Minimum admissions requirements
- Completion of two courses: Single-Variable Calculus I, and either Principles of Chemistry I or Calculus-based Physics I, with grades of A or B.
- As and Bs in any subsequent math, science, and engineering courses taken.
- Completion of high school unit requirements.
- The University of Iowa requires a minimum transfer GPA of 2.50.
Requirements for students from outside the University of Iowa
- Complete the minimum admission requirements (listed above).
- Apply online.
- Send an official transcript from every college and university you have attended. See the application process for more details.
- For credits that transfer, see our "Transfer Courses" page.
- Once admitted to the College of Engineering, you may request a degree audit on your MyUI site to see how the courses you've taken fulfill degree requirements.
- Email engr-admissions@uiowa.edu with any course transferability questions.
For current University of Iowa students transferring into the College of Engineering
- Complete the admission requirements (listed above).
- Complete the change of college application.
- Request a "What If" degree audit on your MyUI site to see how the courses you've taken fulfill engineering degree requirements.
- Once admitted to the College of Engineering, call 319-335-5763 to schedule an engineering academic advising appointment.
- Prior to being admitted into Engineering, you may request Special Permission to register for the first two engineering courses: Engineering Problem Solving I and II.
- You may wish to take ENGR:1000 Engineering Success (1 hr), which is offered in the fall semester. There is no special permission required to take this course.
Transfer Courses
See how your courses will transfer from another institution.