The Engagement Fair happens each fall and spring semester giving students the chance to connect with a variety of student organizations and engagement opportunities.
Fall 2025 Engagement Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Hubbard Park
List of participating student organizations
- Student organizations select their fair location by choosing a word from the Iowa Challenge that most closely aligns with their mission: Choose, Engage, Excel, Serve, Stretch
- Additionally, departmental tents representing the following campus partners are on site:
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.
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.