If you are thinking of transferring to The University of Iowa, you are in good company. Each year, about 2,000 undergraduate students transfer here from other colleges or universities. Some come for the strength of a particular academic program. Others come for the vibrant campus life and comfortable atmosphere.

Whatever your reasons, you'll find the resources of a major research university with the welcoming atmosphere of a small college. We're the smallest of the public Big Ten universities, so while our professors include some of the leading experts in their fields, they still have time for individual teaching.

Admission
Our goal is to make the transition process as smooth as possible.

Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
Application Checklist for Transfer Students
Transfer Policies
2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan

Transfer Course Equivalency Guide
Use this online guide to find commonly transferred courses offered at other Iowa institutions and our major out-of-state transfer colleges.

Transfer Equivalency Guide

Opportunities for transfer students
Discover the many ways to meet new friends and make your transition to college a smooth one.

Opportunities for Transfer Students

Your Admissions Profile on ISIS
After we receive your application, we will send you a Hawk ID and password to access our web-based service center for students, which is called ISIS. You can check the status of your application and conduct other University business through ISIS.

Using ISIS

Orientation and registration
Here's where you will meet your academic advisor and register for your first semester of classes. Don't forget to take the required online placement tests before attending Orientation.

Orientation & Registration
Placement Tests

Credit by exam
Earn course credit by taking advanced placement exams. It also gives you more flexibility choosing courses.

Credit by Exam

Resources for students with families
The Iowa City/Coralville area is a great place to raise a family.

Resources for Families