The following transfer guides were created to assist students planning to transfer to the University of Iowa. Every attempt is made to keep this information accurate. Please note that these guides are subject to change, they should not replace contact with your community college or University of Iowa advisor.
Here are some online resources to help you transfer into Iowa's Accounting Program:
Students should complete the following steps:
- Complete Tippie College of Business General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the Tippie College of Business.
- Complete four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) or two semesters of two different world languages (second-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions on the World Language requirement.
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.75 GPA and no grade lower than a C:
- MATH:1350 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (NOTE: We also will accept any course that currently fulfills MATH:1380 Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business.)
- STAT:1030 - Statistics for Business
- ECON:1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
- BAIS:1500 - Business Computing Essentials
- RHET:1030 - Rhetoric
- Complete the following core courses, which may be completed before or after admission to the Tippie College of Business:
- ACCT:2100 - Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACCT:2200 - Intro to Managerial Accounting
- ECON:1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT:2000 - Introduction to Law
- MGMT:2100 - Introduction to Management
- Apply to the University of Iowa by the appropriate deadline, indicating Business as the major. Summer course work may not be used for a fall decision.
- Present a 2.67 (B-) cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in the two accounting courses.
- Present a minimum 3.00 (B) cumulative transfer GPA in all college courses taken.
- Present a minimum 3.00 (B) cumulative transfer GPA in all UI courses taken.
- Please contact Undergraduate Accounting Program Director Kevin Den Adel (W372 PBB, 319-335-1412, kevin-denadel@uiowa.edu) with questions specific to admission to Accounting.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
The following resources may provide additional aid for students transferring from an Iowa-based community college:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Actuarial Science. Students will be required to apply to the Actuarial Science major after transferring to the University of Iowa and completing several prerequisite courses. Those courses are listed on the department's website and some can only be taken at the University of Iowa.
Students should transfer by the end of their first year in order to complete the major in a timely manner.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring at the end of their first year.
- MATH:1850 Calculus I
- MATH:1860 Calculus II
- MATH:2700 Linear Algebra
- CS:1210 Computer Science I: Fundamentals
- ECON:1100 Microeconomics
- ECON:1200 Macroeconomics
Prospective Actuarial Science BS majors should consult the Statistics and Actuarial Science website for more information.
Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Statistics majors should contact Emma Kirk, emma-kirk@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0793, or Margie Ebert, margie-ebert@uiowa.edu, 319-335-2082, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
View more information about Actuarial Science.
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in American Studies.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa, Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective American Studies majors should contact Travis Vogan, travis-vogan@uiowa.edu or 319-335-1370 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students can earn either a BA (Bachelor of Arts) or BS (Bachelor of Science) in Anthropology.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
- Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- ANTH:1101 - Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH:1301 - Human Origins
- For BS degrees, STAT:1020 or CS:1110 or MATH:1850
Prospective BS majors should check the Anthropology website for additional math courses in calculus and statistics.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Anthropology majors should contact Margaret Beck, margaret-beck@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0286, or call the department, 319-335-0522, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Art History.
- Students should plan to transfer to the UI School of Art, Art History, and Design by the beginning of their sophomore year.
- Take College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements during the year prior to transferring.
- Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
- Complete, or begin to complete, four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work
- Complete the following Art major courses, if available:
- ARTH:1050 From Cave Paintings to Cathedrals: Survey of Western Art I
- ARTH:1060 From Mona Lisa to Modernism: Survey of Western Art II
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Students who have studio art courses from another institution must attend a Transfer Portfolio Review to determine if those course to transfer into the Art major. For more information access the Art & Art History Transfer Students information page.
Contact the Art Department Advisors, Lynne Lanning, lynne-lanning@uiowa.edu, with additional questions and to create the best plan of study prior to transferring to the University of Iowa.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a BA (Bachelor of Arts) or a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) from the School of Art and Art History.
- Students should plan to transfer to the UI School of Art, Art History, and Design by the beginning of their sophomore year.
- Take the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements during the year prior to transferring.
- Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
- Complete, or begin to complete, four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work.
- Complete the following Art major courses, if available:
- ARTH:1050 From Cave Paintings to Cathedrals: Survey of Western Art I
- ARTH:1060 From Mona Lisa to Modernism: Survey of Western Art II
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Students who have studio art courses from another institution must attend a Transfer Portfolio Review to determine if those courses to transfer into the Art major. For more information access the Art & Art History Transfer Students information page.
Contact the Art Department Advisers, Lynne Lanning, lynne-lanning@uiowa.edu, with additional questions and to create the best plan of study prior to transferring to the University of Iowa.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Astronomy. This major can be sequenced in four semesters. The Astronomy major is highly sequential and students should transfer at the end of their first year or in the spring of their sophomore year in order to complete the major in a timely manner.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- PHYS:1611 Introductory Physics I and PHYS:1612 Introductory Physics II
- MATH:1850 Calculus I and MATH:1860 Calculus II
Prospective Astronomy majors should consult the Department of Physics and Astronomy website for more information.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Astronomy majors should contact Director of Undergraduate Studies, Jane Nachtman, at jane-nachtman@uiowa.edu or 319-335-1844 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
- Students must have received an associate degree to begin in the BAS program.
- Students who have received an Associate of Arts degree from an Iowa two-year institution participating in articulation agreements with the University of Iowa are considered to have satisfied all requirements of the Core Requirements Program, except for "Business/Management."
- Students are encouraged to complete the following Core Requirements before enrolling in the BAS program:
- Rhetoric
- Quantitative and Formal Reasoning
- Social Science
- Values, Society and Diversity
- Business/Management (Accounting, Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Management Science, Entrepreneurship)
- The Core Requirements can be found by using the Online Transfer Equivalency Guide.
- The BAS is designed to be completed entirely online. Students are encouraged to take at least one online course prior to attending Iowa. At Iowa, students likely will enroll in courses of multiple delivery formats, including instructor-paced online courses or instructor-paced online courses which require specific online videoconferencing times.
- Most courses use an online proctoring examination service. A small number may require proctored exams.
Contact Information:
Contact Distance and Online Education to speak with a BAS Adviser:
- 800-272-6430 or 319-335-2575
- https://basbls.uc.uiowa.edu/degrees/bas
- basbls-advising@uiowa.edu
Request information
View more information about Bachelor of Applied Studies.
- Students must have completed at least 24 semester hours of transferable credit to begin the BLS program.
- Students who have received an Associate of Arts degree from an Iowa two-year institution participating in articulation agreements with the University of Iowa are considered to have satisfied all requirements of the Common Core Requirements Program, except for “Leadership & Career Development.”
- The Common Core requirements can be found by using the Distance and Online Education website.
- The BLS is designed to be completed entirely online. Students are encouraged to take at least one online course prior to attending Iowa. At Iowa, students likely will enroll in courses of multiple delivery formats, including instructor-paced online courses, instructor-paced online courses which require specific online videoconferencing times, and Guided Independent Study (GIS) courses.
Contact Information
Contact Distance and Online Education to speak with a BLS Adviser:
800-272-6430 or 319-335-2575
View more information about Bachelor of Liberal Studies
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology.
Students considering transferring in the Biology major should consult the Biology Transfer Guide.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring.
- CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I & CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II (Note: Both of these courses should be taken at the same College/University)
- BIOL:1411 And BIOL:1412 (Note: Must be taken at the Same College/University in order to get credit for both)
- One of these Math courses:
- MATH:1460 Calculus for the Biological Sciences
- MATH:1550 Engineering Math I: Single Variable Calculus
- MATH:1850 Calculus I
BS majors will choose a track. Check the Biology website or the General Catalog for track choices.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Completing an AA degree without completing the recommended biology and chemistry sequence could extend time to degree completion.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Biology majors should contact Anna Gaw, 319-353-2484, anna-gaw@uiowa.edu, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Sciences.
Students considering transferring in the Biomedical Sciences major should consult the Biomedical Sciences Transfer Guide.
Students should consider transferring to the University of Iowa at the start of their sophomore year. This program is designed to facilitate research and transferring sooner will allow more time for research.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I and CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II (Note: Both of these courses should be taken at the same college/university.)
- One of these math courses:
- MATH:1460 Calculus for the Biological Sciences
- MATH:1550 Engineering Math I: Single Variable Calculus
- MATH:1850 Calculus I
BS majors will choose a track. Check the Biology website or the General Catalog for track choices.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the University of Iowa having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Biology majors should contact Anna Gaw, anna-gaw@uiowa.edu, 319-353-2484, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Here are some online resources to help you transfer into Iowa's Business Analytics and Information Systems program:
Students should complete the following steps:
- Complete Tippie College of Business General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the Tippie College of Business.
- Complete four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) or two semesters of two different world languages (second-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions on the World Language requirement.
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.75 GPA:
- MATH:1350 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (NOTE: We also will accept any course that currently fulfills MATH:1380 - Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business.)
- STAT:1030 - Statistics for Business
- ECON:1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
- BAIS:1500 - Business Computing Essentials
- RHET:1030 - Rhetoric
- Complete the following core courses, which may be completed before or after admission to the Tippie College of Business:
- ACCT:2100 - Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACCT:2200 - Intro to Managerial Accounting
- ECON:1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT:2000 - Introduction to Law
- MGMT:2100 - Introduction to Management
- Apply to The University of Iowa by the appropriate deadline, indicating Business as the major. Summer course work may not be used for a fall decision.
- Present a minimum 2.75 prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, and UI GPA.
- Please contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions with any questions related to admission to the Tippie College of Business.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course requirements.
The following resources may provide additional aid for students transferring from an Iowa-based community college:
- 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Program for Iowa Community College Students
The Tippie College of Business offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with majors in accounting, business analytics and information systems, economics, finance, management, and marketing, and it collaborate with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to offer an undergraduate major in economics for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science students.
Specific majors, notably accounting, may have different requirements for admission. As such, prospective students with questions regarding a particular business major should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions at 319-335-1566.
Here are some online resources to help you transfer into one of Iowa's business degree programs:
In general, prospective business students should complete the following steps:
- Complete Tippie College of Business General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the Tippie College of Business.
- Complete four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) or two semesters of two different world languages (second-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa's General Education Program. This requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions on the World Language requirement.
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.75 GPA:
- MATH:1350 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (NOTE: We also will accept any course that currently fulfills MATH:1380 - Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business.)
- STAT:1030 - Statistics for Business
- ECON:1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
- BAIS:1500 - Business Computing Essentials
- RHET:1030 - Rhetoric
- Complete the following core courses, which may be completed before or after admission to the Tippie College of Business:
- ACCT:2100 - Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACCT:2200 - Intro to Managerial Accounting
- ECON:1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT:2000 - Introduction to Law
- MGMT:2100 - Introduction to Management
- Apply to the University of Iowa by the appropriate deadline, indicating business as the major. Summer course work may not be used for a fall decision.
- Present a minimum 2.75 prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, and UI GPA.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
The following resources may provide additional aid for students transferring into one of Iowa's business degree programs:
- 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan for Iowa community college students
Students may earn either a Bachelor of Art (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry. This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I and CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II (Note: Both of these courses should be taken at the same college/university.)
- CHEM:2230 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM:2240 Organic Chemistry II (Note: Both of these courses should be taken at the same college/university.)
- MATH:1850 Calculus I
- PHYS:1611 Introductory Physics I and PHYS:1612 Introductory Physics II OR PHYS:1511 College Physics I and PHYS:1512 College Physics II
Prospective Chemistry majors should consult the Chemistry website for more information.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the University of Iowa having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Chemistry majors should contact Trent Tappan at chemistry-center@uiowa.edu, 319-335-1341 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
View more information about Chemistry.
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cinema at The University of Iowa.
Students may complete the following course, if available, before transferring:
- CINE:1601 Introduction to Film Analysis
Students should transfer to the University of Iowa by the end of their first year at the Community College.
Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Cinema majors should contact Molly Rechkemmer at molly-rechkemmer@uiowa.edu or 1-319-467-0047.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Studies at The University of Iowa.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- COMM:1112 Interpersonal Communication
- COMM:1174 Media & Society
- COMM:2011 Group Communication
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Communication Studies majors should contact Brooklynn McClinton, brooklynn-mcclinton@uiowa.edu, 319-335-1871, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science.
The BA can be sequenced in four semesters if the student completes all three CS courses below prior to transferring. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring.
- CS:1210 Computer Science I: Fundamentals
- CS:2210 Discrete Structures
- CS:2230 Computer Science II: Data Structures
- MATH:1850 Calculus I
- MATH:1860 Calculus II
Prospective BS majors should check the UI catalog for additional math, natural science, and statistics requirements that may be transferable.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Computer Science majors should contact Emma Kirk, emma-kirk@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0793, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
- Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology, Law, and Justice.
- This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring.
- Two of these courses:
- CRIM:1410 Criminology
- CRIM:1447 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- SOC:1010 Introduction to Sociology
- The following course, if available:
- SOC:2710 The American Family
- One of these:
- STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics and Inference
- STAT:1030 Statistics for Business
- Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
- Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- 2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
- Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
- Prospective Criminology, Law, and Justice majors should contact Matt Rhodes, matthew-rhodes@uiowa.edu 319-335-2487, with questions about the major.
- These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a BA (Bachelor of Art), BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art), or a minor from the Department of Dance.
- It is best to transfer as early as possible.
- Students must complete a supplemental application for admission to the major or minor.
- Students are welcome to attend an Admitted Students Day on campus after completing the supplemental application. These are typically held in November and February. Review the application process for more information.
- Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Equivalencies for Dance courses required for the major will be reviewed by the Department of Dance. For further questions about Dance equivalencies, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies Kristin Marrs at kristin-marrs@uiowa.edu.
For further questions regarding the application process, please contact Molly Dahlberg at molly-dahlberg@uiowa.edu or 1-319-335-2621. For questions regarding the undergraduate program, please contact Kristin Marrs at kristin-marrs@uiowa.edu.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Data Science. The Data Science BS major incorporates coursework in statistics, mathematics, and computer science and takes a minimum of six semesters to complete. Students should transfer by the end of their first year in order to complete the major in a timely manner.
Students may complete the following courses, if available, before transferring at the end of their first year:
- MATH:1850 Calculus I
- MATH:1860 Calculus II
- MATH:2700 Linear Algebra
- CS:1210 Computer Science I: Fundamentals
- CS:2210 Discrete Structures
- CS:2230 CS II: Data Structures
Prospective Data Science BS majors should consult the Statistics and Actuarial Science website for more information.
Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Data Science majors should contact Emma Kirk, emma-kirk@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0793, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa in Data Science:
Economics BA or BS
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics incorporate a balance of economic theory, mathematical tools, and field applications. The BS degree program further emphasizes the development of analytical skills. Both degrees are awarded by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
- Complete the following courses:
- MATH:1350 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (NOTE: We also will accept any course that currently fulfills MATH:1380 - Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business.)
- STAT:1030 - Statistics for Business
- ECON:1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON:1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Economics BBA
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics emphasizes the economic foundations of business fields: accounting, finance, marketing, business law, and management. The degree is awarded by the Tippie College of Business.
Here are some online resources to help you transfer into Iowa's Economics BBA program:
Students should complete the following steps:
- Complete Tippie College of Business General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the Tippie College of Business.
- Complete four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) or two semesters of two different world languages (second-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions on the World Language requirement.
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.75 GPA:
- MATH:1350 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (NOTE: We also will accept any course that currently fulfills MATH:1380 - Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business.)
- STAT:1030 - Statistics for Business
- ECON:1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
- BAIS:1500 - Business Computing Essentials
- RHET:1030 - Rhetoric
- Complete the following core courses, which may be completed before or after admission to the Tippie College of Business:
- ACCT:2100 - Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACCT:2200 - Intro to Managerial Accounting
- ECON:1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT:2000 - Introduction to Law
- MGMT:2100 - Introduction to Management
- Apply to the University of Iowa by the appropriate deadline, indicating Business as the major. Summer course work may not be used for a fall decision.
- Present a minimum 2.75 prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, and UI GPA.
- Please contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions with any questions related to admission to the Tippie College of Business.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
The following resources may provide additional aid for students transferring from an Iowa-based community college:
- 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan for Iowa community college students
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Education Studies and Human Relations at the University of Iowa.
The major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- EPLS:3000 Foundations of Education
- PSQF:1075 Developmental Psychology
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Education.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective ESHR majors should contact Kathy Mossman, katherine-mossman@uiowa.edu, 319-335-5358, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
College of Education offers eight undergraduate majors for teaching, including Elementary Education, and seven secondary teaching majors. With careful planning, transfer to Iowa can be an option for any of them.
College of Education also offers a non-licensure majors, Education Studies and Human Relations and Counseling and Behavioral Health Services. Visit Education Studies and Human Relations and Counseling and Behavioral Health Services for more information.
When to transfer / When to apply to the TEP
Some things to consider:
Do you want to graduate in four years? If you do, for some majors you might need to transfer to Iowa for your second year of college
Do you want to finish an AA degree first? For some majors, transferring to Iowa for your third year might still let you finish in four years. For other majors, you might need extra semesters.
Please reach out to one of our academic advisors to help find the best plan for you:
Secondary teaching majors—Sarah Showalter sarah-showalter@uiowa.edu, 319-335-5119
Elementary Education—Misty Brents misty-brents@uiowa.edu, 319-335-5612 and Carter Burks carter-burks@uiowa.edu 319-467-3260
If you want to start the TEP in your first semester at Iowa, you will need to apply while you are still at your previous college. Find deadlines, requirements, and procedures from the Teacher Education Program web page.
Courses you can take before coming to Iowa
Transfer Institution Search: Find courses at your college that satisfy requirements at Iowa through the Online Transfer Equivalency Guide (for UI College, select "College of Liberal Arts and Sciences").
General Education: You can get a start on these requirements. College of Education general education requirements are the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences CLAS Core, so the requirements are the same whether you have a major in CLAS, in Education, or both. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college, will enter the university having fulfilled all of the CLAS Core requirements except world language and Diversity and Inclusion.
World Languages: You can take high school, community college, or University of Iowa courses, or a combination of courses. You can choose from any of three pathways:
fourth level proficiency in a single language,
third level plus a world language and cultural exploration course,
second level of two different world languages.
Quantitative and Formal Reasoning, and College-level Mathematics: You can satisfy both of these requirements with a single course. When you choose a course for the Quantitative and Formal Reasoning requirement, pick one that transfers in as one of the course options in mathematics (MATH), statistics (STAT), or computer science (CS).
Elementary Education students satisfy these requirements with the required statistics course of the major (STAT:1010, STAT:1020, or an equivalent transfer course).
Mathematics Education students satisfy requirements with calculus (MATH:1850 or an equivalent transfer course).
TEP Courses: Many other colleges offer courses that have been approved as equivalent to these TEP courses (view the Online Transfer Equivalency Guide):
EPLS:3000 Foundations of Education
PSQF:1075 Educational Psych & Measurement
EDTL:4900 Foundations of Special Education
Elementary Education: You can take courses for added endorsements that allow for teaching additional subject areas or grades. Visit Elementary Education (K-8) Added Endorsements.
Secondary Teaching Majors: You will have a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) major in the main subject you would like to teach (for example, art, biology, or Spanish), in addition to your education major. There may be courses for your CLAS major you can take at your current college (view the Online Transfer Equivalency Guide).
Courses you will need to take at Iowa
Understanding Cultural Perspectives: You will need to take a University of Iowa course for Understanding Cultural Perspectives; transfer courses do not satisfy this requirement. A required TEP course, EDTL: 4900 Foundations of Special Education satisfies the Diversity and Inclusion requirement, if it is taken at the University of Iowa.
Resources
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Creative Writing.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- CW:2100 Creative Writing
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa, Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying
Prospective majors may contact Kate Torno, kate-torno@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0454, with questions about this major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa in English and Creative Writing:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- CW:2100 Creative Writing
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Core Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa, Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective English majors should contact Kate Torno, kate-torno@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0454 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Policy and Planning from the Department of Geographical and Sustainability Studies.
Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the University having fulfilled all of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program requirements (except world language and Diversity and Inclusion).
Complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring
- EES:1080/ENVS:1080 Introduction to Environmental Science or GEOG:1020 The Global Environment
- STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics and Inference or STAT:1030 Statistics for Business
Use the Online Transfer Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Environmental Policy and Planning majors should contact Hannah Whitcomb, hannah-whitcomb@uiowa.edu, 319-335-1889, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Sciences.
Environmental Sciences majors who will not complete the equivalent course requirements below by the end of their second year at their community college should transfer to the University of Iowa by the end of their first year.
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except world language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
- BA and BS students on the Environmental Biosciences track should complete BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology and BIOL:1412 Diversity of Form and Function.
- BA and BS students on the Environmental Geoscience track should complete EES: 1030 Introduction to Earth Science or EES:1050 Introduction to Geology.
- BS students pursuing the Environmental Geoscience track should complete either the PHYS: 1511/1512 sequence or the 1611/1612 sequence.
- Students may complete an introductory Environmental Science course, but please note that the course must be taken for 4 s.h. with a lab. Otherwise, the student will need to complete the lab portion here at Iowa.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Environmental Science majors should access the Environmental Sciences website or contact Hannah Whitcomb at 319-335-1889 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa in environmental sciences:
- Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Ethics and Public Policy
- This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
- Complete the following courses, if available, prior to transferring:
- SOC:1010 Introduction to Sociology
- CRIM:1410 Introduction to Criminology or CRIM:1447 Criminal Justice Service
- ECON:1100 Principles of Microeconomics
- POLI:1100 Introduction to American Politics
- PHIL:1401 Matters of Life and Death
- PHIL:1636 Principles of Reasoning: Argument and Debate
- Ethics and Public Policy majors who do not plan to complete these courses at their community college should transfer to the University of Iowa by the end of their first year.
- Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community College should consider the 2 plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
- Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (Except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
- Prospective Ethics and Public Policy transfer students should contact Ben Landsee, benjamin-landsee@uiowa.edu, with questions about the major.
- These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
- View more information about the Ethics and Public Policy major at clas.uiowa.edu/ethics/about-major.
Exercise Science graduates, especially those that have taken advantage of practicum and internship opportunities, are prepared to work in fitness/performance professions such as strength and conditioning, sport coaching, personal training, and group fitness. A degree in Exercise Science also offers excellent preparation for health profession programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation (and other clinical exercise fields), chiropractic, and medical school.
Prior to transferring, students should complete:
- The Anatomy and Physiology sequence equivalent to HHP:1100 Human Anatomy and 1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology.
- HHP:2310 Nutrition and Health
- The major Mathematics or Statistics requirement.
- The major Chemistry and/or Biology requirement
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements.
- Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except world language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Exercise Science majors should contact Dr. Clay Peterson (clayton-peterson@uiowa.edu) or Dr. Lucas Carr (lucas-carr@uiowa.edu) with questions about the major.
Here are some online resources to help you transfer into Iowa's Finance program:
Students should complete the following steps:
- Complete Tippie College of Business General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the Tippie College of Business.
- Complete four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) or two semesters of two different world languages (second-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions on the World Language requirement.
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.75 GPA:
- MATH:1350 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (NOTE: We also will accept any course that currently fulfills MATH:1380 - Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business.)
- STAT:1030 - Statistics for Business
- ECON:1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
- BAIS:1500 - Business Computing Essentials
- RHET:1030 - Rhetoric
- Complete the following core courses, which may be completed before or after admission to the Tippie College of Business:
- ACCT:2100 - Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACCT:2200 - Intro to Managerial Accounting
- ECON:1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT:2000 - Intro to Law
- MGMT:2100 - Intro to Management
- Apply to the University of Iowa by the appropriate deadline, indicating Business as the major. Summer course work may not be used for a fall decision.
- Present a minimum 2.75 prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, and UI GPA.
- Please contact the University of Iowa's Office of Admissions with any questions related to admission to the Tippie College of Business.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
The following resources may provide additional aid for students transferring from an Iowa-based community college:
- 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Program for Iowa Community College Students
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geography.
Students should complete, if possible, during their first year prior to transferring:
- GEOG:1090 Globalization and Geographic Diversity
- STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics & Inference or STAT:1030 Statistics for Business
- Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
- Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk Community College in Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program requirements (except world language and Diversity and Inclusion).
- 2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program. This requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work.
- Geography majors choose a Track (major area of study) from the following:
- Environmental Studies
- Geographic Information Science
- Health & Society
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Students with additional questions can access the University of Iowa Department of Geographical & Sustainability Sciences undergraduate information page. Contact Hannah Whitcomb, hannah-whitcomb@uiowa.edu, 319-335-1889, with questions.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geoscience.
Geoscience majors who will not complete the equivalent course requirements below by the end of their second year at their community college should transfer to the University of Iowa by the end of their first year. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Geoscience majors who will not complete the checkpoints below by the end of their second year at their community college should transfer to the University of Iowa by the end of their first year.
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
- Complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
- BA and BS students should complete EES:1030 Introduction to Earth Science or EES:1050 Introduction to Geology (preferred).
- Students should complete the following courses during their first year prior to transferring to the University of Iowa:
- BS students should complete CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I and CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II.
- BS students should complete PHYS:1511 College Physics I and PHYS:1512 College Physics II or PHYS:1611 Introductory Physics I and PHYS:1612 Introductory Physics II.
- BS students should complete MATH:1850 Calculus I and MATH:1860 Calculus II or MATH:1550 Engineering Math I and MATH:1560 Engineering Math II.
- BA students should complete CHEM:1070 General Chemistry I and CHEM:1080 General Chemistry II or CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I and CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II.
- BA Students must complete 10 s.h. in college-level Mathematics, Computer Science, and/or Statistics courses.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Geoscience majors should access the Earth & Environmental Sciences website or contact Hannah Whitcomb at hannah-whitcomb@uiowa.edu or 1-319-335-1889, with questions about the Geoscience major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Health Promotion is the process of empowering those in need to improve their physical, mental, and social well-being. Health promotion specialists are communicators and problem solvers who identify solutions to advance the health and wellness of those in need. Graduates of the degree are well prepared to work in health promotion professions including worksite wellness, health education, community health, and public health.
Prior to transferring, students should complete:
- The Anatomy and Physiology sequence equivalent to HHP:1100 Human Anatomy and 1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology.
- HHP:2310 Nutrition and Health
- The major Mathematics or Statistics requirement.
- The major Chemistry and/or Biology requirement.
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements.
- Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except world language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Exercise Science majors should contact Dr. Kathy Mellen (katherine-mellen@uiowa.edu) or Dr. Lucas Carr (lucas-carr@uiowa.edu) with questions about the major.
Health Studies helps students understand the major determinants of health (e.g. health behaviors, clinical care, social/environmental determinants of health) and find their place within the health care field. A degree in Health Studies also offers excellent preparation for a range of pre-professional and graduate programs including nursing, public health, and health care administration.
Recommended course options prior to transferring:
- The Anatomy and Physiology sequence equivalent to HHP:1100 Human Anatomy and 1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology; or a single course equivalent to HHP:1400 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- HHP:2310 Nutrition and Health
- The major Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements.
- Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except world language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Exercise Science majors should contact Dr. Shawn Flanagan (shawn-flanagan@uiowa.edu) or Dr. Lucas Carr (lucas-carr@uiowa.edu) with questions about the major.
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer in either their sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective history majors should contact Landon Storrs, Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, at landon-storrs@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2065 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Designed for pre-medical students and those wanting to go to professional or graduate school after completion of the BS, career choices include physician, physical therapy, physician’s assistant, and related occupations as well as careers in scientific research at the post-graduate level.
- Students should consider transferring to the University of Iowa at the start of their sophomore year. Waiting to transfer could delay graduation.
- Students should complete as many College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements before transferring.
- Complete the world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program as soon as possible to graduate within a total of four years of college study.
- Students should choose an equivalent to a UI General Education course in psychology.
- Students should begin working on the mathematics prerequisite to the chemistry courses immediately, if needed.
- Students must complete a Calculus I course (MATH:1850) or the equivalent and should begin the prerequisites if needed immediately.
- Faculty strongly advise against splitting any science sequence between institutions since topics and methods vary. Successful students take an entire science and/or math sequence at one institution.
- Students who do not plan to take CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II at their first institution should wait and take the entire chemistry (CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I and CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II) sequence at UI.
- Students should take the complete biology sequence (BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology and BIOL:1412 Diversity of Form and Function) at either their first OR second institution but should not split the sequence.
- A higher level of statistics is required; this level of course is generally not offered at Iowa community colleges. Be sure the statistics course taken transfers as an upper level statistics course. Students needing an introduction to statistics should take a course in preparation for an upper level course at Iowa.
- Students must take the Human Physiology with Laboratory course at UI.
- Sample four-year plans are available at this link: http://clas.uiowa.edu/hhp/tracks/human-physiology/undergraduate\
Access the Human Physiology website for more details on course requirements and application procedures.
Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Contact Jennifer Rogers at 319-353-5430 or jen-rogers@uiowa.edu with questions.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Informatics. Whether the major is a BA or a BS is dependent upon the cognate selected. The cognate is designed to provide additional context in which students may apply their computing knowledge.
BA cognate options include art, economics, geoinformatics, health informatics, human-computer interaction, linguistics, media, music, and social informatics.
BS cognate options include bioinformatics and medical informatics.
The informatics major takes a minimum of six semesters to complete; students should transfer no later than the beginning of their second year if they want to complete the major in four years.
All informatics BA and BS majors must complete a statistics course, which may be completed before transferring. Review the catalog requirements for the major for transferable options in statistics and for each cognate.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Informatics majors should contact Emma Kirk, emma-kirk@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0793, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Pre-approved Plans of Study include:
- Health Science
- Business Studies
- Applied Human Services
An Individualized Plan of Study is also possible.
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except world language) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566 for information about applying or arranging a campus visit.
Prospective students should contact Andy Tinkham, andrew-tinkham@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2065 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in International Relations from the Political Science department.
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except world language and diversity and inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring
- POLI:1500 Introduction to International Relations
- HIST:2403 Western Civilization III
- STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics and Inference or STAT:1010 Statistics and Society (as preparation for research course required for the major)
- Depending on the major track chosen, other transfer courses may be accepted for the major. Refer to the political science website for more information about the major tracks.
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Core Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective International Relations majors should contact Andy Tinkham, andrew-tinkham@uiowa.edu, 319-335-2347, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Pre-approved Plans of Study include:
- Health Science
- Business Studies
- Applied Human Services
An Individualized Plan of Study is also possible.
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566 for information about applying or arranging a campus visit.
Prospective students should contact Andy Tinkham, andrew-tinkham@uiowa.edu, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
The school may accept transfer credit from other institutions for up to, but not more than 9 s.h. for the Journalism and Mass Communication major or 3 s.h. for the News and Media Literacy minor of the total credit in journalism and mass communication that Iowa requires. Any transfer credit intended to meet School of Journalism and Mass Communication requirements must be discussed with a journalism adviser and approved by the head of undergraduate studies.
- If students want to graduate in four years, they should spend no more than 3 semesters at the community college with the fourth semester taken at Iowa. Students should complete the UI Rhetoric requirement before transferring and as soon as possible with Composition I, II, and Speech, if taken at the community college. Students should begin to complete as many College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education CORE Requirements as possible, including the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
- Students completing all of their College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education CORE Requirements, including their World Language (with the exception of Diversity and Inclusion, which must be taken at the University of Iowa) prior to transfer can graduate in two additional years.
- Transfer students with an Associate of Arts degree from an Iowa community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) CORE (General Education Program) requirements except for World Language and Diversity and Inclusion.
- Students must complete these 4 courses as soon as possible after they are admitted to Iowa:
- JMC:1100 Media Uses and Effects
- JMC:1200 Media History and Culture
- JMC:1300 Principles of Strategic Communication or JMC:1400 Principles of Journalism
- JMC:1600 Writing Fundamentals
- In addition to the journalism major courses, students must complete either a second major, an approved UI certificate, OR a 24 s.h. concentration in another area of study. Students must have at least 15 s.h. of upper-level course work in that concentration, so a maximum of 3 courses from a community college will be accepted toward the concentration. If students elect a second major or certificate, community college credits would be evaluated by that major. Students should explore this second area of interest at a community college, helping to build a strong foundation in an area of expertise.
Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Contact Anna Newnum by phone: 319-335-3845, email anna-newnum@uiowa.edu with additional questions.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
View more information about Journalism and Mass Communication.
Here are some online resources to help you transfer into Iowa's Management program:
Students should complete the following steps:
- Complete Tippie College of Business General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the Tippie College of Business.
- Complete four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) or two semesters of two different world languages (second-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. This requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions on the World Language requirement.
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.75 GPA:
- MATH:1350 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (NOTE: We also will accept any course that currently fulfills MATH:1380 - Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business.)
- STAT:1030 - Statistics for Business
- ECON:1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
- BAIS:1500 - Business Computing Essentials
- RHET:1030 - Rhetoric
- Complete the following core courses, which may be completed before or after admission to the Tippie College of Business:
- ACCT:2100 - Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACCT:2200 - Intro to Managerial Accounting
- ECON:1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT:2000 - Intro to Law
- MGMT:2100 - Intro to Management
- Apply to the University of Iowa by the appropriate deadline, indicating Business as the major. Summer course work may not be used for a fall decision.
- Present a minimum 2.75 prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, and UI GPA.
- Please contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions with any questions related to admission into the Tippie College of Business.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
The following resources may provide additional aid for students transferring from an Iowa-based community college:
Here are some online resources to help you transfer into Iowa's Marketing program:
Students should complete the following steps:
- Complete Tippie College of Business General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the Tippie College of Business.
- Complete four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) or two semesters of two different world languages (second-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. This requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work. Please contact the Office of Admissions with questions on the World Language requirement.
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.75 GPA:
- MATH:1350 - Quantitative Reasoning for Business (NOTE: We also will accept any course that currently fulfills MATH:1380 - Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business.)
- STAT:1030 - Statistics for Business
- ECON:1100 - Principles of Microeconomics
- BAIS:1500 - Business Computing Essentials
- RHET:1030 - Rhetoric
- Complete the following core courses, which may be completed before or after admission to the Tippie College of Business:
- ACCT:2100 - Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACCT:2200 - Intro to Managerial Accounting
- ECON:1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT:2000 - Introduction to Law
- MGMT:2100 - Introduction to Management
- Apply to the University of Iowa by the appropriate deadline, indicating Business as the major. Summer course work may not be used for a fall decision.
- Present a minimum 2.75 prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, and UI GPA.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
The following resources may provide additional aid for students transferring from an Iowa-based community college:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics in one of three tracks:
- Program A is for students who plan to work in business or government or pursue graduate study in Mathematics
- Program B is for students who seek secondary school teaching licensure
- Program C is for those seeking specialization in a math-related area, such as actuarial science, biochemistry, biomathematics, biostatistics, chemistry, computer science, data science, economics, engineering (all departments), finance, physics, risk management and insurance, or statistics
Students may complete the following courses, if available, before transferring. A minimum of 15 s.h. post-calculus coursework must be completed at the University of Iowa Department of Mathematics.
- MATH:1850 Calculus I
- MATH:1860 Calculus II
- MATH:2700 Intro to Linear Algebra
Prospective math majors in Program C should check the math department website for additional major courses in the area of specialization that may be transferred.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Mathematics majors should contact Emma Kirk, emma-kirk@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0793, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa in mathematics:
Students can earn a BA (Bachelor of Arts in Music) or a BM (Bachelor of Music) from the School of Music.
- Students must audition, typically in February for Fall admission, with voice or instrument (horn, trombone, tuba/euphonium, trumpet, organ, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double bass, voice/opera, clarinet, bassoon, flute, oboe, saxophone).
Contact appropriate Studio Head for more information.
- The School of Music will work with you to do everything possible to ensure that you graduate with a degree in music in a total of 4 years (1+3, 2+2). Please consult with the School of Music advisor or Director of Undergraduate Studies as early as possible to discuss your options. A Bachelor of Art in Music can be sequenced in less time.
- Transfer students admitted to the School of Music must complete a minimum of one year of applied lessons (lower or upper) and one year of major ensemble at the University of Iowa in order to earn a degree in music.
- Take College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements during the year prior to transferring.
- Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
- Complete, or begin to complete, four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work.
Music Therapy majors must be admitted to a studio and take additional courses. Contact Abbey Dvorak at abbey-dvorak@uiowa.edu or 1-319-467-3139.
Students interested in Jazz Studies should contact Damani Phillips at damani-phillips@uiowa.edu or 1-319-384-2835.
Students with general music questions should contact Alan Huckleberry, alan-huckleberry@uiowa.edu, Undergraduate Coordinator, 1-319-335-1650.
Students may earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Neuroscience.
Students considering transferring in the Neuroscience major should consult the Neuroscience Transfer Guide.
Neuroscience is a science major that emphasizes course work in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus. Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring.
- CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I and CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II (Note: Both of these courses should be taken at the same college/university.)
- BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology and BIOL:1412 Diversity of Form and Function (Note: Both of these courses should be taken at the same college/university.)
- One of these math courses:
- MATH:1460 Calculus for the Biological Sciences
- MATH:1380 Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business
- MATH:1550 Engineering Math 1: Single Variable Calculus
- MATH:1850 Calculus 1
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education CORE Program requirements (except world language and Diversity and Inclusion).
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Neuroscience majors with questions about the major should contact:
- Kaylyn Connolly, kaylyn-connolly@uiowa.edu, 319-335-1629
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa in Neuroscience:
For more information about Neuroscience, visit clas.uiowa.edu/neuro.
In order to complete a baccalaureate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, students must be accepted into and complete program requirements.
60 s.h. of course work must be completed prior to admission to the nuclear medicine technology professional program.
A 2.50 cumulative GPA is required for acceptance into the nuclear medicine technology professional program.
Acceptance into a professional program is selective and not guaranteed.
Application should be made to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences prior to professional program application.
Apply to the Nuclear Medicine Technology professional program before January 15.
Interviews of the most qualified candidates are conducted throughout the month of February and a maximum of 8 students may be selected each year.
Refer to the university catalog for specific admission requirements and application procedures.
Prerequisite Courses:
- Rhetoric: RHET:1030 Rhetoric
- Natural Sciences:
- Chemistry with lab: CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I
- Human Anatomy with Lab (choose one option below):
- HHP:3115 Anatomy for Human Physiology with Lab
- HHP:1100 and HHP:1110 Human Anatomy and Lab
- Human Physiology with Lab (choose one option below):
- HHP:3550 Human Physiology with Lab
- HHP:1300 and HHP:1310 Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Lab
- HHP:3500 and HHP:1310 Human Physiology and Lab
- Physics (choose one option below):
- PHYS:1400 Basic Physics
- PHYS:1511 College Physics I
- Social Science:
- PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology
- Quantitative/Formal Reasoning:
- MATH:1440 Math for the Biological Sciences or MATH:1020 Elementary Functions or higher level
- General Education: 3 sh from 2 of the following areas (6 sh total):
- Diversity and Inclusion (DI)
- Historical Perspectives (HP)
- International and Global Issues (IGI)
- Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts (LVPA)
- Values and Culture (VC)
- Medical Terminology:
- CLSA:3750 Medical and Technical Terminology
- 60 sh of coursework (60 sh can be awarded for the ARRT(R) certification)
- 2.5 minimum cumulative college GPE (excludes any Radiology Technology course grades)
- Application to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nuclear Medicine Technology Interest
- Separate application for competitive selection to the Nuclear Medicine professional program by Jan. 15
- Personal interview for invited applicants
- Two years of high school world language is a prerequisite to the professional program
- International students and students whose first language is not English: satisfaction of all UI Admissions requirements; completion of the English Language Requirements for Admission, the English Proficiency Evaluation, and all proficiency courses required for clearance to take a full academic load
Semester hour, GPA, and Residency Requirements:
- Successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit
- Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative and UI GPA
- Complete all track courses with a grade of C or above
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa in nuclear medicine technology:
The first step is to get a transcript evaluation. To request a transcript evaluation, simply answer the following questions and attach an unofficial copy of your transcript(s):
- 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
- Strong academic performance in an ADN or diploma program
- Strong knowledge base in the natural sciences. We strongly recommend you take at least one college level chemistry course.
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 skills (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 www.nursing.uiowa.edu or contact the College of Nursing directly at 319-335-9214.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students must meet certain criteria to be considered for Standard Admission to the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. A combination of up to 80 transfer and current UI pre-Nursing students will be admitted each Spring semester through the Standard Admission process.
In order to be considered for admission to the undergraduate BSN program, students must have completed, or be in the process of completing all prerequisites.
Additional information about prerequisite UI coursework:
- NURS:3111 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Healthcare Professions will be available online through the University of Iowa or on campus at the University of Iowa for transfer students who have earned admission to our program. Transfer students will be required to enroll and successfully complete this online course the fall semester prior to starting their nursing education. Students will receive information about enrolling in this course when selected for admission. A transfer student could choose to complete this course on campus in a spring semester as part of the prerequisite plan (this would require an application to the University of Iowa and the transfer student should work with the Office of Admissions for guidance on the appropriate application.)
- Complete a course equivalent to STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics and Inference.
- Four years (fourth-level proficiency) of the same world language or two years (second-level proficiency) in two different world languages, or two years of the same world language plus additional required coursework (an additional course in one of the following categories: Values and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, or International and Global Issues).
- All prerequisites, including the world language requirement, and a minimum of 64 semester hours must be completed prior to the start of the Nursing program (67 semester hours is preferred).
- The two chemistry courses, the biology course, and at least one of the following: Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, or Microbiology, must be completed at the time of the application. Others may be in progress (spring semester) or completed prior to beginning nursing courses in the following spring semester if selected for admission. Up-to-date requirements are available for review.
Admission to the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is competitive. Please note that meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission. From the applicants who meet minimum requirements, faculty conduct a holistic review and determine those applicants to offer admission. Admission will be offered conditionally pending completion of all prerequisite courses.
The number and the quality of the applicants will determine the competitiveness of the applicant pool. Historically, students who have built a solid science foundation, who demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, who have an understanding of professional nursing practice, and who have excelled in the prerequisite course work have had the highest probability of earning admission.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
- Most prerequisites can be taken elsewhere prior to transferring into the BSN program. Use the Online Transfer Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
For additional information, including information on application deadlines, health, and clinical requirements, and a list of frequently asked questions, please visit nursing.uiowa.edu or contact the College of Nursing directly at 319-335-8216 or nursing-programs@uiowa.edu.
Up to 20 percent of new students entering the university each year haven’t made a final choice about their major or their career. These students usually enroll in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, declaring their major as “open major.” They plan to choose a major after taking courses in the General Education Core Program or elective courses in fields of possible interest.
Students choosing the Open Major fall into many categories, among them:
- Students who know they want to earn a four-year degree at Iowa but are unsure in what area of study
- Students who have a particular career in mind but are unsure of which major to chose in order to work toward their vocational goal.
- Students who intend to pursue admission to a competitive entry major and are completing prerequisite coursework.
Here are some important things to know about the Open Major:
The Open Major is not a degree granting major.
This means that you will have to declare another major, and complete the requirements for that major, in order to earn a degree from the University.
A student must declare a major or be admitted to a selective or limited access major or program by the time 72 semester hours have been earned.
Students are encouraged to work closely with their Academic Advisor so that the student may gain a better understanding of his or her unique academic goals and requirements.
Students may change their major at any time and as often as they would like.
It is important to note that while many majors at the University of Iowa have major course work requirements that may be completed in four semesters, some majors have course sequences that require a full eight semesters of coursework. It is important for students to discuss their academic interests with their advisor early and often, especially if a student’s goal is a four-year graduation.
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Science General Education CORE Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from a community college in Iowa or Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Complete, or begin to complete, four semesters of the same world language (fourth-level proficiency) as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program. The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work.
- Review composition of a liberal arts degree.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
- Use the Online Transfer Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
- Complete College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education CORE Requirements during the year prior to transferring.
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students should complete the following course, if available, before transferring.
- PHIL: 1861 Introduction to Philosophy
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective Philosophy majors should contact Director of Undergraduate Studies Carrie Figdor at carrie-figdor@uiowa.edu or 1-319-335-0093 or DEO Gregory Landini at gregory-landini@uiowa.edu or 1-319-335-0024 with questions.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics. This major can be sequenced in four semesters. The Physics major is highly sequential and students should transfer at the end of their first year or in the spring of their sophomore year in order to complete the major in a timely manner.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- PHYS:1611 Introductory Physics I and PHYS:1612 Introductory Physics II
- MATH:1850 Calculus I and MATH:1860 Calculus II
Prospective Physics majors should consult the Department of Physics and Astronomy website for more information.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Physics majors should contact Director of Undergraduate Studies, Jane Nachtman, at jane-nachtman@uiowa.edu or 319-335-1844 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa in physics:
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
- Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- POLI:1100 Introduction to American Politics
- Students can also take one or more of the following Political Science courses, if available, prior to transferring:
- POLI:1001 Introduction to Politics
- POLI:1400 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POLI:1500 Introduction to International Relations
- POLI:1501 Introduction to American Foreign Policy
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Political Science majors should contact the Department of Political Science at polisci@uiowa.edu or 1-319-335-2358, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring.
- PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology
Students can also take one or both of the following Psychology courses, if available, prior to transferring:
- PSY:2401 Introduction to Developmental Science
- PSY:2501 Introduction to Social Psychology
Students can take a math based statistics course to meet a major requirement.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Psychology majors should contact Janeil Page-Jamison, janeil-page@uiowa.edu, 319-384-3657, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Admission Requirements for Online RT to BS Degree Completion
- Prerequisite Courses (must be completed or in progress prior to admission):
- Rhetoric: RHET:1030 Rhetoric
- Natural Science: Anatomy:
- HHP:1100 Human Anatomy
- AND one of these:
- BIOL:1140 Human Biology
- CHEM:1070 General Chemistry I
- CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I
- HHP:1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- HHP:3500 Human Physiology
- PHYS:1400 Basic Physics
- PHYS:1511 College Physics
- Psychology: PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology
- Quantitative/Formal Reasoning:
- MATH:1020 Elementary Functions (precalculus)
- General Education: 3sh from 2 of the following areas:
- Diversity and Inclusion (DI)
- Historical Perspectives (HP)
- International and Global Issues (IGI)
- Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts (LVPA)
- Values and Culture (VC)
- Medical Terminology: CLSA:3750 Medical and Technical Terminology
- 2.5 minimum cumulative college GPA in non-RT or NMT college courses
- Completion of a Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology program
- ARRT radiography, ARRT nuclear medicine, or NMTCB nuclear medicine certification (60 s.h. are awarded)
- All admission requirements must be completed or in progress prior to admission.
- Apply to the undergraduate College of Medicine Radiation Sciences major.
- International students and students whose first language is not English: Satisfaction of all UI Admissions requirements; completion of the English Language Requirements for Admission, the English Proficiency Evaluation, and all proficiency courses required for clearance to take a full academic load.
Admission Process:
- Apply early; allow processing time.
- Follow Admissions’ Profile instructions in MyUI to complete mandatory orientation and advising sessions.
Degree Requirements:
All courses for one of the following online modalities: see the RT to BS Degree Requirements
- Breast Imaging (BI)
- Cardiovascular Interventional (CVI)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Multi-Modality Plan 21
Stats and Management/Organization:
Semester hour, GPA, and Residency Requirements:
- Successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative and UI GPA
- Complete all modality courses with a C or above
- Complete a minimum of 30 consecutive semester hours in the College of Medicine
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Radiation Sciences contact information: radiation-sciences@uiowa.edu or 1-319-353-8388
A 2.50 cumulative GPA is required for acceptance into a radiation sciences professional program.
Meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the respective professional programs. From the invited applicants, the Admissions Committee selects the interviewees it considers most qualified to succeed in the coursework and practice of the profession. To understand and gain valuable insight to the radiation sciences fields as it relates to the health care delivery system, students are strongly encouraged to visit with or job shadow radiation sciences professionals, volunteer or seek part-time employment in radiation sciences departments, hospitals, nursing homes, or clinics, and consider gaining direct patient care contact prior to application.
The application should be made by mid-December to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences prior to the professional program application.
Apply to the Radiation Sciences professional program before January 15.
Refer to the university catalog for specific admission requirements and application procedures.
Possible courses to complete prior to transferring to Iowa:
Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree in Radiation Sciences
- Prerequisite Courses:
- Rhetoric: RHET:1030 Rhetoric
- Natural Science: anatomy, one of these:
- HHP:1100 Human Anatomy
- HHP:3105 Anatomy for Human Physiology
- HHP:3115 Anatomy for Human Physiology with Lab
AND:
- Physiology, one of these:
- HHP:1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- HHP:3500 Human Physiology
- HHP:3550 Human Physiology with Lab
- Social Science: PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology
- Quantitative/Formal Reasoning: one of these:
- MATH:1440 Math for the Biological Sciences
- MATH:1020 Elementary Functions (precalculus)
- General Education: 3sh from 2 of the following areas:
- Diversity and Inclusion (DI)
- Historical Perspectives (HP)
- International and Global Issues (IGI)
- Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts (LVPA)
- Values and Culture (VC)
- Medical Terminology: CLSA:3750 Medical and Technical Terminology
- Additional courses for the professional program of interest:
- Radiologic Technology (two-year track only):
- A total of 60 s.h. of coursework (including prerequisites and elective credit)
- Diag. Med. Sonography: one of these:
- PHYS:1400 Basic Physics or PHYS:1511 College Physics I
- Radiation Therapy:
- PHYS:1400 Basic Physics or PHYS:1511 College Physics I
- A total of 60 s.h. of coursework (including prerequisites and elective credit)
- Radiologic Technology (two-year track only):
- Prerequisite courses must be completed by June 1, with one exception: Physics for the DMS program may be completed in the summer semester.
- Two years of high school world language is a prerequisite to the professional program.
- 2.5 minimum cumulative college GPA
- International students and students whose first language is not English: Must satisfy all UI Admissions requirements; complete the English Language Requirements for Admission, the English Proficiency Evaluation, and have clearance to take a full academic load
Recommended for all professional programs:
- Job shadowing, patient care experience, and research of professional field(s)
- Participation in student, community, or professional organizations or clubs
- RSP:1100 Introduction to Radiation Sciences
- CS:1020 Principles of Computing or MSCI:1500 Business Computing Essentials
- STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics
- PSY:1010 Learning About Learning
- HHP:1400 Human Anatomy & Physiology or BIOL:1140 Human Biology
Notes:
- Separate application for competitive selection to the professional track due by January 15
- Admission to a Radiation Sciences program is not guaranteed.
- Application and selection process is required due to limited clinical openings.
- Personal interview for invited applicants
- Transfer students: Apply to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Radiation Sciences interest by early November. Also, see the Transfer Credits link on the Student Resources tab.
Professional Radiation Sciences track options: Applications are due Jan 15.
- Radiologic Technology (two-year track)
- Radiologic Technology and Computed Tomography (three-year track)
- Radiologic Technology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (three-year track)
- Radiologic Technology and Cardiovascular Interventional (three-year track)
- Radiologic Technology and Breast Imaging (three-year track)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography and General and Vascular (three-year track)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiac and Vascular (three-year track)
- Radiation Therapy (two-year track)
Semester hour, GPA, and Residency Requirements:
- Successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative and UI GPA
- Complete all track courses with a grade of C or above
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Radiation Sciences contact information: radiation-sciences@uiowa.edu or 1-319-353-8388
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Religious Studies.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Complete the following courses prior to transferring, if available:
- RELS:1404 Living Religions of the East
- RELS:1001 Judaism, Christianity and Islam
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective Transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Transfer students should contact Jordan Smith, jordan-a-smith@uiowa.edu, 319-335-2169 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Screenwriting at the University of Iowa.
Students may complete the following courses, if available, before transferring:
- CINE:1601 Introduction to Film Analysis
Students should transfer to the University of Iowa by the end of their first year at the community college.
Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa community college or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Screenwriting majors should contact Molly Rechkemmer at molly-rechkemmer@uiowa.edu or 1-319-467-0047, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
View more information about Screenwriting Arts.
Students can earn a BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Social Justice.
Social Justice majors expand their knowledge integrating theory and engagement with "real world" field experiences. They approach social justice through the arts, history, literature, comparative religious studies, political science, philosophy, health education, and gender, women's and sexuality studies.
Students prepare for employment and/or for graduate study in various fields through high-quality internships and educational experiences, including anthropology political science, law, criminology, health, the cultural sector, social services, business, nonprofit management, or public history projects.
This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
Students can complete the following course, if available, before transferring: PHIL:2402 Introduction to Ethics.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
Prospective Social Justice transfer students should contact Prof. Leslie Schwalm (Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies chair) or Prof. Pat Dolan (Social Justice Undergraduate Studies adviser) at CLAS-social-justice@uiowa.edu for more information.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa in Social Justice:
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the School of Social Work in residence at the University of Iowa.
- This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major. Students in their final year can complete the program in 3 semesters (fall, spring and summer).
Students can register for the professional core social work courses when they’ve successfully completed the following three foundation courses with a C or above:
- SSW:1022 Social Justice and Social Welfare in the U.S. or approved Intro to Social Work course (3 s.h.)
- PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology or transfer equivalent (3 s.h.)
- SOC:1010 Introduction to Sociology or transfer equivalent (3 s.h.)
and meet these requirements:
- 2.0 G.P.A. minimum overall
- Completion of 45 s.h. or more
- Submits a signed Professional Social Work Agreement form (signed after criteria is met)
Students also should:
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education CORE Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except world language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Details for pathways to meet CLAS World Language requirement.
- Complete the following courses:
- POLI:1100 Intro to American Politics (Required to graduate with BA in Social Work; but it’s not a pre-requisite)
- Meet Admission Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Contact ssw-admissions@uiowa.edu to access the Agreement form.
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the world language requirement as required for Iowa's General Education CORE Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective social work majors should contact Tomeka Petersen, ssw-admissions@uiowa.edu, 319-335-1250 with questions about the major.
- Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology.
- This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major.
- Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring.
- SOC:1010 Introduction to Sociology
- STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics and Inference or STAT:1030 Business Statistics
- Students can also take one or two of the following Sociology courses, if available, prior to transferring:
- SOC:1020 Social Problems
- SOC:1220 Principles of Social Psychology
- SOC:2710 The American Family
Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective Sociology Transfer students should contact Matt Rhodes, matthew-rhodes@uiowa.edu, 319-335-2487, with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Transfer students with an AA degree from a community college in Iowa or Black Hawk College in Illinois will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except world language) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
All students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
University of Iowa students complete 12 courses specific to this major along with three courses in psychology, and one course each in linguistics, statistics, mathematics, biology, and physics or chemistry. These non-major courses can be applied to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirement. The following required or substitute major UI courses can often be found at a community college and taken prior to transferring to the University of Iowa:
- PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology
- PSY:2301 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
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or PSY:2930 Abnormal Psych: Health Professions
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or PSY:3150 Psychology of Aging
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or CSD/ASP/TR/NURS/SSW:1800 Aging Matters: Intro to Gerontology
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- PSY:2401 Introduction to Developmental Science
- or PSQF:4106 Child Development
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PSQF:1020/STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics and Inference
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or PSQF:4143 Intro Stat Methods
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or STAT:2010 Stat Methods and Computing
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or STAT:3510 Biostatistics
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MATH:1440 Math for Biological Sci.
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or MATH:1460 Calc. for Biological Sci.
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or MATH:1850 Calculus I
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BIOL:1141 Human Biology: Health Professions
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or BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology
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PHYS:1400 Basic Physics
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or PHYS:1511 College Physics
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or CHEM:1070 General Chemistry I
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It is recommended that students considering transferring to this major do so before entering their junior year. Courses in the major are offered only once per academic year. Students transferring after their junior year with no completed coursework specific to speech-language pathology and audiology will not be able to complete all requirements for the degree in one academic year.
Admission to graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology is competitive. Students with an overall GPA below a 3.40 may have difficulty being accepted into a graduate program.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
For more information about this major contact Stewart McCauley, stewart-mccauley@uiowa.edu, director of undergraduate studies.
The Sport and Recreation Management degree is designed for students preparing for positions with sport and club teams, community recreation, intercollegiate and high school athletics programs, international sport organizations, national and international amateur sport organizations, firms specializing in sport marketing, sport sponsorship, and commercial fitness businesses. It also provides a foundation for graduate study in sport or recreation management, and other related graduate degree programs.
This degree offers a comprehensive curriculum with a unique integrative business approach. The goal is to prepare leaders to meet the challenges in the global sport arena. The faculty is committed to creating a collaborative and nurturing learning environment for analyzing and resolving the challenges in the business and culture of sports nationally and internationally.
Students can earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Sport and Recreation Management. Total required semester hours is 48 (27 Foundation, 12 Concentration Area, and 9 Field Experience).
Sport and Recreation Management Concentration Areas - Complete 12 s.h. in one of eight areas.
Certificates can be earned in lieu of a concentration area for those designated with an asterisk below.
- Interscholastic Athletic / Activity Directorship * (This program also is offered in our Des Moines location.)
- Event Management* (This program also is offered in our Des Moines location.)
- Entrepreneurship* (This program also is offered in our Des Moines location.)
- Business Studies (This program also is offered in our Des Moines location.)
- Coaching and Sport Instruction (This program also is offered in our Des Moines location.)
- Communications Public Relations / Journalism
- Sport and Diversity
- Self-Study Concentration (This program also is offered in our Des Moines location.)
http://clas.uiowa.edu/hhp/undergraduate/bs/sport-and-recreation-management/curriculum
Course work for the Business Studies Concentration Area can be completed prior to transfer. However, for other concentration areas course work generally will be completed in residence at Iowa.
Business Studies
A student must complete at least 12 semester hours from the following course selections in order to complete the concentration area for Business Studies. A student may complete any remaining requirements for concentration area after transferring to Iowa.
- ACCT:2100 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- ACCT:2200 Managerial Accounting
- ECON:1100 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON:1200 Principles of Macroeconomics
- FIN:3000 Introductory Financial Management
- MGMT:2000 Introduction to Law
- MGMT:2100 Introduction to Management
- MSCI:1500 Business Computing Essentials
Sports and Recreation Management majors should consider the 2 plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan if they plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community College prior to transferring.
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Sport Media and culture.
45 s.h. of work is required for the major: 30 s.h. in Sport Media and Culture and 15 s.h. in a secondary area or a minor in another department. At least 24 s.h. of credit for the major must be earned at The University of Iowa.
With careful planning, it may be possible to complete this major in 2 years. If possible, complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
The major requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in a second area of specialization. Most common areas include:
Sport Journalism in Sport Media and Culture
The relationship between sport and the media has never been so pervasive, and the sport studies track provides a strong academic foundation for students interested in exploring that relationship within the field of sport journalism or sports information.
Sport Management in Sport Media and Culture
The sport studies track provides a strong academic foundation for students interested in the field of sport management. A Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management; or an individually designed concentration of courses in business.
Contact Travis Vogan at travis-vogan@iowa.edu or 319-335-1370 with questions about this major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
- Students may earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Statistics.
- Students should transfer by the end of their first year in order to complete the major in a timely manner.
- Students should complete the following courses, if available, before transferring.
- MATH:1850 Calculus I
- MATH:1860 Calculus II
- CS:1210 Computer Science I: Fundamentals
- Prospective Statistics BS majors should consult the Statistics website.
- Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
- Students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.
- Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
- Prospective Statistics majors should contact Emma Kirk, emma-kirk@uiowa.edu, 319-335-0793 with questions about the major.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre Arts.
- The theatre major can be completed in two years after transferring to the UI but it is easier to complete in three.
- Experience in theatre is helpful but no audition is required for admission. All interested students are welcome.
- Transfer equivalency for major coursework is determined on a case by case basis.
- Take the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements during the year prior to transferring.
- Complete, or begin to complete, the world language requirement as needed for Iowa’s General Education Program.
- Students must earn a minimum of 24 credit hours in the UI departments of theatre, dance, or music.
- Check out the theatre website for further information.
- Students attending Kirkwood CC, Indian Hills CC, or Iowa Central CC who plan to complete their AA degree should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Use the 2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Prospective majors may contact Main Office, 319-335-2700, or Megan Gogerty, megan-gogerty@uiowa.edu, 319-353-2409, Undergraduate Coordinator, with questions.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:
A student can earn a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree in Therapeutic Recreation with a track in Inclusive Recreation or the selective admission National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) track.
Therapeutic Recreation service is a health-oriented field. It involves the provision of recreation programs designed to improve or maintain the physical, emotional, mental, and social functioning of persons with disabilities. It uses treatment, leisure education, and recreational services to promote a satisfying leisure lifestyle among persons with acute and chronic impairments.
Recommended courses for Therapeutic Recreation (both tracks) that can be completed prior to transfer:
- PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology
- SOC:1010 Introduction to Sociology OR PSY:2501 Introduction to Social Psychology
- HHP:2130 Human Development Through the Lifespan
- The Anatomy and Physiology sequence equivalent to HHP:1100 Human Anatomy and 1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology; or a single course equivalent to HHP:1400 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Science General Education Requirements. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa Community College, or Black Hawk College in Illinois, will enter the University having fulfilled all of the General Education Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity & Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.
Contact emily-mozena@uiowa.edu with additional questions.
These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa: