Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The University of Iowa understands that diversity and excellence are inextricably linked and embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming environment for all members of our community – students, staff, and faculty – as you build a career and build a life in our community.  These resources can assist you in locating communities that will help you do just that.

African American professional

Iowa City is recognized as a “Welcoming City” by Welcoming America, a national network that recognizes and supports locally driven efforts to create more welcoming, immigrant-friendly communities. 

The City of Iowa City is a member of Government Alliance for Race and Equity (GARE), the national network of government agencies working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. 

The national organization, Campus Pride, gave the University of Iowa 4.5 out of 5 stars on its LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index.

Resources

Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion includes the Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence (programs and services for students), Inclusive Education and Strategic Initiatives (programming, coaching, and resources), and the Office of Institutional Equity (complaint investigations).

International Students & Scholars

Provides leadership in international education and intercultural learning through services to international students and scholars, their dependents, the university, and the surrounding community.

Center for Language and Culture Learning

Supports the University of Iowa faculty, graduate assistants, and students in the teaching, learning, and promotion of language and culture in the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (DWLLC) and beyond. Includes resources for language learning.

Iowa Intensive English Program

Providing students whose first language is not English with high quality language instruction, as well as a cultural, social, and academic orientation to the United States.

Consultation of Religious Communities

A local network of faith communities, social service agencies, advocacy groups and others who believe in the dignity of all persons, and share a concern for the quality of life and well-being of individuals and families in Johnson County.

International Programs

Provides leadership and support for internationally-oriented teaching, research, creative work and community engagement.

Passport Office

The Passport Office is conveniently located right here on campus and is available to faculty and staff (students and the general public, too).

Communities

Specialty Health Clinics

Transportation

Passport Office

The Passport Office is conveniently located right here on campus and is available to faculty and staff (students and the general public, too).