The Engagement Fair happens each fall and spring semester giving students the chance to connect with a variety of student organizations and engagement opportunities.

Students viewing student org booths in Hubbard Park

Fall 2025 Engagement Fair

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Hubbard Park

List of participating student organizations

Why join a student organization?

  • Meet friends with similar, or differing, interests
  • Learn about new activities and ways of thinking
  • Participate in cultural, sports, political, or entertainment activities
  • Run for positions in the organization
  • Build skills and your resume

Connect with student organizations on our Engage platform.

On the day of the event

  • Think about what might interest you, and what might challenge you to Excel, Stretch, Choose, Engage, or Serve (the Iowa Challenge).
  • Can't make it? That's okay! Set up an advising appointment to learn more about how you can engage during your time at Iowa. 

Engagement Fair Map

This year we're hosting a special scavenger hunt at the Engagement Fair! Get your printed fair map at one of the entrances and visit the departmental tents (Rec, SECP, MISSE, FSL) to answer each question printed on the map. Return your printed map to the Iowa Hawk Shop or Cafe located on the ground floor of the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) to receive 20% off a drink at the cafe or 20% off a single item at the Hawk Shop. Offer applies to scavenger hunt maps handed out at the Engagement Fair only. Limited supply available. First come, first served.

Map of Engagement Fair in Hubbard Park outside the IMU

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please email getinvolved@uiowa.edu or call 319-335-3059. 

What to expect at the Fair

Each organization sets up a booth to showcase their offerings, which encompass diverse interests such as academics, culture, sports, volunteering, and more. This event allows students to discover and connect with groups that align with their passions, fostering a sense of community and personal growth.

Save the date!

Spring Engagement Fest
January 28, 2026
Iowa Memorial Union