Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Globes of different sizes and colors with the words

Advising Information

Winter 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 course offerings are now available on MyUI!
Deadlines to drop an off-cycle course
Fall 24 graduates: deadline to apply for a degree (without a fee): Friday, Oct. 4th
Final Exams Schedule for Fall 2024 is now available. Students may access their official individual final exam schedules online via MyUI.

Introduction to Pre-Law

Thinking about law school? Join pre-law advisors and current law students in a discussion about the legal profession, how you can prepare for law school, and what criteria law schools look for in successful applicant. Info Here

Undergraduate Engagement Corps

The UEC program provides full-time undergraduate students with training in critical areas of community engagement, including community-engaged research and building community partnerships. The full UEC program consists of:

A 1 s.h. seminar in the spring semester focused on best practices and principles of community engagement,
Opportunity to attend community engagement workshops and events held on campus and in the community,
Mentorship on the development of a community-engaged project based in your hometown,
An opportunity to apply for a grant designated for members of the UEC.

Combined, the UEC seminar, workshops, projects, and grants will provide principles and practices that will allow UEC members the opportunity to implement community engagement best practices and connect with community partners across the state and beyond.

If you are an undergraduate student who is interested in addressing critical societal problems, improving quality of life, and being an engaged citizen, the UEC is right for you!

This application is due on Monday, October 7th and space is limited. All applicants will be notified of their status by October 15th. Please email Jan Warren at jan-warren@uiowa.edu with any questions or concerns.

Full information Here

Paying for Study Abroad

Worried about the cost of studying abroad? Join us to uncover the secrets to funding your adventure without breaking the bank. Learn about scholarships, grants, and budgeting tips from fellow Hawkeyes who've mastered the art of making their global dreams a reality.

When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Where: UCC 1117
Time: 5pm to 6pm

The Study Abroad Conversation Series amplifies the voices of students who studied abroad, allowing them to share their experiences and stories with students whether they have committed to studying abroad or not. All conversations feature current or former study abroad students alongside professional staff at Iowa.

Sign up here to receive Study Abroad Conversation Series event reminders for all four events happening this academic year.

Undergraduate Research Conference

The Undergraduate Research Conference was created for students by students to give UI's undergraduates a low-risk space to learn about undergraduate research. Students gather for a two hour conference (with food!) to hear from a faculty speaker, learn about what undergraduate research is, and find out how to get involved. This year's conference will be geared toward first and second year students (though all years are welcome!) who are interested in research involvement. Register here

2024 Undergraduate Research Conference

When: Saturday, October 5th
Where: Becker Communication Studies Building
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Check-In and resource tables will be from 9:30 am-10:00am with a keynote speaker presenting at 10:00am. Workshops session topics this year include: