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Required: Virtual Orientation, Advising, and Course Registration

Select a week for your spring orientation. Complete your Orientation Tile in MyUI at least 1 week prior to your selected week. Then, schedule a time to meet virtually with your academic advisor to plan for a successful first semester at Iowa and register for classes. 

Advising & Registration
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New Student Checklist

Being a new student can be overwhelming! We simplified your college transition into a checklist of to-do items. 

New Student Checklist

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Starting October 15, incoming students may register for their virtual orientation experience at the University of Iowa. 

Transition Timeline for New Students

  • Reservation System Opens

    October 16

    All students who have accepted admission and paid the $325 acceptance fee can sign up for their two-part orientation experience.

  • Orientation Tile Opens

    November 15

    Students can start completing their required pre-advising materials, including placement tests in the orientation tile. The tile must be completed one week prior to their orientation week. 

  • Virtual Course Registration / Advising Appointments

    December 11-15

    Students sign up for their online advising appointment and register for classes during their advising meeting. 

  • Success at Iowa Course Opens

    January 2

    The Success at Iowa online course opens. All new students complete this transition course that wraps up halfway through the first semester.

  • On Iowa!

    January 14

    On Iowa! spring welcome event for new transfer, first-year, and international students.

  • Virtual Course Registration / Advising Appointments

    January 8-12, 2024

    Students sign up for their online advising appointment and register for classes during their advising meeting. 

  • First Day of Classes

    January 16

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