New Student Orientation

Let us be the first to officially welcome you to the Panther Family. As one of the newest members of the Panther Family we want to help you start your journey on the right foot and  find the resources that will help you be successful here at UNI. Orientation registration for students starting Summer or Fall 2025 is now live!

You must accept your offer of admission to be able to sign up for orientation.

During your orientation, you will:

  • meet with an academic advisor
  • register for classes
  • spend time with your orientation leader
  • gain access to information about essential campus resources

We’re looking forward to providing you a customized orientation experience along with learning more about your goals and interests.

 

Students having fun during orientation
Your Time is Now!

Students Starting Summer or Fall 2025

Orientation registration for students starting Summer or Fall 2025 is now live! You must accept your offer of admission to be able to sign up for orientation. Accept your offer of admission now. 

Panther Welcome 

Panther Welcome is a program that helps new students make meaningful connections with other new students, current students, staff and faculty, take care of important business, become acquainted with campus and Cedar Falls, discover University of Northern Iowa traditions, attend fun social events and find out what it means to be a UNI Panther!

Student assembly in McLeod Center

Welcome Week

Welcome Week events are for ALL UNI students. This is your official welcome or welcome back to campus. These events are fun and free! 

Young woman helping student

Jump Start Scholars 

The Jump Start Scholars program is designed to build connections with peers, faculty, and staff for incoming students needing academic and financial support.

pathfinders group of students

Panther Welcome 

Panther Welcome is a program that helps new students make meaningful connections with other new students, current students, staff and faculty, take care of important business, become acquainted with campus and Cedar Falls, discover University of Northern Iowa traditions, attend fun social events and find out what it means to be a UNI Panther!

Student assembly in McLeod Center

Welcome Week

Welcome Week events are for ALL UNI students. This is your official welcome or welcome back to campus. These events are fun and free! 

Young woman helping student

Jump Start Scholars 

The Jump Start Scholars program is designed to build connections with peers, faculty, and staff for incoming students needing academic and financial support.

pathfinders group of students