College is a place where you learn and grow. Part of that process is using your available resources to assist you in getting where you need to be. Your academic performance is important because it affects your eligibility for graduation and financial aid.
That is why Iowa Western provides a variety of academic supports to help you meet your educational goals. All of these services are available to you for FREE! They are all conveniently located on the 2nd Floor of our Student Center.
Library
Our library is a Cyber Library. What is a Cyber Library? A Cyber Library is a library with all books, journals, articles, and media available online. We also have:
- eBooks & audiobooks through Libby/Overdrive
- FREE black and white printing
- Laptop checkout for on and off-campus students
- Individual and group study rooms
- Help with research, formatting, and citations
For more information on our Cyber Library, email cyberlibrary@iwcc.edu. If you are a current student that needs to access the library database or more information, visit the Cyber Library page in ROC.
Tutoring
We offer FREE peer, professional, and online tutoring to all of our students.
- Peer tutoring is available for math, science, business, and communication classes
- A professional tutor is available for Statistics and Intermediate Algebra
- Online tutoring is available for most subjects
- You can make an appointment with an academic coach to discuss study skills such as note taking, test strategy, time management, and organization
For more information on our Tutoring services, email tutoring@iwcc.edu. If you are a current student, you can find the tutoring schedules and more information on the Tutoring and Writing
Center page on Canvas. You can also find online tutoring on the ThinkingStorm portal.
Writing Center
Regardless of your major, you will be asked to write academic papers for your classes. At any
phase of the writing process, our writing consultants can provide you with guidance and
resources on:
- Understanding writing assignments
- Summarizing and responding to assigned readings
- Brainstorming ideas and topic choice
- Considering your audience
- Outlining and basic organizational structure
- Thesis development
For more information on our Writing Center, email writingcenter@iwcc.edu. If you are a current
student, you can schedule a consultation appointment or learn more on the Tutoring and Writing
Center page on Canvas. If you are not on campus, you can get a professional online writing
review from ThinkingStorm.
Accessibility Services
If you have a documented disability, you may qualify for accommodations through Accessibility Services. College Accommodations may be given to ensure equal access to education. Accommodations are not given to guarantee success.
- You must be currently enrolled in classes at IWCC to begin this process.
- We do not create IEP’s or 504 Plans and your high school IEP or 504 Plan does not transfer to college.
- During the process, you may submit your most recent IEP or 504, though additional documentation may be required. High school IEPs and 504 Plans may not be sufficient due to the different context and requirements of college education.
- We use many factors to decide what accommodations may be reasonable and appropriate at IWCC.
Overview of the 3-step process
- Complete an Accommodations Request Form on ROC with your specific request (must be signed into your ROC account to access).
- Provide supporting documentation of your disability from a qualified provider (i.e., psychiatrist, doctor, etc.) This must be on the provider’s letterhead and signed by them. Recent full copies of IEPs/504s can be submitted but may not meet all the requirements.
- Schedule a meeting with Accessibility Services to review your request and discuss accommodations that may be reasonable and appropriate for you at IWCC.
For more information and to start the process, please email Accessibility Services at acc@iwcc.edu . If you are a current student, you can also visit the Accessibility Services page on ROC.
TRIO/SSS at Iowa Western is a federal grant program that provides services to 175 eligible students for FREE!
TRIO/SSS staff support participants both inside and outside the classroom to help students achieve academic success, graduate from Iowa Western Community College, and transfer to a 4-year institution of his/her/their choice to complete a Bachelor’s degree. A variety of FREE services are provided to assist students including but not limited to:
- Hands on Advising
- Professional Academic Tutoring
- Skill Building Workshops
- Financial Literacy
- Career and Transfer Planning
- Cultural Diversity
- Peer Mentors
- TRIO/SSS Living Learning Community (LLC)