New student orientation
Learn about effective teaming so you can ace group projects, work with a case coach to discover the most effective way to complete a case study, and mingle with your classmates, faculty, and alumni.
Orientation is free of charge for PreMBA and full admission students. Register for classes before attending orientation.
Cedar Rapids & Quad Cities students
Saturday, August 19, 2017
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Room W401, Pappajohn Business Building, University of Iowa Campus, Iowa City
A free University Van Pool is available for Quad Cities students.
Student agenda
6:45 a.m. University van leaves Birchwood Fields Learning Center parking lot in Davenport (for Quad Cities students)
8:00–8:25 a.m. Breakfast and professional photos
8:25–8:40 a.m. Welcome, staff introductions, agenda review
8:40–11:10 a.m. Team-building exercise with Gale Mote
11:10–11:20 a.m. Break
11:20–12:30 p.m. Lunch & Alumni Panel
12:40–4:10 p.m. Business Acumen
4:10–4:30 p.m. Orientation Wrap Up & Evaluation
Des Moines students
Saturday, August 12, 2017
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
John & Mary Pappajohn Education Center, Des Moines
Student agenda
8:00–8:25 a.m. Breakfast and Professional Photos
8:25–8:40 a.m. Welcome, staff introductions, agenda review
8:40–11:10 a.m. Team-building exercise with Gale Mote
11:10–11:20 a.m. Break
11:20–12:30 p.m. Lunch & Alumni Panel
12:40–4:10 p.m. Business Acumen
4:10–4:30 p.m. Orientation Wrap Up & Evaluation