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How to Apply
Submit your application.
Apply through the University of Iowa application.
Application deadlines vary by program. Please select your intended college below for more information.
If you are an international transfer student, please review the additional application requirements.
Pay the application fee.
The $55 application fee is non-refundable.
Provide your academic records.
Have official transcripts sent from every college and university you have attended. Transcripts must be mailed from the issuing institution to the address below, or sent electronically via email.
If you are transferring fewer than 24 semester hours:
Have your test scores sent from the testing agency. Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT. Have your high school send us your final official transcript.
Enrollment Management
2900 University Capitol Centre
201 S. Clinton St.
Iowa City, IA 52242
Application Deadlines
The deadlines to apply for most undergraduate programs (excluding some programs in education, nursing, and business):
July 15
for Fall Semester All transfer applicant official transcripts and documents must be received by Admissions prior to Aug. 1
December 1
for Spring Semester (Nov. 15 for international applicants)
May 1
for Summer Session
College-Specific Transfer Requirements
Each college within the University of Iowa has specific transfer requirements. Select your college of interest below for more information.