Important Arrival and Orientation Dates

Orientation attendance is required of all new and transfer students. Detailed orientation schedules are available in the Pre-Arrival Checklist via the iHawk system before orientation begins.

Summer 2025 Orientation

Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional Students Combined


May 11, 2025: Earliest date you may enter the U.S. in F-1 or J-1 status
June 10, 2025: Latest date by which you should arrive in Iowa City
June 11, 2025: International Student Orientation
June 16, 2025: Classes begin

Dental Students


May 26, 2025: Earliest date you may enter the U.S. in F-1 or J-1 status
June 25, 2025: Latest date by which you should arrive in Iowa City
June 26-27, 2025: International Student Orientation

 

Fall 2025 Orientation

Graduate/Professional Students


July 11, 2025: Earliest date you may enter the U.S. in F-1 or J-1 status
August 10, 2025: Latest date by which you should arrive in Iowa City
August 11-15, 2025: International Student Orientation
August 25, 2025: Classes begin

Undergraduate Students


July 18, 2025: Earliest date you may enter the U.S. in F-1 or J-1 status
August 16, 2025: Residence halls open for new international students with residence hall contracts
August 17, 2025: Latest date by which you should arrive in Iowa City
August 18-21, 2025: International Student Orientation
August 18-24, 2025: On Iowa!
August 25, 2025: Classes begin

 

Spring 2025 Orientation

Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional Students Combined


December 12, 2025: Earliest date you may enter the U.S. in F-1 or J-1 status
January 10, 2026: Residence halls open for new international students with residence hall contracts
January 11, 2026: Latest date by which you should arrive in Iowa City
January 12-16, 2026: International Student Orientation
January 20, 2026: Classes begin