Admission Guidelines
Freshmen
Each application for admission is considered based on the following factors:
- Graduation from an accredited secondary school, or completion of the General Education Diploma (GED).
- Grade point average of secondary school work.
- Rank in secondary school graduating class.
- Results on standardized tests (ACT or SAT).
- Extracurricular activities and leadership.
Incoming freshmen can qualify for outstanding merit scholarships that can be renewed annually. Freshmen scholarships range from $14,000 - $3,000 annually dependent upon high school grade point average and ACT or SAT test scores.
Transfer students
A student who has attended an accredited college, university, community college or junior college, must be in good standing at that institution before being admitted to Upper Iowa University. Transfer students NOW qualify for outstanding merit scholarships that can be renewed annually!
Credit for all lecture and lab courses transfer to Upper Iowa University from schools accredited by any of the following regional accrediting associations:
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Evaluation of credits from unaccredited institutions is according to the “Transfer Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions,” published by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
Course credits transfer toward major, minor, general education course requirements or as electives. The actual number of transfer credits accepted for the major/minor is determined in consultation with the appropriate academic division.
Upper Iowa University may transfer up to 78 lower division college semester credits from accredited institutions. A maximum of 78 semester credits may be transferred from community/technical colleges.
These 78 semester credits may include:
- No more than 9 semester credits from Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) activity courses, including transcripted intercollegiate athletics.
- No credits from courses identified by Upper Iowa University as at the remedial or developmental level (except for articulated ESL credits from partner institutions).
- No more than 30 semester credits from one year occupational diploma programs.
Upper Iowa University may transfer an additional 12 semester credits, identified by the transfer institution as upper division credit, to a transfer maximum of 90 semester credits.
Up to 78 lower division credits and 12 upper division semester credits evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) and semester credits earned through CLEP, DSST (Dantes), Excelsior College and ACT-PEP examinations will transfer to Upper Iowa University.
See also this section of the Catalog.
Accelerated Curriculum Emphasis (ACE) Program
Academic requirements for the ACE Program include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (based on the 4.00 scale) in a successfully completed high school college preparatory curriculum. ACE students must also meet the general admission requirements.
Former students
Former Upper Iowa University students who wish to return will follow the transfer student guidelines. Such a student must resubmit an admission application form (available from the Admission Office) and supply official transcripts of credits covering all previous college work.
Graduates
A graduate of Upper Iowa University or another institution who desires to enter in order to earn additional undergraduate credits should follow these steps to apply.
Special students
Unclassified students may be admitted to study for credit not leading to a degree. They may select courses for which they qualify, if approved by the Director of Student Succcess (563-425-5264), without regard to general education requirements of the college.
Transient students
Students working toward a degree at another college may enroll for up to 15 semester hours at Upper Iowa University as transient students, upon presentation of authorization from the dean or registrar of their institution indicating approval of the specific courses to be taken. The proper form to use for such authorization is available from the Registrar’s Office.
Part-time and summer school students
The University welcomes applications from prospective part-time and summer school students, including teachers who wish to complete degree programs or to continue beyond degree programs. All such students must apply for admission before the beginning of the semester or term in which they wish to enroll.
Auditors
On a space availability basis, persons who are capable of profiting from college classes may enroll as auditors. Auditors pay a reduced tuition fee and do not earn college credit.
Early Admission
With the recommendation of their principal and guidance counselor, high school students may apply for early admission to the University. This permits outstanding students to begin their college program during the summer prior to their senior year or while completing their final high school units. Individuals interested in early admission should contact the Admission Center.
605 Washington St.
P.O. Box 1857
Fayette, Iowa 52142
800-553-4150 (toll free)
(563) 425-5200
info@uiu.edu
