The CLAS Undergraduate Programs Newsletter features resources available to support you whether you’re exploring majors and courses, navigating an academic challenge, or preparing to graduate. This newsletter will land in your university inbox about three times per semester stocked with advice for studying, registration, mental health, and more. It also spotlights unique experiential learning opportunities you may be interested in exploring. 

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Student resources

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Ready, set, register! CLAS advisors share tips ahead of spring and winter course registration

Friday, October 31, 2025
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Five FAFSA tips every Hawkeye should know 

Thursday, October 30, 2025
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To drop, or not to drop a class?

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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Plan now, stress less: your exam success guide

Thursday, October 23, 2025
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CLAS student shares strategies to overcome the midterm slump and finish the semester strong

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Utilize unique resources with CLAS Academic Student Success Centers

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Prep like a pro with these midterm study strategies

Monday, September 29, 2025
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Get a jump-start on registration: advice from CLAS advisors on putting together your plan

Monday, September 29, 2025
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Proactively plan for finals: Your guide to end-of-semester success

Monday, April 21, 2025
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Enjoy spring on campus while staying motivated for finals

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Student experiences

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Events for CLAS students during 1st Gen Week, Nov. 3-8, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Brandon Dean, professor in the Department of Religious students, hosts biweekly Church Crawls.

CLAS Religious Studies faculty member brings students and community together through public engagement work

Monday, October 20, 2025
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Find mentorship and community in CLAS peer-to-peer programming

Monday, April 7, 2025
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CLAS students win first place in Upper Midwest Regional Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Competition

Thursday, March 27, 2025
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CLAS journalism students get first-hand experience in Chicago sports media

Monday, March 17, 2025
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Peers lifting peers: Building a community of support in CLAS

Monday, March 3, 2025
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Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience

Monday, February 10, 2025
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CLAS students participate in second annual Hawkeye Datathon hosted by statistics and actuarial science

Monday, February 10, 2025
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Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science

Monday, January 13, 2025
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Two CLAS faculty members working to empower women in political science

Monday, November 25, 2024
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