Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

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Advising Information

Spring 2025 and Winter 2024 registration is ongoing. If you haven't already, schedule an appointment to meet with your advisor to discuss your spring courses and receive authorization before your registration date.
Pro Tip: Already registered for Spring 2025? Run an updated degree audit and make sure that your spring courses are fulfilling requirements for your degree. If a course is not showing up in the degree audit to meet a requirement as you expected, email your advisor to check on it.
Deadline to drop a semester-long course with a W is next TODAY November 18^th. Please initiate the drop in MyUI and then email your advisor for approval. Then you need to complete the drop in MyUI. After completing the drop, please make sure to double check that the course is no longer in your fall 2024 schedule. If it is still there, you haven't completed all necessary steps. More info here.
Deadlines to drop courses that don’t meet for the entire semester have different deadlines. Click here to find the exact deadline for your course.

Study Abroad Updates:

Summer 2025 Global Internships Open on December 1.
11/20: Study Abroad Conversation Series: Internship, Career, and Résumé Prep
Most Summer 2025, Fall 2024, and Academic Year Study Abroad Applications open on January 1.
Take the first step to study abroad, attend a Discover Study Abroad session. Can't wait? Do the online version through ICON.

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Calligraphy Around the Globe - TODAY

Food Around the World - TODAY

Fulbright Group Presentation Session

Join us on Tuesday, November 19, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. (CST), via Zoom for an interactive Fulbright Group Presentation Session to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

During the session, you will learn about the types of Fulbright awards, application components and tips, and get your questions answered. Following the program overview, you will enter a breakout room with your Fulbright Program Adviser(s) to learn more about applying through the University of Iowa.

More info can be found here

Boren Awards Information Session

International Programs will host a virtual Boren Awards information session. Learn about award requirements, the application process, and have your questions answered by campus advisor Dr. Karen Wachsmuth.

Boren Awards provide U.S. undergraduate and graduate students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government.

The Boren awards offer up to $25,000 for undergraduate study abroad and up to $30,000 for graduate student language study and international research.

Registration is required for the event through this link.