Stage 5

Stage 5: Persist

Students persist by considering the choices they have made so far and the choices they want to make in the future.

Introduction Video

In this video, starring Tina Arthur, Director of Orientation Services, students get a sneak peak at the material that will be covered in Stage 5. Students learn about the services offered by the University Counseling Center (UCS) and they complete the Kognito program. Next, students finish CashCourse and the Clarifying Consent program. Finally, students prepare to meet with their academic advisor and register for their next semester’s courses.

University Counseling Service (UCS) & Kognito

University Counseling Service (UCS)

In this video, students learn about the mental health services offered by University Counseling Service.

University Counseling Service (UCS) - Risk Factors for Mental Health Concerns

Students explore risk factors that show an increase in probability for mental health concerns.

University Counseling Service (UCS) - Protective Factors for Staying Mentally Healthy

This guide outlines protective factors that increase the probability of staying mentally healthy.

Kognito At-Risk Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training

Through Kognito, an interactive role-play program, students learn how to recognize the signs of psychological distress. They also learn how to start a conversation, to share their concerns, and to connect others with the support they need.

Preparing for the Future

Clarifying Consent Program

During the Clarifying Consent program, students explore what consent is and why it is so important. They also compare how consent is handled in healthy and unhealthy relationships.

CashCourse - Part 2

In Part 2 of CashCourse, students learn about credit cards, loans, and the consequences of poor borrowing habits. They also explore what a credit score is and how to maintain or improve it.

Advising & Registering

Preparing for the Advising Conversation

In this video, students discover what actions they need to take as they meet with their academic advisor and register for their next semester’s courses.

Degree Audit

Students explore the purpose of a degree audit. They also learn how to request and review their own degree audit.

Course Wrap-Up

In this video, starring Tina Arthur, Director of Orientation Services, students review what they learned in each of the five stages of Success at Iowa. They also consider their next steps as they continue to transition to Iowa.