Do you want to enroll in courses? Are you unsure of where you would begin? All students enroll in courses through MyUI, the University of Iowa online student portal. Start the enrollment process by choosing the appropriate item in the drop-down list below.

If you are currently enrolled in courses at the University of Iowa or have been enrolled in the last 12 months you can log into MyUI with your HawkID and password to register for your course.

If you are unable to register, please call 319-335-2852 or email doe-reg@uiowa.edu for assistance.

  • Interested in taking an online class? If you have never taken a course at the University of Iowa you will need to complete a short application to register for courses. Follow the APPLY link for admission instructions for distance and online nondegree students.
  • If you are interested in applying to a degree program follow the APPLY link to find the appropriate application, or consult the department of your program of interest if you have questions.
  • If you have taken courses at the University of Iowa in the past, but more than 12 months have passed since your last enrollment, follow the APPLY link for instructions on applying for re-entry to the university.

1. Use your HawkID and password to log on to MyUI.
* If you need assistance with your HawkID or password - https://hawkid.uiowa.edu

2. Look up your course number and section under the COURSES/REGISTRATION tab by:

  • typing the letters for the curricular area in the Course Subject box (ex. EDTL)
  • entering the four numbers in COURSE NUMBER, and
  • typing the letter/number combination in the SECTION NUMBER box and hit Search

3. Check that the correct course is listed, then hit the ENROLL button.
    Be sure to look for and click on ENROLL in blue.
    Adding the course to Schedule Builder WILL NOT enroll you in the course. 

Special permission: If special permission is needed for enrollment, you will be prompted to enter a special permission number after pressing enroll. 

*Please note that tuition is assessed at the time of enrollment. Be sure to check your tuition assessment in MyUI under the Financial Aid & Billing tab in the gold bar across the top of the page. Look for your University Bill in the Finances & Billing section. 

Registration changes: Once enrolled in courses, you are responsible for all enrollment changes, tuition payments and other charges on your ubill. The University of Iowa does not drop students from a course(s) or withdrawal a student for nonpayment or nonattendance. 

If you need to make changes to your registration, such as adding or dropping courses, changing sections or hours, or withdrawing from the semester, please visit our page on Registration Changes.

If you need assistance with registration changes please call 319-335-2852
or email doe-reg@uiowa.edu for assistance.

Office of the Registrar, Academic Calendar

Office of the Registrar, Dates by Session

Office of the Registrar, Course Deadlines

If you are unsure about deadlines for your course,
please contact us at 319-335-2852 or doe-reg@uiowa.edu.