Many students struggle to get a good night’s sleep in college. The good news is Refresh is here to help! Refresh aims to provide Hawkeyes with the skills, strategies and support to achieve more restful nights. 

Remember: Complete the program evaluation that you will be emailed at the conclusion of either format, and you will receive a Refresh prize pack! It is the perfect complement to restful nights.

Registration

The program offers two formats to participate, smart phone app or email, which are described below.

Refresh Smartphone App (powered by RISE)

The app offers:

  • Sleep Monitoring
  • Habit Tracking
  • Sleep Education

How do I start?

refresh smart phone app registration form 

  1. Following the completion of the registration and pre-assessment, you will be directed to a link where you will register your university email and create a password.  IMPORTANT: Please use your email address that is formatted similar to firstname-lastname@uiowa.edu. Do not use hawkid@uiowa.edu, as this will prevent you from accessing the full version of the program.
  2. Follow the directions on the screen.
  3. Ready to go? Get in bed and track your sleep!

Remember: Complete the program evaluation that you will be emailed at the conclusion of either format, and you will receive a Refresh prize pack! It is the perfect complement to restful nights.

Refresh Email Program

The email version offers:

  • Physiology of sleep
  • Relaxation training
  • Mindfulness training
  • Cognitive strategies
  • Daily sleep logs

How do I start?

Refresh Email Registration Form 

Once you have registered, you will receive an email every Tuesday for 8 weeks that has an attached PDF. Students are encouraged to spend 30 minutes per week with the program information.

Meet with a Refresh consultant

A little support can go a long way when facing a challenge, and we’re here for you!  This is not a medical or clinical appointment, but meeting with a Refresh consultant can help get started and stay motivated through the Refresh (app or email) program. Meet with a Refresh consultant to help get started and stay motivated through the program. Everyone deserves restful nights and refreshed days, so let us help you turn your dreams of sweet dreams into a reality. 

To sign up for an appointment, CLICK HERE. If you require a private space to conduct an appointment virtually, you can reserve space on campus.

Hoping to meet outside of regular business hours? Fill out this form to set up an alternate time with a Student Wellness staff member.

Questions

Please email Becca Don at rebecca-don@uiowa.edu with any questions.