University of Northern Iowa Graduate College
Graduate Student Handbook

The online Graduate College Handbook is a resource for you to find important information for graduate students in one place. The information in this handbook is ever-changing due to updates in university policies and programs so refer to it often during your time at UNI.

_______________________________________________________________________ Policies and Procedures
Contact information for areas throughout the university. Section 1: Graduate Program Graduate Degree Programs Program Approval Review Program of Study How to Change Program of Study Section 2: Admission, Degree Status Requirements, and Registration Regulations Admission Degree Status Requirements Non Degree Status Requirement Registrar Registration Regulations Other Requirements and Criteria Section 3: Calendars University Calendar of Events Academic Calendar Thesis/Dissertation Preview and Submission Calendar Section 4: Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition Residency Requirements Financial Aid Assistantships University Bill Payments Online Job Board	Section 5: Policies and Procedures Academic Ethics Policies Statement of Student Rights Policy of Student Records Anti-Discrimination/Harassment Policy Equal Opportunity Policy Sexual Assault/Sexual Misconduct Policy Graduate Student Academic Grievance Policy Academic Grievance Form for Graduate Students Student Conduct Code Drug and Alcohol Policy Use of Computer Resources Policy Section 6: Human Research Participants / Institutional Review Board (IRB) Submission Procedures Submission Tips Approval Timeline IRB Forms Section 7: Thesis and Dissertation General Information Thesis and Dissertation Manual Section 8: Graduation Application Process and Fee Application Form Commencement Information
_______________________________________________________________________ Student Life
Section 1: New Student Checklist Graduate Student Orientation University Identification Card (uCard) Vehicle Permits Textbooks E-mail Address and Passwords Health Requirements Health Insurance Section 2: Housing On Campus Off Campus Apartments NISG Listings Online Resources On Campus Dining Options Locations Meal Plans Dining Dollars Section 3: Rod Library Resources Available / Orientation Library Research Instruction and Tutorials Research Consultation Graduate Student Study Carrels Section 4: Information Technology Services Computer Software Classes Computer Labs Multimedia Production House Section 5: Department of Public Safety Vehicle Permits Panther Shuttle Emergency Phones Safety Escort Services Self Defense Class Section 6: Health and Wellness Resources Wellness and Recreation Services Wellness and Recreation Center Fitness Classes Wellness Programs Student Health Clinic Appointments Health Insurance Immunizations Counseling Center Student Disability Services	Section 7: Academic and Career Services Academic Services Examination and Evaluation Services Standardized Testing and Study Strategy Courses Writing Center Statistical Consulting Lab Career Services Job Search Resources Section 8: Graduate Student Organizations Graduate Student Advisory Board Graduate Student Social Network Communication Graduate Student Association Non-Traditional Student Association Other Student Organizations Section 9: Diversity UNI Diversity Matters Center for Multicultural Education Ethnic and Cultural Student Organizations Section 10: UNI Athletics and Cultural Activities Arts, Events and Exhibits Calendar of Events Panther Athletics Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Strayer-Wood Theatre Interpreters Theatre UNI Museums School of Music Performances KUNI Radio Section 11: Cedar Valley Community My CommUNIty Guide Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Community Information and Links Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce Section 12: Alumni Association