Important Dates & Timelines: Spring 2024

  • February 5th: Fall 2024 courses are published and schedule builder is open
  • February 12th: Spring 2024 exam schedule is posted
  • April 8th: Early Registration begins
  • April 15th: Last day to drop a class without college approval
  • May 3rd: Last day of classes
  • May 6th: Finals week
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Conversation Starters

Parents and families should have conversations with students that encourage self-reflection of academic habits and help-seeking behaviors. Some questions to get conversations started could be:

 

  • What makes your favorite class your favorite? 
  • What are you learning that will help set you up for success in the future? 
  • What strategies are you using to stay productive or energized? 
  • What questions or topics are you going to ask your advisor about? 
  • When was the last time you asked someone for help?
  • Are you planning to study abroad? Who on campus can help you begin that process?  

Compiled below is a list of resources that students are often encouraged to use. For the most accurate list of resources available, your student should use the Find Help tool which can be found on the Tutor Iowa website. 

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Tutor Iowa

Tutor Iowa is the University's location for all things related to academic success. Your student can find resources like worksheets with helpful tips, information about tutors, and a comprehensive list of Help Centers. 

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Help Centers

Several departments on campus offer academic support including one-on-one consultations, technology services, tutoring, and more. Parents and family members can encourage students who need additional support to visit one of the centers available to them. 

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Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free resource located in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) at the Iowa Memorial Union. These collaborative and engaging sessions require no sign-up and are hosted by upperclassmen who have had success in the course.

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Studying Abroad

While not an academic resource, we recognize that many students want to explore their study abroad options. Parents and family members should have conversations with their students about the purpose of studying abroad, the desired location and semester to go, and the impact studying abroad could have on the student's progression to graduation. 

Partnering with Advisors

Advisors are bound by the FERPA regulations, which means their conversations are private between the student and them. Parents and family members can partner with advisors by checking-in with their students to make sure they are prepared for their meetings, reminding them to schedule their appointments when required, and encouraging them to reach out with questions early and ask for help often.

The University of Iowa has a two-tiered advising structure.  Most entering undergraduate students are assigned to a professional academic advisor in the Academic Advising Center (AAC); students who are admitted directly to the College of Business, Engineering, or Nursing are assigned to an academic advisor in that college.  The second tier is departmental or collegiate advising.  Students are re-assigned to a professional or faculty advisor in their major department, typically after they have earned 30 semester hours of credit.  Open Majors and students who plan to apply to a selective admission major will stay with their AAC advisor until they choose a major or are admitted to their major.  Academic Advising Center advisors also advise pre-professional students throughout their undergraduate career, as they prepare for their application to graduate or professional school.  

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The Academic Advising Center strives to help each student make a successful transition to the University, explore their interests and possibilities, develop an appropriate academic plan, and engage in educationally meaningful experiences. Their goal is to put each student in charge of his or her education by providing the tools and resources necessary to navigate the University and make informed decisions.

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College of Nursing

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