Brief Items to NoteUnderstanding meal plans University Housing and Dining’s goal is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet residents’ dietary and nutritional needs. The staff is committed to exceeding the expectations of dining guests and welcomes comments, suggestions, and requests.

The College Transition: What you can do to help Concern: Homesickness What you can do: Create a communication plan. By establishing specified times when you will call/text your student and setting expectations about how often you’ll communicate, students can achieve autonomy while still feeling support from back home.

Safety on campus: Stay alert—and take advantage of university resourcesIowa has earned its reputation for being a safe place to live and study.

5 tips to make textbook shopping easy 1.  Beat the crowds  Before the semester begins, your student should be able to access course syllabi where professors usually list required reading. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase textbooks as soon as they get this list.

What to bring to campus Personal items Seasonal clothing—consider bringing a number of lighter clothing items, which can be layered as it gets colder and shed as it warms up Winter coat, hat, gloves, and boots Raincoat and boots Clothes hangers Bathrobe, shower shoes, and a small basket for carrying toiletries Towels, washcloths, and toiletry items Bedding: blankets,…

How do I…Below are some frequently asked questions to help connect you to resources that will help you support your student. Access the guest login on MyUI? Students must first invite parents to have guest access to student information in their MyUI account. Directions are available at bit. ly/myuiguest.

Caring for students—from their heads to their hearts to their financial well-beingRest assured that your student will be well cared for at the University of Iowa. There are many campus resources dedicated to helping your student succeed—both inside and outside the classroom.

Update on Fall Youth ProgrammingAfter considering the health and safety of program participants, as well as that of University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff, the university has made the difficult decision that it will not offer in-person youth programs during the fall period from Aug.

Dear parents and families, Your student received this communication earlier today: Reminder: Virtual Campus Update on Human Resources’ Support for Employees Returning to CampusThe University of Iowa will host a virtual campus update focused on human resources’ support for employees returning to campus from 2 to 3 p. m.

Dear parents and families, Your student received this communication earlier today: Protective Equipment for StudentsEveryone entering a university building is expected to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.