The General Catalog provides information about academic programs at the University of Iowa, one of three universities governed by the Iowa Board of Regents. The catalog also provides links to supporting offices at the university, a list of administrative officers, an A–Z list of University of Iowa faculty members, a university calendar, and a link to the Code of Iowa for information regarding admission requirements and Iowa resident/nonresident standing.
The General Catalog is published for informational purposes and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and the University of Iowa. Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate at the time of publication. However, information on courses, curricula, policies, regulations, and other matters is subject to change at any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect. The 2024–25 General Catalog overviews requirements for fall 2024 through summer 2025 academic sessions.
For PDF versions of archived back editions, visit Archive on the catalog website.
The General Catalog is produced by the Office of the Registrar. For important dates and deadlines related to the catalog publication cycle, visit General Catalog Dates on the catalog website. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Questions concerning the catalog may be directed to the Office of the Registrar at registrar-publications@uiowa.edu.
The University of Iowa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and is associated with Indiana, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Pennsylvania State, Purdue, and Rutgers Universities and the Universities of Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska-Lincoln, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin-Madison in the Big Ten Conference. The Big Ten institutions are members of the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
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 (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, daod-ocrc@uiowa.edu.