University of Iowa
Office of Admissions
107 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1396 USA
Phone: 319-335-1534
Email: University of Iowa
Website: www.uiowa.edu
University of Iowa
Enjoy the resources of a major research university in the comfortable atmosphere of a small town in the United States.
Academic Excellence
Iowa is the smallest of the public universities in the Big Ten. Our professors are leading experts in their fields, care about their students, and take time for individual teaching.
What we offer
One advantage of attending a university with as many course offerings as Iowa is that you can find lots of variety, flexibility, and special challenges in the curriculum.
Lots of options. More Than 100 Areas of Study allow you to find your niche or pull courses from other areas to create your own field of study.
Distinguished faculty. Top Professors in many fields are eager to mentor promising students.
Research opportunities for undergraduates. Getting involved in Research is a great way to get more out of your education.
Inspiring courses. Honors Courses offer challenging seminars or discussion groups led by top faculty members.
Extra attention. Programs for First-Year Students cover advanced topics in small, discussion sessions and help you find study partners. Programs for Transfer Students help you make connections on campus, and make the transition from another school.
Small class sizes. Attending a large university doesn't mean all of your classes will be large. Class Sizes vary, but most of our classes have fewer than 30 students.
A Vibrant Campus
Our campus is beautiful, pedestrian-friendly, and right next to Iowa City's student-oriented downtown.
What we offer
Social events, sports, and scenery—they are all here, and they are close to or on our campus.
Entertainment. Enjoy live theater, concerts, guest lectures, art exhibits, museums, and bookstores without leaving campus.
Easy access. Live three blocks from Kinnick Stadium, one block from the Iowa River, or four blocks from downtown in one of our residence halls.
Recreation. Read a book on the Pentacrest, join one of the more than 400 student organizations (including 18 social fraternities and 17 sororities), or toss a Frisbee at Hubbard Park.
Athletics. Cheer for the Hawkeyes during Big Ten athletics action, including more than 170 home games, or play intramural basketball at the Field House.
Scenery. Walk the scenic banks of the Iowa River, ride the Iowa River Trail, or rent a kayak at Lake Macbride State Park.
Shopping. Shop national chain stores at the Coral Ridge Mall, or patronize the eclectic boutiques near the heart of campus.
State-of-the-Art Resources
The University of Iowa provides the tools students need to prepare for life after college.
What we offer
Our campus is equipped with talented faculty members, a comprehensive library system, modern academic facilities, and one of the best teaching hospitals in the country.
The latest technology. Iowa offers campus-wide wireless hotspots, high-speed Ethernet ports for every residence hall student, more than 100 laptops available for checkout, and more than 1,000 free computer stations in 26 campus locations.
Top-notch faculty. Iowa has more than 1,700 tenured and tenure-track Faculty Members; 97 percent of them have the highest degrees in their fields.
Cutting-edge classrooms. Iowa instructors bring the latest technological innovations into the classroom, from online publishing to virtual reality environments.
Academic assistance. There are many campus resources for students who need extra academic help, including study skills workshops, writing, math, and speaking labs, and individual Academic Advising sessions.
A comprehensive library system. Iowa's Library System includes more than four million volumes, including periodicals, videos, and electronic reference materials.
State-of-the-art research labs. Iowa's facilities for scientific research are second to none. Undergraduates can use these facilities for class projects, working with renowned professors, or for paid employment.
Multiple performance venues. The University has its own Museum of Art, concert halls, dance recital spaces, and theaters of varying sizes to give students full freedom to express their creativity, practice their craft, and learn from professional touring companies.
Career guidance. The Pomerantz Career Center staff can connect students with internship and job opportunities and help them write résumés and prepare for interviews.
International Students
Nearly 3,000 international students choose to attend Iowa each year. The University has many resources to help you adjust to living in the United States while you get a degree, and one of your first contacts should be with the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS). Also consider contacting one of the many Culture and Nationality Organizations on campus to find more people interested in helping you make the adjustment.
Graduate and Professional Majors and Programs
- Actuarial Science1
- African American World Studies1
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art4
- Art History
- Asian Civilization1
- Astronomy1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing4
- Dance4
- English
- Film & Video Production4
- Film Studies
- French
- Geography
- Geoscience
- German
- Greek1
- Health & Sport Studies
- History
- Integrative Physiology2
- Journalism1
- Latin1
- Leisure Studies1
- Linguistics
- Literary Studies
- Literary Translation3
- Mass Communication2
- Mathematics
- Music (MA, MFA, DMA, PhD)
- Nonfictional Writing4
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology2
- Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Speech & Hearing Science2
- Speech Pathology & Audiology
- Statistics
- Theatre Arts4
- Women's Studies2
Tippie College of Business
- Accounting
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Economics2
- Finance2
- Management & Organizations2
- Management Sciences2
- Marketing2
College of Dentistry
- Dental Public Health1
- Endodontics3
- Operative Dentistry1
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery1
- Oral Science/General Practice Residency
- Orthodontics1
- Pediatric Dentistry3
- Periodontics3
- Prosthodontics3
- Stomatology1
College of Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
College of Law
- International & Comparative Law (LLM)
- Law (JD)
College of Education
- Art Education
- Community / Rehabilitation Counseling1
- Counseling Psychology2
- Counselor Education & Supervision2
- Curriculum & Supervision
- Developmental Reading1
- Educational Administration
- Educational Measurement & Statistics
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education
- English Education1
- Higher Education
- Language, Literacy & Culture2
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Rehabilitation Counselor Education2
- School Counseling1
- School Curriculum & Assessment Policy (EdS)
- School Psychology2
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education
- Special Education
- Student Affairs Administration & Research2
- Student Development in Postsecondary Education1
Carver College of Medicine
- Anatomy & Cell Biology2
- Biochemistry
- Dietetic Internship Program3
- Free Radical & Radiation Biology Program
- Medical Education1
- Microbiology2
- Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
- Pathology1
- Pharmacology
- Physical Rehabilitation Science2
- Physical Therapy2
- Physician Assistant (MPA)
- Translational Biomedicine
College of Nursing
- Nursing
- Pharmacy (PharmD, MS, PhD)
College of Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Clinical Investigation1
- Community & Behavioral Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Management & Policy
- Health Services & Policy2
- Occupational & Environmental Health
- Public Health1
Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs
- Applied Mathematical & Computational Sciences2
- Biosciences2
- Exercise Science1
- Foreign Language & ESL Education2
- Foreign Language Education1
- Genetics2
- Human Toxicology2
- Immunology2
- Informatics
- Interdisciplinary Studies1
- Library & Information Science1
- Molecular & Cellular Biology2
- Neuroscience2
- Second Language Acquisition2
- Urban & Regional Planning1
Undergraduate Majors
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Actuarial Science
- African American Studies
- American Studies
- Ancient Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Intermedia
- Jewelry & Metalsmithing
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Three-Dimensional
- Design
- Art History
- Asian Languages & Literature
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Sanskrit
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Cell & Developmental Biology
- Comprehensive Biology
- Evolution
- Genetics & Biotechnology
- Neurobiology
- Plant Biology
- Chemistry
- Cinema
- Classical Languages
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Literature & Arts
- World Languages & Literature
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Economics
- Analytical
- Business
- Policy
- English
- Creative Writing
- Environmental Sciences
- Biosciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Geosciences
- Hydrosciences
- Ethics & Public Policy
- French
- French & Arabic
- Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies
- Geography
- Environmental Studies
- Geographic Information Science
- Geography & Social Change
- Sustainability
- Geoscience
- German
- Health & Human Physiology
- Health Promotion
- Health Studies
- History
- Human Physiology
- Informatics
- Art
- Biological Sciences
- Economics
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Individualized
- Information Science
- Linguistics
- Music
- Sociology
- Interdepartmental Studies
- International Studies
- African Studies
- Caribbean Studies
- Development
- East Asian Studies
- European Studies
- Global Artistic Tradition & Change
- Global Health
- Global Resources & the Environment
- Human Rights
- International Business
- International Communication & Information
- International Politics & International Relations
- Latin American Studies
- Middle East & Muslim World Studies
- Postcolonial & Diasporic Studies
- Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies
- South Asian Studies
- War, Peace & Security
- Italian
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Leisure Studies
- Child Life
- Recreation & Sport Business
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Linguistics
- Linguistics
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Music
- Composition
- Jazz Studies
- Music Therapy
- Performance (Brass & Woodwinds, Keyboard, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice)
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physics, Applied
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Russian
- Science Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Spanish
- Speech & Hearing Science
- Sport Studies
- Statistics
- Math Statistics<
- Statistical Computing
- Statistics in Business, Industry, Government & Research
- Theatre Arts
Open Major
First-year option that offers five semesters
to choose a major
Tippie College of Business
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
College of Education
- Elementary Education
Specializations:- Art
- English as a Second Language
- History
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Reading
- Science
- Social
- Sciences(multiple social studies areas, including history)
- Special Education (Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate)
- Speech Communication/Theatre
- Secondary Education
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors combined with College of Education coursework:- Art
- Art History
- English
- Foreign Language (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish)
- Mathematics
- Music
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)
- Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History,
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology)
- Additional Endorsements
- Athletic Coach
- English as a Second Language
- Hearing Impaired
- Middle School
- Talented & Gifted
College of Engineering
- Biomedical
- Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
- Biomaterials
- Biosystems/Bioimaging
- Cardiovascular Biomechanics
- Cellular Engineering
- Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
- Pre-medicine
- Sustainability
- Chemical
- Biochemical Engineering
- Business
- Chemical Process Engineering
- Energy & Environment
- Entrepreneurship
- Pharmaceuticals
- Polymers
- Pre-medicine
- Sustainability
- Civil
- Civil Engineering Practice
- Engineering for a Sustainable World
- Entrepreneurial
- Environmental Health
- Engineering
- Environmental Remediation & Control
- Human Modeling & Simulation
- Management
- Pre-Architecture
- Structures, Mechanics & Materials
- Transportation Engineering
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Water Resources Engineering
- Electrical
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Engineering
- Industrial
- Computer & Information Systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Factors & Ergonomics
- Management
- Medical Systems
- Mechanical
- Energy & Environment
- Manufacturing & Materials Processing
- Mechanical Engineering Design
Undeclared
First-year option that offers three semesters to explore Engineering majors
College of Medicine
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Radiation Sciences
College of Nursing
- Nursing
- Doctor of Pharmacy
(six-year PharmD program)
External Degree Programs
Can be completed without coming to campus:
- Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS)
- Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS)
Certificate Programs
Can complement any major:
- Aging Studies
- American Indian & Native Studies
- American Sign Language & Deaf Studies
- Critical Cultural Competence
disability studies - Entrepreneurial Management
- Fundraising & Philanthropy Communication
- Global Health Studies
- Human Rights
- International Business
- Latin American Studies
- Leadership Studies
- Medieval Studies
- Museum Studies
- Nonprofit Management
- Performing Arts
- Entrepreneurship
- Public Health
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Sustainability
- Technological Entrepreneurship
- Writing
Minors
Available in almost all major areas, plus:
- Aging Studies
- American Indian & Native Studies
- American Sign Language
- Arabic
- Business Administration
(non-business majors) - Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Educational Psychology
- Global Health Studies
- Greek
- Human Relations
- Latin
- Latin American Studies
- Mass Communication
Preprofessional Programs
Preparatory work and specialized advising for professional degree programs in:
- Dentistry
- Law
- Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
Pharmacy Education at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy accepts approximately 108 students each year to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. Admission to this professional program is competitive and is based on academic performance, community service and volunteer work, and commitment to the profession of pharmacy.
Applicants to the Pharm.D. program must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, satisfactory completion of all pre-professional coursework, and at least 12 semester hours of general education electives. A total of 20 semester hours of general education elective courses are required for graduation. Students are encouraged to complete all 20 hours of general education electives before entering the first pharmacy year.
Pre-professional coursework includes: |
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| FALL FIRST YEAR | SPRING FIRST YEAR | ||
| Rhetoric (10:3)* | (4) sh | Rhetoric (10:3)* | (4) sh |
| Principles Chem I (4:11) | 4 sh | Principles Chem II (4:12) | 4 sh |
| Calculus (22M:16) | 4 sh | Principles of Biology 1 (2:10) | 4 sh |
| Physics (29:8) If needed** | 4 sh | General Education Electives | (3-6) sh |
| General Education Electives | (3) sh | ||
| 15-19 sh | 15-18 sh | ||
| FALL SECOND YEAR | SPRING SECOND YEAR | ||
| Organic Chem I (4:121) | 3 sh | Organic Chem II (4:122) | 3 sh |
| Human Anatomy (60:110) | 3 sh | Human Physiology (27:130) | 3 sh |
| Principles of Biology II (2:11) | 4 sh | Statistics (22S:XX but not 22S:2) | 3 sh |
| Microeconomics (6E:1) | 4 sh | Microbiology (61:112) | 4 sh |
| General Education Electives | (4) sh | General Education Electives | (5) sh |
| 14-18 sh | 13-18 sh | ||
Students must apply online via PharmCAS in the fall semester prior to the year in which they are seeking admission. PharmCAS is a Pharmacy College Application Service owned and managed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
Part of the PharmCAS application is a personal essay in which a candidate explains why he or she wants to become a pharmacist and supports this information with autobiographical details including pharmacy, health care, work, or volunteer experiences; related extracurricular activities; leadership roles; or any other important information.
The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT, www.pcatweb.info) is required. Scores must be sent to PharmCAS. Applicants must submit two letters of reference from an employer, professor, or supervisor of a community service project. Personal interviews are also required of candidates, taking place on campus, mostly on Saturdays in February of each year.
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy will consider applications from U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian, and other foreign citizens. However, the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy does not offer a Pharm.D. completion program for graduates of foreign pharmacy schools. All candidates must apply to enter the first year of the four-year Pharm.D. program regardless of previous education. Students in the program must complete all graduation requirements to be eligible to receive the Pharm.D.
All pharmacy prerequisite courses should be completed at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or an English-speaking College or university in Canada that is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Official transcripts from Canadian institutions should be sent directly to the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Courses taken outside the U.S. or Canada may be accepted under certain circumstances. Candidates who wish to complete pre-pharmacy coursework at The University of Iowa should apply to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences as an international undergraduate student (www.uiowa.edu/admissions).
International candidates whose first language is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, www.ets.org/toefl). TOEFL results should be sent to The University of Iowa (6681). Minimum TOEFL score requirements may be found at http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/graduate/international/english-grad.htm. An ACT English score of 21 or a combined SAT Critical Reading score of 550 may be used to satisfy the TOEFL requirement. TOEFL scores may be a maximum of two years old. Once recommended for admission, international candidates requesting F1 or J1 visa status are required to complete a financial statement showing evidence of adequate support to cover the costs of one full year of study at The University of Iowa: http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/applications/intl/Intl-Fin-Stmt-10.pdf.
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