Congratulations on your Admission to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC)! We look forward to meeting you. All new students to NIACC must participate in New Student Orientation, where you will become acquainted with NIACC students, faculty, and staff while becoming familiar with campus resources that will help to enhance both academic and personal development.

Orientation – August 21, 2025

Schedule of Events

Check-in: 12:30-1:15pm – NIACC Gymnasium
Orientation: 1:30-5:00pm *prize drawing 4:45pm
Food Trucks: 4:00-7:30pm ($10 voucher given to new students in attendance)
More student activities available throughout the day!

Location: NIACC, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401

Questions? You can call 641-422-4245 or email the NIACC Admissions Office at admissions@niacc.edu.

Local Lodging Guide: If you arrive to the area before Move-In Day or have family or friends accompanying you to New Student Orientation, here is a list of local lodging in alphabetical order.

Note: Students living in the Campus View Student Housing Complex: You will be assigned a move-in time that will range from Tuesday, August 19^th – Friday, August 22^nd in the morning. New students will be given a move-in time that will not interfere with the New Student Orientation agenda. More information will be provided directly from Campus View Student Housing staff.

Note: This information is subject to change.