Additional Requirements for Students who have Attended Other Colleges - Nondegree Admissions

GPA requirement
Students who have taken course work at another college and who wish to apply to the University of Iowa as nondegree student must present a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher.

Application process

Submit a Nondegree Student Application.
- Most nondegree applicants will be charged a $40 Application Fee upon enrollment.
Your application and any supporting documents must be received at least two weeks before classes begin.

There is no need for current or formerly enrolled UI students to submit UI transcripts or re-submit previously submitted transcripts from other institutions.

After admission
It will take approximately two weeks to process your application.

Hawk ID and ISIS—Admitted students will receive a Hawk ID and password to use the university's online student service web site, ISIS (Iowa Student Information Services). If you forget your Hawk ID, contact Admissions at 800-553-4692 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (international students call 319-335-3847). If you forget your password, request a Password Reset.
Class registration—Before you can register for classes, you must meet with an academic advisor, who will either give you a registration number or clear you for registration. Your Admissions Profile on ISIS will provide specific information about contacting your advisor. Nondegree students are advised either by the Academic Advising Center (AAC) or by their academic department. You will register for classes online using ISIS. Your registration date and time will be displayed when you log in to ISIS, and you can also view course listings in ISIS.
Proof of immunity—Admitted students are required to show Proof of Immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella before registering for classes.
Housing—Nondegree students may apply to live in our Residence Halls or in University Apartments. Assignments are made based on the date your housing application is received. Contact the University Housing & Dining office in Burge Residence Hall at 319-335-3000.
Financial aid—Nondegree students at The University of Iowa may qualify for financial aid. For information about the federal regulations related to this, contact the University's Office of Student Financial Aid.
Parking—If you will own or operate a motor vehicle in the Iowa City area, you must Register Your Vehicle with the University's parking department within 48 hours of bringing it to campus.