University Resources
Calendars
Academic deadlines, five-year academic calendar, religious holidays/interfaith calendar. View here.
Dissertation Support
- Preparation & formatting your thesis.
- Submitting your thesis, obtaining copies, and costs.
- Public accessibility of your work.
- Information and support.
Exam Forms
Examination Request/Reports
Fellowship Incentive Program
- Eligibility and Instructions
- Example Eligibility Fellowship
- Payment timeline and Information
- FAQs
Learn more here.
Funding Sources
- Internal Fellowships and Awards
- Employment Committee and Assistantships
- Grad Student Employment Agreement
- External Grants and Fellowships
Learn more here.
Graduation Checklist
At-A-Glance Checklist
- Apply for Degree (Graduation) on MyUI
- Register for Commencement if you wish to participate in commencement
- Important Deadlines
- Complete Survey of Earned Doctorates - Ph.D. students only
- Complete the Graduate College Ph.D. Exit Survey (emailed directly to degree candidates, Ph.D. students only)
Learn more here.
Graduate Student Life
Connecting you with key services on campus
- FAQs
- Being Successful at Iowa
- Finding Community at Iowa
- Grad Students Who are Parents
- Navigating Campus
Learn more here.
Graduate Student Senate
Giving a voice in the dialogue with university administration, opportunities for professional development, outreach, and social events.
- Common Questions and Useful Resources
- Funding
- Looking For a Quiet Place to Work?
- Graduate Student Organizations
Learn more here.
Professional Development
Resources from the Graduate College offering students opportunities around eight core competencies—
- Communication
- Research and Publication
- Diversity
- Funding
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Careers and Wellness
Learn more here.
Researcher Handbook
This electronic guide is designed to assist all researchers (new and existing) as they navigate the complex research environment at the University of Iowa.
- What should I do before I start?
- Regulatory requirements
- Applying for Grants and Contracts
- Managing Awards
- Conducting Research Responsibility
- Staff Hiring and Supervision
- Leaving or transferring Funds/ Specimens out of the University of Iowa.
View here.
Responsible Conduct of Research
In order to meet the institutional obligation to provide RCR training, The University of Iowa has developed a Responsible Conduct of Research Plan under the joint sponsorship and responsibility of the Graduate College and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development.
Learn more here.
Student Handbooks
- DDET Student Handbook
- The Graduate Faculty
- Academic Grievance Procedure
Rules and regulations of the Graduate College. Learn more here.
Summer Fellowships
Application process and requirements can be found here.
Thesis Support and Assistance
Travel Grants
Well-Being Video Resources
This page provides a guide to videos produced by the Employee Assistance Program, Family Services, UI Health Care, and UI Wellness to support your health and well-being.
Browse videos or jump to these categories:
Nutrition, Mindfulness, Resilience, Well Me in 3
View here.