Accept our offer of admission

Pay our $325 acceptance fee as soon as possible. The deadline to accept admission and pay the acceptance fee is May 1.

Please continue to monitor your Admissions Profile in MyUI for important communications from the university now that you have been admitted.

Apply for University Housing

You can apply for University Housing online through your Admissions Profile in MyUI shortly after you are admitted. Living in the residence halls is a wonderful part of the Hawkeye experience. Learn more about your new home, view video tours, and find details on furnishings, amenities, and floor plans.
How to Apply for University Housing

Pre-arrival Information for F-1/J-1 Students

As an F-1 or J-1 student, access your Pre-Arrival Checklist by logging into iHawk using your HawkID and Password. Within iHawk you will be able to submit your passport and proof of funding to receive your immigration document. You will need to complete any additional items listed in the Pre-Arrival Checklist to prepare for International Student Orientation.
Information for Incoming F-1/J-1 Students

Transition Before Orientation

We’re thrilled you’re thinking about becoming a Hawkeye, but there are several things you’ll need to do before that can happen.

Upload your photo for your Iowa One Card. The Iowa One Card is your official University of Iowa.

Take any required placement tests. Placement test requirements will vary depending on the type of student (first-year, transfer, international) you are when you enter the university, your major, and any transfer or exam credit you bring into the university. Any required placement tests should be taken at least two weeks prior to your orientation session.

New undergraduate students are required to complete the online course, Success at Iowa.

Complete Admission

First-year students must have your secondary school send all final, official academic records (yearly records, transcripts, mark sheets, or exam certificates for example) directly to the University of Iowa. Final academic records must also show proof of graduation and be issued after you graduate.

Transfer students must have final, official transcripts sent from every college attended.

Learn more about what we need from you in order to complete your admission to the University of Iowa!

Orientation

International students who have accepted our offer of admission will be scheduled to attend Orientation before classes begin. Attending orientation is required of all new incoming undergraduate students. It is where you will meet with an academic advisor and register for your first semester of classes.

International Student Orientation

Prepare to Study in the United States

Find tips and resources for making your travel arrangements and preparing to live in Iowa.