Leadership and Engagement | Division of Student Life

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A leadership experience for every Hawkeye

We prepare students to lead and serve in their communities.

Take the first step

Not sure where to start? Meeting with one of our advisors in Leadership and Engagement is a great first step to joining a student organization, finding a mentorship opportunity, and being more connected to campus as a whole.

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Join an Organization

Join one of Iowa’s over 600 student organizations.

Service

There are many opportunities to fit your schedule and service goals!

Our Programs

Student organizations organize, promote, and host events all year at the University of Iowa.

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Family Weekend

This annual event offers an array of programming options, including: campus tours, theatre performances, movie showings, a football game and family tailgate, a murder mystery dinner, and more.

Late Night & Weekend Programs

Promoting health, well-being and safety of students by providing opportunities to engage with others and build community in an environment without alcohol.

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Lecture Committee

Join a select group of students, faculty, and staff who bring world and nationally known speakers to the UI community.

Homecoming

Homecoming week brings together students, faculty and staff, future Hawkeyes, and alumni from across the world in celebration.

Upcoming Events

Tippie Fest Celebration 2025!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Pappajohn Business Building

Now that the dust has settled on the new semester, join us in welcoming new and returning students to the Tippie College of Business. You don't want to miss this one stop shop as we celebrate the new academic year together. Tippie student organizations, engagement opportunities, and campus partners will showcase what Tippie has to offer for new and continuing students!Enjoy FREE food, visit the Tippie Student Organization Fair, and connect with campus partners like Study Abroad, Iowa MBA program...

Night at the Museum: The Art of Voting

Thursday, September 11, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Stanley Museum of Art

We’re welcoming students back to the Stanley Museum of Art with the semester’s first Night at the Museum! Night at the Museum is our series of monthly events for students, hosted Thursday evenings when we are open late. This month we are once again collaborating with Hawk The Vote, a student group dedicated to helping folks here at the University of Iowa register to vote in local, state, and federal U.S. elections. HTV representatives will be available in our lobby to help you register, and...

IMU Open House

Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join us at the Iowa Memorial Union before the Homecoming parade as we kick off our centennial celebration! Building tours, snacks, activities, and student organization updates with Dance Marathon, Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL), and Undergraduate Student Government (USG)!

Family Weekend

Family Weekend offers an array of opportunities to amp up your Hawkeye Pride and connect with your student's experience on campus.