The University of Iowa welcomes more than 5,000 new undergraduate students to campus each year from high schools and colleges around the world.
First-Year StudentsApplicants still in high school (including students who are taking college courses while still in high school)
Transfer StudentsApplicants who have attended another college or university
International StudentsFirst-year or transfer applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Returning StudentsApplicants who previously attended the University of Iowa and who would like to resume their studies
Nondegree StudentsApplicants who want to take a course or courses but are not currently seeking admission to a degree program (e.g. high school students, visiting college students, study abroad students, distance and online education students)
Distance and Online Education StudentsApplicants who plan to take only Distance and Online Education courses (Online, Off-Campus), but are not seeking admission to a degree program
Youth & Pre-College Programs
The University of Iowa offers a variety of summer camps and pre-college programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Graduate & Professional Degree Programs
If you already have an undergraduate bachelor's degree and wish to apply to a graduate or professional degree program at Iowa, review the information for Graduate & Professional Admissions.