Transfer 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 welcome you to the Panther Family! Orientation registration for students starting Spring 2026 will go live October 1!
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.
Orientation registration for students starting Summer or Fall 2026 will go live in February.
Orientation Day Information & Tips
- We recommend using a laptop or tablet, but a smartphone will work as well
- Ensure you're in a quiet location and connected to a stable internet connection
- Have access to your audio and camera, this will assist in communicating with the Orientation Staff, your Academic Advisor & other new Panthers
- Your orientation schedule will populate 3 days before your session via your Orientation Portal and your Zoom links will be available the day of your session
Before Your Orientation Session
Let us know important information about you using your personalized online orientation portal.
The Orientation Portal for students starting Spring 2026 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:
- Officially declaring your major(s) and minor(s)
- Letting us know what college credits and degree(s) you are transferring in
- Informing your advisor what your future career plans are
- Uploading your UNI ID card photo
- Taking the ALEKS math placement exam if needed
After Your Orientation Day
After your orientation session you will need to 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, you will also want to prepare for the start of your first semester as a Panther by:
- ordering your textbooks
- reviewing the Move-In Guide
- following the TAIG (Transfer Advocacy and Involvement Group) Instagram account - @northnerniowataig
- checking out the official Panther Welcome Schedule
Orientation Day Information & Tips
- We recommend using a laptop or tablet, but a smartphone will work as well
- Ensure you're in a quiet location and connected to a stable internet connection
- Have access to your audio and camera, this will assist in communicating with the Orientation Staff, your Academic Advisor & other new Panthers
- Your orientation schedule will populate 3 days before your session via your Orientation Portal and your Zoom links will be available the day of your session
Before Your Orientation Session
Let us know important information about you using your personalized online orientation portal.
The Orientation Portal for students starting Spring 2026 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:
- Officially declaring your major(s) and minor(s)
- Letting us know what college credits and degree(s) you are transferring in
- Informing your advisor what your future career plans are
- Uploading your UNI ID card photo
- Taking the ALEKS math placement exam if needed
After Your Orientation Day
After your orientation session you will need to 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, you will also want to prepare for the start of your first semester as a Panther by:
- ordering your textbooks
- reviewing the Move-In Guide
- following the TAIG (Transfer Advocacy and Involvement Group) Instagram account - @northnerniowataig
- checking out the official Panther Welcome Schedule
Panther Welcome
Being in a new environment can be both exciting and scary. We are here to help you make a smooth transition into your new home. There are even transfer specific events.
Panther Welcome is a program designed to help all new students:
- make meaningful connections with other new transfer students, current students, staff and faculty
- take care of important business before classes begin
- become acquainted with campus and Cedar Falls
- discover University of Northern Iowa traditions
- attend fun social events
- find out what it means to be a UNI Panther!
Welcome Week
Your first week at UNI is going to be full of fun and exciting events. These events are open to all students, so take the time to get to know returning students as well as new students. There are events happening every day of the week to help to start the year off on a high note.
Events include:
- Panthers Downtown
- First Day of Class Pictures
- Paddle on the Pond
- Welcome Back BBQ
- Crafty Cats
- College Hill Farmers Market