| Arrival | Parking We encourage you to park in the Memorial Union Parking Ramp attached to the east side of the Memorial Union. You will be provided one free parking voucher during check-in. | Memorial Union Parking Ramp |
| 8:30–9:45 a.m. | Check-In Plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. if you’d like to attend the Financial Aid Overview session. | Oak Room, Memorial Union |
| 8:30–10:15 a.m. | ISUCard Bring a valid government issued photo ID to get your ISUCard. We recommend getting your ISUCard before your required programming, but the office is open until 4:00 p.m. Allow 30 minutes to receive your ISUCard. To save time and have your card ready for pick up when you arrive, follow the guidelines closely and submit your photo for your ISUCard at least two business days prior to your OnCyte Orientation. | 0530 Beardshear Hall |
| 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Financial Aid Overview Learn the basics about financial aid at Iowa State. Topics include how to apply, types of financial aid available, steps required to obtain aid as well as policies that may impact you. | Room 3560, Memorial Union |
| 9:00–10:15 a.m. | Resource Fair Connect with various departments to explore campus resources and services. | Great Hall, Memorial Union |
| 10:15–11:15 a.m. | Welcome and Information Session During this required session, you learn about numerous campus resources and explore activities that will prepare you for success as a Cyclone. | Great Hall, Memorial Union |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | College Connections At this required session, experience a welcome to your academic college, learn about resources and engage with your college community. You’ll also receive details about your academic advising appointment. Room assignments provided at check-in. | Various locations |
| 12:15–1:00 p.m. | Munch & Mingle We invite you to get lunch with your orientation meal ticket in the Memorial Union Food Court and join Cyclone Aides to relax, ask questions, and get to know other future Cyclones. | Gold Room, Memorial Union |
| 12:15–1:00 p.m. | Military-Affiliated Student Welcome Lunch The Military-Affiliated Student Center (MASC) welcomes military-affiliated students and their guests to attend a lunch and presentation covering MASC support and resources. Registration encouraged. | Room 3534, Memorial Union |
| 1:00–1:50 p.m. or 2:30–3:20 p.m. | Campus Tour Meet at the Fountain of the Four Seasons outside the North entrance of the Memorial Union and join a Cyclone Aide for a fifty-minute guided walking tour of Iowa State beginning at 1:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. | Fountain of the Four Seasons, Memorial Union |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Academic Advising Appointment and Course Registration Meet with an advisor, plan your schedule, and register for classes. Students must attend the required college meeting to receive academic advising appointment details. | Various locations |