When to Apply for Degree
Students should submit a degree application for the session in which all requirements will be met. Degrees are conferred during the session that all coursework is completed with the exception of students completing their final coursework over the winter session. Students satisfying degree requirements during the winter session will have degrees conferred after the subsequent spring session.
Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors before completing a degree application to ensure appropriate timing.
Degree Application Deadlines
- Spring 2025: Feb. 28, 2025
- Summer 2025: June 13, 2025
- Fall 2025: Oct. 3, 2025
Dates are subject to change, please consult the Academic Calendar for all degree-related dates.
Degree Application Late Fee
There is no charge if a degree application is submitted by the deadline for that session. A late fee of $20 will be assessed for students applying after the deadline.
Students who file a degree application but do not graduate must file a new application for the session in which they plan to complete requirements. Any applicable late fees will be assessed for the new application.
Degree Services
Oversees degree applications, verifies completion of degree requirements, and confers degrees and awards.
How to Apply for a Degree
Students apply for degree via the MyUI student portal. Log in with your HawkID and password. Students may apply for the current session or the subsequent session. A degree application must be filed for a student to be considered a degree candidate. The University of Iowa does not confer degrees without a complete application.
Degree Application Confirmation
A confirmation email will be sent to degree applicants via their university email account verifying the University of Iowa's receipt of the application. It is important that students read this email carefully, as it will contain important deadlines and other information for degree candidates. Students applying for future sessions will receive a confirmation email immediately, but no further information will be sent until the application session has begun. If a student has applied and does not receive a confirmation email, they should contact Degree Services for verification.
Degree Services will perform a final review of all undergraduate student degree applicant records in the Carver College of Medicine, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Tippie College of Business, and University College. Students will be notified via university email account when this review has been completed.
Cancelling a Degree Application
If your plans change and you will no longer graduate in the session for which you applied, you need to cancel your degree application. Students in the in the Carver College of Medicine (undergraduate students), College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Tippie College of Business, University College, and students in the Graduate College can request cancellation of a degree application using the Self-Cancel a Degree Application form. Students whose college does not use this form should contact their advisor or college office for assistance.
Communication
Degree Services primary mode of communication with students is through their university email account. Emails are periodically sent beginning when the degree application is submitted. It is important to continue checking university email for at least eight weeks after graduation to ensure all communications related to degree conferrals and receiving diplomas have been received.
Please note: If a student emails questions to Degree Services, staff will not communicate with students using non-university email addresses unless the alternate email address is noted in the student record. Please visit the ITS website to learn about changing an email routing address and other information concerning your university email after graduation.