During your time at the University of Iowa, you may have an opportunity to take a course online. While taking a course online for the first time can seem overwhelming at first, it is important to take time to learn about the resources that are available to support you just like your in-person courses!

A great way to gain a deeper understanding on how to approach online classes is by watching the Success at Iowa modules about virtual learning. For those unfamiliar, Success at Iowa is a required online course for new undergraduate students at the University of Iowa. It is designed around the five stages of transition that most University of Iowa students experience at the beginning of their college journey. The course provides students with information for each stage of their transition to help them reach their goals and get the most out of their experiences at the University of Iowa. Check out these modules by clicking on the following links:

As another means of helping you navigate learning online, we have created a worksheet called “Success in Online Learning” for you to help plan out your semester. The PDF for this resource and all other Academic Tips Worksheets can be found on the Academic Tips Worksheets page.