University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa requires at least 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. University of Northern Iowa accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Northern Iowa has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 64% of students who start college at University of Northern Iowa complete all the credits required 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: University of Northern 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 Do I Have To Take At University of Northern Iowa?

University of Northern 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 do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at University of Northern Iowa

When choosing a major, University of Northern Iowa students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Northern Iowa.University of Northern 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. University of Northern Iowa false.University of Northern 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: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Northern Iowa

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Does University of Northern Iowa Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of Northern Iowa directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Northern Iowa Have An Online Program?

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

Does University of Northern Iowa Give AP Credit?

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

Does University of Northern Iowa Have An Honors Program?

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

Does University of Northern Iowa Require Internships?

🟨 University of Northern 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 University of Northern Iowa

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University of Northern Iowa Library

The main library on campus is the Rod Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Northern 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.

Northern Iowa offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Engineering 3+2 Dual Degree Major, Iowa State University and University of Iowa

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Allen College, University of Iowa, medical technology w/ University of Iowa, cytotechnology w/ Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences and Mercy College of Health Sciences and chiropractic w/ Logan College of Chiropractic and Palmer College of Chiropract

•3+2 programs in Athletic Training, Communication and Media, History, Math, English, and Technology

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 University of Northern Iowa have any ROTC programs?

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

University of Northern Iowa has an Army 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 University of Northern Iowa include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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