Daily Campus Visits are designed to fit your schedule and focus on your individual interests.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus and answering your questions about the University of Iowa.

Visit Options

Choose the option that best fits your schedule. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot before making your travel arrangements. Visit activities are more limited when classes are not in session.

Offered daily in the morning or afternoon

  • Iowa Overview Session: this session includes information on admission, housing, student life, and financial aid for prospective students and their families
  • Campus walking tour including our residence hall showroom
  • Optional sessions to explore academic areas of interest

Optional Activities

Choose from various optional activities, available on select dates and times. If you don't see an option you are looking for, select a different date or call us at 319-335-1566. Advance notice is required for individual appointment requests. Academic group sessions and individual appointments are not available on Saturdays.

 

Optional Activities

Honors Session

Students interested in the University of Iowa Honors Program may choose to attend an informational session offered most weekdays. The University of Iowa Honors Program welcomes outstanding students who want to enrich their college experience with engaging course work, exciting experiences outside of class, and opportunities to make great friends.

College 101 Session

Join us on select dates for the College 101 session, where students and their families can learn important tips about academic, financial, and social aspects of college life, including key programs, helpful resources, and common terms used.

Academic Options

The University of Iowa offers students opportunities to attend either a group session with a specific academic college/department or schedule an appointment with a specific department while on campus. Select your session when you make your reservation online or contact us directly to schedule an appointment.

Optional Appointments

How to Register

  1. Register online or call us at 319-335-1566 to discuss how to personalize your visit to campus.
  2. On the calendar page, select an open date. If a date is not listed as open, all the options for that day have filled, or there may be an invitation-only event scheduled for that day.
  3. Available options are displayed, select one to continue.
  4. Fill out the registration form (one for each student).
  5. A personalized email confirmation will be sent. Please check your inbox, junk, and spam folders.

Making Travel Arrangements

These resources can help you Plan Your Trip to Iowa City.

Important Notice for School-Affiliated Groups
 
To provide the best experience, school-affiliated groups must contact us directly at campus-visits@uiowa.edu instead of registering online. If your group is larger than 10 people, please contact us to book a dedicated group visit.
 
 
If You Need Special Assistance 
 
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you or any of your guests are a person with a disability who requires special assistance during a campus visit, contact the Admission Visitors Center at 319-335-1566 (email: campus-visits@uiowa.edu) to discuss accommodations.
 
Visit options are subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, we will pause campus tours and resume once conditions improve and it is safe to continue. If the weather does not clear within the scheduled tour time, the tour may be canceled. If the University of Iowa cancels classes due to inclement weather, campus walking tours will not be offered. See our policy for pets and service animals on campus  and our policy for tobacco on campus .

Event Details

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Various times

  Available dates:

Ongoing

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