First-Year Information

We are excited that you have chosen the University of Northern Iowa for the next step in your journey and can't wait to officially welcome you to the Panther Family!

Orientation is required for all incoming students and attendance at all scheduled programming is necessary in order to be eligible to register for classes. Orientation registration for students starting Spring 2026 is now live!  During orientation you will:

  • register for classes with your academic advisor
  • meet other new Panthers
  • learn about financial aid, campus resources, & activate your UNI email

Orientation registration for students starting Summer or Fall 2026 will go live in February. 

Before Your Orientation Session 

Let us know important information about you using your personalized online Orientation Portal. 

The Orientation Portal will go live November 3! Make sure you log in and complete your Pre-Orientation Tasks, which are due a week before your orientation session. These tasks include:

  • taking the ALEKS math placement exam
  • officially declaring your major
  • letting us know what college credits you are transferring in
  • informing your advisor what your future career plans are
  • uploading your UNI ID card photo
Students walkign during Orientation

After Your Orientation Day

Once your complete your orientation session you will still have a few tasks to complete before you come to campus. After your orientation session complete your After Orientation Tasks in your orientation portal. These tasks include:

  • completing the orientation survey
  • ordering your parking pass
  • reviewing the Student Conduct Code
  • accepting the terms and conditions for your aid to pay out

In addition to completing these tasks in your orientation portal, you will also want to prepare for the start of your first semester as a Panther by:

Orientation leader walking with incoming student group

Before Your Orientation Session 

Let us know important information about you using your personalized online Orientation Portal. 

The Orientation Portal will go live November 3! Make sure you log in and complete your Pre-Orientation Tasks, which are due a week before your orientation session. These tasks include:

  • taking the ALEKS math placement exam
  • officially declaring your major
  • letting us know what college credits you are transferring in
  • informing your advisor what your future career plans are
  • uploading your UNI ID card photo
Students walkign during Orientation

After Your Orientation Day

Once your complete your orientation session you will still have a few tasks to complete before you come to campus. After your orientation session complete your After Orientation Tasks in your orientation portal. These tasks include:

  • completing the orientation survey
  • ordering your parking pass
  • reviewing the Student Conduct Code
  • accepting the terms and conditions for your aid to pay out

In addition to completing these tasks in your orientation portal, you will also want to prepare for the start of your first semester as a Panther by:

Orientation leader walking with incoming student group

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