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In partnership with the 1 UI Parent & Family Network About The is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City, Iowa. More than 30,000 students enroll at Iowa Welcome to the University of Iowa! each year with 55 percent coming from Iowa, and 45 percent coming from other We are pleased to welcome you as a new member states or countries. International students of the Hawkeye family. The transition to college from 113 countries make up 14 percent of the University’s enrollment. can be a time of both excitement and anxiety Established in 1847, Iowa has earned for you and your student. Accordingly, we have international recognition for its wealth of developed this calendar to assist you with achievements in the arts, sciences, and important dates and deadlines at Iowa, as well as humanities. Iowa was the first U.S. public university to admit men and women on helpful tips and information that will ensure your an equal basis and the first institution of student’s first year at Iowa is as successful and higher education in the nation to accept fulfilling as possible. creative work in theater, writing, music, and art as theses for advanced degrees. It established the first law school and the first educational radio station west of the Mississippi, broadcast the world’s first educational television programs, and has developed prominent educational testing.

Phone Numbers Main University Directory (319) 335-3500 Division of Student Life (319) 335-3557 University Police (319) 335-5022 Web Pages University Homepage uiowa.edu *For further phone and web contact information, see pages 24-27 located at the back of the calendar A-Z Search Photography in this publication courtesy of Office of University Relations uiowa.edu/homepage/search/ and Student Life Marketing + Design. Division of Student Life studentlife.uiowa.edu IOWA LINGO Here are some terms for you to become MyUI The online portal for University University ID # The multiple digit familiar with in order to better communicate information and student records identification number listed on your with your student about college: LLC Living-Learning Communities; small student’s Iowa One Card RA Resident Assistant; each residence groups of students who live together The central hub of hall floor has an RA who assists in residence halls and share common campus featuring the Old Capitol students and helps run the floor interests and goals building at its center TA Teaching Assistant; TAs are graduate Iowa One Card Your student’s official Pedestrian Mall; the hub students who assist professors in University ID card of downtown Iowa City featuring teaching courses Hawk ID A combination of letters specialty stores, dining, and ICON Iowa Courses Online; your student’s (typically your student’s first and last entertainment options online source for information and content name) that is unique to each student for their courses used for identification and access to online University systems 2 Iowa Challenge University of Iowa students are part of the Hawkeye family which includes students and alumni transformed by their experiences at Iowa. We ask our students to follow the example of those who have come before them, and rise to the challenge of these five expectations:

Excel Academic excellence means setting and meeting high standards for yourself as a student. Faculty, staff, and peers at Iowa ask students to work hard and push themselves intellectually. Students should expect only the best from themselves and the University.

Stretch At Iowa, students will find a diverse selection of people, ideas, opportunities, and experiences that make Iowa the unique institution that it is. We challenge our students to step away from the familiar, try new ideas, experience new cultures, and learn from people different than themselves.

Engage Students will become more successful and enjoy their experience if they are spending their time and energy on activities that truly matter. The University of Iowa offers almost limitless opportunities and resources to become a leader in and out of the classroom. We challenge our students to take advantage of them.

Choose Students make decisions every day that affect their education and future, and it is important for them to take their choices seriously and use their freedom wisely. An Iowa education will be what the student makes it, and we challenge our students to make it something they will be proud of.

Serve As members of the University of Iowa, students are a constituent of many communities both on and off campus. They have the opportunity and responsibility to be a good neighbor and citizen, and to serve the community. We challenge them The IOWA Challenge to make the community a great place to live. 3 ! is a program for first-year and transfer students enrolling for fall semester. Events will be Friday-Sunday, August 19-21, 2016. The official On Iowa! activities kickoff on Friday, when students will meet in small groups and travel to an opening celebration at . There, students will participate in University of Iowa traditions including forming the annual block “I” photo and learning the Iowa Fight Song with their classmates. On Iowa! closes on Sunday with Convocation and the President’s Block Party.

During On Iowa! students will sample a University class, consider goals for the semester, and talk about what it means to live in a campus community. Many pre- program activities are planned to coincide with students moving into the residence halls on Wednesday and Thursday, August 17-18.

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The Iowa Old Capitol Building is located in the Pentacrest. It was once the main government building for the state of Iowa, and it now stands as the most4 prominent landmark at the center of the University of Iowa’s campus. august

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Residence Halls open First Year Student First Year Student for Early Move-In* Housing Contracts Housing Contracts On Iowa (8/19-21) (10am–4pm) begin at assigned time begin at assigned time August 21 22 23 24 U-Bill Due 25 26 27

IFC’s Fall Fraternity Recruitment Aug 25 - Sept 1

PHC’s Fall Formal Sorority Recruitment Aug 26 - 28 Classes Begin Fair Day 28 29 30 31 Did You Know? Extra-long twin sheets are needed for residence hall room beds. For more helpful moving-in tips, visit: housing.uiowa.edu/current-students/getting-settled

* Students who choose to move in early on these days will be charged a daily rate based on their room type.

MANAGING EXPECTATIONS AND TRANSITIONS QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: Transition Tips for Parents • Which class are you most excited about taking this semester? • Be willing to listen • Send care packages or • Have you met any of your professors yet? to your student letters and keep in touch • Help your student by • Remember that your PARENTS & FAMILY MEMBERS’ WEBINAR SERIES empowering them to take student is experiencing a lot The parent and family members’ webinar series the initiative to solve in their college transition provides a platform for the University of Iowa to their own problems • Avoid second-guessing engage with parents and family members in open forums for questions, concerns, and dialogue. • Familiarize yourself with the your student or providing campus resources that may too much supervision For more information visit: be helpful for your student uc.uiowa.edu/retention

5 HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES

Student Health & Wellness (SHW) offers a wide range of services for your student. The staff is dedicated to the practice of college health and includes family practice physicians and physician assistants, psychiatrists, a gynecologist, registered nurses, medical assistants, a dietitian, and specialized health educators. Referrals to the specialists at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are available for more serious medical issues. Additional services include nurses available by phone 24 hrs/day, vaccinations, allergy injections, travel consultations, on-site laboratory services, and educational workshops and events across campus. Consultations with providers and wellness staff are covered under the student health fee. The main SHW clinic is located in Westlawn, a building on the west side of campus, and is easily accessible by foot, bike, car and all bus lines. There is also a smaller office in the lower level of the IMU where our Clinical Outreach Nurses are located. Students can see nurses for vaccinations, health questions, assistance with forms, and help scheduling appointments at the main clinic. For wellness services, students may visit either Westlawn or the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) on the east side of campus. Please visit studenthealth.uiowa.edu for more information.

COUNSELING SERVICES: We’re Here For You! The University of Iowa offers to students a full range of culturally sensitive counseling and mental health services including group, individual, and couples counseling. It is our goal to assist students in maintaining a mentally healthy life and to assist students with mental health concerns when they negatively impact their overall sense of wellness and their academic and personal lives. All UCS services are without charge and are strictly Students enjoy confidential. The UCS welcomes connection from our U of I parents and Iowa’s 53-Foot families! Call us if you have concerns or need assistance! Find out more climbing wall in the Campus about the UCS at: counseling.studentlife.uiowa.edu. Recreation and 6 Wellness Center september

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Did You Know? 01 02 03 The University Counseling Service (UCS) provides a full range of mental health services including group, individual, and couples counseling. The UCS also offers a full-range of psycho-educational programming opportunities! The UCS also has

offices in Residence Education, the College of Dentistry, and the Department of PHC’s Fall Formal Sorority Athletics. Check us out at: counseling.studentlife.uiowa.edu Recruitment Sept 2 - 5

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Actuarial Science, Insurance, and Risk Engineering Management Fair Career Fair

OFFICE OF RESIDENCE EDUCATION AND ROOMMATE CONFLICTS The Office of Residence Education assists students A common concern of students living in the residence with their transition to college and makes every effort halls is “Will I get along with my roommate?” to enhance their residence hall living experience. A While the process of living with a stranger can be variety of academic, social, and cultural activities and stressful for even the most easygoing student, the opportunities for students living in the residence halls overwhelming majority of roommates live together are sponsored annually. Activities and events focus well and form positive relationships. Here are some on the themes of the 30+ LLCs and on introducing tips for you to share with your student in order to students to campus and community resources. make their roommate experience a positive one: For more information, visit: housing.uiowa.edu. • Communication is key! • Be assertive; make sure your living situation QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: is cohesive to your needs. • Where is your favorite place to study? • Be open to new perspectives and ideas. • Have you “Picked One” yet? • You have a Resident Assistant for a reason; talk to them! 7 HAWKEYE ATHLETICS AND STUDENT RECREATION A member of the Big Ten Athletic Conference, Iowa is home to 22 intercollegiate varsity teams. Hawkeye spirit is contagious when you join more than 70,000 screaming fans at Kinnick Stadium on a football Saturday or sit in the 15,500-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena to cheer on the Hawkeye men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, or volleyball teams. For information on purchasing student and parent tickets for athletic events, visit: hawkeyesports.com. The mission of Recreational Services is to promote healthy lifestyles to the University community through recreational activities. Recreational Services strives to accomplish this mission every single day at five facilities on campus, including the award-winning Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Quality recreational opportunities and experiences are offered for members, and the facilities provide healthy, respectful, and safe environments to ensure a positive atmosphere for all. Whether your student is interested in fitness, intramurals, sport clubs, or the outdoors, Recreational Services is guaranteed to be an important and fun part of their adventure 8 at the University of Iowa. For more information, visit recserv.uiowa.edu. Photo Tim by Schoon, University Central Communications october

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01 Did You Know? Your student can apply for financial aid using the FAFSA beginning October 1st. Find out more at: fafsa.ed.gov Homecoming

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30 31 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: • How are your classes going? Any difficult midterms coming up? • What’s your favorite part of being in college so far? • Do you need my help with completing the FAFSA?

FINANCIAL MATTERS The staff in the University As the new year begins, it is important to start of Iowa Office of Student thinking about financial aid for the next school year. Financial Aid assists Students can apply for financial aid by using the students and parents in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) obtaining the necessary on the web at fafsa.ed.gov. To apply for need-based financial resources to aid programs for the 2017-18 school year, make sure attend the University. your student submits the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1, 2016. Cathy Wilcox Senior Associate Director in the Office of Student Financial Aid 9 REGISTRATION FOR SPRING CLASSES Registration for the spring semester occurs during the end of your student’s first semester. Through MyUI, students can check course availability and register for classes on any computer with internet access. Students are also required to meet with their academic advisor prior to their registration date. Registration can be impeded if students have: • Failed to pay their U-Bill • Not submitted proof of their measles, mumps, and rubella immunization to Student Health & Wellness • Not submitted their final academic transcripts to the Office of Admissions

Engineering students attend class in the Seamans Center 10 for the Engineering Arts & Sciences november

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: By November, students will have settled into their academic routine, • Have you talked with your instructors taken mid-term exams, and completed a lot of academic work. If during office hours? they aren’t happy with their progress, it’s not too late to try new • In what ways have your interests changed this academic strategies and resources. University instructors hold office semester? What kinds of classes might you be hours as an opportunity for students to ask questions about course taking in the spring? material and assignments. The University also offers a variety of academic assistance, including tutoring, supplemental instruction, help labs, and many library services. Details are at tutor.uiowa.edu. Many students are able to help finance their education through income earned from a During November, students will also continue their conversation part-time job. The University of Iowa offers a with their academic advisor about their academic plan and the variety of part-time jobs on-campus. In addition, academic resources available to help them succeed. They should jobs are available off-campus in the Iowa City/ expect to discuss their final course choices for spring at their Coralville community. Here is information to registration appointment in early November. Most first year students aid your student in finding a part-time job: are advised in the Academic Advising Center (AAC); students who financialaid.uiowa.edu/studentemployment were admitted directly to the College of Business, Engineering, or Nursing have an advisor within their college. Academic Advising Center information can be found at advisingcenter.uiowa.edu. 11 HOW TO HAVE A GOOD BREAK Winter break is an important time in the evolving relationship between you and your student. This is likely the first time that they will be home with you for an extended period of time since starting at Iowa. Remember that it is important for them to have their independence, but they also still need you for many things. Communication is key! Discuss rules for their stay at home. While it is important for you to respect their individuality, your student still needs to know that there are rules and courtesies to be observed. Also, ask questions! Honest inquiries and open conversations about your student’s experiences form the basis of a positive relationship between you and your student.

Winter wonderland 12 on the IMU Pedestrian Bridge december

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01 02 03 Did You Know? It’s important to speak with your student about rules for Winter Break in order to make it a pleasant experience for everyone.

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CENTER FOR DIVERSITY & ENRICHMENT The mission of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment is to The Center for Diversity help create a critical mass of students from communities under- and Enrichment offers represented in higher education and build a welcoming and safe programs and services campus climate for them. CDE provides the primary leadership and with the deliberate coordination for outreach and service to students who identify as a racial/ethnic minority, first generation, a member of the LGBTQ purpose of building community, a veteran, or a student with a seen or unseen disability. community, providing CDE services and programming promote student success and outreach, and enriching enrichment, community building and inclusion, establish precollege the experiences of pipelines and college access, and provides diversity training to underrepresented student populations to increase retention of underserved students and enrich their experiences at the University of Iowa. students.

Nadine Petty QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: Director, Center for • How is studying for finals going? What are you doing Diversity & Enrichment to de-stress? • Can you bring home a copy of over break? 13 OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING If your student is considering living off- campus, the Off-Campus Housing Service may be a helpful resource. This online service lists apartments, houses, condos and rooms for rent in the Iowa City and surrounding areas. Monthly rental rates vary depending on the distance from campus, age of the building, and services and utilities included in the rent. Visit offcampushousing.uiowa.edu for more information.

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29 30 31 Did You Know? QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: Most students are in the process • Are you excited to get back into the of signing a housing lease for swing of things after break? fall 2017 before or by February. • What are your housing plans for next For more information, visit: year? Do you plan to live off campus offcampushousing.uiowa.edu. or in the residence halls?

CAREER PREPARATION One of the services the One of the most important facets of your student’s journey is the Pomerantz Career Center need to start preparing for their future career. The Pomerantz provides is HireaHawk.com, Career Center assists students with career exploration and the University’s primary professional development. How can you help your student meet website for job and internship their career goals? postings. Within HireaHawk, students can search and apply • Encourage an appointment with a Career Advisor who will be for campus jobs, internships, knowledgeable about your student’s major and can discuss related and full-time positions. occupations. Students can also schedule • If your student is an open major, recommend taking a career an appointment with their career assessment or encourage participation in the Find Your Focus advisor through their program which allows students to define their occupational interests. HireaHawk account. • Suggest joining a student organization or volunteering so your student can gain new skills and build their résumé. Plus, employers Crystal Stockdale like to see campus and community involvement! Director, Employer For more information, visit: careers.uiowa.edu. Engagement, Pomerantz Career Center 15 STUDY ABROAD The opportunity to study abroad and encounter toward study abroad, making study abroad another culture directly is one of the richest affordable for all students. In addition, the UI educational experiences available. The university Study Abroad office awards approximately encourages your student to study abroad $600,000 a year in scholarships and grants. and sponsors more than 150 programs in the Programs are available during the summer Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. and winter terms in addition to semester-long With proper planning, a student can study abroad and year-long options. Where, when, and how and stay on schedule for graduation without long your student studies abroad depends delay. Coursework completed abroad can satisfy on their academic and personal objectives. requirements for a major, a minor, and/or a Encourage your student to visit the Study certificate as well as requirements for the Abroad office to explore options, access General Education Program. Students information about programs, discuss plans and with majors ranging from accounting to procedures, and plan for their study abroad theatre arts participate each year. experience. It is never too early to start planning. Study abroad programs have a variety of cost ranges, dependent on several factors. These factors include the design of the program, the Study Abroad local cost of living, length of the program, and International Programs whether a student is an out-of-state student or 1111 University Capitol Centre an in-state student. In most cases, institutional 319-335-0353 aid and federal financial aid can be applied international.uiowa.edu/study-abroad

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01 02 03 04 Did You Know? The University has a free writing center to assist students with papers. For more student study tips, visit: writingcenter.uiowa.edu

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PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

The University of Iowa has multiple resources to help your campus, but are accessible by Cambus. Students who bring student get around safely. The most notable of these is motorcycles, scooters, or mopeds to campus can obtain a the Cambus system. Cambus is a student-operated bus permit allowing them to park in motorcycle lots throughout system serving the entire University campus, including campus. They may not be parked at bicycle racks on campus. frequent service to the residence halls. Cambus rides are All students bringing motor vehicles of any kind to campus free and available to everyone. Bus stops are located are required to register them with the UI Parking Office. conveniently throughout the University of Iowa campus. Registration can be done both online through the “My Parking” In addition, Cambus operates the Bionic Bus, a specialized link at MyUI.uiowa.edu, and in person at the IMU Ramp Office. service for persons with disabilities. More information can be found at uiowa.edu/~cambus. Students can even track real-time locations of buses by GPS through the QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: University’s BONGO information system at ebongo.org. • What are you looking forward to most this semester? Although it is recommended that students do not bring a • Let’s talk about Spring Break. What are your plans? car to campus due to expensive and limited meter parking, storage lots are available to students living in the residence halls. These lots are intended for long-term storage (such as between trips home) and are located away from 17 ALCOHOL AT IOWA Alcohol use is a concern on campuses across the country. At Iowa, we address this issue through a variety of harm reduction strategies. Through these efforts, Iowa students are drinking less and experiencing fewer harms than ever before. Families play a vital role - our parent handbook provided at orientation gives research-proven guidelines for conversations to help keep your student safe and healthy at college. vp.studentlife.uiowa.edu/initiatives/ alcohol-harm-reduction/

A student enjoys painting a mural in the studio at the18 School of Art & Art History march

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Did You Know? 01 02 03 04 The Pomerantz Career Center offers numerous resources for your student including interview skills, resume writing, and connections to internship, job, and volunteer opportunities. Visit careers.uiowa.edu for additional information. 05 06 07 08 09 10 11

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TALK TO YOUR STUDENT BEFORE SPRING BREAK We know students may experience While your student navigates their journey at the University challenges during their college of Iowa, it is vital that you talk with them about their career that impact their ability to academics and co-curricular activities so that they may fully participate academically and make the most of their educational experiences. It is socially on campus. We provide important that your student is given the knowledge and coordinated efforts with our tools necessary to make informed decisions. For example, campus partners to assist the week prior to spring break is the perfect time to speak students in overcoming with your students about drugs and alcohol. these challenges to get back on track to achieve success at Iowa. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: Angie Reams, Ph.D. • What have you been able to do on the “47 Things” list? Assistant Dean of Students • How are midterms going? Director, Student Care and Assistance 19 SAFETY ON CAMPUS The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety (UIDPS) is a 24-hour operation dedicated to providing each member of the University of Iowa community with a sense of security throughout campus by promoting a safe learning environment. Trained and experienced state certified police officers, security officers, and emergency communication personnel contribute towards achieving the mission through education, training, community outreach programs, and crisis intervention. Additional information can be found at: police.uiowa.edu. Student services include: • Code Blue Phones are emergency telephones strategically placed around campus. The phones are a direct link to the UIDPS. They all light up upon activation and some are equipped with cameras. • NITE RIDE is a transportation service for women only operated by the security division. The service provides free rides home to women between 10 PM and 6AM, seven days a week. • Personal Safety and Self Protection is a presentation that covers the principles of personal safety and self-protection as well as the philosophy of resistance. The course also covers risk reduction, which accounts for 90% of self-defense. • Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) is the largest women’s self- defense program in the country. Women learn how to defend themselves in the event of a physical attack through instructions by nationally certified R.A.D. instructors. • Violent Incident Survival Training (VIST) is an active shooter training program built upon the principles of a nation-wide program called A.L.I.C.E., which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. It is a flexible set of principles that may be adapted to any violent situation.

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01 Did You Know? The University of Iowa has eight full-service libraries with study space for your student as finals week approaches.

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SEXUAL CONSENT At the University of Iowa, we treat issues concerning your student’s safety with the utmost importance. Our consent initiative is aimed at educating students about the University’s The Men’s Anti- Violence consent policy, and can be reviewed at dos.uiowa.edu/ Council and WRAC help us assistance/consent. The Rape Victim Advocacy Program learn and grow as men, as (RVAP) also provides students with support, advocacy, and we welcome all people to information regarding sexual abuse, as well as support and information for victims and their friends and family. RVAP the university. provides counseling for current or past victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, stalking, and sexual harassment. All Pat Dolan services are free of charge, confidential and available to Men’s Anti-Violence everyone 24 hours a day by calling the crisis line (for additional Council Member and resources, see Student Safety on page 27 at the back of the a WRAC Volunteer calendar). RVAP is online at: uiowa.edu/~rvap.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: • What is the plan for summer? Coming home? Internship? Summer classes? • What classes are you taking next semester? 21 MOVING OUT Time flies when you’re having fun – your student has completed their first academic year at the University of Iowa. If your student is living in the residence halls, University Housing and Dining requires them to officially check out of the residence halls. The checkout process includes turning in all keys that have been checked out to the student and providing a summer address for mail forwarding. Each RA will have a final floor meeting to discuss exactly what students must do to properly check out of the residence halls. To speed up the process, bring your own moving supplies. While the 24-hour desks in each complex provide students with a host of services, they are unable to provide packing and moving services for such a large number of students. Empty boxes, packing tape, cleaning supplies and a dolly will keep you moving right along! 22 Commencement ceremony at the University of Iowa may

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CELEBRATING A SUCCESSFUL YEAR Herky the Hawkeye, Iowa’s official mascot, was created in You and your student have completed your first year as 1948 as the symbol of Hawkeye members of the Hawkeye family. Take time to celebrate, athletics. Drawing his name as a show your Hawkeye spirit, and continue the proud tradition shortened version of the Greek of the University of Iowa. On Iowa and Go Hawks! strong-man Hercules, Herky The word is “Fight! Fight! Fight! for IOWA,” first appeared physically at a football game in 1959 and, Let every loyal Iowan sing; remains today, a staple The word is “Fight! Fight! Fight! for IOWA,” of Iowa Hawkeye pride. Until the walls and rafters ring (Go Hawks!) Come on and cheer, cheer, cheer, for IOWA Come on and cheer until you hear the final gun. The word is “Fight! Fight! Fight! for IOWA,” Until the game is won. Written by Meredith Willson

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: • Finals are right around the corner—what are you doing to prepare? • How can I help with your move out process? When is move out? 23 academics

Undergraduate Colleges at Semester Hours Final Examinations the University of Iowa A semester hour (s.h.) is a unit of Dates and times of all final examinations College of Liberal Arts and Sciences measurement. Each course is worth are announced around the fifth 240 Schaeffer Hall a certain number of semester hours week of classes. Your student will 319-335-2633 • clas.uiowa.edu of credit. This number corresponds receive this exam schedule from Tippie College of Business roughly to the number of hours the Registrar through email. Your C140 Pappajohn Business Building spent in class each week. The student should consult this schedule 319-335-1037 • tippie.uiowa.edu semester hours a student earns in before making any travel plans. College of Education each course are added together to N459 Lindquist Center determine a student’s classification: Four-Year Graduation Plan 319-335-5359 • education.uiowa.edu • First-Year: 0-29 s.h. Nearly all students who enter the College of Engineering • Sophomore: 30-59 s.h. University as first-time students 3100 Seamans Center for the • Junior: 60-89 s.h. are automatically eligible for the Engineering Arts and Sciences • Senior: 90 + s.h. University’s Four-Year Graduation Plan, 319-335-5764 • engineering.uiowa.edu which promises that students will be College of Nursing Degree Audit able to enroll in the courses they need to graduate in their primary major in 101 Nursing Building Each student has an individual four years. Students wanting to stay 319-335-7018 • nursing.uiowa.edu degree audit, located on MyUI (MyUI. on track for a four-year graduation College of Pharmacy uiowa.edu). The degree audit helps need to work closely with their 118 Pharmacy Building your student to monitor progress advisors to make sure they understand 319-335-8794 • pharmacy.uiowa.edu towards graduation by comparing the course requirements that must College of Public Health the coursework completed to the be met, as well as the appropriate 100 College of Public Health Building coursework required for the degree. course sequences. The Four-Year 319-384-1500 • public-health.uiowa.edu Graduation Plan is simple in design. The Grade Reports University promises that graduation Earning a degree at Iowa Grades are reported on MyUI in four years will not be delayed by At the University of Iowa, your student about a week after the end of the unavailability of courses. In turn, will be working toward a degree exam week. Students will be able students promise that they will meet consisting of 3 components—General to view them at MyUI.uiowa.edu the benchmarks (called“checkpoints”) Education Program coursework, major that have been established for ensuring coursework, and elective coursework. Academic Policies progress towards the degree. There The General Education Program You can find information regarding are, of course, responsibilities on consists of coursework designed to each of the following topics on both sides. For instance, students provide your student with the skills the web site of the Office of the must take advantage of advising and needed for a lifetime of learning. Registrar (registrar.uiowa.edu). take responsibility for checking their Your student will learn how to raise progress along the way. They must • Academic policies of specific questions, find answers, evaluate undergraduate colleges (links are also notify their major department in attitudes and beliefs, and adapt to in the MyUI Student Handbook) a timely way if they need help getting change by taking courses in the General • Graduation information into a required class. Together, the Education Program. Major coursework • Policy on human rights University and the student ensure is made up of the specific courses which • Policy governing undergraduate a four-year graduation is a goal expose students to the academic field of and professional students enrolled each student can accomplish. their choice. Elective coursework rounds in courses outside their own out a student’s degree program. These college or degree program courses are not specified, so students • Registration information can choose what they want to take. • Release of student records • Significant deadlines for the Minors and Certificate Programs 2016-17 academic year • Statements on diversity Students who seek additional study and religious diversity in interdisciplinary or other areas • Student complaints concerning may choose to complete a minor or faculty actions certificate as part of their bachelor’s • Tuition information: tuition degree program. Students can earn assessment, resident classification a minor or certificate in any area for tuition purposes that offers one—even in another • University terminology college within the University. 24 Academic Recognition Additional Contacts and Resources University of Iowa Honors Program Academic Advising Center TRIO Student Support Services Honors at Iowa connects its 319-353-5700 319-335-1288 • diversity.uiowa.edu/ members with engaging coursework, uiowa.edu/~uaactr programs/trio-student-support-services enriching experiences, and an University Housing & Dining honors community of students, staff Main Library Tutoring Program and faculty in support of academic 319-335-5299 achievement and self-discovery. lib.uiowa.edu available to Residence Halls residents • 319-335-3700 Students who complete the University Mathematics Tutorial Laboratory housing.uiowa.edu/tutoring Honors curricular requirements 319-335-0810 earn University Honors recognition www.math.uiowa.edu/math-tutorial-lab University of Iowa on their transcripts and diplomas at Office of the Registrar Honors Program graduation. Students qualify from high 319-355-1681 • honors.uiowa.edu school with a 3.8 GPA or higher and registrar.uiowa.edu —see CONTACT US link at bottom of page an ACT score of 30 or higher (or the Writing Center Registrar’s Service Center SAT equivalent). Transfer students 319-335-0188 319-384-4300 qualify with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or writingcenter.uiowa.edu higher on at least 24 semester hours Speaking Center Tutor Iowa (s.h.) of transferable credit. Current 319-335-0205 • clas.uiowa.edu/ 319-353-2747 • tutor.uiowa.edu students who did not qualify from rhetoric/students/speaking-center high school become eligible when they achieve a UI Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher before completing 72 s.h. of coursework at Iowa. financial

Dean’s and President’s Lists University Bill (U-Bill) The Dean’s List recognizes Student U-Bills are created on the If a payment of at least the Minimum undergraduate students who achieve 1st of each month and are available Payment Due is not received by the a GPA of 3.50 or above on 12 s.h. online through MyUI. The first bill monthly due date, the account may or more of graded work and who for the fall semester will be ready be charged a $25 late payment fee. have no hours of I (incomplete) or August 1st and January 1st for the O (no report) for that semester. U-Bill payment methods include; spring semester. Students receive an The President’s List recognizes email to their uiowa email account • Online - through MyUI using a undergraduates who achieve a at the beginning of each month, checking or savings account GPA of 4.00 for 12 s.h. or more of notifying them that their U-Bill is • In Person - cash or checks graded work and who have no hours accepted in 5 Calvin Hall of I (incomplete) or O (no report) available to review online. Students may choose to set up a Guest Account • Mail – checks can be mailed to the for two consecutive semesters payment processing center, address (excluding summer sessions). so that a guest or parent is able to listed on the U-Bill Payment stub view/pay the U-Bill each month. The University of Iowa has an Changes in Registration — Payment for the U-Bill is due on arrangement with Hills Bank & Trust Adding or Dropping a Course the 22nd of each month. There to provide surcharge free ATMs on Please visit the Office of the are two payment options: campus. As an added convenience Registrar website for the most • Payment of Total Balance Due students may opt to link their current registration information, ID card to a Hills Bank checking • Deferred Payment Plan: registrar.uiowa.edu and choose account. More information about Tuition and contracted the Registration tab. Types of this optional feature can be found Housing and Dining charges registration changes include adding at: http://idcard.fo.uiowa.edu/ or dropping a course and changing can be deferred and paid over sections or hours in a course. Once the first 3 months of fall and Tuition and fees information changes in registration are no spring semesters. By paying can be found at: registrar.uiowa.edu. longer allowed in MyUI students the minimum payment due will submit change of registration listed on the monthly U-Bill, Additional Contacts and Resources forms with required signatures to you are automatically enrolled University Billing Office the Registrar’s Service Center, 17 in the Deferred Payment Plan. 319-335-0071 or 800-943-4557 Calvin Hall, for processing. Under You will be charged a $20 fee ubill.fo.uiowa.edu the Registration tab students can each semester you choose to click on Changes in Registration to take advantage of this Office of Student Financial Aid download the Change of Registration payment option. 319-335-1450 form and review which signatures financialaid.uiowa.edu are required for each changes. 25 Additional Contacts and Resources student life Academic Resource Center 319-335-1497• uc.uiowa.edu/retention (IMU) Afro-American Cultural Center The IMU is the campus headquarters for student life and activities. It’s a great place to meet friends, relax, study, or 319-335-8296 • csil.uiowa.edu/multicultural/aacc grab a bite to eat. The IMU offers the following conveniences: Asian Pacific American Cultural Center • Welcome Center - 1st Floor 319-335-2719 • csil.uiowa.edu/multicultural/apacc • Student Activities Center - 2nd Floor Athletic Ticket Office • Iowa Hawk Shop - Ground Floor 319-335-9327 • hawkeyesports.com • Lounge Areas - throughout building • Union Station Food Court - Ground Floor Benefits Office/Student Health Insurance • River Room Café - 1st Floor 319-335-2676 • hr.uiowa.edu/benefits • Union Market Convenience Store - Ground Floor Buying a Computer (Tech Connection) • Hills Bank - Ground Floor 319-335-3120 • its.uiowa.edu/buying-computer • Iowa Theater - 1st Floor Center for Diversity and Enrichment (CDE) • Learning Commons - Ground Floor 319-335-3555 • diversity.uiowa.edu/cde • Instructional Technology Center - 1st & 3rd Floor • Iowa House Hotel Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (CSIL) • IMU Parking Ramp - across Madison Street 319-335-3059 • csil.uiowa.edu Daily Iowan Student ID Card 319-335-6063 • dailyiowan.com The Iowa One Card is the University’s official identification card, providing access to facilities and academic services across Dental Clinics campus. The card, bearing your student’s name and photo, will 319-335-9650 • www.dentistry.uiowa.edu be their ID card throughout their academic career at Iowa. For Family Services questions, contact the Iowa One Card Office at 319-335-2716 on 319-335-1371 • hr.uiowa.edu/family-services weekdays between 8am and 5pm or visit idcard.fo.uiowa.edu/. First Year Programs Information Technology Services (ITS) for Students 319-335-1497 • newstudents.uiowa.edu Get Started with Technology Guide Hancher The Get Started Guide provides a handy checklist to get your 319-335-1160 or 800-HANCHER (462-2437) student set up with technology. Some of the topics include: hancher.uiowa.edu • Buying a new computer: All students are eligible for International Programs education discounts on personal computer purchases. 319-353-2700 • international.uiowa.edu • Software: UI students have access to many software titles, including the ability to install Microsoft Office on up to 5 computers for free. Iowa House Hotel • Internet Access on Campus: Wireless connectivity on campus 319-335-3513 • imu.uiowa.edu/iowahouse (called eduroam) is available in all buildings, residence halls, Iowa Hawk Shop (University Book Store) and many public spaces. Students living in dorms receive wired Internet access (called ResNet). An Ethernet cable is required. 319-335-3179 • hawkshop.com • Computer Labs and Printers: Students have access Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) to many computers and printers on campus in labs 319-335-3114 • imu.uiowa.edu called Instructional Technology Centers (ITCs). Information Technology Services Help Desk Visit the Get Started with Technology Guide at: its.uiowa.edu/techstart 319-384-HELP (4357) • its.uiowa.edu/helpdesk If your student has technology questions, please contact Latino Native American Cultural Center the ITS Help Desk by phone at 319-384-HELP (4357), by 319-335-8298 • csil.uiowa.edu/multicultural/lnacc email at [email protected], or visit its.uiowa.edu. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Allied Resource Center Student Assistance 319-335-7123 • csil.uiowa.edu/multicultural/lgbtrc The Office of the Dean of Students provides assistance to Office of the Dean of Students University of Iowa students experiencing crisis and emergency situations, including, but not limited to, hospitalization, 319-335-1162 • dos.uiowa.edu mental health concerns, chronic conditions, or death of Office of the Registrar a family member. The Office of the Dean of Students is 319-335-0238 • registrar.uiowa.edu a central location that provides coordinated efforts with campus partners to assist students in overcoming challenges Study Abroad to be successful and continue towards graduation. 319-335-0353 • international.uiowa.edu/study-abroad Parking and Transportation If a situation with your student arises or you have questions, 319-335-1475 • uiowa.edu/parking concerns, or need more information, please contact the DOS office by phone at 319-335-1162, by email at [email protected], or visit dos.uiowa.edu/assistance.

26 Getting Home and Back Pomerantz Career Center 319-335-1023 • careers.uiowa.edu Bus service to and from Iowa City is offered by Burlington Trailways and Greyhound bus lines. Recreational Services The depot is located at 170 E. Court Street. 319-335-9293 • recserv.uiowa.edu Airports serving the Iowa City area are: Eastern Student Disability Services (SDS) Iowa Airport (25 miles from campus) and Quad 319-335-1462 • uiowa.edu/sds Cities Airport (65 miles from campus). Student Health & Wellness (SHW) Iowa City also features the Suburban Express 319-335-8370 • studenthealth.uiowa.edu weekend bus service during the academic year from the Iowa Memorial Union to Oakbrook Student Legal Services and Woodfield shopping malls near Chicago. 319-335-3276 • legal.studentlife.uiowa.edu Additionally, Megabus offers transportation to Tech Connection Chicago, Des Moines, Quad Cities, and Omaha. 319-337-8662 • hawkshop.com/techconnection

For more information: Welcome Center • Burlington Trailways: burlingtontrailways.com 319-335-3041 • imu.uiowa.edu/services/welcome-center • Greyhound: greyhound.com Undergraduate Admissions • MegaBus: megabus.com 319-335-3847 • admissions.uiowa.edu

University College/Academic Support and Retention Additional Housing Contacts and Resources 319-335-1497 • uc.uiowa.edu/retention University Housing & Dining University Counseling Service (UCS) 319-335-3000 • housing.uiowa.edu 319-335-7294 • counseling.studentlife.uiowa.edu University Apartments Office 319-335-9199 Wild Rose Books housing.uiowa.edu/departments/university-apartments 319-384-5151 • hawkshop.com/wildrosebooks Off-Campus Housing Service Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC) offcampushousing.uiowa.edu 319-335-1486 • wrac.uiowa.edu

UI Policies and Regulations student safety An important resource, UI Policies and Regulations Affecting Students, outlines the rights and responsibilities granted to every student in the University Rights and Privileges community. These policies are posted at dos.uiowa. As a member of the University of Iowa community, your edu. A week after fall semester begins, your student student enjoys certain rights and privileges. Among will receive an e-mail notice about the policies. these are the right to be free from discrimination and sexual harassment, the right to discuss and exchange Additional Contacts and Resources ideas, the right to be involved in University governance, and the right to privacy. The University is guided by a Department of Public Safety/University of Iowa Police single principle that is reaffirmed in our publications: 319-335-5022 • police.uiowa.edu The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in Rape Victim Advocacy Program employment, educational programs, and activities on 319-335-6001 (business) or the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, 319-335-6000 (24 hour crisis line) rvap.uiowa.edu sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The UI Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator 319-335-6200 (Monique DiCarlo) • osmrc.uiowa.edu University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Cambus 319-335-8633 • transportation.uiowa.edu/cambus SafeRide For additional information, refer to A-Z Search 319-467-HOME (4663) on the University of Iowa homepage at: uisg.uiowa.edu/initiatives/safe-ride-taxi-service/ www.uiowa.edu/homepage/search/index.html 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

n Residence Halls STAN Stanley • E-12 A A B Burge • F-12 UI Public Parking BHS Bloomington House • F-13 HPR1 Hospital Parking Ramp 1 • H-6 C Currier • E-12 HPR3 Hospital Parking Ramp 3 • I-5 D Daum • F-12 HPR4 Hospital Parking Ramp 4 • J-7 B DHS Dubuque House • E-13 IMUR Iowa Memorial Union Parking H Hillcrest • I-9 Ramp • G-12 B HCB Honors Centerstone Building • E-13 NCP North Campus Parking • F-12 Mayflower Residence Hall (1/3 mile from Park Road) HR Hawks Ridge • L-9 NRP Newton Road Parking • G-8 M Mayflower • B-14 City ramps H-14 • I-15 • J-12 • J-13 • J-14 Beckwith Boathouse C PARK Parklawn • B-10 *under construction (1/3 mile from Park Road)) P Petersen • J-8 C Q Quadrangle • I-8 Cambus I-80, Exit 244 R Rienow • I-8 (1 mile from Park Road) S Slater • J-8 Additional Parking Coralville Macbride Nature D Coral Ridge Mall Permit Parking Only Recreation Center Cretzmeyer Track (15 miles from Park Road) D Hawkeye Softball Complex Emergency Phones UI Research Park Mileage Scale

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n General Campus EPB English-Philosophy Building • H-10 LSP Linn Street Place • K-14 STH Stuit Hall • G-14 CRWC Campus Recreation and Wellness ERF Engineering Research Facility • K-11 MEB Medical Education Building • G-6 TH Trowbridge Hall • G-11 Center • K-10 AACC Afro-American Cultural Center • K-8 FS Fleet Services • L-10 MERF Medical Education and Research UCC University Capitol Centre • I-12 FH Field House • J-6 AJB Adler Journalism and Mass Facility • G-7 FOF Football Operations Facility • I-2 Communication Building • I-10 GILH Gilmore Hall • G-12 USB University Services Building • M-11 GSL Glenn Schaeffer Library • D-12 MH Macbride Hall • H-12 VAN Van Allen Hall • G-13 FPFB Football Practice Facility Building • H-1 APAC Asian Pacific American Cultural GALC Gerdin Athletic Learning Center • K-7 Center • L-6 HLEA Hydraulics East Annex • L-10 ML Medical Laboratories • H-6 WCTC West Campus Transportation Center • I-3 JAB Jacobson Athletic Building • I-2 BB Biology Building • H-13 HLHS Hardin Library for the Health MLH MacLean Hall • H-11 WL Westlawn • G-8 Sciences • KFPF Kenyon Football Practice Facility • H-1 BBE Biology Building East • H-13 G-6 MSSB Madison Street Services Building • M-11 WP Water Plant • J-10 HLMA Hydraulics Model Annex • K-10 KS Kinnick Stadium • J-4 BCSB Becker Communication Studies NH North Hall • E-11 WRAC Women’s Resource and Action Building • I-10 HSS Henry Sabin School • L-13 OC Old Capitol • H-11 Center • G-11 RB Recreation Building • I-2 BELL Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning HWTA Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex • L-10 PBB Pappajohn Business Building • G-12 n Arts n Health Care Laboratory • E-12 IATL Iowa Advanced Technology PBDB Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery BH Bowman House • F-12 Laboratories • F-10 Building • G-7 AB Art Building (closed) • F-9 BT Boyd Tower • H-6 BHC Blank Honors Center • F-12 ICL Innovation and Collaboration Lab•F-13 PC Pomerantz Center • F-12 ABW Art Building West • E-9 CDD Center for Disabilities and Development • H-5 BLB Boyd Law Building • K-8 IH Iowa House Hotel • G-10 PCO Plaza Centre One • I-13 CSM5 Clinton Street Music 375 • K-12 CH *Children’s Hospital • J-5 Bowen Science Building • IMU Iowa Memorial Union • G-10 PH Phillips Hall • H-12 CSM6 Clinton Street Music 376 • K-12 BSB H-7 DSB Dental Science Building • G-4 INRC Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center • K-7 PHAR Pharmacy Building • I-6 ET Englert Theatre • I-13 CALH Calvin Hall • G-11 GH General Hospital • H-5 IPA Institute of Public Affairs • J-7 PLTF Public Library Training Facility • J-13 HA *Hancher Auditorium • B-11 CB Chemistry Building • F-11 HOPE Hope Lodge • F-1 JB Jefferson Building • I-13 PP Power Plant • K-9 HH Halsey Hall • G-11 CBRB Carver Biomedical Research JCP John W. Colloton Pavilion • I-5 Building • G-7 JH Jessup Hall • H-11 PR President’s Residence • C-12 MW Music West • E-9 JPP John Pappajohn Pavilion • J-5 CC Communications Center • I-11 KH Kuhl House • A-8 SC Seamans Center for the Engineering RIV8 108 River Street • D-9 MRC Medical Research Center • H-6 CEF Continuing Education Facility • I-13 LAB Law Admissions Building • K-7 Arts and Sciences • I-11 RRH Riverside Recital Hall • B-9 MRF Medical Research Facility • I-6 CHST 111 Church Street • D-13 LC Lindquist Center • J-11 SCST 118 South Clinton Street • I-12 SA Studio Arts • M-8 PFP Pomerantz Family Pavilion • K-5 CMAB College of Medicine Administration LCUA Levitt Center for University SH Schaeffer Hall • H-12 TB Theatre Building • D-10 Advancement • B-10 RCP Roy J. Carver Pavilion • I-5 Building • H-6 SHAM Shambaugh Auditorium • I-10 TRIN Trinity Episcopal Church • I-14 CMF Cambus Maintenance Facility • L-10 LGBT Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and SHL Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory • K-9 RMCD Ronald McDonald House • G-1 Transgender Resource Center • K-7 VAB *Visual Arts Building • E-9 Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing CNB College of Nursing Building • H-8 SHSB State Historical Society Building • H-15 SHC LHPD Law, Health Policy, and Disability VSMB *Voxman School of Music • K-12 Center • I-4 CPHB College of Public Health Building • F-8 SHSE Shambaugh House • D-12 Center • K-8 n Athletics/Recreation SRF Shipping and Receiving Facility • I-6 DC Danforth Chapel • G-10 LIB Main Library • I-10 SL Sciences Library • H-13 VAMC Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical DH Dey House • D-12 LNAC Latino Native American Cultural SLP Spence Laboratories of Psychology • H-14 BASE Duane Banks Baseball Stadium • H-2 Center • G-5 EHS Environmental Health and Safety • J-7 Center • K-8 SQ South Quadrangle • J-7 BBH Beckwith Boathouse • C-14 EMRB Eckstein Medical Research Building • H-6 LSHS Lagoon Shelter House • D-10 SSH Seashore Hall • H-14 CHA Carver-Hawkeye Arena • F-2 *Under construction Visit maps.uiowa.edu for additional campus maps 28