International 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. Each student is charged a mandatory fee of $125 for International Student Orientation and the experiences it provides. We highly encourage ALL students to take advantage of this opportunity to connect and learn!
On this page you can find information and links to:
- Pre-Orientation Sessions
- Free Pick-Up Dates for Upcoming Sessions
- On and Off Campus Housing Information
- Our Orientation Schedules for the Coming Year
- How to Prepare for Your Arrival
- The International Student Arrival Form
- MORE!
What You Need to Know
International Student Orientation (ISO) and International Culture and Intensive English Program (CIEP) Orientation for Fall 2026 will start with online pre-orientation sessions. More information will be sent to provided student's emails at a later date. See more information and sign up below.
Pre-Orientation Session | TBD
Pre-Orientation Session | TBD
- International student arrival and airport pickups will be from Aug. 14-16, 2026
- In-person Orientation will run from August 17-21st, 2026.
Follow the Now That You're Admitted Guide to stay on top of your preparations and 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).
We look forward to welcoming you to UNI and the Global Panther community!
Finding Housing in the Cedar Valley
Finding housing before you reach UNI is an important part of your pre-arrival process. We have put together a page full of resources for you to find housing either ON or OFF campus. Click on the button below to explore more housing options here in the Cedar Valley!
Orientation Schedules
International Student Orientation is MANDATORY for all new and incoming international students here at UNI! Through Orientation we offer sessions on academics, social life at UNI, community engagement, immigration, banking, on campus fun, and MORE! Check out the page linked below to find your Orientation Schedule!
Prepare for Your Arrival
We want the process of coming to UNI and joining the Panther Family to be a seamless one! Learn more about things to consider when preparing for your arrival, how to best prepare, and what to expect at the page linked below. If you have any addition questions, reach out to us at international@uni.edu