In addition, they may learn about university policies and procedures, prepare for their personal and social adjustments to the university, register for classes, and choose to take tests to ensure placement in appropriate courses. The University Orientation Committee, composed of Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff, is responsible for the orientation programs. The undergraduate colleges of the university, in cooperation with the Office of Campus Visits and Orientation, have responsibility for implementing orientation programs for new students and their families. The Orientation Committee conducts an extensive orientation program during the summer, with additional programs held prior to each term. Special orientation sessions are conducted for transfer students during the fall and spring.
New students receive written invitations to attend orientation programs before their first semester.
Housing and meals are provided in campus residence halls at a nominal cost. In addition to preparing their class schedules, new students participate in guided tours of the university, attend informational meetings about policies and procedures at the university, and meet formally and informally with faculty, staff, and other new students and their families. The aides live in the residence halls with the new students and are available at all times for informal discussion. They should plan to attend the university orientation program offered just before classes begin each semester. Copyright 1997-2001, Iowa State University.