Graduate Orientation

Mandatory Arrival Date:

You are required to arrive in the U.S. by no later than the program start date listed on your I-20. For Summer 2025, the program start date is Monday, May 19th, 2025.

Summer Orientation:

ISSO's Summer Welcome Program will be held in May. Official date coming soon.

Graduate students are not required to attend orientation, but it is strongly encouraged.

Mandatory Arrival Date:

You are required to arrive in the U.S. by no later than the program start date listed on your I-20. For Fall 2025, the program start date is Wednesday, August 20th.

Fall Orientation:

Fall Graduate Orientation is hosted by the Graduate College.

Fall dates have not yet been determined. Please check back soon.

Mandatory Arrival Date:

You are required to arrive in the U.S. by no later than the program start date listed on your I-20.

Iowa State is not yet admitting for Spring 2026. Please check back after the Fall term has started.

Spring Orientation:

ISSO's Spring Welcome Program has not yet been scheduled. Please check back after our fall program has concluded.