The College of Engineering and the University of Iowa offer a wide range of academic resources to support student academic achievement. One of the most important resources on campus are office hours. Instructors and TAs are best equipped to answer questions related to course content. Within the walls of the Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences, students will find the Hanson Center for Communication, the Lichtenberger Engineering Library, and Engineering Tutoring, all of which offer free support resources to engineering students. Students will find many additional academic resources across campus, including private tutoring, supplemental instruction, and subject-based help labs.

Students may also utilize College of Engineering academic peer advisors to answer questions or concerns. They offer advice on their respective majors, course combinations, and course loads and share their personal experiences of their journey to a career in engineering.

Academic Support Resources

Instructional Staff

  • Instructor/Professor Office Hours: All course instructors offer open times when students can drop-in to discuss questions about course content and assessments. Students can find information on how and when they can access office hours on the course syllabus.
  • Teaching Assistant (TA) - Many STEM courses employ teaching assistants, who are graduate or undergraduate students in the discipline and provide additional support for individuals or small groups.

College of Engineering Resources - Offered within the Seamans Center

  • Student Success Workshops: Interactive sessions available for all students, offered throughout the semester. Evidence-based presentation topics include student wellness and self care, time management, practical tips for learning, resiliency, and more.
  • Engineering Tutoring: Trained undergraduate tutors provide daily evening support for most courses typically taken in the first three semesters & share review materials before exams.
  • Hanson Center for Communication: Peer tutors assist students, faculty, and staff with projects, lab reports, presentations, essays, and other communications pieces. The Center offers opportunities to practice individual or group presentations and receive feedback.
  • Lichtenberger Engineering Library: The Engineering Library is part of the University of Iowa Libraries System. The library features collections, resources (including tools), and spaces to help students create, research, and study.
  • Peer Advisors: Seniors from each major offer individualized advice about majors, Focus Areas, course selection, academic strategies, working with faculty, and career exploration and development.

University of Iowa Campus Resources

Events

Maker Breaks: Pop-up light-up greeting cards

Friday, February 13, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center

Take a break and get creative with monthly, themed crafts. Each activity takes only 10 to 20 minutes. Stop by at any time during the 1.5-hour session and explore your creativity! No registration required for this drop-by event.

Express yourself with a unique card with light-up and pop-up elements. Make a card for a friend, sweetheart, or even yourself!

Design Challenges: Water Filtration

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Seamans Center

Grab your friends and dive into two exciting hands-on challenges! No need to prepare or plan ahead—all materials will be provided—and, yes, there will be pizza both nights. Show up ready to build, create, eat pizza, and have fun. Are you up for the challenge?

Think you can turn simple materials into a working water filter? It’s time to find out!

This event is sponsored by the Lichtenberger Engineering Library, KEEN, NEXUS, the Hanson Center for Communication, and the Water Environment Federation.

Library Workshop: Reading Scientific Articles

Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Sciences Library

Learning to efficiently read and understand scientific literature can be a time-consuming process. In this workshop, improve your understanding of scientific literature in both your field and others. Presented by Laurie Neuerburg, sciences head engagement librarian at the Sciences Library. 

This workshop will be presented virtually and in-person