Transfer students are required to attend the full one-day orientation program. This begins with check-in between 8:00 and 9:00 am, and ends by 3:00 pm the same day.
Student Schedule
8:00-9:00 a.m. Check-In (see https://www.uni.edu/orientation/directionsmapsandparking for check-in location)
Welcome to UNI! Register for orientation and receive your materials for the day.
8:00-8:30 a.m. Veteran Student Informational Meeting
8:30-9:00 a.m. Nontraditional Student Meeting
If you are a nontraditional student, take this opportunity to learn about specific resources available to assist you in meeting your educational goals.
9:00-9:35 a.m. Making the Transition: Opening Session
Begin the transition to your new campus community. Hear from faculty and staff members about
9:45-11:30 a.m. Educational Planning
Learn about your major and liberal arts core requirements, review your degree audit and transfer credit evaluation, and begin academic planning for the fall semester.
11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. Lunch and Career
Join other new transfer students for lunch.
12:30-3:00 p.m. Academic Advising and Registration
Meet with your faculty advisor to finalize course planning and register for the upcoming semester.
1:00-3:00 p.m. Student Services Fair
Learn about offices and resources available to help you succeed during your time at UNI.
1:00-3:00 p.m. Student ID Pictures
Get your picture taken for your uCard, which will be issued immediately.
Transfer Orientation: Parent and Guest Schedule
8:00-8:45 a.m. Check-in
Welcome to UNI! Register for orientation and receive your materials for the day.
9:00-9:25 a.m. Making the Transition: Opening Session
Learn about the academic community your student is about to join, and gather information about how you can best support your student in his or her educational goals.
9:45-10:00 a.m. Your Student, the University, and You
Hear from the Dean of Students about the role families play in supporting and facilitating student success.
10:00-11:00 a.m. Student Services Panel Discussion
The University of Northern Iowa offers many resources to promote student success both in and out of the classroom.
11:15-12:00 p.m. Academic Life and Expectations Panel
Hear from a panel of faculty members about academic expectations, student research opportunities, and other topics related to your student’s classroom experience
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch and Student Panel Discussion
Join faculty and staff for lunch, and take the opportunity to interact with current students.
1:00-3:00 p.m. Student Services Fair
Learn about offices and resources available to help your student succeed during his or her time at UNI.