The admission process for international applications begins when a completed application is received by the University of Northern Iowa.

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

Undergraduate Study (Bachelor/First Degree)

Indicate if you wish to be considered for admission as a Bachelor, second Bachelor or non-degree Undergraduate student.

Graduate Study (Master/Specialist/Doctoral)

1. Degree status: Degree status should be selected by students who wish to be considered for admission to a graduate program which can culminate in a degree.
2. Non-Degree Status has been established for the post-baccalaureate student who:
   1. Wishes to take courses for self-enlightenment unrelated to any graduate degree program.
   2. Plans 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 15 semester hours may be counted towards a degree program.

Applicants with physical or health limitations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who wish to request accommodations or special needs should contact the Office of Disability Services at 319-273-2676, or send a letter to the Student Disability Services Coordinator, 213 Student Services Center, UNI, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0385.

The application information requested is required for the purpose of determining admission and/or issuing a Certificate of Eligibility. Failure to provide this information makes such determination impossible. This information is not routinely provided outside the University, except for purposes of directory information.

Complete all the information requested on the application so there will be no misunderstanding. See that all questions are answered to avoid unnecessary correspondence and delay in considering your request for admission.

Your legal name as it appears on your passport 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 appropriate checklist undergraduate or graduate to ensure all required steps in the admission process are completed so that a missing item will not cause delay in considering your application.

Academic/School Records (transcripts) must be official. To be official, each document must have an original signature and seal or stamp of the issuing institution.

Documents must be mailed by the institution to the University of Northern Iowa.

• Students applying for Master or Doctoral programs must submit transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
• Academic/School Records must show years of attendance, courses, grades, month and year of graduation and degree awarded.
• All transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
• Usually only students applying for a first university degree (Bachelor) must submit Secondary (High School) transcripts.
• Transfer credit can be awarded only on the basis of course descriptions (syllabi) in English.

All applicants who are not native speakers of English must submit an official TOEFL score report. The recommended score for undergraduates is 550 or above (213 on the computerized TOEFL) or 79 on the iBT. Please note alternatives to the TOEFL for undergraduates. Graduate students may be considered with a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (173 on the computerized TOEFL) or 61 on the iBT. Some academic departments require higher scores.

OUR INSTITUTIONAL CODE NUMBER IS 6307.

The University of Northern Iowa offers a full-time Culture & Intensive English Program (CIEP) for applicants who do not meet the language proficiency requirement.

A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 by bank draft or money order is required in addition to the completed application form.

For undergraduate international students there is no deadline as admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.

For graduate students, files should be completed by:

• Fall Semester (beginning in late August): April 1
• Spring Semester (beginning in early January): October 1
• Summer Semester (beginning in early June): February 1

• Summer or Fall Semester: February 1
• Spring Semester: October 1

		Online Your online application will be submitted electronically to the appropriate office through a secure server. Here is a list of the information you will need to provide to complete the online application: Semester you expect to begin studies at UNI. Permanent address information: Street address, city, state or province, postal code and country. Country of birth. Country of citizenship. Country of residence. Native language. Degree you are seeking at UNI. Field of study at UNI. Most recent college entrance examination test scores as appropriate to your level of study (graduate or undergraduate). Type of visa you expect to hold while at UNI. Educational background beginning at grade 9: dates of attendance, school level, school name and school location.
		Print it out If you prefer, you may print a copy of the application available in PDF format. If you are seeking to enroll at UNI as an undergraduate student or graduate student, mail the completed application for admission plus the $50.00 application fee to: International Admissions 113 Maucker Union University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0164 USA. If you need instructions on how to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader required for viewing PDF, please visit Using PDF Files.

Checklist for International Undergraduate Applicants

Checklist for International Graduate Applicants

International Admissions • 113 Maucker Union • University of Northern Iowa • Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0164
Phone: 1-319-273-6421 • Fax: 1-319-273-6103 • E-Mail: UGInternational.Admissions@uni.edu

The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity educator and employer
with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.