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Page 1: Pre‐Departure Events Student Session Pre‐Arrival Checklist · •You need permissionfrom ISSS to work •Check in with ISSS before accepting any jobs. You must: •Complete the

Pre‐Departure Events Student SessionPre‐Arrival Checklist

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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)• What we do:

• Provide orientation activities • Immigration advising• Financial advising• Counseling• Programming for students• Tax workshops• Publishing informational materials

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What is the checklist?

• Important steps between admission and arrival

• Basic questions• Housing, transportation, etc. 

• Online! https://ihawk.uiowa.edu

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Pre‐Arrival Checklist

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• Complete each tab

• Complete each item

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Do this as soon as possible!

Immigration

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PlacementExams• These will help us assign you classes• These cannot hurt you• Math Placement Test• May also need ALEKS, depending on score• Chemistry Diagnostic Test

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English Proficiency Exam (EPE)• Undergraduate Students:

• 30‐minute writing test (essay)• 45‐minute reading test (multiple choice)• 30‐minute listening and note‐taking test (multiple choice)

• 15‐minute oral interview

• Graduate Students:• 30‐minute writing test (essay)• 45‐minute reading test (multiple choice)• 15‐minute oral interview

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Immunization information• Send medical history to nurses at Iowa

• On‐campus immunization clinic after orientation

• If under 18, minor consent form

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Submit transcripts• Proof that you completed high school• Must be sent via post

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Upload passport/visa• Mobile phone pictures are fine!

• Must be under 10MB

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Courses for international students

• Required! (now called: Success at Iowa)

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Orientation• This is required!

• Not available until mid‐July

• Get orientation schedule online and through email

• Introduction to life in Iowa City

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Orientation • Week‐long introduction• Both U.S. culture and University of Iowa culture• Staggered scheduling

(you might be in a different session than your friends)

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Orientation• Welcome• English test• U.S. culture and U.S. academics

• Immigration and other regulations

• Academic advising

• Document check

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Orientation• Student health and immunizations

• Health insurance• University billing• University counseling and mental health support

• Campus safety• Community speakers

Handy folders keep immigration documents from 

being lost.

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Employment

• You may work on campus when you arrive

• You need permission from ISSS to work

• Check in with ISSS before accepting any jobs

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You must:• Complete the pre‐arrival checklist

• Come to Iowa for orientation

• Attend all orientation sessions

• This will help you be successful!