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New Students: Frequently Asked Questions

If your question isn't answered here, contact Lydia Fine at 319-335-0892.

Miscellaneous

When are holidays/breaks throughout the school year?
What immunizations do I need before I arrive?

Costs & Payment

I am paying out-of-state tuition. How can I become a resident?
I would like to pay my deposit by wire transfer. Where do I send it?

Impact Week and Orientation

Is attendance at IMPACT Week required? What will we do there? What do I bring?
When is international student orientation?

Schedule & Registration

When do I get my course schedule?
How do I register for classes?

Housing

Where should I live?
I won't have housing when I arrive and I am an international student. Where should I stay?

Health Insurance

How much is health insurance?
When does my health insurance start?
What does the health insurance plan cover?
Does my health insurance continue in the summer?

When are holidays/breaks throughout the school year?
Check out the University of Iowa master calendar for holidays and days when classes will not be held.

What immunizations do I need before I arrive?
You can find information about immunizations here: www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/international/immunize.htm

I am paying out-of-state tuition. How can I become a resident, so I can pay the cheaper resident tuition rate?
View The University of Iowa’s residency requirements.

Basically, if you have never been a resident of Iowa, you will not be able to establish residency while attending the MBA program. If you have ties to Iowa, such as having graduated from an Iowa high school or have parents living in the state, contact the Registrar’s Office to apply for a review of your residency.

I would like to pay my deposit by wire transfer. Where do I send it?
Please contact Courtney Bork at courtney-bork@uiowa.edu or 319-335-1094 to receive instructions on paying by wire transfer.

Is attendance at IMPACT Week required? What will we do there? What do I bring?
IMPACT Week is your official orientation to the program and is required for all incoming students. IMPACT is an action-packed week where you’ll learn a lot about your classmates, the program, and expectations. The week’s schedule is posted online, and includes information about dress code and any special items you need to bring each day.

When is International student orientation?
International student orientation begins on Tuesday of the week before IMPACT and is required for all international students. You should plan to arrive in Iowa City no later than the day before international student orientation. Check out the Office for International Students and Scholars web site—this is the group who administers international orientation—for more details.

When do I get my course schedule?
All first-year students will have the same course schedule in semester one.

How do I register for classes?
You will register for classes during IMPACT Week (orientation). All first-year students will have the same course schedule for the first semester.

Where should I live?
The housing options in Iowa City and the surrounding area are limitless. Start by reviewing the Housing Information we prepared to give students a better idea of the areas where housing is available and the pros and cons of each. Next, check out our Cost of Living page and the Off-Campus Living Guide provided by The University of Iowa.

I will not have housing when I arrive in Iowa City, and I am an international student. Where will I stay?
There are options for temporary housing, but you must arrange these on your own. Visit our temporary housing page or the UI's resources for temp housing for information about temporary housing options.

How much is health insurance?
Visit the student rates page to see the rate schedule for health insurance. Check out the section under "Plan Comparisons and Rates." If you have been awarded a graduate assistantship, be sure to look at the "Employed Graduate" table to see your out-of-pocket costs for insurance.

When does my health insurance start? What if I want to start it on a different date?
Benefits can begin either August 1 or September 1 as long as the enrollment form is submitted by September 15. Indicate your desired start date on the enrollment form in the "effective date" field.

What does the health insurance plan cover?
Visit the Student Health Benefits page for full details on the coverage of the health insurance plans.

Does my health insurance continue in the summer while I’m in an internship?
As long as you are pre-registered for the fall, yes, it will cover you over the summer. It will not cover you or your family after you graduate.