The first step is to get a transcript evaluation. To request a transcript evaluation, please email copies of unofficial transcripts from all colleges that you've attended and answer the following questions:

• Name (including maiden name, if applicable)
• Mailing address
• What month/year did you (or do you plan to) receive your nursing degree from the community college
• What year did you graduate high school
• Did you take a foreign language in high school
• If yes, what language and how many years (i.e., Spanish II, French III)
• List all colleges/universities you have attended

Admission Requirements:

• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (those under a 3.0 will still be considered, but will go to a committee for review)
• Must have your RN with a strong academic performance in an ADN or diploma program
• Strong knowledge base in the natural sciences. 
• Must have completed Composition II, Statistics, and Speech with a "C" or higher in all 3 courses.

The application deadlines are September 1 for a Spring start and March 1 for a Fall start.

Three plans of study are available.

Admission is highly competitive. We look closely at the natural science courses (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, biology, etc.), writing courses (comp I and comp II), and your math skills (statistics). If your academic record indicates difficulty in these areas, we recommend you repeat or take additional courses accordingly. This will demonstrate that you have a strong knowledge base in these areas, and can be successful once you are admitted into our nursing program.

For additional information including information on health and clinical requirements and a list of frequently asked questions please visit nursing.uiowa.edu or contact the College of Nursing directly at 1-319-335-9214.

These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:

• Online Transfer Equivalency Guide