Undergraduate Business

Frequently Asked Questions for Standard Admission

What are the admission requirements?
Students are guaranteed admission* to the Henry B. Tippie College of Business by satisfying the following requirements:

1) Completion of 60 semester hours.

2) Completion of the 6 prerequisite courses (22M:017 Calculus and Matrix Algebra, 22S:008 Statistics for Business, 6E:001, Principles of Microeconomics, 6E:002 Principles of Macroeconomics, 6A:001 Introduction to Financial Accounting, 6A:002 Managerial Accounting).

3) 2.75 grade-point average on: The six prerequisite courses (no grade lower than “C� on any prerequisite course), all courses taken at The University of Iowa, and all college-level courses attempted (cumulative).

4) Submission of an application by the deadline. To be admitted in the fall or summer session, applications must be received by April 1. To be admitted in the spring session, applications must be received by November 1.

* Students who do meet the required GPAs may still be denied admission if there is evidence of postsecondary school academic misconduct or other violations of the Tippie College of Business Honor Code.

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When are the application deadlines?
Applications for fall and summer must be submitted by: April 1.
Applications for spring must be submitted by November 1.

Where can I apply?
Applications are only accepted online.

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How do I know if I meet the Tippie College of Business guaranteed admission?
Review your GPAs on your degree audit and use the formula below to determine if you are guaranteed admission.

Prerequisite Courses* Grade Value   # of s.h.   Points
Calculus and Matrix Algebra   x   =  
Statistics for Business   x   =  
Principles of Microeconomics   x   =  
Principles of Macroeconomics   x   =  
Introduction to Financial Accounting   x   =  
Managerial Accounting   x   =  
      Total s.h.   Total Points

 

Grade Grade Value

A+

 4.33

A

 4.00

A-

 3.67

B+

 3.33

B

 3.00

B-

 2.67

C+

 2.33

C

 2.00

Total Points ÷ Total s.h. =  
        ______ Prerequisite GPA (Must be 2.75)
        ______ University of Iowa GPA (Must be 2.75)
        ______ Cumulative GPA (Must be 2.75)
        ______ Total Semester Hours (Must be 60)

If you have completed a course using the second grade option, please check your degree audit or contact the Undergraduate Program Office to help you determine your GPA.

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What if I do not meet the guaranteed admission requirements?
Students who do not meet the guaranteed admission requirements may still apply to the College. Applications are reviewed, and decisions are made, by reviewing a variety of factors. Applicants who do not meet the guaranteed admission are required to complete a special section of the supplemental application that specifies the conditions (e.g., illness) or obligations (e.g., ill family member) that impacted their academic performance. Letters of recommendation are not accepted.

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I missed the deadline; can I still submit may application?
Late applications are generally not accepted. However, you are encouraged to contact the Undergraduate Program Office to speak with an advising staff member regarding the nature of the reason that the application was not submitted by the deadline. If it is determined that you had a documented extenuating circumstance that prevented you from applying by the deadline, you may complete a petition to request that your application be accepted late.

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When will I know if I am admitted?
When you will be notified depends on the session you are applying, if you are taking summer courses to complete your prerequisites, and if you meet the guaranteed admission requirements. The following table outlines the notification time frame.

The session you are applying for: When you will be notified:
Fall Session (not taking summer course work to complete prerequisites) Early June
Fall Session (taking summer course work to complete prerequisites) One week before the start of fall classes
Spring Session One week before the start of spring classes
Summer Session One week before the start of summer classes

 

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How will I be notified?
You will receive a letter from the Office of Admissions. You can also check the web by looking up your major in the student records section of ISIS.

What's the average GPA of students enrolled in the Tippie College of Business?
The average cumulative GPA of students admitted to the college is 3.14.

Does the College have a cap on how many students they admit?
No. If you meet the guaranteed admission requirements, you will be admitted to the Tippie College of Business.

Does the accounting major have different admission requirements?
Yes. To be admitted to the accounting program, you must meet the following requirements: B- average in 6A:001 and 6A:002 and a 3.0 or higher GPA on UI and cumulative GPAs.

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Can I reapply?
Yes, but make an appointment with an advisor from the Undergraduate Program Office before classes start.

I applied last semester and was not admitted to the College. Do I need to submit another application or will my file be automatically reviewed again?
You must reapply. Applications are valid for one session only.

How do I change my major if I have already turned in my application?
Before classes start, you can change your major by going to the undergraduate Office of Admissions in 108 Calvin Hall. After classes start, you will need to go to the Undergraduate Program Office in C140 PBB to change your major.

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After admission, what GPA do I need to remain admitted and eligible to graduate?
To remain in the Tippie College of Business, you must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all college course work attempted, all course work attempted in business, all course work attempted in the major, all course work attempted at The University of Iowa, all business course work attempted at The University of Iowa, and all course work in the major attempted at The University of Iowa.

Can I register for major courses before I am officially admitted?
Students who meet the guaranteed admission GPA (2.75) are given special permission to register for two courses in their intended major. Students who do not meet the guaranteed admission GPA must wait until an official admission decision has been made (generally ten working days after grades are posted).

Is there a higher tuition for students admitted to the College?
Yes, in December 2007, the Board of Regents of the State of Iowa, recognizing the quality of the Tippie College of Business undergraduate degree program and its need for sustaining resources, implemented a tuition supplement for upper division students. The supplement is a percentage of the student's tuition (27.9% for residents and 8.1% for non residents), and will be paid by students enrolled in the College of Business who have attained junior status or higher (60 semester hours). The revenue generated by the supplement will support advising services in the College of Business and expanded course offerings in high-demand majors.

 

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