Community and Care

ASD Support Group

The ADHD Support Group is for students with ADHD to connect and talk about resources, tips/tricks/advice about managing ADHD, and share experiences of navigating college and relationships with ADHD. All ages, races, genders, and majors are welcome as a variety of identities help students connect across diverse experiences and perspectives. Students are welcome to participate as often as they would like - weekly or only during weeks that are convenient.

Iowa's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)

The Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) has been designated as Iowa's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) since 1972. Established by the Iowa Legislature in 1947 as the University Hospital School, CDD has evolved over the years in response to every major advance in disability policy in the United States from being a residential school to serving as Iowa's tertiary level diagnosis and evaluation center supporting Iowa schools and community programs.

CommUnity Crisis Services

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is a volunteer-driven organization based in Iowa City, IA that provides immediate and non-judgmental support for individuals facing emotional, food, or financial crisis.

Guide to Finding a Therapist in the Community

The mission of the programming series is to create space for dialogue, support, and empowerment among students, faculty, and staff at University of Iowa. Through the co-creation of a supportive community of womxn, individuals will have the ability to explore their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities, share lived experiences, and discuss what it means to be womxn of colour in our campus community.

Womxn of Colour Network

The mission of the programming series is to create space for dialogue, support, and empowerment among students, faculty, and staff at University of Iowa. Through the co-creation of a supportive community of womxn, individuals will have the ability to explore their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities, share lived experiences, and discuss what it means to be womxn of colour in our campus community.

Access Support Group

School, work, and simply managing everyday demands can feel overwhelming. It can be even more challenging when you have a chronic health condition. Join us in a space where you can meet other students who may validate, encourage, and understand your experiences.

ADHD Support Group

The ADHD Support Group is for students with ADHD to connect and talk about resources, tips/tricks/advice about managing ADHD, and share experiences of navigating college and relationships with ADHD.

Basic Needs & Support

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.

Iowa Veteran Education, Transition, and Support (IVETS)

IVETS not only helps Veteran and military-affiliated students adjust to life at a large public university, but also assists them in becoming active and contributing members of the general campus population. Resources, guidance and assistance are available. 

Housing & Dining Medical (ADA) Accommodations

University of Iowa Housing & Dining (UIHD) welcomes and encourages students with a variety of disabilities and chronic medical conditions to live in campus housing and values the contributions all students make in our communities.

Food Pantry at Iowa

Our mission is to provide nutritious food and basic necessities for University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff in need, and to fight food insecurity through education and advocacy.

First Generation at Iowa (1stGen@Iowa)

The 1stGen@Iowa initiative aims to bring awareness to campus and work towards a strategic, collective approach to celebrating and supporting first-generation students.