As students make their plans to attend Iowa next fall, the university is busy at work putting together summer programs like Orientation and On Iowa! to welcome new students and aid in their college transition.
Registration for Orientation has been open since early March for students who have accepted our offer of admission and paid the $250 acceptance fee.
Orientation is required for all incoming first-year and transfer students to register for classes, learn about campus resources, and to help with the transition to life at Iowa. During orientation, students work with their academic adviser, plan their class schedule, and sign up for classes. They also learn about the university, explore campus, and meet faculty, staff, and other new students. Families and guests are invited to also attend orientation to learn about resources, ways to support their student, and learn more about the transition of sending a student off to college.
On Iowa! returns this year for members of the Class of 2019 and new transfer students. During On Iowa!, students will make friends with new and returning students, discover Hawkeye traditions, prepare for classes, explore activities and student organizations, and commit to the IOWA Challenge. The program runs from Wednesday, August 19 – Sunday, August 23 with some programming that is mandatory for first-year students.