BAS and BLS Online Orientation will introduce you to information that will be important for you as a new student at the University of Iowa. This online orientation is offered via the university’s learning management system called ICON, or Iowa Courses Online, and will need to be completed prior to course registration.

You should enroll for the orientation for the semester you have applied to start your BAS/BLS program. You will need your HawkID and password to log in to the BAS and BLS Online Orientation.

CURRENT ORIENTATION SITES:     
Summer 2025 BAS/BLS Online Orientation - Opened 02/11/2025
Fall 2025 BAS/BLS Online Orientation - Opened 2/25/2025

*Please contact your academic advisor if you are a Summer or Fall 2025, BAS or BLS admit who needs assistance with online orientation access.  
**NOTE: Best practices indicate that students will benefit by completing orientation within two-weeks of beginning the orientation.