As an undergraduate or graduate distance and online nondegree student, you can enroll in online courses at the University of Iowa without seeking a degree.
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To help you navigate to your application, choose the appropriate drop-down section below.
The notes at the bottom of this page are meant to provide information that will help you as you take your next steps.
Welcome to Distance and Online Education at The University of Iowa!
Undergraduate Nondegree Admission and Application Information
Undergraduate Nondegree Admission Requirements: Completion of high school or equivalent.
Distance and Online Nondegree Application Instructions:
- Go to: Distance and Online Nondegree Application
- Go to ‘Create Account…’ button
- Go through the steps for New Account Setup and fill in the requested information
- This will take you to a page titled, Distance and Online Nondegree Application for Admission. Fill in personal information as requested.
- After you complete and submit the application, wait for an email from the Office of Admissions (be-a-hawkeye@uiowa.edu) that will give instructions on how to set up your HawkID. This may take up to 24 hours.
For more information: Office of Admissions, Distance and Online Students
Graduate Nondegree Admission and Application Information
Graduate Distance and Online Nondegree Admission Requirements:
1. A baccalaureate degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution or an equivalent degree from another country.
2. A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, or the foreign equivalent.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
Distance and Online Nondegree Application Instructions:
- Go to: Distance and Online Nondegree Application
- Go to ‘Create Account…’ button
- Go through the steps for New Account Setup and fill in the requested information
- This will take you to a page titled, Distance and Online Nondegree Application for Admission. Fill in personal information as requested.
- After you complete and submit the application, wait for an email from the Office of Admissions (be-a-hawkeye@uiowa.edu) that will give instructions on how to set up your HawkID. This may take up to 24 hours.
For more information: Graduate Admissions, Nondegree Seeking Students
University Records and Documents Fee:
All Distance and Online Nondegree Students will be assessed a $75.00 University Records and Documents Fee upon their second enrollment session.
Transcripts:
- Students are required to submit college transcripts when/if entering a certificate or endorsement program.
- Graduate students seeking to receive graduate credit are required to submit official transcripts showing your baccalaureate (or higher) degree
Registration Authorization:
- Undergraduate nondegree students do not need authorization to register.
- Graduate students need to be authorized to register before they are able to enroll in courses each semester. If you receive an error message that indicates you need to be authorized, contact Distance and Online Education Registration/Student Services at doe-reg@uiowa.edu.