At UI REACH, students experience college with all the support they need to succeed. Core areas of support include academic, campus life, social and mental health, career, and transition.

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Academics

UI REACH offers courses on academic skill building, career preparation, independent living, and student self-advocacy. Reading, writing, and math skills are further developed, focused on helping students attain benchmarks towards independence.

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Student Life

Students live in a fully integrated, on-campus residence hall and participate in activities facilitated by our staff to help fully immerse them in campus life, while connecting with other University of Iowa students. 

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Student Support

Beyond support for navigating campus life and academics, the UI REACH program offers social and emotional learning and support.

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Career Support

UI REACH students explore career options and build workplace readiness skills through course work, internships, enhanced credentials, mock interviews, field trips, and special guest presentations.

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Transition Support

Whether you are joining the UI REACH program, graduating, or looking for alumni support, we offer resources that will support you in transitioning to the next stage of your journey.

91 %

of UI REACH students are employed a year after graduation.

60 %

Nearly 60% of UI REACH alumni live in their own residence outside of their parent’s home.

100 %

of UI REACH alumni who are employed earn above minimum wage.

Hear directly from other parents how UI REACH impacted their families.

“I never dreamed that our son would be able to go to college until we learned about UI REACH. We thought he would always live with us. Now he has the skills to live on his own, go to work, and be happy.”

– Michael Lee, Parent Class of 2014