Welcome to the University of Iowa

To help you prepare for your graduate and professional studies and settle into the Iowa City area, the Graduate College hosts its annual orientation on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. As you transition into graduate school life, the Graduate College is here to help. You can reach us at grad-orientation@uiowa.edu.

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Graduate Student Community

Enroll in the Online Graduate and Professional Student Orientation & Resources Site. New modules will be released every month, April through August, and you will have access to these resources during your entire time at the University of Iowa.

Orientation Information Session

Informational Sessions

Check out the Graduate and Professional Student Orientation informational session offerings. All sessions will be held virtually on the morning of orientation. Recordings from all the sessions will be available in late August.

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Student Resource Fair

Discover the diverse range of campus and community resources and organizations to complement your academic pursuits and leisure activities.

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