Student Disability Services is dedicated to helping students find and implement reasonable academic accommodations. This accommodation process involves input from both the student and the instructor.

Academic coaches work with students with disabilities to provide regular coaching sessions focusing on helping students develop strategies and skills for academic success.

The mission of Student Care and Assistance is to coordinate efforts, often in collaboration with campus partners, to assist students with overcoming challenges to be successful and continue towards graduation. Student Care and Assistance specializes in helping students who are experiencing crisis or emergency situations.

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in an education program. Requests for general pregnancy needs, such as a larger desk or extended time to complete assignments, can be directed to Student Disability Services.

Several departments on campus offer academic support including one-on-one consultations, technology services, tutoring, and more.

Through campus partnerships, Academic Support & Retention provides leadership and support of campus-wide retention and academic success efforts through initiatives and programs. Through the implementation of academic success initiatives, course-based supports, student success initiatives, and consultations and trainings, our goal is to facilitate learning and development of undergraduate students. 

Private Tutors are available to undergraduate students in a variety of courses.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free resource that helps students figure out how to be successful in their courses.

The Office of Academic Support & Retention facilitates academic workshops focusing on a variety of topics that are available to student groups, student organizations, university departments, and course instructors.

UI Family Services partners with eleven privately-owned childcare centers located within 1.5 miles of campus. For the most up-to-date center information, including rates and openings, we encourage parents to contact centers directly.

The Food Pantry is a free service open to anyone with a university ID card. It provides free nutritious food and basic necessities for University of Iowa students, graduate and professional students, postdocs, staff, and faculty.

Hawkeye Meal Share aims to provide students facing food insecurity or emergency situations with access to nutritious meals in our University Dining marketplaces.

The Iowa Students with Children Network is a student organization that supports students with children at the University of Iowa. The goal is to connect with parents in college, offer family-friendly events, and improve the quality of life for students with children.

The University of Iowa Lactation Room Locations, including UI Health Care rooms, are listed alphabetically on this site and can be seen on an interactive campus map.

Mental Health Resources for Student Parents

Student Health provides a variety of services related to sexual and reproductive health for all registered University of Iowa students.

The mission of Student Wellness is to support student success by promoting sustainable health behaviors and fostering a culture of wellness.

The mission of the Clothing Closet is to provide University of Iowa students, postdocs, faculty, and staff with access to quality new or used professional clothing at no cost.

The Women's Resource Action Center works to support, empower, and foster connections among individuals and communities of all identities, with a particular focus on women, through education, community-building opportunities, leadership training, advocacy, service, and personal and professional development.

Johnson County Child Health Services

4Cs of Johnson County

Iowa Legal Aid provides free legal advice and representation on civil matters to low-income Iowans.

Johnson County Healthy Pregnancy Program

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The University of Iowa Childcare Subsidy Program provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with children to assist with the cost of childcare, allowing students to better balance their academic responsibilities with family life.

The University of Iowa partners with Hills Bank – Your Bank on Campus to offer financial well-being services to faculty, staff, and students. You don't need to be a Hills Bank customer to take advantage of this service.

Infant/Toddler, School Ready Scholarship Programs

Child Care Assistance (CCA) is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are gone for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

The Student Life Emergency Fund was created to assist and support University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event which would otherwise prevent them from continuing their education at the UI.

The University of Iowa offers various scholarships each year to outstanding undergraduate students based on financial need, academic merit, or both.

Spend time with other breastfeeding parents and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant to talk about breastfeeding experiences and answer any questions.

Childbirth classes are designed for expectant families between the 25th and 35th week of pregnancy. Early registration is recommended because classes fill up quickly.