Information for Applicants Applying for

Admission to Tippie

Admission to TippieApplication process - Summary

Completion of the application

Admission prerequisites and GPA minimums

Resume requirement

Admission essay requirement

Notification and the appeal process

Course Prerequisites and GPA Requirements

The course prerequisites for admission are:

22M:017/MATH:1380 Calc and Matrix Alg for Business22S:008/STATS:1030 Statistics for Business6E:001/ECON:1100 Principles of Microeconomics6A:001/ACCT: 2100 Intro. to Financial Accounting

Grades of C or higher in all courses listed above2.75 minimum GPA: UI, CUM, and prerequisitesMinimum 12 s.h. UI coursework (transfer students exempt)

Accounting – 3.0 UI/CUM GPA, 2.67 average in financial and managerial accounting and a passing writing assessment score

Applying for Accounting?The Accounting major has additional

requirements for admission:

3.00 UI and CUM GPA

2.67 (B-) average in fin. and managerial accounting

A passing score on the accounting writing assessment test

The accounting writing assessment test is in addition to the admission essay, and is based on a Wall Street Journal Article.

Additional information about the accounting writing assessment can be found at:

http://tippie.uiowa.edu/accounting/bba/writing_assessment.pdf

Accounting Writing Assessment NOTE: you must have completed or

be enrolled in 6A:002/ACCT:2200 managerial accounting to take the accounting writing assessment

When Should I Apply for Admission to Tippie?

Fall application deadline: March 1.

Spring application deadline: October 1.

Late applications will only be reviewed for those with extenuating circumstances.

All transcripts and final grades must be submitted by January 10 in order to be considered for fall admission, and June 15 in order to be considered for spring admission.

Deadlines and Transcripts

…Official transcripts are required from other colleges you have attended (other than the University of Iowa).

You may not use a summer course to meet admission requirements for a subsequent fall admission. However, courses taken during summer session can be used for admission to a later session.

Resume Requirement Approval through Hire-a-Hawk required.

Information on resume creation and example templates are available on-line and at the Pomerantz Career Center.

You can make an appointment at the Career Center to review your resume prior to submission.

Applicants who do not receive a passing score will be notified prior to the semester ending so that they can make corrections and resubmit – this is required for consideration of your application for admission.

Admission Essay Requirement

Admission essays will be one page in length (300-500 words) and will address a specific question. There are two questions and you will choose to write on one. Additional information is available on-line at the Tippie Undergraduate Program Office website.

Applicants who do not receive a passing score will be notified prior to the semester ending so that they can make corrections and resubmit – this is required for consideration of your application for admission.

What Happens If I Miss The Application

Deadline?Most likely you will be applying for the next semester. There is a petition process to request to apply late, but those are infrequently approved. Valid reasons generally involve extenuating circumstances that were beyond your control.

If you miss the application deadline talk with your advisor before you complete a petition. Often you can apply for the next session without it adversely affecting your schedule.

What Happens If I Am Not

Admitted?After you receive your official notification from admissions (via email) that you were not admitted you have the option to appeal your admission decision – some important notes:

Talk with your advisor before you petition.

You may petition based on not meeting the GPA requirement, but not for a failing resume or essay.

Valid reasons generally involve extenuating circumstances that were beyond your control and additional documentation may be required.

Your petition must be submitted within 10 days of the date of notification.

The On-Line Applicationhttps://apply.admissions.uiowa.edu/admissions/login.page

Application Components:

Personal information Admission information Educational data Residency information Certification Supplemental information

(upload resume and admission essay)

Verify and validate application

Submit!

Prebusiness Majors

What do I need to do next to apply to

the Tippie?

1. Work on your Resume!

Resources for working on your resume

•Check out the Pomerantz Career Center’s web site for resume examples

•Attend a resume information session

•Schedule an appointment with the Pomerantz Career Center to discuss your resume and fine tune

2. Work on your Admission Essay!

Resources for working on your admission essay

•Check out the Frank Center website for more information on the admission essay format and requirements

•If you have additional questions about writing an admission essay in general, contact the UI Writing Center located in 110 EPB or the Frank Business Communication Center, S146 PBB

3. Apply by the Deadline!

The deadlines to apply are

Fall Admission:March 1

Spring Admission: October 1

Check out the Standard Admission FAQ

http://tippie.uiowa.edu/undergraduate/admissions/faq.cfm