Hey Future Hawkeyes!
We’re so excited to have you arriving on campus soon! Before we get there, though, let’s talk about Orientation this year. As you know, there are two components of Orientation: Online Orientation (required) and Becoming a Hawkeye sessions (optional). We would love to see you on campus this summer, but understand if you can’t join us until this fall. Whichever you choose, here’s what you need to know:
Online Orientation
This is the required component of Orientation which includes advising and course registration.
- Complete pre-advising and placement tests in the Orientation Tile on MyUI. This must be done one week prior to the start of your orientation week.
- Once you complete the above steps, you will select a date and time to meet with your advisor and register for classes. This meeting will take 30-60 minutes on the day you choose.
- Complete the New Student Checklist items in the Orientation Tile before you arrive in Iowa City this August.
Becoming a Hawkeye
Students and families are invited to join us on campus to learn about resources, explore campus and Iowa City, and meet staff and other new Hawkeyes! We highly encourage you to join us! You can register through the Orientation section of your Admissions Profile if you haven’t already.
Becoming a Hawkeye includes sessions for students and their family members. Students will participate in Small Group experiences with our Orientation Leaders, enjoy lunch with new Hawkeyes, and attend information sessions. Families will also have the ability to participate in their own sessions as well as lunch before reconnecting with their student at the end of the day.
After the main program, you’ll have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with campus resources and explore campus on your own as well!
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact our office via phone at 319-335-1497 or via email at orientation@uiowa.edu.
Want to stay up-to-date with all things Orientation? Check out Orientation on Instagram and Facebook.
As always – On Iowa! Go Hawks!
