Parent and Family Webinar Series

parent and family webinar series

Iowa Parent and Family Program Webinar: Student Engagement on Campus

Date: Thursday, September 18

Time: noon - 1 p.m. CST

Description: Join Haley Hollern, Associate Director for Parent and Family Programs and staff from our Division of Student Life who will share valuable insights into the many ways students can get engaged on campus. We’ll provide you with tips for how you can support your Hawkeye and encourage them to explore. Topic areas will be Leadership and Engagement, which includes student orgs, fraternity and sorority life, campus programming, and more!

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Iowa Parent and Family Program Webinar: Family Weekend 2025 Overview

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Time: noon - 1 p.m. CST

Description: Join Haley Hollern, Associate Director for Parent and Family Programs and members from our Iowa Parent and Family Council to learn more about all we have planned for Family Weekend 2025! Whether you have already registered and are seeking more details or you are hoping to learn more before registering, join us for information about the program schedule, add-on event options, parking, gameday logistics, and more! Registration for Family Weekend will remain open until Monday, October 6, 2025. An email with the final program schedule and important information to help you plan your weekend with us will be sent to all registered families on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Iowa Parent and Family Program Webinar: Financial Aid and FAFSA Tips

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time: noon - 1 p.m. CST

Description: Join Haley Hollern, Associate Director for Iowa Parent and Family Programs and staff from our Office of Student Financial Aid to learn more about financial aid at Iowa. We’ll cover the basics, walk through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and share important updates and deadlines to help support you and your Hawkeye. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about resources available to you, including a FAFSA tips guide with action steps to help you maximize your financial aid consideration for the 2026-2027 year. 

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Iowa Parent and Family Program Webinar: On and Off-Campus Housing and Student Legal Services

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: noon - 1 p.m. CST

Description: Finding the right place to live is a big part of your student’s college experience and we’re here to help make it easier. Join staff from our University Housing and Dining and Student Care and Assistance Offices to learn more about on and off-campus housing options in Iowa City and how Student Legal Services supports students with leases, landlord questions, and renters’ rights. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and explore resources, equipping you with tools to best support your Hawkeye in making their housing decision. 

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Iowa Parent and Family Program Webinar: Spring Course Registration and Academic Support Resources

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Time: noon - 1 p.m. CST

Description: Join Haley Hollern, Associate Director for Parent and Family Programs and staff from the Academic Advising Center and Office of Student Learning to learn about the spring course registration process, how academic advising supports student success, and the many campus resources available to help your Hawkeye excel academically. You’ll walk away with helpful tools and insights to better support your student as they plan for a successful spring semester and beyond. 

Iowa Parent and Family Program Webinar: Supporting Your Student's Well-Being at Iowa

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: noon - 1 p.m. CST

Description: Join Haley Hollern, Associate Director for Parent and Family Programs and staff from the Student Care and Assistance (SCA) Office to learn more about campus well-being resources and how our staff help students navigate challenges both inside and outside of the classroom. SCA is often referred to as “a great first place to go when you don’t know where to go.” You’ll walk away with practical tools and insights to help you support your student’s overall well-being and success throughout their undergraduate journey.