Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

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Advising Information

Summer 2023 Courses
- .Early registration for summer 2023 is March 6-10.
- If you plan on taking a summer course, please schedule an advising appointment in February to be authorized to register for summer courses.
- You will also want to make sure that all holds are removed from your account prior to March 6. Check your account to see if you have holds now.
- Exact registration dates/times have not yet been assigned.
Fall 2023 Courses
- Fall 2023 courses and schedule builder are now available.
- Please note that some departments will still be making changes to the courses on MyUI in the coming few weeks.
Final Drop Deadline: The deadline to drop individual semester-length courses without collegiate authorization (and with a W) is Monday, April 17.
Course Deadlines for Off-Cycle Classes: Look up dates for your course here.
Peer Tutoring for World Languages: https://clcl.uiowa.edu/programs/peer-tutoring

CLCL Mural

The CLCL is planning to create a multilingual/multicultural mural or sets of murals this semester. We're looking for design ideas. We want to have a representation of languages, translations, and cultural. Please contribute to the design process by emailing Acacia Lopez at acacia-lopez@uiowa.edu

Please submit your design suggestions by February 10th (2/10)

ISAB Info Session & Spring Recruitment

ISAB (International Student Advisory Board) exists to represents international student population on campus. Their mission is to create a more inclusive campus environment by advocating for international student needs.

Attend their Info Session on Feb 16, 5pm - 6pm at IMU River Room I or over Zoom

Application for ISAB 2023-2024 opens February 13th and closes March 17th

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Writing Center

Interested in building your communication skills or getting help with a paper? The Writing Center offers one-on-one appointments, standing weekly tutorials, and document review for students interested in developing their writing.

Carver Scholarship - Iowa Residents

The Carver Scholarship is available to full-time, Iowa resident, students who will be starting their junior year next fall. Eligible students must have faced obstacles in their lives. Please have filed the 2023-2024 FAFSA by March 1 (if haven’t already) and apply for the scholarship by April 1st.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen and Iowa resident
Full-time enrollment (12 hours per semester)
2.8 cumulative GPA (After spring 2023 grades)
Junior status for fall 2023 (Completed 60 semester hours )
Faced obstacles in your life (personal and/or family)
Demonstrate financial need by filing the 2023–2024 FAFSA - March 1
Complete the Carver Scholarship application online - April 1st

More information about the scholarship is available at https://www.carvertrust.org/

Gilman Scholarship Info Sessions

Please join International Programs for one of several information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Applications are now accepted for academic year 2023-2024 (Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter, 2023, and Spring 2024)

Gilman Scholarship:

Support those who have been underrepresented in study abroad
Encourage students to choose nontraditional study locations
Awarded to U.S. citizen undergraduates who receive the Federal Pell Grant
Pursing academic, credit-bearing, study aboard programs
Enables students to gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures

Gilman Scholarship Information Session will be offered in a virtual format @ Zoom

Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 9th, 2023, 11:59pm (PT)

For more information visit: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

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Lunar New Year Annual Celebration

All across Asia various Chinese, Korean and Southeast Asian communities are celebrating the arrival of the year of the rabbit. CAPS’ Lunar New Year Celebration has become an annual joyous event that celebrates the ageless tradition to toast togetherness and to connect meaningfully as we look forward to the year ahead.

Thursday February 9th, 2023
7-8pm (CST) @ ZOOM
Register - Here

Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and International Programs present 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration at February 9, 2023 @ 7-8pm (CST); Register to attend @ International.Uiowa.Edu/Lunar_New_Year_23 with an yellow and black background and an symbol of an rabbit in yellow.

Summer and Fall 2023 Study Abroad and Funding

Summer and Fall 2023 Program Applications are still OPEN → You can still go abroad this year - find a program that is right for you!

Faculty-led Program Summer Deadlines: Feb. 13-March 6^th depending on program

Funding - Deadlines Approaching:

Diversity Ambassador Scholarship

Students from groups that have traditionally been under-represented in study abroad are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for summer 2023 programs: February 28th

Deadline for fall 2023 programs: March 10th

Student Impact Grant

Designed to fund a variety of activities outside the classroom, such as research, travel, and service projects.

Deadline: February 17th

Need-Based Grants

Students who are eligible for financial assistance are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for summer 2023 programs: March 9th

Deadline for fall 2023 programs: March 23rd

Merit-based Scholarships

Only one application needed to apply for multiple merit-based scholarships.

Deadline for summer 2023 programs: March 10th

Deadline for fall 2023 programs:March 9th

Upcoming Info Sessions:

CIEE study aboard programs

Representatives from CIEE will discuss different programs, the application process, and scholarships available to UI students.

February 13th

Discover Study Aboard (DSA)

Join us each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and Friday at 11 a.m. via Zoom to learn more about studying abroad!Can't wait? Do the online version of DSA through ICON!