Spring Orientation Schedule
Each session, new Cultural and Intensive English Program (CIEP) students participate in a multi-day orientation process. This process includes a variety of informational sessions, campus tours, and opportunities to meet other CIEP students and staff. Follow the link below to read more about the sessions and view the presentations.
This orientation is mandatory for all new students.
Spring 2024 Orientation Schedule
This schedule is tentative and some times and locations will change. Please refer back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
All students must complete an Arrival Form prior to arriving in Iowa. This is needed to schedule pick up from the airport or bus station and to meet the needs of incoming international students.
Sunday, Jan. 7 - Tuesday, Jan. 9
Event
Students Arrivals
Start Time
All day
Location
Cedar Rapids Airport, Waterloo Airport or Waterloo Transit Station (Bus)
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Event
Check-in
Introduction Activities
Campus Tour
LUNCH
Health Insurance
Immigration
Paying Your U-Bill
Bank & Cell Phones
FREE TIME
Welcome Dinner with OIE and International Staff
Basketball Game with International Student Promoters
Time
9 - 10 a.m.
10 - 10:45 a.m.
11 - 11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
2:20 - 3:05 p.m.
3:10 - 3:45 p.m.
3:50 - 5 p.m.
until 5 p.m.
5 - 6:30 p.m.
7:30 - 10 p.m.
Location
Maucker Union | Office of International Engagement - 113
Maucker Union | Office of International Engagement - 113
Meet at Maucker Union | Office of International Engagement - 113
Piazza Dining Center
Maucker Union | 109P
Maucker Union | 109P
Maucker Union | 109P
Maucker Union | University Room
Must stay on-campus
Piazza Dining Center
Mcleod Sports Center
Meet at the Redecker Center
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Thursday, Jan. 11
Event
BREAKFAST
Health Screening
Career Services
CIEP Placement Test
Tips of Success/E-learning
Global Panther Success (GPS) Activity
LUNCH
Class Registration
Graduate Student Meeting
Exchange Student Meeting
Academic Success
Tabling
DINNER
Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) Night
Time
8 - 8:45 a.m.
8 - 10 a.m.
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10:20 - 11: 30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - Noon
Noon - 1 p.m.
1 - 3 p.m.
1 - 2 p.m.
2:15 - 3 p.m.
3 - 4:30 p.m.
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location
Piazza Dining Center
Student Health Center
Maucker Union | 109P
TBD
Maucker Union | 109P
Maucker Union | 109P
Piazza Dining Center
TBD
TBD
Study Abroad Center
Maucker Union | 109P
TBD
Piazza Dining Center
TBD
Required
Required
Required
Required for Conditionally Admitted and CIEP students only
Required
Required
Required
Required for Graduate students only
Required for Exchange students only
Required
Required
Friday, Jan. 12
Event
BREAKFAST
Safety and Security
UNI Traditions
GPS Activity
LUNCH
MyUniverse and Question Session with GPS
Team Building Activity
Compliance and Equity Presentation
Intercultural Competence
GPS Activity
DINNER
International Movie Night
Time
8:30 - 9 a.m.
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
10:20 - 11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
1:45 - 2:15 p.m.
2:15 - 3 p.m.
3 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 4 p.m.
4 - 5:30 p.m.
5 - 6:30 p.m.
7:30 - 10 p.m.
Location
Piazza Dining Center
Maucker Union | 109P
Maucker Union | 109P
Maucker Union | 109P
Piazza Dining Center
Maucker Union | 109P
TBD
Maucker Union | 109P
Maucker Union | 109 P
TBD
Piazza Dining Center
TBD
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Saturday, Jan. 13
Event
BREAKFAST
Shopping for Essentials and
Downtown Cedar Falls
DINNER
Time
8 - 8:30 a.m.
10 - 2 p.m.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location
Piazza Dining Center
Cedar Falls
Piazza Dining Center
Required
Sunday, Jan. 15 | Pack the Dome
Monday, Jan. 16 | UNI Classes Start