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 HoursAll 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 TutoringTrained undergraduate tutors provide daily evening support for most courses typically taken in the first three semesters & share review materials before exams.
  • Hanson Center for CommunicationPeer 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

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Candidate Seminar

Monday, March 10, 2025 1:30pm
Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory
Jacqueline A. Dowling, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Science, Stanford, California will be presenting, "Wind and Solar Constraints Guide Energy Storage Opportunities."
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Solution Sprint

Monday, March 10, 2025 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Burge Hall
Beginner-friendly Design Challenge: Quick design challenge where you build a solution to a real-life business challenge. No prior experience needed! ALL STUDENTS WELCOME!

Engineering Library Workshops: Patents and Trademarks

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Seamans Center
Get ahead on your research skills and enjoy coffee and donuts! These workshops are designed for graduate students and faculty but also open to undergraduates.  Explore the hidden world of patents and trademarks. This workshop will feature a basic introduction to what patents and trademarks are, the various types of patents in existence, and how to complete patents searches to begin the process. In addition to providing inventor exclusive rights to products, patents also give great detailed...