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Greetings from Student Life!
UIU SUMMER UPDATE
July 2018
Classes begin on Monday, August 27
Traditional Housing Apartment Housing Suite-Style Housing
Housing Application - Have You Completed Yours?
Need to confirm your housing for the 2018-19 academic year? Please complete the Housing Application at your
earliest convenience. Please note: you must be logged in to myUIU to view this form.
Planning to Commute to Campus?
All students are required to live in University residence halls and maintain a meal plan during their first three
years at UIU. All requests to live off-campus are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Requests are rarely granted.
Students who fail to take up residency or move off campus without permission, will be charged a $3,000 penalty
fee per year for the duration of the residency and will be required to enroll, at a minimum, in the
80-Meal Commuter Meal Plan every year for the duration of the residency requirement. If you are interested in
commuting to campus, please complete the Off-Campus/Commuter Request Form. Once the form is submitted,
your request is reviewed and you’ll be contacted with a decision. Questions? Contact studentlife@uiu.edu
Payment Due Date Reminder
All Fall Semester charges, including tuition, room and board, books and additional fees, are due and payable by
Noon on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Default in payment results in the student’s enrollment being dropped,
delayed or denied; satisfactory arrangements must be made with the Business Office before reinstatement. The
deadline for payment arrangements is Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Please contact the Business Office at
800-553-4150 or businessoffice@uiu.edu.
University IDs
Reminder: new IDs will not be
issued for the upcoming academic
Residence Hall Check-In year! Please retain your student ID
Fall athletes: issued to you from the 2017-18
Move in dates for student athletes in a fall sport are determined academic year. If you have lost your
by the head coach. Athletes should be in contact with the Athletic ID, please stop in Student Life at
Department to obtain arrival time. your earliest convenience. There is
a $20 charge for ID replacements.
Non-Fall athletes and all other returning students:
Move in Saturday, August 25 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Any request to return prior to 8 a.m. on August 25 must be
approved by the Director of Residence Life and could be subject to
an early arrival charge. 1
STUDENT LIFE NEWS
New faces in Student Life! Residential Meal Plans
We are sad to see Tonya Saddoris and Roberto Mardones end their time The following options are
here at UIU but are looking forward to our new graduate assistants available: (prices reflect per semester)
joining us! Peacock Platinum
All Access to the Servery
10 guest meals
$300 Dining Dollars
Peacock Blue
All Access to the Servery
10 guest meals
$150 Dining Dollars
Peacock Basic
(Lee Tower residents only)
130 Meals Served
10 guest meals
$300 Dining Dollars
We have two new graduate assistants for Student Activities; Anna Okolot
and Bethany Stock. Both GAs will be working directly under Jake Bass and Commuter Meal Plans
Daryl Grove. To enroll in a meal plan, visit
Ian Bechtel will be the Graduate Assistant for Recreation Services. Ian will Student Life, the Servery staff or
work directly under the Recreation Center Staff. go online at uiu.campusdish.com
Please stop by to welcome them when you arrive to campus this fall. 40 Meal Block
$50 Dining Dollars
80 Meal Block
$50 Dining Dollars
Student Government Association 2018-19 L-R: Samantha Shafranski,
Secretary; Gabby Holmes, Extended University Officer; Breyanna Hill,
Vice President; Hayley Cessna, President; Riley Braughton, Treasurer
Questions?
Business Office Registrar’s Office Residence Life
businessoffice@uiu.edu uiuregistrar@uiu.edu reslife@uiu.edu
563.425.5190 563.425.5200 563.425.5215
Financial Aid Office Student Life Telephone Inquiries
financialaid@uiu.edu studentlife@uiu.edu 563.425.5200 or
563.425.5277 563.425.5215 800.553.4150 2
CAREER DEVELOPMENT NEWS
The UIU Career Development staff is excited for the 2018-19 academic year. As you prepare to return to
campus this fall, we invite you to review our resources at uiu.edu/careers, particularly visit our “Students and
Alumni” link. Check out the Career Development Guide Map for students to find out what things you can start
working on this fall and into 2019. Have questions? Stop in our offices located in the Student Center or email
Hope (trainorh@uiu.edu) or Anne (puffetta@uiu.edu) to schedule an appointment.
Be sure to check out the multiple services available to you through the
Peacock Career Portal powered by College Central Network. You can
search an online job board posted to UIU students as well as the national
job board, Job Central, which includes over 500,000 jobs. Peacock
Career Portal also features career articles, podcasts and videos, a career
document library and a Career Mentoring Network.
Fall Internship and Career Fair!
Thursday, October 4 from 10am-1pm in the Student
Center Ballrooms!
What should you wear to the Internship and Career Fair?
Men: Two-piece suit or button down shirt with dark or
khaki colored pants.
Women: Two-piece suit or button down shirt or blouse
with conservative neckline and dark or khaki colored
pants or skirt.
Cell phone or address change?
Please be sure to update your contact information
through myUIU under the Personal Info link located near
your name once logged in. This is important so that the
University can communicate with you regarding weather
notifications and emergencies!
Thank You!
Save These Dates! Did you know?
Aug. 26 8pm Free Daps - Improv Comedy Rap Show Upper Iowa University pays for student
golf fees at Big Rock golf course right here
Aug. 28 12-1pm All Club and Org Meeting in Fayette.
Aug. 29 11am-1pm Club and Org Fair Intramural (IM) events and leagues are
Sept. 24 7pm Nate Jackson - Comedy held each Tuesday night and Thursday
Oct. 4 10am-1pm Internship and Career Fair nights and some Saturdays for all UIU
students.
Oct. 7 TBD BTQ Fashion Show
You can check out everything from bikes,
Nov. 26 7pm Damon Sumner - Comedy kayaks, tents, etc. for FREE in Outdoor
Dec. 3 7pm Lizzy the Hypnotist - Hypnosis Show Pursuits.
Jan. 9 7pm Nash Fung - Magician Outdoor Pursuits (OP) offers beginning to
Feb. 15 7pm Sailesh- Explicit Hypnotist experienced level trips to all UIU students.
Mar. 20 TBD Six Appeal - A Capella Group Group Fitness classes are FREE for all UIU
students and are held throughout the day!
Apr. 9 7pm Student Life Awards
Apr. 17 7pm Wayne Hoffman - Mentalist/Magic
More activities can be found on myUIU! 3
NEWS FROM INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Some big changes are coming to International Student Services for Fall 2018! All of these changes are meant
to improve the ease of accessing services and improve the overall international student experience at UIU.
Questions or comments are welcome regarding any of these changes as well as further suggestions towards
how ISSS can continue to improve.
New International Student Association (ISA) Board
ISSS is pleased to announce the new ISA board for the 2018-19 academic year.
President Andre Cheong
Vice President Barbara Lim
Secretary Kailie Sasada
Treasurer Zheng Bo Liew
Event Coordinator Jie Jun Teng
SGA Representative Jeremy Chan
The board plans to arrive early in August to get a head start on planning for the upcoming year. They are actively
looking for new members to join the organization. Any students, American or international, interested in ISA
are encouraged to reach out to any ISA member to get more information or to join a meeting. ISA can also be
reached at isa.peacocks@gmail.com.
New Education Abroad Coordinator
Please welcome Lacey Hawke as the new Education Abroad Coordinator. She
comes to Upper Iowa University from Shanghai Normal University Tianhua
College where she taught English and American culture. She has also worked
in the study abroad office at Western Oregon University and studied abroad
in Seoul, South Korea for 1 year. Lacey is excited to begin this new position
and work with the UIU students and faculty to promote and facilitate
study abroad opportunities. Lacey officially begins as the Education Abroad
Coordinator on August 6.
New Faculty Led Programs for 2018-19
We are working with faculty on creating some great programs for the upcoming academic year. All of the
programs are getting finalized over the summer so students can be begin signing up in September. We expect to
have programs going to Peru, Italy, and Greece.
Spring 2019 Study Abroad Deadlines
Any students interested in studying
abroad for the Spring 2019 semester
should be researching their options and
planning ahead for the application now.
ISEP’s deadline is September 1 and many
other organizations and schools have an
application deadline that isn’t long after
September 1. We are available to assist
students all summer, so please email us if
you are thinking about the opportunity!
For more information, visit our website
at uiu.abroadoffice.net or contact the
Coordinator for Education Abroad at:
educationabroad@uiu.edu or 563-425-
5831.
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COUNSELING & WELLNESS NEWS
Interested in Acquiring Health Insurance? Did you know?
At Upper Iowa, we want to ensure students are protected in the event of a All students can now schedule
medical emergency. Though not required for domestic students, UIU strongly an appointment with the
encourages all students to carry health insurance. If you do not have health counseling center directly
insurance through a parent or guardian and would like to discuss how to find from the privacy of your own
coverage, please contact the Director of Counseling and Wellness, Crystal Cole computer!
at 563-425-5786 or colec42@uiu.edu. Students have several options
Health insurance is required for all international students attending the Fayette for scheduling appointments
campus. Since the cost changes from year-to-year, please contact the Center with our counselor. Our
for International Education for rates at 563-425-5884 or email newest way to schedule is
international@uiu.edu. through a program called
Calendly at:
Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans – Coming Soon! calendly.com/colec42
Upper Iowa University is offering Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans through
This new program allows you
Delta Dental and Benefit Partners Group. Open enrollment begins in July! Be
to schedule an appointment
sure to check your student email for more information!
that works for your schedule
Plan highlights include free dental cleanings and x-rays, basic and major with complete privacy!
services available with no waiting periods and affordable eye exams and lenses
If you prefer, you may
with allowances for eyeglass frames and contacts.
still schedule by calling or
Mental Health Screening Tool stopping in to Student Life.
Sometimes students have mental health concerns and are unsure about where
to go or what their next step is. Upper Iowa University offers a free screening
tool for students to help someone determine if they should connect with a mental health professional. Mental
Health Screening is a website dedicated to helping students take ownership of their mental health. The best
part is that the screenings are FREE and ANONYMOUS! The direct link to the screenings is
screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/uiu. If you or someone you know could benefit from this FREE screening,
we encourage you to take a screening or call the counseling center at the contact information below.
Crystal Cole, Director of Counseling/Wellness
colec42@uiu.edu
563.425.5786
U-HAUL CAR SHARE
How does it work?
Gas, insurance, maintenance, and roadside
assistance are included with all reservations.
Drivers will be assigned a unique access code
upon the beginning and completion of each
reservation to access/return the key. A gas code
will be emailed to the address on file, while a
gas card will be inside the glove box.
How do you join?
Sign up today at uhaulcarshare.com and enter
the promo code, drive2day, for the first hour
on us. Download our app, where drivers have
full access to their accounts and can make a
reservation within a matter of minutes.
Questions?
Please contact us at uhaulcarshare.com, 877.990.UCAR or email info@uhaulcarshare.com
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES AT UIU
Upper Iowa University provides several academic resources at no cost to Still need to register
assist students in achieving their academic goals. for classes?
Do you need assistance with... Contact your academic
advisor, Amy Tucker (tuckera@
Tutoring? Academic Writing? uiu.edu) or Andrew McLees
Library Resources? Disability Accommodations? (mcleesa79@uiu.edu) for
Study Skills? Time Management? registration assistance.
Courses are filling up quickly,
Taking Notes? Academic Appeals? so register ASAP!
Other academic-related concerns?
Have you ordered your textbooks yet?
Visit the Ordering Textbooks page for instructions and any questions you may have.
Student Emergency Funding Grant
UIU has been awarded grant funding from the Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates to assist
qualifying Fayette campus students with emergency funding. This is a one-time grant from up to $1000 and can
be used for expenses such as medical, dental, transportation, childcare, housing, utilities, and food. Last year,
UIU awarded 44 students with this grant funding and look forward to being able to help additional students
with grant funding to stay enrolled in college this upcoming year.
Eligible students should look for communication in their email and mailbox when returning to campus in the fall.
For more information, contact Amy Tucker, Jean Merkle, or Crystal Cole.
We can help!
Amy Tucker Rob Hudson Mary Reding
Director of Academic Success Director of Library Services Writing Center Director
tuckera@uiu.edu hudsonr68@uiu.edu writingcenter@uiu.edu
563.425.5264 563.425.5270 563.425.5854
Kellie Walker Tricia Wells Andrew McLees
Director of Disability Services Tutor Center Manager Retention Associate
disabilityservices@uiu.edu wellst@uiu.edu mcleesa79@uiu.edu
563.425.5949 563.425.5272 (Tutor Center) 563.425.5182
563.425.5853 (Office) 6
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