Problem-Solving Resources for Graduate and Professional Students

Most problems encountered by graduate students at The University of Iowa are minor and easily addressed, but sometimes problems are more significant and may benefit from help from others.  Students always can talk with friends, family members, advisors or other professors, Directors of Graduate Studies or other department or college administrators, or any faculty or staff member about a concern.  In addition, a number of offices on campus are available to help students with difficulties; see the listings below.  

If students aren’t sure who to call or would like to have a confidential discussion, the Ombuds Office can be contacted at any time at 319-335-3608 or [email protected].

Academic Issues:

Graduate College, Academic Affairs 319-335-2144 [email protected]
Office of the Registrar (add/drop, withdrawal)                                           319-384-4300 [email protected]
Student Disability Services 319-335-1462 [email protected]

Financial Questions or Concerns, Problems with Student Employment:

University Billing Office 319-335-0071 [email protected]
Tuition and Fees Schedule      
E-Personnel File: Self Service    
RA/TA Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships, Graduate College                       319-335-3493 [email protected]
Office of Student Financial Aid 319-335-1450 [email protected]
COGS (Campaign to Organize Graduate Students) 319-337-5074 [email protected]

Health and Family Concerns:

Student Health & Wellness 319-335-8370 [email protected]
University Counseling Service                                                                                                                             319-335-7294
Crisis Line 319-351-0140		 [email protected]
Family Services  319-335-1371 [email protected]

Housing Problems:

Off-Campus Housing Service

Legal Issues:

Student Legal Services                                                                                              319-335-3276 [email protected]

Veterans' Concerns:

Military and Veteran Student Services                                                                       319-384-2613 travis-arment@uiowa.edu

Confidential Offices:

Students may contact any of the following confidential offices about sensitive issues.

Office of the Ombudsperson  319-335-3608 [email protected]
Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP)            319-335-6000
800-228-1625 (24 hours)		  
University Counseling Service 319-335-7294
Crisis Line 319-351-0140		 [email protected]
Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC)                                                                                              319-335-1486 [email protected]

Concerns about Sexual Harassment or Misconduct, Dating Violence, or Stalking:

Title IX and Gender Equity          319-335-6000 [email protected]

Other Resources:

Graduate Student Professional Development    
Office of Graduate Inclusion (OGI) 319-335-2138 [email protected]
Student Care and Assistance, Dean of Students                                                      319-335-1162 [email protected]