How to Prepare

Check-in for Becoming a Hawkeye occurs in the Iowa Memorial Union. Parking is available across from the Iowa Memorial Union on Madison Street in the Iowa Memorial Union Parking Garage or the North Campus Parking Garage, located at the North end of Madison Street (behind Catlett Residence Hall). You will receive a voucher for free parking at check-in to use when you leave the garage. At check-in, students and families will receive the agenda for the day along with some Hawkeye gear and materials. Lunch is provided for everyone. Students and families should plan to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an umbrella or rain gear in case of inclement weather.

Program Overview

*Subject to change for 2025 programs
8:30 a.m. Check-in Opens; Hubbard Commons, IMU

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Iowa Information Fair, Iowa One Card Pick-Up, and Continental Breakfast; International Ballroom, IMU

9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Welcome to Iowa for Students and Families; Main Lounge, IMU

10:10- 10:35 a.m. Academic Success at Iowa; Main Lounge, IMU

10:45 - 11:10 a.m. University Housing & Dining; Main Lounge, IMU and Living Off Campus, Iowa Theater, IMU

11:20 - 11:35 a.m. Understanding the University Billing Process; Main Lounge, IMU

11:35 - 11:50 a.m. Meet the Orientation Leader Staff; Main Lounge, IMU

Students dismissal to lunch and small groups.

(Student and Family lunch and afternoon sessions held separately.)

11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Just for Families- Student Panel; Main Lounge, IMU

Parent dismissal to lunch.

12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Student Small Groups with an Orientation Leader

1:35 - 2:00 p.m. Family Interest Session #1, IMU

2:05 - 2:30 p.m. Family Interest Session #2, IMU

2:35 - 3:00 p.m. Family Interest Session #3, IMU

3:05 - 3:15 p.m. Parents and students reconnect. 

3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Campus Office Meetings/  Marching Band Auditions/ Walk-in Hours at Campus Offices