The University of Iowa

The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. The University of Iowa accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, The University of Iowa has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at The University of Iowa graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: The University of Iowa may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At The University of Iowa?

The University of Iowa has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with The University of Iowa directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at The University of Iowa

When choosing a major, The University of Iowa students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at The University of Iowa.The University of Iowa allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. The University of Iowa false.The University of Iowa offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Iowa

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Does The University of Iowa Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ The University of Iowa does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does The University of Iowa Offer Online Classes?

✅ The University of Iowa true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does The University of Iowa Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ The University of Iowa true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does The University of Iowa Have An Honors Program?

✅ The University of Iowa true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at The University of Iowa.

Does The University of Iowa Require Internships?

🟨 The University of Iowa does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About The University of Iowa

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The University of Iowa Library

The main library on campus is the Main Library and there are 8 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at The University of Iowa

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Iowa offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•Urban and regional planning, education, computer science, public health, law, biochemistry, epidemiology, occupational and environmental health, linguistics, microbiology

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does The University of Iowa have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

The University of Iowa has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at The University of Iowa include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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