By calling our Admissions Office at: 1-800-553-4150, Ext. 2 one of our experienced counselors can help you with the admissions process. Please note that any prospective student who visits the campus and applies will automatically have their application fee waived!

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Complete an admissions application. You may either complete a paper form or apply online.  To request a paper application, call the Admissions Office at 1-800-553-4150, Ext. 2 or visit your high school counselor and request a copy.
2. Arrange to have an official high school transcript sent directly to the Office of Admissions. If you have taken college level classes elsewhere, arrange to have official transcripts from each college attended sent to the Office of Admissions also.
3.  Have the results of either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) sent directly to the Office of Admissions. If English is not your first language, results of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Computerized English Language Placement Test (CELPT) must be submitted.

Each application is reviewed by the Director of Admissions. Primary consideration for admission is based upon academic preparation, academic performance, and test scores with secondary consideration based on exracurricular activities and leadership qualities.

Our presumption is that candidates selected for admission to Upper Iowa University will continue to maintain a level of academic acomplishment equal or superior to their record at the time of application. Additionally, applicants who receive an offer of admission while completing high school must understand that the offer of admission is contingent upon the completion of their high school diploma, or the equivalent. Upper Iowa University reserves the right to rescind offers of admission to candidates whose final academic records are at levels lower than the record on which the admission decision was based. As well, Upper Iowa University reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission to anyone who has falsified, or otherwise misrepresented information related to the admissions process, or for reasons of conduct inappropriate to the ethos of the university.

Each applicant learns of the admission decision within seven days following receipt of the completed application and supporting papers.

In the case where a student has completed all application requirements with the exception of submitting an official transcript(s), Upper Iowa University may provide provisional admittance immediately prior to each term if the student meets the following conditions:

1. Application to UIU has been submitted late, i.e., approximately 30 days prior to the start of a given term.
2. Evidence is provided indicating that the transcript(s) has (have) been requested.
3. Evidence is provided indicating that the student is in good standing with any previously attended college or university from which he/she is transferring.
4. Evidence of a high school diploma or G.E.D. is provided.

A student entering Upper Iowa University under provisional admittance will be cleared for full acceptance upon receipt of the offical transcript(s). The offical transcript(s) are expected to be received by Upper Iowa University within 14 days of the date on provisional admittance letter.

Students eligible for Financial Aid may be awarded; however, funds will not be released until the student is fully accepted.

Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in the offer of admssion being rescinded.

Students offered acceptances submit the following before enrolling:

1. A $100 advance tuition deposit and a $150 housing deposit for students living in the residence halls. Both deposits will be transferred to the student's university account. The advance tuition deposit is refundable through April 30 of the application year (December 31 for second semester) and the housing deposit is refundable through March 15 of the application year.
2. Final transcripts of all high school and college work completed.
3. Housing and health forms will be sent by the Office of Student Services.