CIEP Orientation
Welcome New Global Panthers!
International Student Orientation is designed to assist you with your transition to life in the United States and at the University of Northern Iowa. Orientation provides a welcoming and exciting environment to make connections with new students, current students, as well as faculty and staff.
What you need to know
International Cultural & Intensive English Program (CIEP) Orientation for Spring 2 (2026):
- Arrival Date: March 21 - 22
- Orientation: March 23
- Classes Begin: March 25 - May 15
Please complete the arrival form to register for Orientation and to let us know when you are coming. Connect with other new students, current students, and staff, and learn more about what's happening on campus and the Office of International Engagement (OIE).
Our Goal
All Global Panther Success International Student Orientation sessions are planned and coordinated to get our internationals started as a Panther.
Our goals are to help you:
- Adjust to academic and social life
- Comply with government regulations and maintain your immigration status
- Learn about on- and off-campus resources and support services
- Learn how to navigate the physical environment of campus
- Become more aware of the local community
- Meet new people and make friends from around the world
Our Goal
All Global Panther Success International Student Orientation sessions are planned and coordinated to get our internationals started as a Panther.
Our goals are to help you:
- Adjust to academic and social life
- Comply with government regulations and maintain your immigration status
- Learn about on- and off-campus resources and support services
- Learn how to navigate the physical environment of campus
- Become more aware of the local community
- Meet new people and make friends from around the world
Our Goal
All Global Panther Success International Student Orientation sessions are planned and coordinated to get our internationals started as a Panther.
Our goals are to help you:
- Adjust to academic and social life
- Comply with government regulations and maintain your immigration status
- Learn about on- and off-campus resources and support services
- Learn how to navigate the physical environment of campus
- Become more aware of the local community
- Meet new people and make friends from around the world
Our Goal
All Global Panther Success International Student Orientation sessions are planned and coordinated to get our internationals started as a Panther.
Our goals are to help you:
- Adjust to academic and social life
- Comply with government regulations and maintain your immigration status
- Learn about on- and off-campus resources and support services
- Learn how to navigate the physical environment of campus
- Become more aware of the local community
- Meet new people and make friends from around the world
Our Goal
All Global Panther Success International Student Orientation sessions are planned and coordinated to get our internationals started as a Panther.
Our goals are to help you:
- Adjust to academic and social life
- Comply with government regulations and maintain your immigration status
- Learn about on- and off-campus resources and support services
- Learn how to navigate the physical environment of campus
- Become more aware of the local community
- Meet new people and make friends from around the world