ESSENTIALS
The ins and outs of ‘dorming it’
If you’ve chosen one of the UI’s residence halls as your new home this year, you’ve probably never lived in such proximity with someone you don’t know. But it’s the all about the experience, students say.
A whole lot more than just a university
The UI is home to world-renown writers, historical firsts, and the state’s largest library system. It’s been around a long time, so it’s bound to have some interesting facts.
Some hints on life in the college lane
Take some advice from these upperclassmen. After all, they’ve been here a while and know the inside scoop.
Officials representing UI students
Meet your student representatives for the year.
With tuition continually increasing and a slashed UI budget, financial strains will hit your pocketbook harder than ever this year.
Reaching for diversity on campus
Minority enrollment makes up 9.6 percent of total UI enrollment, and for the first time in the UI’s history, minorities surpassed non-minorities in the retention of first-year students by 1.9 percent for the 2007-08 academic year.
Big, mostly yellow, and always free
Come winter, you’ll be thankful for the UI Cambus system, which will take you where you want to go on campus — for free.
Learning off the beaten course
It’s time to expand your minds — but you can do it in a not so convention way with wacky courses that get you credit.
UI club scene a raving success
The UI campus is busting at its seams with the more than 600 student groups.
Health care just around the corner
At some point, an illness such as the flu or cold will probably pay you a visit. Luckily, there are clinics and two hospitals in walking distance.
How to truly expand your horizons
The world is not so “black and white” to students who study abroad.
Pledging their time and energy
Making connections with other students can be easier through Greek life.
How to get help for legal woes
Liquor and leases tend to throw students into the Johnson County legal system. But getting the law on your side can be easy and cheap at the UI.
Learning real-world skills the Army way
ROTC is an elective program that trains students to be officers in the Army upon graduation.
Top officials who run the show
Meet the officials on and off campus who make important decisions that impact your experience at the UI — the state Board of Regents and UI administration.
For textbooks, students have at least four choices that normally carry most of their professors’ book requests — Beat the Bookstore, Prairie Lights Books, University Bookstore, and Iowa Book.
Figuring out the beloved U-bill
University Cashier Marty Miller has some advice for incoming freshmen regarding their university billing: Figure it out ahead of time.
Nestle up with your book in these great study nooks
Searching for fresh ideas on where to study? Look no further.
