All new graduate students are invited to an orientation program hosted by the Graduate College at the beginning of the fall semester. The orientation program features people from several University and Iowa City offices to explain services available to new students. Orientation also offers an opportunity to meet fellow students from other departments and programs.
Many graduate programs host a departmental orientation program as well.
Before you register, you will need to meet with your academic adviser to plan your course schedule. Your adviser will give you the four-digit registration number you will need in order to register. After you have your schedule approved by your adviser, be sure to obtain any special permission you need. This new system provides real-time information about course availability as well as complete registration capability. To copmlete your registration on the Web, follow the instructions outlined at the ISIS home page .