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How to Apply
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Submit your application.
You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning in September based on college-specific admission requirements.
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Pay the application fee.
The $55 application fee is non-refundable.
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Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.
Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
March 1
Deadline to apply to be considered for Admissions merit scholarships
May 15
Summer Session or Fall Semester Acceptance Deadline
Two Ways to Apply
University of Iowa Application
The University of Iowa online application
Common Application
The University of Iowa is a member of the Common Application
College-Specific Admission Requirements
First-year students at Iowa enroll in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Business, Nursing, Public Health, or Education. See below for specific requirements for these and other UI colleges that admit undergraduates.