Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I register?
Select the Registration/Login tab or quick link. You will be taken to a login screen where you will be prompted for your HAWKID and password. After authentication, you will be asked to confirm your desire to register for the program. Once you press the button, you are registered for Well On Our Way.
Why am I prompted for my HAWKID and password?
For security and ease of use, UI Wellness has switched to using the HAWKID system for authentication. To read more about the HAWKID, visit the HAWKID Guide web site.
Who is eligible to participate in the program?
Faculty and Staff of The University of Iowa are eligible to participate in this program and earn prizes. Retirees, spouses, dependents are not eligible to participate.
Is the information I provide secure, or can anyone have access to my information?
Limited UI Wellness Staff have access to user information. Please review our Privacy Practice Notice.
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I forgot my password/HAWKID, how do I retrieve it?
Visit the HAWKID Guide web site or contact the appropriate Help Desk for assistance:
- ITS Help Desk
Domains: Iowa, Public Health
(319) 384-HELP (4357) - HCIS Help Desk
Domains: Healthcare, UIHC, Medicine
(319) 356-0001
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How do I receive points?
You can receive points for improving or maintaining your healthy lifestyle. Some examples include:
- 30 minutes of physical activity (1 point/day)
- Eating five fruits and vegetables (1 point/day)
- Practicing stress management techniques (1 point/day)
Frequency is the number of days per month you engage in an activity. For example, if you participate in 30 minutes of activity 10 days a month, your frequency would be 10. UI Wellness will award you 10 points for this behavior to spend at the Wellness Store.
Do I have to submit a log of activity/behaviors?
Monthly you will submit the frequency (information above) of activities on the WOOW page. Total frequency of healthy behaviors will equal your total number of points, not to exceed 100 monthly points.
All points must be submitted by the 15th of the following month. For example, January points must be submitted before February 15.
What are Quick Points?
Quick Points provide rewards system for participants who are maintaining their wellness efforts without tracking daily frequency in meeting goals. They are available as an alternative to recording daily frequency. Upon submitting Quick Points, you will not be able to submit points for the seven wellness areas for that specific month.
How do I record Quick Points?
To submit Quick Points, you must login to the Wellness Portal and click on Monthly Point Submission. You then select the statement that best describes your success in meeting your wellness goals over the past month:
* I MET my wellness goals this month. (100 points)
* I PARTIALLY MET my wellness goals this month. (50 points)
* I DID NOT MEET my wellness goals this month. (10 points)
What are the prizes?
Visit our Prize page for a description of the selections available.
There are a variety of prizes for each point level that you can choose from, including prizes from UI Wellness and the University Book Store.
How long does it take to earn enough points for a prize?
You can earn 100 points on a monthly basis. Additional points are available via special programming and incentives throughout the year.
How do I “purchase” a prize?
Upon submitting your activities, "Your Points" will automatically reflect your changes. To purchase a prize, select the "Spend Points" link and choose the prize of your choice. If you have enough points, select "Purchase" and an automatic message will be generated to your email account to confirm the prize order.
How do I know my prize was sent?
You will receive an automatic email regarding your prize shipment. You will receive your prize via campus mail within two weeks of selection.
How frequently can I submit points?
You can save and edit points the entire month, but only submit once a month. You are able to submit points from the 1st of this month to the 14th of next month. Once the deadline has passed, you are unable to submit points for that month.
What if I make an error while submitting points?
To make corrections to point submissions, please email uiwellness@uiowa.edu and identify the error and the correction necessary. Requests for corrections will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if they are necessary.
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Do you have to have a computer to participate in the program?
This program is an on-line program and in order to submit your points, you must have access to a computer.
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Questions? Email us at uiwellness@uiowa.edu.