Dean of Students | The University of Iowa

Engaging students, empowering holistic well-being, supporting positive community behavior, and enriching the college experience

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Find resources to meet basic needs

This site provides listings for campus and community resources that help support basic needs. Food insecurity, child care, health and wellness, mental health, and others are examples of resources you'll find in the directory.

Hawkeye Meal Share

Hawkeye Meal Share is an initiative that gives students the opportunity to donate their unused guest meal swipes online to any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student in need at the University of Iowa.

2023-2024 Dean of Students Welcome Guide

The 2023-2024 Dean of Students (DOS) Resource Guide is a collection of resources available to students through the DOS office. It includes instructions for how students can connect with the programs they need for support.

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Student Care and Assistance

We know that students may experience a variety of challenges during their college career. Student Care & Assistance is a central location that provides coordinated efforts along with campus partners to assist students with overcoming challenges to be successful and continue towards graduation.