UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) is nested in the UI College of Education and is a comprehensive transition program for college-age students with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities. UI REACH offers an integrated college experience in a caring and structured environment.
Academics, career and transition, social growth, and campus life are areas of focus. UI REACH is a four-year program with early graduation options.
As a UI REACH Student, YOU become an Iowa Hawkeye and will enjoy a Big Ten college experience!
On-campus residence halls, social events, student organizations, and Big Ten sporting events help you develop new relationships as you explore our campus and Iowa City. Your UI REACH courses build your independent living, self-advocacy, and career skills. REACH staff work around the clock to ensure you receive all the support you need.
Learn more about our program offerings, student experiences, and outcomes.
Our Vision
Empowered and self-directed individuals who are included in communities that embrace people of all abilities
Our Mission
Cultivating individualized supports and opportunities that promote advocacy and success in everyday life
News
Staff Spotlight: Bart Sonnenberg
Learn more about Bart Sonnenberg, Student Life Program Specialist, and what he most enjoys about working in the College of Education's UI REACH program in this Staff Spotlight series.
UI REACH Winter 2026 Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter!
Joe Goltl honored as recipient of 2025 Iowa Direct Support Professional of the Year
University of Iowa student Joe Goltl has been named the Iowa Direct Support Professional of the Year by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington for community-based disability services providers, due to his role at UI REACH as resident assistant.
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Upcoming Tour Dates
Large Group/In Person Tours
Large group in-person tours run 10 am - 3 pm and include:
- Program overview
- Campus walking tour
- Optional lunch in the dining center
- Student/Parent panel Q&A
Large group/ in person tour dates - Summer 2025-Summer 2026
- July 21, 2025
- August 18, 2025
- September 15, 2025
- September 19, 2025
- October 20, 2025
- November 14, 2025
- November 17, 2025
- December 15, 2025
- January 26, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- March 9, 2026
- March 13, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- June 15, 2026
- July 24, 2026
Virtual Tours
Virtual tours run from 4-6PM and include:
- Program overview
- Current Student/Parent panel Q&A
Virtual tour dates - Fall 2025-Summer 2026
- August 4, 2025
- September 8, 2025
- October 6, 2025
- November 3, 2025
- December 1, 2025
- January 5, 2026
- February 2, 2026
- March 2, 2026
- April 6, 2026
- May 4, 2026
- June 1, 2026