CLAS and university resources

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the academic home of approximately 1,900 graduate students at the University of Iowa. As the largest of the 10 UI colleges offering advanced degrees through the Graduate College, CLAS supports cutting-edge research, scholarship, and creative work through nearly 50 graduate and professional degree programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

Graduate Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly encouraged to take advantage of research support and opportunities for professional development offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Graduate College, International Programs, and the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies.

Directors of graduate studies

Information and resources for directors of graduate studies (DGS) in CLAS

Policies and guidelines

CLAS policies and procedures for graduate education

Graduate education contacts

Graduate student questions 

For directors of graduate studies, curriculum matters, and any other graduate student related questions and concerns, please contact CLAS associate deans Chris Cheatum (natural, mathematical, and social sciences) or Roland Racevskis (arts and humanities).  

Postdocs

Associate dean for research and infrastructure Josh Weiner is the primary contact for CLAS postdocs, as well as for student development programs offered by the graduate college and handling graduate student fellowships and awards.

Graduate Education Policy Committee

Graduate Education Policy Comittee (GEPC)is currently co-chaired by CLAS dean Sara Sanders and associate dean for undergraduate education Cornelia Lang.

CLAS Office of the Dean
240 Schaeffer Hall (SH)
Iowa City, IA 52242-1409
319-335-2625
clas@uiowa.edu