Supporting Parents and Families
Parents and families play a vital role in helping students navigate the transition to college. At the University of Iowa, we believe that informed, engaged families are key partners in fostering student success and well-being. Through orientation and ongoing resources, we equip families with tools to support healthy choices, encourage open conversations, and connect students to campus services. Together, we create a safe, supportive environment where every Hawkeye can thrive.
Difficult Conversations: Partnering for Student Success - Orientation Session
The University of Iowa is committed to partnering with students and their families to support a healthy, safe, and vibrant campus experience. The Difficult Conversations: Partnering for Student Success session during orientation focuses on providing strategies to parents and families to engage students in difficult conversations about alcohol, sexual assault, and other aspects of college life that impact a student’s ability to be successful. Effective strategies for addressing alcohol, sexual assault, and other concerns are presented by University of Iowa campus partners and resources that are available to support students in making healthy choices and being successful at Iowa.
Talking with Your Student About Sexual Assault and Dating Violence
The transition to college is an important time for students and their families, and we want to provide you with information about how the University of Iowa addresses sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. This handbook can help support conversations with your student.
Read the Parent and Family Handbook
In addition, two videos have been created about supporting a student who has experienced sexual misconduct and navigating university complaints.