• UI Libraries Resource Page for Communication Studies
• Department Manual of Operations and Procedures

Department forms

• Departmental Event Sponsorship Request
• Independent Study Form (for undergraduate & graduate students)
• TA Effort Allocation Form
• TA Effort Allocation Best Practices
• TA Supervision Form (Lecture/Discussion)
• TA Supervision Form (Stand Alone)

Graduate student resources

• Graduate Student Handbook (updated Spring 2025)
• Resource Information for TAs and Graduate Students (2020-2021)
• Graduate College website
• Graduate College Manual of Rules and Regulations
• Plan of Study Best Practices Document
• Appointment of or Changes in Graduate Committee
• MA Audit
• Application for Graduate College degree (apply online via MyUI)
• Graduate College — Academic and Administrative Forms

International student resources

• International Programs
• English as Second Language
• The Writing Center
• The Speaking Center

Teaching resources

• ICON
• Center for Teaching
• Plagiarism & Academic Fraud
• Recommended Grade Distributions
• Communication Studies Undergraduate Curriculum
• Ordering Books
  • Iowa Memorial Union Book Store
  • Iowa Book
• UI Academic Calendar
• Examination & Evaluation Service
• IT Course Services
• University Counseling Service

Course descriptions and sample syllabi

• General Catalog
• Sample Syllabi
  • Discussion Group
  • Stand-Alone

Research resources

• Personal Library
• Ask a Librarian

Travel funds

Harshbarger funds

The department has allocated funds for graduate student travel.  Eligibility requirements will be e-mailed to students. If you are eligible, please follow this process:

1. Prior to traveling or making any purchases, speak with the Department Administrator regarding eligible expenses and receipts.
2. Email Jenny at uss-commstudies@uiowa.edu the following information: 
   - Reason for travel (conference, presenting, etc.) 
   - Dates of travel 
   - Location  
3. A "trip" will be set up for you and you will be assisted regarding any reimbursements.
4. Please scan and email receipts to Jenny Ritchie at uss-commstudies@uiowa.edu.

Additional funds

Travel funds may be available through the Graduate Student Senate. For more information visit http://gss.grad.uiowa.edu/funding.

Additional funds may be available through International Programs. For more information visit https://international.uiowa.edu/students.