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Find Nite Ride on the Transit app for free late night transportation. This service is available to all UI students and employees.

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Use the free campus safety app to set a safety timer, text anonymous tips to police, and call for help with the touch of a button.

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Registering your bike with Bike Index is free and voluntary. It creates a record of ownership, and may help us return it to you if it is stolen.

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Winter Weather Reminders for Students

Monday, November 10, 2025
Department of Emergency Management
With winter weather returning to Iowa City, the university is reminding students how weather-related decisions are made and communicated.

Winter Weather Reminders for Employees

Monday, November 10, 2025
Department of Emergency Management
With winter weather returning to Iowa City, the university is reminding faculty and staff how weather-related decisions are made and communicated.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police make arrest following shooting investigation

Saturday, November 8, 2025
Iowa City Police Department
Iowa City Police have made an arrest following the an investigation into the Nov. 7 off-campus shooting which prompted a Hawk Alert. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public.
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Events

Spring 2026 Basic Self-Defense Course

Monday, April 20, 2026 5:00pm to 9:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Spring 2026 Women's Basic Self-Defense Course

Spring 2026 Basic Self-Defense Course

Monday, April 27, 2026 5:00pm to 9:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Spring 2026 Women's Basic Self-Defense Course

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center

Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week Breakfast

Breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. 

May 11–17 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn—all are...

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