New Student Checklist
After you apply, this checklist is designed to guide you through each step of the process. Stay informed about key dates and deadlines to help ensure a smooth and successful transition from applicant to enrolled student.
After Applying
After Applying
| Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | ||
| ◯ | FINANCIAL AID: If you plan to use financial aid, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website, and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University of Iowa Federal School Code is 001892. | Opens December 1, 2024 | Opens: October 1, 2025 | Opens: October 1, 2025 |
| ◯ | HAWKID/PASSWORD: Watch for an email from the Office of Admissions or visit the Hawk ID Guide for assistance. | Immediately After Applying | Immediately After Applying | Immediately After Applying |
| ◯ | TRANSCRIPTS: Request all transcripts be sent to the University of Iowa Office of Admissions. | Immediately After Applying | Immediately After Applying | Immediately After Applying |
| ◯ | ADMISSIONS PROFILE: Go to the Admissions tab on MyUI to locate your Admissions Profile to check on the status of your application. | Immediately After Applying | Immediately After Applying | Immediately After Applying |
After Admission
After Admission
| ◯ | MY UIOWA: Explore the Student Information tab on MyUI. | Immediately After Admission | Immediately After Admission | Immediately After Admission |
| ◯ | EMAIL: Access your UI email in Office 365 through MyUI. | Immediately After Admission | Immediately After Admission | Immediately After Admission |
| ◯ | GETTING STARTED: Watch for a Welcome email from your academic advisor. | Immediately After Admission | Immediately After Admission | Immediately After Admission |
| ◯ | ORIENTATION: Complete the required Online Orientation. | Opens: February 2026 | Opens: February 2026 | Opens: October 2026 |
| ◯ | SCHEDULE: Orientation Advising Appoint MyUI. | Opens: February 2026 | Opens: February 2026 | Opens: October 2026 |
| ◯ | RSVP: Sign up to attend a Start of the Semester Live Meeting. | Opens: February 2026 | Opens: February 2026 | Opens: October 2026 |
Registration
Registration
| ◯ | COURSES: Courses published for viewing on MyUI | First week in October 2025 | First Week in February 2026 | First Week in September 2026 |
| ◯ | PREPARE: Review Registration Process | February 1, 2026 – June 20, 2026 | February 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 | October 1, 2026- January 18, 2027 |
| ◯ | DEGREE AUDIT: Request and review Degree Audit on MyUI | February 1, 2026 – June 20, 2026 | February 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 | October 1, 2026- January 18, 2027 |
| ◯ | PLAN: Work with your advisor to plan and search for courses on MyUI | February 1, 2026 – June 20, 2026 | February 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 | October 1, 2026- January 18, 2027 |
| ◯ | REGISTER: Registration begins | March 9, 2026 | April 13, 2026 | Mid-November 2026 |
Start of the Semester
Start of the Semester
| ◯ | FINAL TRANSCRIPTS: Check your Admissions Profile on MyUI | June 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| ◯ | UBILL: First U-Bill posted on MyUI | June 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| ◯ | COURSE SCHEDULE: Review your course schedule on MyUI for accuracy | June 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| ◯ | LIVE MEETING: Attend a virtual Start of the Semester Live Meeting | May 1-19, 2026
| August 1-18, 2026
| January 1-15, 2027 See Dates in Orientation |
| ◯ | TEXTBOOKS: Order texts and materials | |||
| ◯ | START CLASSES: First day of classes | May 18, 2026 (4wk), (12wk),(6wk-1) June 6, 2026 (8wk) June 29, 2026 (6wk-2) | August 24, 2026 | January 19, 2027 |
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