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

Friday, October 31, 2025
Take the time to plan and work through a few alternative schedules to help your registration process run smoothly. Winter and spring registration is open Nov. 10 through Dec. 5.
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Five FAFSA tips every Hawkeye should know 

Thursday, October 30, 2025
The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open! File by Dec. 1 to be stay eligible or be considered for need-based aid. Dec. 1 is also the priority submission deadline to be considered for maximum aid.
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To drop, or not to drop a class?

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Feeling nervous about how things are going in a class, or maybe you got a midterm notice? Wondering what your options are? The drop/withdrawal deadline for fall classes is Nov. 17.
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Plan now, stress less: your exam success guide

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Final exams may still feel far off, but the end of the semester will arrive faster than you think! Now is the perfect time to make a plan so you can stay productive, reduce stress, and finish strong.
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Utilize unique resources with CLAS Academic Student Success Centers

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has nearly a dozen Academic Student Success Centers across campus, offering everything from free snacks to supplemental course tutoring.
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Prep like a pro with these midterm study strategies

Monday, September 29, 2025
Study smarter, not harder. Your brain deserves better than cramming.
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Get a jump-start on registration: advice from CLAS advisors on putting together your plan

Monday, September 29, 2025
The Spring 2026 course schedule just dropped on MyUI! Now is your opportunity to get a jump-start on planning for next semester.
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CLAS investments help drive record retention, graduation rates

Friday, April 11, 2025
A strategic focus on academic advising, student services, and instruction are helping more undergraduate students succeed at Iowa.
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To drop or not to drop a class? These are the questions

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Get a midterm notice? Feeling nervous about how things are going in a class? If you have a class that isn’t going according to your plan, here are some things to think about.
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CLAS academic support centers available to help students across areas of study

Monday, February 24, 2025
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a variety of academic and support resources to meet student needs and help them succeed.