The Student Success Workshops are offered throughout the semester. All students are welcome to attend. Registration is not required, but by registering you will receive a calendar invitation and reminders. 

Please contact Mashyra Taylor, Assistant Director of Academic Support, at mashyra-taylor@uiowa.edu with any questions or requests for additional workshop topics.

Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule

The Fall 2026 workshop schedule will be posted here by Monday, August 17. Common workshop descriptions are included below. 

TO REGISTER: First log in to MyUI and then click the "REGISTER HERE" link for the workshop you want to register for.

Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule

  • Tuesday, September 8, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC - So Much to Do, So Little Time: Time Management Strategies for Academic Success
  • Thursday, September 10, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC - What is Student Disability Services?
  • Tuesday, September 15, 2:00pm-2:50pm in 3124 SC - Introduction to Engineering Academic Support
  • Thursday, September 17, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC - Undergraduate Research at Iowa
  • Tuesday, September 22, 2:00pm-2:50pm, in 3124 SC - Procrastination Self-Help
  • Wednesday, September 23, 4:00pm-4:50pm in 3124 SC - Discover Study Abroad
  • Tuesday, September 29, 2:00pm-2:50pm in 3124 SC - Money Management: Budgeting and Financial Aid
  • Thursday, October 1, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC - Study Smarter, Not Harder: General Study Skills
  • Wednesday, October 21, 4:00pm-4:50pm in 3124 SC - Bouncing Back in Times of Stress: Resiliency
  • Thursday, November 5, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC - Managing Anxious Thoughts
  • Thursday, November 12, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC - Tackle Final Exams Like a Pro: Finals Preparation
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2:00pm-2:50pm in 3124 SC - Engineering Self-Care

 

So Much to Do, So Little Time: Time Management Strategies for Academic Success

Students will learn how to effectively prioritize, create a time management plan, and other practical tips for managing time and commitments. Presented by Academic Support and Retention.

  • Tuesday, September 8, 2:00pm-2:50pm in 3124 SC

Discover Study Abroad

Introduction to study abroad office and our program options. I will provide information on available programs, timing for study abroad, and our scholarship opportunities. I will also highlight which programs work best for Engineering students. This workshop is facilitated by Study Abroad.

  • Wednesday, September 23, 4:00pm-4:50pm in 3124 SC

Introduction to Engineering Academic Support

As an engineering student at Iowa, you're not alone—tap into resources from academic advising and tutoring to workshops, peer support, study tools, and career prep services—all designed to help you succeed inside and outside the classroom.

 

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2:00pm-2:50pm in 3124 SC

Motivation and Goal Setting

This workshop teaches essential goal setting and coping techniques to help you stay driven and succeed- hosted by University Counseling Services.

Engineering Self-Care

Learn strategies to care for your well-being during stressful times with University Counseling Services.

  • Tuesday, December 1, 2:00pm-2:50pm in 3124 SC

Undergraduate Research at Iowa

Getting involved in research is a great way to discover what drives you and what gets you curious. The Office of Undergraduate Research offers mentoring on getting involved in research at an R1 institution, fellowships, and opportunities to present your research. This workshop will discuss the benefits of doing research, ways to get involved, and funding opportunities. This workshop is facilitated by the Office of Undergraduate Research.

  • Thursday, September 17, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC

Managing Anxious Thoughts

This workshop is designed to help students learn to better manage their anxiety by utilizing a variety of tools and strategies that they can implement in their daily lives. Presented by University Counseling Service.

  • Thursday, November 5, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC

Procrastination Self Help

The Procrastination Self-Help Workshop can help you understand what may be driving your procrastination and learn practical strategies to break the cycle. Explore how fear, perfectionism, self-criticism, and stress can make it harder to start a task, while identifying tools to approach your work with greater awareness, self-compassion, and confidence. This workshop is hosted by University Counseling Services.

  • Tuesday, September 22, 2:00pm-2:50pm in 3124 SC

Money Management: Budgeting and Financial Aid

This session will provide you with tools to begin budgeting as a college student and plan for future expenses. We will also cover basics of financial aid how to navigate the financial aid process. Presented by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2:00pm-2:50pm in 3124 SC

Study Smarter, Not Harder: General Study Skills

Students will develop a method for how to study, learn about the study timeline, and be equipped with practical study strategies that they can use throughout their academic career.

  • Thursday, October 1, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC

Mindfulness 101

In this workshop, students will be able to define mindfulness & mindfulness meditation practice, understand why it’s helpful, and learn new meditations to cope with stress. Presented by UI Wellness.

Bouncing Back in Times of Stress: Resiliency

Students will learn about resiliency, including what it is, why it is important, the barriers to being resilient, and how to apply strategies to bounce back in times of stress. Presented by Academic Support & Retention.

  • Wednesday, October 21, 4:00pm-4:50pm in 3124 SC

Tackle Final Exams Like a Pro: Finals Preparation

Students will learn how to apply metacognition to help them prepare for final exams, apply effective time management practices for the end of the semester, develop a study schedule, and start mental preparation for before, during, and after final exams. 

  • Thursday, November 11, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC

What is Student Disability Services (SDS)?

In this workshop you will learn more about SDS and what we do.  You will learn about different types of disabilities; the application process; common accommodations; our academic support programs; and how we may be able to help you.

  • Thursday, September 10, 12:00pm-12:50pm in 3124 SC

Managing Stress

This workshop is designed to help students learn to better manage their stress by utilizing a variety of tools and strategies that they can implement in their daily lives. Presented by University Counseling Service.