Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival Webinar Recordings
1. Getting started and making travel arrangements
Date of broadcast: Friday, March 12, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: International Student and Scholar Services
Session Description: In this live webinar, participants will learn about iHawk and MyUI – two systems that international students will use to start preparing for arrival to the University of Iowa. Presenters will also review in detail the Pre-arrival Checklist. The webinar session will also offer some helpful tips and recommendations for preparing for your travel to the United States and the University of Iowa. Participants will have an opportunity to ask live questions.
2. Achieving Success: On-campus involvement and cultural adjustment (undergraduate students)
Date of broadcast: Friday, March 19, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: MISSE & ISSS
Session Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about the benefits and the opportunities to get involved on campus, and how involvement can help with cultural adjustment. Current international students will share their involvement experience on campus and highlight how this supported their adjustment. Participants will have an opportunity to ask live questions at the end of the webinar.
3. Graduate student professionalization and support
Date of broadcast: Friday, April 2, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: Graduate College
Session Description: In this session, graduate students will learn about campus opportunities for professionalization and support. Presenters will give an overview of how and why to use UI professional development offices and introduce you to specialists that will support your efforts. Highlighted areas will include: writing and speaking about your research, grant writing (including travel grants), teaching support, and career development. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions live at the end of the webinar.
4. Understanding orientation expectations, responsibilities, and placement tests (graduate students)
Date of broadcast: Friday, April 16, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: Graduate College, International Student and Scholar Services, English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Session Description: In this live webinar, participants will learn about how to successfully participate in international graduate student orientation and university-wide new student orientation programs that help students find campus resources, meet other students, and work out the logistics of being international graduate students. Participants will also hear about the English Placement Exam (EPE), English Speaking Proficiency Assessment (ESPA), and Teaching Assistant Preparation in English (TAPE). There will be opportunities for questions at the end of the webinar.
5. Off-campus living and support
Date of broadcast: Friday, April 30, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: Student Legal Services (SLS)
Session Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of living in privately-owned housing located off-campus during their time at Iowa. Presenters will discuss the best practices for obtaining off-campus housing, things to consider before signing a rental agreement, and ways to avoid potential pitfalls in the process. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.
6. Money matters - university billing and health insurance
Date of broadcast: Friday, May 7, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: University Billing Office; University Benefits Office
Session Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about University Bill (U-Bill), payment options, creating a guest account, and international student tax information. Participants will also learn about the requirements and options for health insurance. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.
7. International student employment
Date of broadcast: Friday, May 21, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: The Office of Financial Aid (Student Employment), International Student and Scholar Services
Session Description: Presenters in this webinar discussed both how to obtain student employment on campus, and how to stand out once employed at The University of Iowa. Training resources and opportunities related to student employment were covered. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) as off-campus employment options were covered in detail.
8. On-campus housing assignments and move-in tips (undergraduate students)
Date of broadcast: Friday, June 4, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: University Housing & Dining
Session Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about on-campus housing application deadlines, how housing assignments work, about on-campus housing options at UI, and how you can select the housing appropriate for your needs. We will also go over the move-in process and tips applicable to international students. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.
9. Student physical and mental health, wellness, and safety
Date of broadcast: Friday, June 11, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: Student Health, Student Counseling Service, Student Wellness, Public Safety
Session Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about how four University departments assist students in their health, mental health, wellness and safety concerns. Representative from each department will outline common student issues as well as provide helpful resources and contact information. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.
10. Academic expectations (undergraduate students)
Date of broadcast: Friday, June 18, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: College of Liberal Arts Advising Department, and Academic Advising Center
Session Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about academic expectations for studying in the U.S. Participants will learn about behaviors that will help them to be successful students and receive an introduction to academic advising at the University of Iowa. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.
11. Understanding orientation expectations, responsibilities, and placement tests (undergraduate students)
Date of broadcast: Friday, July 2, 2021
Recording: Presentation | Q&A Part
Content Experts/Presenters: Orientation Services, International Student and Scholar Services, English as a Second Language Program
Session Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about Success at Iowa course, on-site international student orientation, and On Iowa! University-wide orientation program. During these three orientation programs, students learn about academic expectations and resources, Hawkeye traditions, and getting connected to the University. Participants will also learn about the English Placement Exam (EPE) for undergraduate students. There will be opportunities for questions at the end of the webinar.