International Students

International students with F-1 and J-1 visa types, complete orientation through International Student and Scholar Services. 

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Sign Up for Orientation

The orientation reservation system opens on March 6. Students who have accepted admission and paid the $325 acceptance fee are eligible to sign up for orientation dates.

Sign Up
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Orientation Tile

The Orientation Tile will open on April 24 in MyUI, for students who have selected their orientation weeks. New students must complete the Orientation Tile at least 1 week prior to their selected orientation date.

Begin your Tile (opens April 24)
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Becoming a Hawkeye

This encouraged 1-day orientation program on campus will include an Information Fair, presentations from campus offices, student small groups with Orientation Leaders and other new students, lunch, and a chance to get to know campus resources. 

Program Advice
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Academic Advising and Course Registration

Once the tile is completed, one week prior to your chosen orientation date, you will sign up for your Orientation Registration Advising Appointment (approximately 45- 60 minutes) during your selected orientation week. The meeting will be online with your academic advisor who will help you select and register for classes.

Advising Info
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Placement Tests

New students may be required to complete placement tests prior to registering for classes. The University of Iowa offers placement exams in mathematics, chemistry, and some world languages.

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New Student Checklist

We've created a checklist of items to complete prior to the first day of classes. These items were designed to simplify all the steps when transitioning to your new college life. 

Review Checklist