The graduate admission process begins when the Office of the Registrar receives a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study at the University of Northern Iowa.

State specifically the type of admission for which you wish to be considered.

1. Degree status should be selected by students who are seeking admission to a department to pursue a program of studies which can culminate in a degree.
2. Non-Degree status has been established to meet the needs of students who:
   a. wish to take courses which do not comprise a degree program.
   b. plan to demonstrate competence in graduate studies in support of consideration for admission to a degree program at a later time. NOTE: Academic departments are not obliged to count toward their degree programs any credit for course work undertaken in a non-degree status. If a department decides to accept such credit no more than 12 semester hours may be counted towards a degree program.

The academic departments are responsible for the determination of admission to degree programs and sending official notification of departmental action. Requests for non-degree enrollment are reviewed and acted upon by the Office of the Registrar.

Applicants with physical or mental disabilities, as defined by the American with Disabilities Act, who wish to request accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services at 319-273-2676 (voice) or 319-273-3011 (TTY).

International students should request a specially designed application and instructions by contacting the International Services Director, UNI, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0164. Telephone: 319-273-6421 or by E-mail: international.admissions@uni.edu.

Completing the Application

Type or print all information, particularly your name, so that there will be no misunderstanding. Your legal name should always be used. If any of your records appear under another name, give this name also.

It is your responsibility to arrange to have the necessary credentials submitted. Follow the accompanying checklist and instructions to make sure all required steps in the admission process are completed so that a missing item will not cause delay in considering your application.

Credentials Required

You must file an official transcript from each college or university from which you have received a degree, if the degree was obtained from an institution other than UNI. Degree status applicants who have attended other colleges or universities after earning the bachelor's degree must file an official transcript from each institution attended. Only transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution to the UNI Office of the Registrar are considered official. Unofficial or personal transcripts are not acceptable.

Credit from other Institutions: Graduate credit from other accredited institutions may be accepted to a maximum of one-third of the number of hours (exclusive of thesis credit) required by a particular UNI thesis or non-thesis master's degree program. The specialist and doctoral degree programs each have different transfer credit policies.

The Office of the Registrar has responsibility for the collection and verification of all official transcripts, records, and required standardized examination scores. This office forwards copies of these documents to the academic departments as necessary. All documents become property of the University and may not be forwarded to other institutions.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) & Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

The GMAT Score is an admission requirement for the MBA and MAcc programs and must be taken before an admission decision can be made. Students seeking admission to other degree programs which require the GRE tests must be taken before an admission decision can be made. Only test scores sent directly from the issuing Test Agency to the UNI Office of the Registrar are considered official.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of $40.00 must be sent to the Office of the Registrar, unless you received or anticipate receiving a degree from the University of Northern Iowa. The application review process will be delayed until the application fee is received.

Graduate Assistantship

be admitted to a graduate degree program, should have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in his/her undergraduate studies and/or a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in at least eight hours of graduate credit. Graduate assistantship/tuition scholarship forms may be requested from the appropriate academic department or online at www.grad.uni.edu.

Deadlines

To ensure consideration of an application for admission to a degree program the application and all supporting documents must be on file at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the term of entrance. Those applying for admission to the MBA program must have everything on file at least 60 days before the term of entrance. Application for non-degree status will be accepted up to five days prior to registration.

Racial/Ethnic Data (Optional)

The U.S. Office of Education, in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, requires institutions of higher education to compile and report enrollment data on students, according to racial/ethnic compositions. These data are for statistical purposes only, will not be used in determining admission and will be treated confidentially. The University of Northern Iowa is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, or sexual orientation, and to a policy of affirmative action.

Application Checklist

• Submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study to the Office of the Registrar, UNI, Cedar Falls IA 50614-0006.
• Submit a personal check or money order in the amount of $30 made payable to the University of Northern Iowa to the Office of the Registrar, UNI, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0006. (Not necessary for applicants who earned a degree or anticipate receiving a degree from UNI.)
• If you are currently enrolled in university study and it is necessary to initially send incomplete transcripts of record, make arrangements to have a final transcript sent as soon as possible.
• If you are seeking financial assistance through the Graduate College, a major department, or through the Office of Financial Aid it is imperative that you forward all necessary documents and requests as quickly as possible. No action on your request for financial assistance will be processed until all necessary admission and financial aid documents are received. Decisions regarding financial aid and graduate assistantships/tuition scholarships will be delayed until after admission is determined and all financial aid documents are on file. Questions regarding graduate assistantships/scholarships should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator of the program to which you are applying. Questions and requests for assistance through federally sponsored programs should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid (319-273-2700 or 800-772-2736) or online at www.uni.edu/finaid/.
• Ask your degree issuing institution(s) to send an official transcript of your academic record directly to the Office of the Registrar. If you are a degree status student you must provide an official transcript from all other institutions attended since earning the bachelor's degree.
• Make arrangements to have GRE, GMAT, or other required standardized examination scores sent directly by the issuing testing agencies to the Office of the Registrar.
• For on-campus housing contact the Department of Residence at www.uni.edu/dor or call 319-273-2333 or 866-207-9411.