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This page contains links to information regarding colleges and schools, department codes, course levels, and the grading system indicated on various academic records. 

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, and Wisconsin-Madison in the Big Ten Conference. The Big Ten institutions are members of the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

Transcripts & Verifications

Offers information on obtaining transcripts for University of Iowa and closed institution students. Provides degree and enrollment verifications for purposes such as loan deferments, health insurance, and good student auto insurance.

Department Codes and Numbers

Each college within the University of Iowa has specific department course codes and numbers. 

Grading System

The University of Iowa and individual college official grading scales can be found in the General Catalog.

Accreditation

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 University-New Brunswick and the Universities of California Los Angeles, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska-Lincoln, Oregon, Southern California, Washington, and Wisconsin-Madison in the Big Ten Conference. The Big Ten institutions are members of the Big Ten Academic Alliance.