We know that as graduate and professional students, you have unique circumstances and needs, and the University of Iowa provides many resources that can support your individual well-being. Please find here a list of many of the resources that are specifically tailored to help meet your needs.
If you or your cohort identify a need that is not being met, please contact your Graduate and Professional Student Government representatives to discuss options.
Personalized Care
Not sure where to begin? Meet one-on-one with a basic needs coordinator to discuss campus and community resources in an open, care-centered environment. These coordinators are professional staff or graduate students who are well-versed in the options available to students to meet needs and provide support. Schedule a time to connect.
General Support
Student Care and Assistance (SCA) supports students experiencing personal emergencies or crisis concerns that impact their ability to be successful students. Some examples include medical emergencies, hospitalizations, mental health concerns, chronic conditions, off-campus living concerns, or any other unexpected event or challenge. SCA provides support to students struggling to have their basic needs met by facilitating and connecting students to a variety of programs and resources, in addition to providing individual support. SCA is a central location that provides coordinated efforts with campus partners to assist students with overcoming challenges through one-on-one individual support, identifying options, and helping students locate and access resources.
Legal Advice
Student Legal Services (SLS) provides students free, confidential, high-quality legal advice and representation from licensed attorneys. Additionally, SLS provides educational programming, notary services, referrals, and mediation. SLS is a general practice firm with the ability to assist with a wide variety of concerns, including tenant
and consumer rights, criminal defense, name changes, and family law. You can learn more about their services, access resources, and request an appointment on their website.
Family Services
Family Services provides a variety of resources and programs for University of Iowa families. You can find information about the Childcare Subsidy, Childcare Resources, and Lactation Facilities and Resources.
Financial Support
The Student Life Emergency Fund can provide financial assistance to students experiencing an emergency or unforeseen circumstance that negatively and severely impacts their academic success. To learn more about the program and requirements, and access the application, please visit their website.
Mental Health and Wellness Support
The University of Iowa offers several services that support students' mental health and well-being. Some are available to any student at the University of Iowa including MD, PA, and MSTP students. Others are targeted to our MD, PA, and MSTP students exclusively.
Medical Student Counseling Center
The Medical Student Counseling Center (MSCC) provides personal therapy, outreach and prevention, disability/accessibility, and academic services to enhance medical and physician assistant students’ mental health and well-being, fostering success in a welcoming and compassionate environment. All services are free and clinical services are confidential.
Well-Being at Iowa
The Well-Being at Iowa website is a central hub to easily explore the well-being resources available on campus. From connecting with counselors and professional staff to exploring asynchronous or self-guided resources, you can find a solution that fits your needs and schedule.
Student Wellness
All UI Students can access various well-being resources through Student Wellness, including mindfulness for stress/anxiety reduction, sleep consultations, light therapy, wellness coaching, eating disorder support, and addiction recovery support.
University Counseling Service
University Counseling Service (UCS) provides compassionate psychological services, outreach, and training that foster the mental health of students. All services are free and confidential, and most can be in-person or virtual. Check for semester specific offerings for graduate and professional students.
Food Insecurity
Many college and professional students are food insecure. Below are some free resources to help maintain nutrition for students at Iowa, including MD, PA, and MSTP students.
Hawkeye Meal Share
Hawkeye Meal Share aims to provide students facing food insecurity or emergency situations with access to nutritious meals in University Housing and Dining marketplaces. Meals are added to the student ID card. Thus, this program is available for all students, including MD, PA, and MSTP students, regardless of purchasing a student meal account or not.
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry at Iowa provides nutritious food and necessities for University of Iowa students, postdocs, faculty, and staff in need and to fight food insecurity through education and advocacy. You can learn more about this service, how to access the pantry, and their current hours on their website. And Cambus Route 52 will take you to the Food Pantry location, in the Iowa Memorial Union, in minutes.