the summer,

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regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in classes for the [email protected] summer term, by adding a summer housing contract. Career Services Residence Halls https://careerservices.uni.edu/ The Department of Residence is designed to provide housing to over 4,000 students in eleven residence facilities. Students living on- The Office of Career Services coaches students in gaining professional campus have the advantage of easy access to all classrooms, campus experience while attending UNI. From managing campus jobs to activities and campus resources. Residence hall rooms have Internet preparing for a fulfilling career, UNI Career Services provides access, are furnished, and include laundry utilities. Each residence expertise to be career ready. hall is designed with lounges, study rooms, recreational areas, laundry rooms and other facilities for the comfort and convenience of the Career Services provides access to over 3,000 campus jobs for students, as well as direct access to a computer lab. Both professional students annually. In addition, Career Services guides students in and student staff members organize social events that build a strong securing community positions including part-time, internship, and sense of community and inclusion, as well as support activities that field experiences. By maintaining a robust network of thousands of promote academic success. employers and graduate programs, students have access to up-to-date employment trends. The residence halls offer a mix of traditional double and single rooms, suites and apartment-style spaces. All halls are mixed gender and Career Services strives to create access for students to interact with many offer all-gender housing. Residential communities within each employers and graduate programs. Hosting four large-scale recruiting of the halls are divided up into houses of approximately 50 students. events annually, daily campus interviews, and a wide range of One resident assistant (a student staff member) lives within each house employer/graduate program engagements, students will graduate with to serve as a resource for the members of that house. a unique understanding of how to find career success. In preparing for future careers, Career Services provides students with personal Upper-Division Housing assessments to explore careers: prepare application materials including resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and interviewing. Finally, Housing for upper-division students is available within all of our Career Services provides workshops, small group leadership training, residence halls. However, Shull Hall, Lawther Hall, Panther Village, and one-to-one career coaching. Roth Apartments and Jennings Court Apartments have been designed to better accommodate upper-division students. It is our mission to help students succeed. Visit our website at https:// careerservices.uni.edu/ or stop by 102 Gilchrist to meet your career Shull Hall is a traditional residence hall, offering all rooms as super- coach. single. Lawther Hall is a mix of traditional double rooms, single rooms and suites with private and semi-private bathrooms. Students living in Shull and Lawther Halls have a meal plan. Jennings, Panther Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Village and Roth are apartment-style residence halls, offering Services individual rooms within a common unit containing a private restroom, ITTC 007a kitchen and living space. Students wishing to live in any of these 319-273-6349 accommodations must be a returning or transfer student. [email protected]

Dining https://uni.edu/resources/disability Students living in the traditional residence halls have an all-access meal plan. This meal plan provides unlimited access to the two dining Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services is a state agency, provided centers on campus, Piazza in Redeker Center and Rialto in Towers space on campus by UNI, to serve persons with disabilities. The Center. The all-access meal plans come with Dining Dollars to be mission of IVRS is to help persons with disabilities become employed used at any of the campus retail outlets. Unlimited access is designed along with support while attending UNI. Vocational Rehabilitation to better support students’ individual dining habits while increasing may assist with the following services while students are participating the opportunity for community building. Students utilize the dining in our program: centers as an extension of their living space within the residence halls. • Assessment of the disability Additional meal plan options are available to students living in our • Restoration/assistive technology apartment-style halls, as well as those commuting to campus. Learn • Training/tuition assistance more online at dor.uni.edu/meal-plans. • Class accommodations Housing and Dining Contracts • Counseling and guidance Contractual responsibilities are reviewed annually and are subject to • Job placement assistance change. Refer to terms and conditions of the current contract. The current terms and conditions are available at dor.uni.edu/contract- Services continue, as needed, until a person has successfully terms-and-conditions. completed the degree as well as has been employed for over 90 days. Students desiring services can contact the office by phone or email to Department of Residence schedule an appointment between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, Monday- 1501 Redeker Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0252 Friday. Students will meet for an orientation of services, an intake 319-273-2333 or 1-866-207-9411

2 Student Life appointment and then appropriate documentation will be requested to Counseling Center determine eligibility for services along with supports needed. Enrolled students paying the mandatory health fee are eligible for a free initial assessment and clinical recommendations. Therapy groups, Student Accessibility Services crisis appointments, and 5 individual therapy sessions per academic (SAS) year are provided at no additional charge. If more than 5 individual therapy sessions are needed, the Counseling Center will file a claim Student Accessibility Services is located in Gilchrist Hall 118. SAS with your health insurance company. views disabilities as an integral part of the rich diversity at the University of Northern Iowa. To that end, we work collaboratively Appointments for counseling may be made by calling 319-273-2676 with students, faculty, and staff to create an accessible educational or in-person at the Counseling Center. More information is available at environment for students. For more information regarding services counseling.uni.edu. and how to get connected, contact SAS at (319) 273-2677 Relay 711, [email protected] ([email protected]), Recreation Services or GIL 118. Additional information on the accommodation process and how to submit a request is available at sas.uni.edu/. Recreation Services, located within the Wellness/Recreation Center, offers campus-wide programs in informal recreation, fitness, aquatics, Student Wellness Services intramural sports, outdoor recreation, youth programs and sport clubs. 16 Student Health Center The Wellness/Recreation Center provides:

319-273-3423 • (10) multi-purpose gymnasiums/courts for basketball, volleyball, and soccer studentwellness.uni.edu/ • (6) racquetball/wally ball courts Student Wellness Services is here to support student success in college and beyond. Our office provides engaging education related to self- • a leisure pool with spa and water slide care, personal health, and wellness specializing in college age topics such as stress management, sleep, alcohol and other drugs, and sexual • an eight lane, 25-yard lap pool health. Programs and individual services are student-centered and • (4) aerobics/dance studios holistic through the eight dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, social, intellectual, financial, occupational, environmental, and • a 38.5-foot climbing wall spiritual). Student Wellness Services meets with students one-on-one using motivational interviewing techniques for wellness coaching and • a free weight room alcohol and other drug prevention/harm reduction. Health promotion • Panther Performance Center for individual and small group high and education is also offered through fun, interactive activities with intensity workouts groups of students to promote health and wellness. Please visit our website identified above for more information. • the UNI Outdoor Recreation Center

Student Health Clinic • a running track The University of Northern Iowa specializes in college health services. • men's and women's locker and shower facilities We have board-certified family practice physicians, a physician assistant, nurse practitioners, and psychiatric providers who are • a spacious fitness area with cardiovascular and strength training dedicated to caring for college students. Additional staff includes equipment registered nurses, laboratory technologists, mental health case manager and support staff. We want to serve as students' on-campus health • West Campus Complex with outdoor recreation fields for a wide resource and assist students in meeting their healthcare needs. variety of sports and activities

All registered University of Northern Iowa students are eligible to use • (9) lighted outdoor tennis courses our services. We encourage students to schedule an appointment by calling (319) 273-2009. We are located on West 23rd Street next to the For more information visit the Recreation Services website at https:// Schindler Education Center. recreation.uni.edu/. The University offers health and dental insurance coverage to students Military, Veterans, Spouses and through the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), group policies administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa and Dependents Delta Dental of Iowa through the University of Iowa Benefits Office. The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is proud to serve all military To be eligible for SHIP, you must be a registered student attending members, veterans, and families. Our role is to support military on-campus classes at the time coverage begins. The University members, veterans, and their families at UNI as they transition of Northern Iowa requires that international students entering the between military duty, college, and new careers. We are committed to University purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan provided by the faculty and staff education, on and off campus resource networking, Student Health Clinic. For more information visit us at health.uni.edu. advocacy, and listening to each student to ensure their voice is heard,

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so that they are empowered to achieve success in class and beyond. supporting student involvement and development, and providing For more information contact: service, social and leadership opportunities. Formal and informal membership recruitment and intake processes take place each Director for Military and Veteran Student Services semester. More information is available at https://studentlife.uni.edu/ 111-G Maucker Union (Plaza Level) fsl. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0166 Honor Organizations Phone: (319) 273-3040 Superior achievement in various academic disciplines and in The University of Northern Iowa has received a Military-Friendly® extracurricular activities is recognized in honor organizations. Bronze status for 2019-2020, and has been designated a Military- Information on these organizations may be obtained from the Office Friendly® Institution for six consecutive years. UNI has also earned of Student Life, located on the plaza level of Maucker Union, or the Military Advanced Education's (MAE) 2018 Guide to Military at https://studentlife.uni.edu/. Friendly Colleges and Universities award. This guide provides potential students with information about institutions that go above Intercollegiate Athletics and beyond to implement military friendly policies in support of our Various intercollegiate sports are available to both men and women at men and women in uniform. Criteria for inclusion in the Military UNI. The university engages in intercollegiate athletic competition in Friendly Schools list includes a strong commitment to recruiting, a total of 17 sports. Men may participate in basketball, cross country, retaining, and providing financial, academic, and social services to football, golf, indoor and outdoor track, and wrestling. Women also student veterans. compete in basketball, cross country, golf, and indoor and outdoor track, as well as in soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, and The university works with the Veterans Administration (VA) volleyball. and partnered with the Country Veteran Affairs Office to provide assistance to any veteran or member of their family eligible for UNI Athletic teams participate within Division I of the NCAA. UNI education benefits and resources as needed. School Certifying Football is part of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Officials in the Office of the Registrar will assist students using (FCS, formerly 1-AA). The University Athletics Program is a member any number of programs offered by the VA. In abiding with of the Missouri Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Football the SIT-REP (Servicemembers Improved Transition through Reforms Conference, and the Big XII Conference. All intercollegiate athletic for Ensuring Progress) ACT, the University of Northern Iowa will not programs are governed and operated in accordance with NCAA, impose late fees, deny access to classes, libraries, or other institutional Conference, and university rules and regulations. In some instances, facilities, or require individuals to borrow funds to meet their financial university rules and regulations may be more restrictive than those of obligations to UNI as a result of the delayed disbursement of any the NCAA and/or Conference. payment from the VA. For additional information, contact: Interest Organizations Office of the Registrar University of Northern Iowa Numerous organizations sponsored by departments and specialized Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0006 interest groups provide students the opportunity to become better Phone: (319) 273-2273 acquainted with other students and faculty as well as to explore leadership skills and perpetuate interests outside the classroom. Many of the organizations have no membership requirements other Student Activities and Honors than an active interest in the work for which the club exists and Co-curricular activities are encouraged at the University of Northern regular attendance at the meetings. Information on specific interest Iowa because of the important contribution these activities make to the organizations can be obtained in the Office of Student Life, located total education of the student. The university maintains an extensive on the plaza level of Maucker Union, or at https://studentlife.uni.edu/ program of co-curricular activities: intercollegiate athletics, theatre, student-organizations. forensics, publications, music, social life, student organizations and interest groups, intramural sports and recreational activities, and sports Maucker Union Advisory Board clubs. The Maucker Union Advisory Board, comprised primarily of students, provides feedback and guidance on all issues related to Maucker Speech and Debate Union administration, facilities, and programming. More information The forensics program (Panther Speech and Debate teams) invites all is available at https://studentlife.uni.edu/. interested students to participate in debate and/or individual events speech, regardless of your major. Sponsored by the Department Music of Communication and Media, our speech and debate teams travel Music organizations and ensembles are open to all students. regionally and nationally to participate in 20-25 intercollegiate meets Participation by non-music majors is encouraged. Credit is available each year. Further information is available at cm.uni.edu/forensics. to all who participate. Among the groups offered are: Concert Chorale, UNI Opera Ensemble, UNI Singers, Varsity Glee Club, Women's Fraternities/Sororities Chorus, Cantorei, Pep Band, Wind Ensemble, Panther Marching Band, The Greek community at UNI consists of nationally affiliated Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Symphony Orchestra, (National Interfraternity Council and National Panhellenic Council) plus several instrumental ensembles. Ensemble requirements for social sororities and fraternities, and nationally affiliated (National enrollment include auditions, placement hearings or no audition Panhellenic Council) historically African-American sororities and fraternities. The Greek community has a long, rich tradition of

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depending on each specific course offered. For further information shows produced by TheatreUNI. Seasons typically include classical, visit https://music.uni.edu/. modern and contemporary drama, musical comedy, and theatre for youth. All members of the university community are invited to attend Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) productions in the Strayer-Wood and Bertha Martin Theatres. For The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) is comprised additional information, including audition postings, visit the website of three separate branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. https://theatre.uni.edu/. The Legislative branch contains senators from all colleges across the university. The Executive branch includes the President, Vice Veterans President, Director of Public Relations, Director of Finance, Director UNI welcomes any student who is interested in joining the UNI of Government Relations, Director of Diversity, and the Chief of Staff. Student Veterans Association (UNIVA). The purpose of this group The Judicial branch is composed of nine justices, including a Chief is to educate the campus community about military and veterans, Justice and a Clerk of Court. NISG is actively involved in initiatives support members of the military who are currently serving while to improve the university experience for all students. Members of this attaining a college degree, assist those who are returning from organization work with faculty, local, and state officials to address deployment, or have completed military service and are transitioning student interests and concerns. More information is available at to an educational institution. The UNIVA builds comradery and https://nisg.uni.edu/. contributes to the improvement of UNI as a Military Friendly School. The UNIVA believes in having fun and socializing with the local Professional Performing Arts on Campus veteran community as well as the veteran students who attend the For more information, refer to The Fine and Performing Arts at UNI University of Northern Iowa. section of this University Catalog. Religion Surrounding the campus are various student religious centers. Information on specific religious organizations may be obtained in the Office of Student Life, located on the plaza level of Maucker Union. Social Life The social life at the University of Northern Iowa is flexible, designed to meet the ever-changing interests and needs of the students and university community. Social opportunities include popular and cultural film programs, art exhibits, fine arts productions, live musical entertainment, dances, campus-wide events, speaker programs, forums, and community service projects. Much of the program planning relies heavily on student involvement. Information pertaining to involvement is available through the Office of Student Life, located on the plaza level of Maucker Union, or at https://studentlife.uni.edu. Station KULT-LP Station KULT is the student-managed and operated radio station of the University of Northern Iowa. The station operates at 94.5FM and on Channel 5 of the Campus Cable Television System. KULT programming consists of music, UNI sporting events, and news. The studios and offices of KULT are located in the lower level of Maucker Union. For further information go to https://kult.uni.edu/. Student Government The student government associations include the Northern Iowa Student Government, the Residence Halls Association, the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and the individual residence hall senates. Student Publications The Northern Iowan is written, illustrated, and edited by students for campus-wide distribution. This student newspaper is distributed twice a week during the fall and spring and once a week during the summer session https://www.northerniowan.com/. Theatre Any enrolled student is welcome to audition or volunteer for production responsibilities in the major productions or many student

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