VIII. University of Iowa Policies
A. University of Iowa Student Handbook on MyUI
The University of Iowa provides an online Student Handbook on MyUI. The site provides links to information on registration as well as to your rights and responsibilities as a registered student.
B. Registration Policies
Early registration for enrolled students begins each March for the summer semester, April for the fall semester, and November for the winter and spring semesters. Students should refer to their individualized plan of study; MSN,DNP, and Post-Graduate-Certificate students will be coded into courses based on their plan of study. Information about enrollment status, grades, and tuition as well as the full version of the academic calendar is available at the MyUI website.
C. Affirmative Action Policy
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. More information as well as contact phone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found at this URL: The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE)
D. Policies and Regulations Affecting Students
Policies and regulations related to students can be found at the Office of the Dean of Student’s website. Please refer to this website for questions regarding student rights, student responsibilities, and student organizations at the University of Iowa. Examples of policies that affect students are as follows:
- Policy on Sexual Harassment and Consensual Relationships
- Student Records Policy (FERPA)
E. The University of Iowa Policy on Ethics in Research
The University of Iowa Policy on Ethics in Research
F. Student Disability Policy and Services
G. Summer Financial Aid
Beginning summer 2012, if a student has summer financial aid, they must notify the Office of Student Financial Aid in writing (email or by completing a form in the Office of Student Services) on the day of or prior to reducing their registration. Aid could be reduced or cancelled by a change in registration. Withdrawal calculations have always been performed for students withdrawing in the summer; the change is the need for students to notify the Office of Student Financial Aid in writing. In some cases, a withdrawal calculation may not be needed if they know the student is returning for a class that starts at a later date.