Visiting campus is the best way to see what it's like to be a Hawkeye.
We offer several visit options to fit your interests and schedule.
If you're not ready to join us on campus, we also have ways for you to connect online, including information sessions, video tours, and one-on-one meetings with admission counselors.
We are constantly updating our visit options, so check back for the latest opportunities. You can explore all of our current visit options for high school students below.
(If you are interested in transferring to Iowa, please check our Transfer Visit Options.)
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Campus Visit Programs
We offer a variety of programs for high school students. Explore our options and register soon, as space may be limited for some events.
Daily Visits
Daily visits are for prospective and admitted students interested in the University of Iowa. Visits include: Iowa Overview, campus tour, lunch when classes are in session, and more.
Friday Night Live
This summer visit for prospective students gives an alternate way to discover the University of Iowa. Visits include: Iowa Overview, campus tour, and downtown Iowa City food crawl.
Hawkeye Visit Days
During Hawkeye Visit Days, university staff and student volunteers will guide you through a full day of activities, including Iowa Overview, Q&A Panel with current students, complimentary lunch, Exploring Majors Fair, an academic session of your choice, and optional tours.
Explore Engineering
Spend a Saturday in Iowa City learning about Engineering in Iowa. You will meet faculty members and current students, learn about the eight Engineering majors, tour the building, and discover why Iowa's Engineering Program is a great choice for bright, talented students.
Virtual Options
Virtual Visit Events
Can't make it to campus for an in-person session? Jump into one of our virtual Iowa Overview sessions to learn more about admissions at the University of Iowa.
360° Virtual Campus Tour
We'd love to show you around our beautiful campus, but if you can't make it, we can offer you the next best thing: a 360-degree self-guided tour for you to explore.
A Nationally Ranked Community
University of Iowa students love Iowa City, an iconic college town that provides great recreation, entertainment, and housing in a metropolitan area of about 100,000 people.
Vibrant
The Iowa City area is beautiful, pedestrian-friendly, and laced with miles of scenic bike trails. The Iowa River is a focal point of the campus and the community.
Cultured
Find great restaurants, eclectic book stores, and abundant venues for dance, theatre, and music. For more details about where to go when you get to town, visit the Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau website.
Accessible
We're within a five-hour drive of Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, and St. Louis, and Making Travel Arrangements is a breeze.
Fun
Annual activities near campus include the Iowa City Block Party, Friday Night Concert Series, and Jazz Festival downtown. There's also multiple arts fests, several film festivals, and outdoor movie screenings throughout the summer.